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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-11-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By tjs72lemans
My vote would be to just throw stuff in a...

My vote would be to just throw stuff in a cardboard box when needed. Even if it slides around, nothing comes out or drops into the cavity causing damage.

Don't do like my mother. I asked her why...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,705
Posted By tjs72lemans
Many cars at that area develop problems. And it's...

Many cars at that area develop problems. And it's not from too much torque. Over time, just the lead itself can develop issues with bonding to the original metal under it. I bought a 72 vert Lemans...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-17-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By tjs72lemans
Those caustic gases can really affect chrome over...

Those caustic gases can really affect chrome over time.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 12-12-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,435
Posted By tjs72lemans
I just looked since it's been a few years. Yes,...

I just looked since it's been a few years. Yes, it's POR 15. Great stuff.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-12-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,849
Posted By tjs72lemans
I always loved getting my Car craft while in the...

I always loved getting my Car craft while in the service back in late 70's early 80's. Then I also started Hot Rod. I was saddened Car Craft went away. Now Hot Rod. I guess I'm done subscribing....
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-09-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,124
Posted By tjs72lemans
Not sure that would affect instrument panel...

Not sure that would affect instrument panel though.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-03-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Posted By tjs72lemans
I would source a used one (working or not) and...

I would source a used one (working or not) and have Steve Hackel in IL restore it. It will look and function like new. Everything else is a crap shoot.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-12-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By tjs72lemans
American Queen and Lemans

After a drive I saw the American Queen leaving our Mississippi levee. Decided to pull up on levee dike and snap a few pics.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 09-21-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,134
Posted By tjs72lemans
I'm with Greg on this one. You already have a...

I'm with Greg on this one. You already have a welder. Floor pans are a good place to start as no one else sees them and it gives you a strong foundation. Trunk pan may be more work, but, again now...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-31-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,249
Posted By tjs72lemans
When you speak of new after market units, they...

When you speak of new after market units, they don't have this issue. They take less HP (about 5 to run the compressor). The old units take about 15 HP, so it's more noticeable drag on idle. My...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-19-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 959
Posted By tjs72lemans
If you have room for a drill, drill a small hole...

If you have room for a drill, drill a small hole from under car next to body mount
to find out where you're at above. Measure from there and weld small hole up.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,543
Posted By tjs72lemans
Why cause more grief and hard work for yourself....

Why cause more grief and hard work for yourself. Put the distributor in while motor is out and forget about priming the motor before firing up. At least you know you'll have the dizzy in.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,938
Posted By tjs72lemans
I know you live in IL, I live in MN. But, I think...

I know you live in IL, I live in MN. But, I think by starting your car throughout the winter months does your engine more harm than good. Those start ups just to keep fluids moving through the system...
Forum: SOLD Parts 04-30-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 648
Posted By tjs72lemans
That looks like the same as is on my 72 attached...

That looks like the same as is on my 72 attached to a 4 barrel carb.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-30-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By tjs72lemans
I got my 72 top from the Convertible Top Guys. It...

I got my 72 top from the Convertible Top Guys. It lists as M&T Manufacturing out of R.I. , but the boxes are labeled Key Auto Tops from N.C. I haven't installed it yet, but it looks very nice. Most...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,142
Posted By tjs72lemans
Since you're just trying to fix it. Use DAP...

Since you're just trying to fix it. Use DAP Weldwood glue. It's in a brown glass bottle with a brush attached to the cap. I've used it on many interior vinyl and convertible top applications before...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-05-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,090
Posted By tjs72lemans
I had the same issue. I just used as is and let...

I had the same issue. I just used as is and let it compress and squish best it could.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-29-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,397
Posted By tjs72lemans
The illusion with reflection had me too! Nice!!...

The illusion with reflection had me too! Nice!! We understand only having $1's in your wallet left. Paint products are expensive now!!!!
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-29-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,726
Posted By tjs72lemans
I agree it's worth learning to paint at todays...

I agree it's worth learning to paint at todays prices. I've done four, and I agree it's a lot of work.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,061
Posted By tjs72lemans
We can all only think of negative things that can...

We can all only think of negative things that can happen on a new build and breaking it in. I had mine on the dyno for the reason that if something went wrong, I wasn't pulling a motor I went through...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-04-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,513
Posted By tjs72lemans
I've sprayed three of my cars base/clear and have...

I've sprayed three of my cars base/clear and have never sanded the base before clear. Just wipe down with tack rag. I have only sanded the clear to get peel out and a smooth glass shine. If you flow...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-01-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,440
Posted By tjs72lemans
So, this same scenario is what happens with a...

So, this same scenario is what happens with a stock trans pan too then. The level of the fluid to filter is always the same, deep or stock pan. Even if one had a pan that reached to the ground and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-31-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,209
Posted By tjs72lemans
Well, the '72 stock style exhaust double chrome...

Well, the '72 stock style exhaust double chrome splitter on the end only fits 2 1/4". The one side dual exhaust that came with the car was 2 1/4". Maybe the exhaust on a 350 was 2".
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-27-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 17,539
Posted By tjs72lemans
Good for you. Rather than pay someone to paint,...

Good for you. Rather than pay someone to paint, you get a free garage! Nice tradeoff.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-26-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,004
Posted By tjs72lemans
My 72 GTO hood sat proud in the center like...

My 72 GTO hood sat proud in the center like yours, but at least a 1/2'. It had been bent from someone and bad hinges. They actually had slid a piece of 1/8 thick steel about 16 " long and 1 " wide...
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