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Forum: THE LOBBY 12-16-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,911
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Thanks, guys! It’s been a busy couple of...

Thanks, guys!

It’s been a busy couple of days and I’m getting caught up this morning. I appreciate the thoughts and the cake!
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 11-13-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,459
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Thanks. I figured as much but it's worth a try. ...

Thanks. I figured as much but it's worth a try.

I'm looking for the shoulder belts (original owner cut mine) and a really nice woodgrain instrument panel with A/C and one accessory switch.
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 10-20-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,292
Posted By Rocky Rotella
It’s worth noting that the 73-74 air cleaner base...

It’s worth noting that the 73-74 air cleaner base is very similar to the 75-up base, but the Quadrajet vent tube is slightly repositioned on the later units, so the air cleaners clock differently on...
Forum: Collectibles WANTED 09-15-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,286
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Good news for those seeking the 70-81 Firebird...

Good news for those seeking the 70-81 Firebird book!

https://www.pontiacv8.com/blog/2023/8/29/its-back-the-definitive-firebird-amp-trans-am-guide-1970-1981
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-14-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,488
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Hello, Ric. I have some additional (read:...

Hello, Ric.

I have some additional (read: new!) info on the McQ cars that I'm putting together for a blog post. It should be on my website in the next couple of weeks.

I know the white T/A...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-12-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,488
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Tracking 1972 Trans Am and 1972 Formula 455 HO VINs

I've been tracking VINs (and colors, engine serial numbers, vehicle build/ship dates, and delivering dealers--where possible) from 1972 Trans Ams and 455 HO-powered Formulas for several years now.
...
Forum: 93-02 Exhaust Tech 08-16-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,377
Posted By Rocky Rotella
That's a great looking '02 Formula. Enjoy! ...

That's a great looking '02 Formula. Enjoy!

There are a few pair of the Firebird-specific (Grand Prix was similar but different) cast-aluminum exhaust tips on eBay right now. Conditions vary. Maybe...
Forum: 93-02 Exhaust Tech 08-15-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,377
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Sorry, Johnny. What I wrote was confusing. I was...

Sorry, Johnny. What I wrote was confusing. I was asking blackadder about his ‘74 Formula being a factory Ram Air car. I didn’t make that clear.

And yes, where WS6 is concerned, it was last...
Forum: Interior TECH 08-15-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Rocky Rotella
An exploded diagram is attached. After...

An exploded diagram is attached.

After carefully removing out the center ornament, you'll see the retaining nut (and lock clip, if it's still there) on the column. Remove the nut and the hub...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,885
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Steve, you might be right. I guess we'll have to...

Steve, you might be right. I guess we'll have to see what the OP comes back with.

I was basing my comments mostly on the attached photo, which appears to show (a slight amount of) the typical...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 19,450
Posted By Rocky Rotella
70geeteeohh, I've attached one of your...

70geeteeohh,

I've attached one of your original images and a picture of that same area on my 2012 unit. My manifold has much more parting line visible, which simply means someone spent less time...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 19,450
Posted By Rocky Rotella
I have a pair of round-port Ram Air manifolds...

I have a pair of round-port Ram Air manifolds that I purchased from RARE in 2012 that are still new-in-the-box. There are areas where flashing and/or parting lines from the casting process must be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-07-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,177
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Unlike HEI, GM only used a handful of different...

Unlike HEI, GM only used a handful of different weights for points distributors. The center cam (which is welded to the main shaft) and springs controlled the rate. The limiting pin and its...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2023, 10:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,619
Posted By Rocky Rotella
BG 44K has worked great for us!

BG 44K has worked great for us!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-07-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,860
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Just saw this. I see we're all in...

Just saw this.

I see we're all in agreement. Unfortunately, lots of questionable areas on this car.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-07-2022, 10:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By Rocky Rotella
This will explain most everything needed to know...

This will explain most everything needed to know about 4X heads.

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/0312pon-4x-6x-racing-heads/
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-30-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5,647
Views: 647,045
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Unfortunately, the two cars in the article above...

Unfortunately, the two cars in the article above are neither of those whose VINs we know today. The timelines just don't workout.

The article above is from the October 1972 issue of Motor Trend...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-18-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,263
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Unfortunately, on production balancers there were...

Unfortunately, on production balancers there were no stampings to identify them. A purple paint swath was added to to the RA II/IV balancer during production, which was painted over during engine...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 05-06-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,489
Posted By Rocky Rotella
That appears to be correctly identified. While...

That appears to be correctly identified. While the 2bbl air cleaner assembly itself has little value, the other parts on it and with it may be desirable to others with a 4bbl engine.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,051
Posted By Rocky Rotella
If you plan on reusing the crankshaft in the...

If you plan on reusing the crankshaft in the engine, I strongly suggest having it mag tested to make sure it's crack-free. Generally speaking, if a balancer isn't torqued properly (particularly to...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-13-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,884
Posted By Rocky Rotella
In addition to the great advice above, it's worth...

In addition to the great advice above, it's worth noting that the d-port cars with log-type exhaust manifolds (regardless of displacement--350 to 455) had 2-inch diameter head pipes. The over-axle...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-21-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,166
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Unfortunately, I don't have that answer, but I'm...

Unfortunately, I don't have that answer, but I'm pretty certain that it wasn't a production vehicle. I'd guess that it was an engineering mule or pilot vehicle used for press events.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-20-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,166
Posted By Rocky Rotella
This car has intrigued me for years and I have...

This car has intrigued me for years and I have been following the history of this car very closely for some time. I can say with absolute certainty that it was indeed a test bed for Pontiac’s SD-455....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-27-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,255
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Just to point out to those that may not have the...

Just to point out to those that may not have the book, the actual blueprints for the blue stripes (for white car) notes that the stripe color is to match Tyrol Blue and it includes instructions that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-19-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,513
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Notice that it was up for bid and sold to that...

Notice that it was up for bid and sold to that dealer for the bid price of $2,300? At an invoice cost of half, that likely indicates lots of miles or some type of heavy use or damage while it was...
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