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Forum: Interior TECH 09-07-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By rickschabener
Deluxe Upholstery fit on Standard seat frames?

Hi Everyone,

My 68 Firebird Convertible came with the Standard interior. I want to change it to the Deluxe upholstery. Are the seat frames the same? So it's just a matter of using the new...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-23-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 483
Posted By rickschabener
68 ram air lower foam alternative?

Hello Everyone,

I've had my car for 45 years and had to change the Ram Air foam seals every 6-7 years because they turn to mush and fall apart.

Does anyone make these out of rubber, or a better...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-06-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By rickschabener
Hood springs for 68 400 hood with fiberglass ram air pan

Hi Everyone,

I am due for springs for my original 68 400 metal hood with the fiberglass ram air pan.

The last ones I bought a decade ago never lifted the hood up as high as they should have.
...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 07-01-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,151
Posted By rickschabener
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 07-01-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,151
Posted By rickschabener
72 Bonneville engine oil capacity?

Hi Everyone,

What is the engine oil capacity for a 72 Bonneville 455?
With and without filter if you know it.


Thanks,
Rick
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,056
Posted By rickschabener
If that doesn't work: Use Permatex's The Right...

If that doesn't work: Use Permatex's The Right Stuff and finally be done with this. It will fill-in any pits or mis-matches and seal. I used it on my son's S10 thermostat housing that had a bad...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-23-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By rickschabener
Thanks for the responses guys. I wanted to...

Thanks for the responses guys.

I wanted to find a valve that was small, and black, so it wouldn’t stand out. Napa Online showed a bunch of them that I thought I could make work, so I went to the...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-13-2016, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By rickschabener
Okay to block off one heater hose?

Hi All,

68 Firebird convertible:
Is there any reason why I shouldn't block off (install a valve) on one of my heater hoses to stop coolant from going through my heater core?

I know all the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-17-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By rickschabener
Has anyone used the one with the hollow core? TK...

Has anyone used the one with the hollow core? TK 46 - 0.
That might relieve some of the excess pressure....
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-17-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By rickschabener
Thanks for the replies everyone. topless:...

Thanks for the replies everyone.

topless: When I search for Metro Soft Seal, that doesn't appear.
I see Metro Molded Parts or SoffSeal. Neither one states it's latex coated. Can you guide me...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-13-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By rickschabener
Which Trunk Weatherstrip?

Hi Everyone,

It has been quite awhile since I've beeen on here. I haven't done much of anything to my car in the past decade except drive it and enjoy it. But I do appreciate having this forum...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-08-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By rickschabener
I usually bought the album and recorded it onto a...

I usually bought the album and recorded it onto a blank tape. I would play and time the entire album and then divide that by 4 (4 tracks/channels). I then ran the new blank tape to a few seconds...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,056
Posted By rickschabener
I used Permatex's The Right Stuff on my son's S10...

I used Permatex's The Right Stuff on my son's S10 thermostat housing that had a bad nick in one surface, and it has worked great. Use it instead of any other gasket, and I would always let it dry...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-08-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By rickschabener
That's great to know. Thanks.

That's great to know. Thanks.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-07-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By rickschabener
This is just something to keep in mind: ...

This is just something to keep in mind:
Before you go to too much trouble with the 8-track player, make sure you will be able to play any tapes once you get it all done.

I still have all of my...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-03-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By rickschabener
Thanks everyone for all your input. I want to...

Thanks everyone for all your input. I want to update this in case anyone looks at it in the future.

I went with the KYB Excel-G's.
Front p/n: 343127
Rear p/n: 343135
$84 total, and I caught...
Forum: Interior TECH 10-10-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By rickschabener
Wow! I didn't know that. You learn something...

Wow! I didn't know that. You learn something new everyday.

I knew about the Comfort Weave in the Deluxe seats, but I thought it was simply a fancier looking design than the standard vinyl...
Forum: Southwest 09-21-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,329
Posted By rickschabener
Got it. Thank you.

Got it. Thank you.
Forum: Members Helping Members 09-21-2015, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 137
Posted By rickschabener
Thanks Everyone. One of the biggest problems...

Thanks Everyone. One of the biggest problems with the dealerships is simply the cost of their parts. And I (he) certainly do not need dealer brand parts for something like brakes.
Forum: Southwest 09-20-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,329
Posted By rickschabener
Hi Charles, Excellent! Thank you! May I...

Hi Charles,

Excellent! Thank you! May I call you one day this week?

Rick
Forum: Southwest 09-20-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,329
Posted By rickschabener
I need a reputable brake shop in Houston, TX.

Hi Everyone,

My Nephew is in school in Houston, TX. His non-Pontiac car needs rebuilt calipers, pads, and possibly rotors. The dealership wants to use all dealer brand parts, which quadruples...
Forum: Members Helping Members 09-20-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 137
Posted By rickschabener
I need a reputable brake shop in Houston, TX

Hi Everyone,

My Nephew is in school in Houston, TX. His non-Pontiac car needs rebuilt calipers, pads, and possibly rotors. The dealership wants to use all dealer brand parts, which quadruples...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-28-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By rickschabener
Shock recommendations? Street car.

Hi Everyone,

It's been years since I've been on here. I haven't done anything to my car since my last post, other than simply enjoy it.

I have a 1968 Firebird convertible: Black on black on...
Forum: Interior TECH 08-28-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By rickschabener
Does anyone make seats for a '68 that breathe?

Hi Everyone,

It's been years since I've been on here. I haven't done anything to my car since my last post, other than simply enjoy it.

I have a 1968 Firebird convertible: Black on black on...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-08-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,540
Posted By rickschabener
I don't believe any 68's had headrests.

I don't believe any 68's had headrests.
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