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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-21-2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 804
Posted By mrennie
Very nice work!

Very nice work!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By mrennie
Regarding your question about involving insurance...

Regarding your question about involving insurance company...I guess it would depend on what coverage you have and the deductible.

Also consider what may happen to your rates and if there is risk...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,687
Posted By mrennie
I'm from Scottish heritage (cheap). My Cooper...

I'm from Scottish heritage (cheap). My Cooper Cobras are 7 years old...were installed 2 years ago and will see the road for the first time in a few months. They look mint, have not a crack, mark, or...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-14-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,110
Posted By mrennie
My only contribution is related to tongue weight....

My only contribution is related to tongue weight. Typical recommendation is 10-12% tongue weight. In my experience 12-14% is a safe bet. Too light and trailers can sway.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-25-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By mrennie
The Parts Place sells the "good" stuff but you...

The Parts Place sells the "good" stuff but you need a gun to spray it. It is very durable once cured but has water in it so can only be shipped in warmer weather. I believe Ames sells it as well....
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,285
Posted By mrennie
I think in the days before forums, POCI served a...

I think in the days before forums, POCI served a very important purpose, along with the ability to contact experts on specific topics when restoring a car. The classifieds also allowed the niche...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 615
Posted By mrennie
With KRE heads from SD Performance and 1.65...

With KRE heads from SD Performance and 1.65 Crower stainless rocker arms, I was getting a very light tap and kiss marks on my reproduction chrome covers with the thickest gasket. Ended up adding a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-20-2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,237
Posted By mrennie
This scenario has "mission creep" all over it. :)...

This scenario has "mission creep" all over it. :) Going to get expensive, faster...

I went through this same agony when I built my motor, I already had a 455 block and 2 factory cranks, and with...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-10-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,661
Posted By mrennie
No, the twin tube is 05887, the product Bruce...

No, the twin tube is 05887, the product Bruce showed.

05895 was the 5 oz tubes. Still available online from a few sellers

05896 was the 13 oz tubes, discontinued some time ago.

05887 is the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-10-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,661
Posted By mrennie
Yes. 3M packaged it in two sizes of squeeze...

Yes.

3M packaged it in two sizes of squeeze tubes, as well as in a twin tube cartridge. They phased out the larger squeeze tubes first, then the smaller ones. twin tube cartridge still available.
Forum: Members Helping Members 11-21-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,655
Posted By mrennie
Me too.

Me too.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-21-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 925
Posted By mrennie
In a word, they suck. At least mine did. The...

In a word, they suck. At least mine did.

The curve at the back didn't match the factory doors. Had to make multiple cuts and reweld them to get anywhere close to decent.

As OPH said, the back...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-13-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,064
Posted By mrennie
Generally, yes. All dimensions checked and...

Generally, yes. All dimensions checked and adjusted to within factory specs.

Should also mention that being within factory specs does not mean they are the right specs for all applications....
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 09-22-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,130
Posted By mrennie
Hi Will, Based on your "self assessment", I...

Hi Will,

Based on your "self assessment", I think you can do it, and your expectations sound reasonable.

My advice would be to focus on the floor and trunk only (to start), this will allow...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 09-21-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,130
Posted By mrennie
CAN you do it? It depends on how persistent you...

CAN you do it? It depends on how persistent you are, what kind of results you are expecting, and if you have the $$$ and time to actually get it back together after you start cutting.

SHOULD you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-20-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By mrennie
Oilite bushings come pre-oiled. My understanding...

Oilite bushings come pre-oiled. My understanding is that they are soaked in non-detergent oil.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-28-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 870
Posted By mrennie
Sorry to be off topic. Your wheel ramps, they do...

Sorry to be off topic. Your wheel ramps, they do not appear to have a brace on either side to prevent them from spreading apart.

I had a set just like those when I was 18, but they had the brace....
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-27-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By mrennie
Legendary makes good stuff. I bought a...

Legendary makes good stuff.

I bought a complete interior kit from them for my 70, and it took me 3+ years to get around to doing the seats. When I did the back seat, I found a defect in the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-24-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,417
Posted By mrennie
That really sucks. "Used car salesmen"...

That really sucks.

"Used car salesmen" really give used car salesmen a bad name LOL.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-24-2023, 08:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,366
Posted By mrennie
Wow. I read the question about the sway bar...

Wow.

I read the question about the sway bar and got curious about the physics too but was bummed out the pictures were gone and I couldn't understand something new. Oh well. (Feeble mind and all.)...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-21-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,100
Posted By mrennie
I would do it from the top, much easier to see...

I would do it from the top, much easier to see and grind flat.

The metal is going to shrink in that area and get lower (flatter). Unless you plan to hammer on dolly a bit to bring it up, you will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,648
Posted By mrennie
Make sure you load the gears as much as possible...

Make sure you load the gears as much as possible when checking the pattern. If you just turn it lightly the resulting pattern will not replicate what it does under load.

Not sure the best way to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-20-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 29,822
Posted By mrennie
Installed my decals. Been procrastinating as I...

Installed my decals. Been procrastinating as I thought it would suck. It wasn't as bad as I thought.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-20-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,648
Posted By mrennie
The problem with checking the pattern now is you...

The problem with checking the pattern now is you will likely find it not ideal (due to having miles on it) and will not know if it is off because the bearings are different, or if it is off because...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-19-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,384
Posted By mrennie
Been thinking about this. Suspect it is bad M/C...

Been thinking about this. Suspect it is bad M/C allowing fluid to bypass the piston when you press the clutch. This would explain why it works better when you "stab" the pedal, less time for fluid to...
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