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Forum: Interior TECH Yesterday, 11:48 PM
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1962 dash

Can anyone tell me what the wood overlay is on the dash of a 1962 Bonneville? Is it stained or just clear coated?
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-04-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 378
Posted By Goatracer1
For what it's worth to you I checked the service...

For what it's worth to you I checked the service manuals from 1962-1967 and they all said 1 inch bore.
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-20-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 439
Posted By Goatracer1
Are you putting the same bar back on? If not you...

Are you putting the same bar back on? If not you can cut the bar to remove it.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-15-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 362
Posted By Goatracer1
Sometimes you can find a Sun VAT-40 tester on...

Sometimes you can find a Sun VAT-40 tester on ebay cheap. They were almost indestructible and worked great.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-15-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 616
Posted By Goatracer1
There is a number on the side of the distributor...

There is a number on the side of the distributor just below where the cap sits. Give us the number. The are only 2 types of ignition points from 1957-1974. The first is separate point and condenser...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-07-2024, 12:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,389
Posted By Goatracer1
Nothing will stop someone who has enough time or...

Nothing will stop someone who has enough time or a truck. 2 things that I have found that have actually stopped the theft of a car are :1) Fuel shut off especially for carbureted cars. The car will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,080
Posted By Goatracer1
The resistance wire should be very noticeable. It...

The resistance wire should be very noticeable. It is white-ish and has a braided insulation. What car?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,069
Posted By Goatracer1
i82much, Your wood chipper might not make it....

i82much, Your wood chipper might not make it. Several years ago I saw a Lawn tractor at Lebanon Valley Dragway with a M/T Hemi headed 421 in it. Guy used it for tractor pulling competition.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,937
Posted By Goatracer1
Everyone else has covered your engine. I'll...

Everyone else has covered your engine. I'll mention rear end choices. I built a 1961 Chevy PU with a 1965 389 , Turbo 400 and used the 3.08 that was in the car I got the 389 from. I welded the...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-13-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 454
Posted By Goatracer1
The wheel base is the same between GP and...

The wheel base is the same between GP and Catalina and the wheel base on the Catalina is the same between 2 and 4 door. I don't see why they should be different.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 630
Posted By Goatracer1
I bought the Chevy one. The ad said Corvair but...

I bought the Chevy one. The ad said Corvair but the bearing said full size Chevy when it arrived. It was from a Chevy Restoration parts company so it must be in stock. It was under $30 including...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-12-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,656
Posted By Goatracer1
You people keep bashing Drum brakes but I wiped...

You people keep bashing Drum brakes but I wiped out the disc brakes on my Caprice wagon coming down Mt Washington because it had no engine braking. I had previously driven the Mountain with my 1966...
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 02-11-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By Goatracer1
Found 2 bucket seats locally with good chrome for...

Found 2 bucket seats locally with good chrome for $100 so I bought them. Now have spare parts plus 2 extra seat frames.
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-11-2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,656
Posted By Goatracer1
I am old enough to have driven most of these cars...

I am old enough to have driven most of these cars when they were new. I knew NOBODY back then that towed with a truck. Trucks were uncomfortable, didn't handle worth sh-- and contrary to what you may...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-08-2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,656
Posted By Goatracer1
I used my 1963 Bonneville to pull our 24 foot...

I used my 1963 Bonneville to pull our 24 foot travel trailer with no problems. Brakes should not be a problem because in most states the trailer is required to have brakes. If your tow car's brakes...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,413
Posted By Goatracer1
I drove these cars when they were only a couple...

I drove these cars when they were only a couple of years old as daily drivers and they made great winter cars. Snow tires with a limited slip differential and some weight in the trunk worked great....
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 02-08-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 325
Posted By Goatracer1
Suggestion

First off let me say that I am satisfied with your service. But, I have a suggestion. It is hard to find parts for the full sized Pontiacs. I realize that there probably not as big a market as for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 630
Posted By Goatracer1
Pull the wheel and a few of the parts at the top....

Pull the wheel and a few of the parts at the top. Hardest part is getting the horn wire back down the column. Best tie a string to the bottom before you pull it out.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-27-2024, 11:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By Goatracer1
I worked it the auto repair business for over 30...

I worked it the auto repair business for over 30 years before retiring. If the cost does not seem right to you ask them to break it down for you. Any honest shop will. When I bought my new truck I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-24-2024, 11:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,900
Posted By Goatracer1
For a long time I stopped going to single make...

For a long time I stopped going to single make car shows because people were so critical of cars that weren't "correct". Street rodders aren't like that. I try to not make fun of anyone's car. I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-24-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,900
Posted By Goatracer1
Tenney: Good for you!

Tenney: Good for you!
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-23-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,900
Posted By Goatracer1
How about a 1964 "stock" 421 GTO in a race with...

How about a 1964 "stock" 421 GTO in a race with a Ferrari GTO that never even happened? You have to take all these tests with a grain of salt. No electric vehicles are not the end all but they do...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-22-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,900
Posted By Goatracer1
Why are you guys so down on Tesla? If you don't...

Why are you guys so down on Tesla? If you don't like them don't buy one. Talk about ugly ever hear about Aztek. If I was 20 years younger I would buy a Plaid and blow the doors of 99 percent of you...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-20-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,210
Posted By Goatracer1
My guess. Someone forgot to drain the old oil...

My guess. Someone forgot to drain the old oil before installing the new oil.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-27-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 616
Posted By Goatracer1
There are several different pulleys and mixing...

There are several different pulleys and mixing them can lead to misalignment issues. The pullies can all be swapped around but besides the pullies there are different mounting brackets for the...
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