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Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 01:30 PM
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Posted By 67drake
Took the ‘55 to our diner today. Wind had shifted...

Took the ‘55 to our diner today. Wind had shifted and got smokey outside again.
I’m not saying that my ‘55 handles like a slot car, but definitely a noticeable difference putting the new sway bar...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-19-2026, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 336
Posted By AMSOILGUY
I got lucky the wife wanted a double oven. I...

I got lucky the wife wanted a double oven. I said I bet I will use the lift more then you use second oven LOL. I belive I do also! Super blessed
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-19-2026, 08:39 AM
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Posted By Scarebird
Went to a newer Cars-n-Coffee in Lisboa. A wide...

Went to a newer Cars-n-Coffee in Lisboa. A wide assortment of cars: old Datsuns, Wolseley, many Minis, R5's...
But I was startled to see a bone stock 1979 TA: loaded 403 Y car. Paint is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-18-2026, 09:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 467
Posted By GTO-relic
Last

Last
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-18-2026, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By hgiv
428 Swap update: done!

Well I’m proud to say the 69 bird 350-428 swap is done. Mostly.

With considerable help from many here the deed is done. Many battles were fought. I had never done anything like this. I have...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-16-2026, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,373
Posted By 67drake
Constantly blown away by generosity in the...

Constantly blown away by generosity in the Pontiac community.
I posted on my ‘55-56 Facebook site today, which I’ve found most excellent at sourcing parts, looking for the end piece of my gearshift...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-16-2026, 06:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 795
Posted By AMSOILGUY
This was last Tuesday. Hopefully the image...

This was last Tuesday. Hopefully the image works. This is a rescue.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2026, 07:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,163
Posted By steve25
To me the added time and effort of lapping the...

To me the added time and effort of lapping the check ball seat sounds like the ultimate way to go.

The tooling employed to make these pumps must and I would say IS showing there age by now.

I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-15-2026, 11:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,163
Posted By Sun Tuned
I put pump in a vise and did Cliffs checkball mod...

I put pump in a vise and did Cliffs checkball mod ,only it felt like a really big Qjet.

Seriously I whacked it about 4-5 times with a pretty good size punch and a hammer until it held a column...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-15-2026, 10:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,163
Posted By Sun Tuned
As it pertains to this thread, I’m going to share...

As it pertains to this thread, I’m going to share what I’ve found in the last 4 Pontiacs engines I’ve built in this last year.

The first 2 were both 455’s. What I would consider higher end of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-15-2026, 05:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,439
Posted By mgarblik
FYI: I received my VR1 order today direct from...

FYI: I received my VR1 order today direct from Valvoline. It took 4 business days to arrive. 10W-30 non-synthetic, VR1. It came really packed. Each 5 quart jug had the lid taped. Then an...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-15-2026, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,373
Posted By OCMDGTO
Try again

Try again
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-15-2026, 05:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 335
Posted By Kenth
Balancing: Pontiac flywheels and flex plates...

Balancing:
Pontiac flywheels and flex plates have an asymmetrical bolt pattern so that the flywheel will bolt on the crank only in one position.
There is a slight external unbalance built into...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-14-2026, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,373
Posted By 67drake
A box came from California Pontiac Restoration...

A box came from California Pontiac Restoration today. Excitement!
You don’t know how handy a glove box is until you don’t have one!
Plans are to start on the sway bar mount bushings tonight too....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-14-2026, 05:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,167
Posted By ThreeNuts
OK, bumped up the timing to +3-degrees. Runs a...

OK, bumped up the timing to +3-degrees. Runs a hell of a lot better and the hot-start weird tiny knock is gone.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-14-2026, 02:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 635
Posted By JBanna
Update! I finally figured out the real issue with...

Update! I finally figured out the real issue with the poor running - I've taken apart and reassembled nearly everything on my car over the years, to include pulling the engine three times, but I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-14-2026, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,373
Posted By Verdoro 68
Minor stuff - new antenna and radiator cap for...

Minor stuff - new antenna and radiator cap for the '68. The new cap construction is way better than the one that cracked so there must be a repops being made by at least two companies.

I also...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-14-2026, 06:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 562
Posted By Sun Tuned
All of what he said in post 15. If the...

All of what he said in post 15.

If the iriginal ballast resistance wire has been changed out and folks been swapping stuff, try a Standard Ignition RU-10 instead.

I think you’ll find it closer...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-13-2026, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 110
Posted By Bills Auto Works
2026 Ashland, Ohio Dream Cruise Highlights

Hello Everyone,

This is one of the best shows in Ohio, this year (number 16) Pontiac's were well represented represented including my '64 G.P. that I Finally got done enough to debut it there. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2026, 11:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 635
Posted By JBanna
More: I swapped my 403 for the 455 back in 2005,...

More: I swapped my 403 for the 455 back in 2005, with the 455 being rebuilt by a local and reputable performance engine shop, and it has about 25k miles on it now. I have no need to replace the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-10-2026, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 123
Posted By Mike Davis
NDRLrace in Indy.

I have been racing the NDRL series since NMCA closed up. Decided to come to the race in Indy and then head over to Norwalk next week.
Here is a few pics from Indy of some Pontiacs running including...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2026, 03:17 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 82,474
Posted By mgarblik
Well, this 5 year project is finally coming to a...

Well, this 5 year project is finally coming to a close. I have driven the car 30-35 miles now. I will continue to rack up some local mileage on it before my 500 mile round trip to Norwalk in a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-06-2026, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,373
Posted By 67drake
Drove it! Wife wanted to go on a date night....

Drove it!
Wife wanted to go on a date night. Went to one of our favorite farmer owned restaurants in a town about 20 miles west of here, then decided to get ice cream at a Culver’s about 10 miles...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-06-2026, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,373
Posted By Bills Auto Works
This is an embarrassing one, but with my schedule...

This is an embarrassing one, but with my schedule ....It is what it is!

Finally drove the 64 GP (more than just a 1/4 mile) over to the license bureau to get my out of state inspection, then...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-05-2026, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By 433lemans
Finally wrapping up my front end overhaul. Most...

Finally wrapping up my front end overhaul. Most everything torqued, greased, etc. Also replaced the pitman seal in the steering sector. After bleeding the brakes, I'm pretty happy with them. Replaced...
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