Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-12-2024, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,113
A/C
A/C = kiss of death on the performance side. Usually low numerical geared rears if I am not mistaken and a wide ratio M20 on most not all.
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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH
06-12-2024, 01:56 PM
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Views: 959
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-12-2024, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,290
Leak down test
have seen this happen a few times in my life. Two main issues that were found were
1. The rubber plugs in the valve cover breathers were not cut open.
2. one piston ring was missing or broken.
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-10-2024, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 27
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200 72 T/As
200 1972 T/As that are real cars is close to 20% of the original number.
I bet if the owners of the PHS info put their heads together they could give us a close estimate from the inquires. There...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-07-2024, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 721
Best Offer
The Auction does say or Best Offer. Sounds like they are negotiable. Would think 40-45 would get it in todays 'every one's strapped' economy. 10 year value into the future? Body and paint seem to be...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
06-06-2024, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 254
Remove with a rubber hammer
remove with a rubber hammer. Place the glass on a padded surface, use a wood block to catch the edge of the trim. it is pressed on and has a black felt rubber lining that holds it in place. Tap it...
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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE
06-05-2024, 02:29 PM
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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE
06-05-2024, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 5
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Round ports
You thinking of round port bolt pattern for the 3? Original Round ports were 3. 4 hole for the D ports if I am not mistaken.
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-05-2024, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,113
Agree with your conclusion.
I have owned about...
Agree with your conclusion.
I have owned about 30 of these cars over the last 35 years. 60% were scrapped out due to accidents and or other issues and I live in Texas. I would imagine this number...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-05-2024, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 568
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-05-2024, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 721
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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE
06-04-2024, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 371
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-04-2024, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 721
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-04-2024, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,113
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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE
05-31-2024, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 336
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
05-30-2024, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 568
Price
Yes, in my book this does not add value.
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
05-29-2024, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 568
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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE
05-29-2024, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 183
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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE
05-29-2024, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 142
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
05-29-2024, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 898
Thanks for the update. Where did you get the...
Thanks for the update. Where did you get the Ditzler mixed up?
Local or from TCP global. Has to be the correct lacquer with shellack Beattle additive for the correct dull look. Just wondering what...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
05-24-2024, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 898
upper dash
What product did you use to repaint your upper dash or did you not?
Just wondering cause there is an on-going debate on what product looks like
the original matte finish.
You taken the car to...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
05-23-2024, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 390
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
05-23-2024, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 898
Nice work.
Very nice work. Good upgrades for performance and stopping power.
Just one question. What is that Curley Q thing holding that heater hose?
Lol
Very nice over-all.
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
05-22-2024, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,125
Mig or tig
Structurally brazing is not a strong enough method to weld a structural QP on. The factory only brazed the QP on in a couple of spots to hold it until it was spot welded on.
Mig welders are cheap...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
05-21-2024, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 3
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Lacquer
Lacquer was used all the way to 1987 or 88 on most GM cars. Some got enamel and the first BCCC paints. Early 90's is when most cars were painted BCCC.
You should be ok if your car is original...
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