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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-15-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 837
Posted By The Champ
As HWYSTR455 says. If you jack the rear end high...

As HWYSTR455 says. If you jack the rear end high enough, you can put any width tire on the rear. But a 275/60/15 is over 28" tall - taller than the OE tires - that actually fit inside the fender. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-15-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,073
Posted By The Champ
How many 'smiles' to the 'mile'???

How many 'smiles' to the 'mile'???
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-14-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By The Champ
We went down to Huntsville, AL to see Lee's 40th...

We went down to Huntsville, AL to see Lee's 40th anniversary concert. 40 different performers/groups performed during the 3+ hour long concert and it was a great show. Closed of course with Lee's...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 714
Posted By The Champ
Pro Tec is Wix's 'economy' line, They are not...

Pro Tec is Wix's 'economy' line, They are not the same quality.

Pro Tec is what Wix markets to quick oil change places that use cheap oil filters. They are better than Fram, but I wouldn't put...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-19-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 893
Posted By The Champ
I've had the privilege of resurrecting a few cars...

I've had the privilege of resurrecting a few cars after being in storage for multiple decades. It's a lot of work, but very satisfying when you have history with the cars.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-18-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 472
Posted By The Champ
I figured the hood would make a significant...

I figured the hood would make a significant difference. Glad you don't have to remove and replace your springs.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-18-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 591
Posted By The Champ
100% correct. You don't want to run the MAX...

100% correct.

You don't want to run the MAX pressure (typically 50 or more pounds).

I typically run 35 pounds on my GTO and the Camaro.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-17-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 472
Posted By The Champ
Your 12" measurement as shown in the picture is...

Your 12" measurement as shown in the picture is not a complete car. Besides the hood and top, what else is missing from the car? Have you lightened the car in any other way?

Another variable is...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,177
Posted By The Champ
Ironically, I had cataract surgery on my left eye...

Ironically, I had cataract surgery on my left eye yesterday. The right eye will be done in 4 weeks.

It was easy and painless. The biggest pain in the a$$ is the patch over my left eye (which...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-09-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,421
Posted By The Champ
I first got Hagerty on my '64 GTO in June of...

I first got Hagerty on my '64 GTO in June of 1992. It was a project car (engine not in vehicle, tranny in trunk) when I brought home. Body and frame were separated for a year and a half. I first...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-07-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,421
Posted By The Champ
Hagerty for decades. I haven't needed to...

Hagerty for decades.

I haven't needed to make a claim, but the folks I know that did have been very satisfied with the claims process.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-06-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,516
Posted By The Champ
Jed My first Pontiac was a '60 Bonneville. ...

Jed

My first Pontiac was a '60 Bonneville.

That was 54 years ago and was also my first car back in 1970.

Looks like you've got a solid project. Wish you as much happiness with this as I've...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-06-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 874
Posted By The Champ
I'm a veteran of 3 cancer related surgeries. ...

I'm a veteran of 3 cancer related surgeries.

Back in '06, I needed emergency lung surgery. When I went in to get the clean bill of health on my lungs, thankfully my medical team looked at the...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-16-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By The Champ
Some base numbers: 1964 GTO Production...

Some base numbers:

1964 GTO Production Totals

Convertible 6,644

Coupe 7,384

Hardtop 18,422
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-05-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,472
Posted By The Champ
My dad (longtime Pontiac and other GM brands...

My dad (longtime Pontiac and other GM brands salesman) had one as his company demonstrator, back in the day.

Going back even further, he had the first Pontiac Trans Am (Lucerne Blue, RA 400, 4spd)...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-24-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,313
Posted By The Champ
Speaking from experience, that's an EXCELLENT...

Speaking from experience, that's an EXCELLENT sign. Keep your attitude going strong. It helps!!!
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,861
Posted By The Champ
50 years ago, I was stationed in Germany and my...

50 years ago, I was stationed in Germany and my wife and daughter had just left MN to join me over there.

My wife had made me promise we would come home at least one time during my 39 months...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-19-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,313
Posted By The Champ
Greg Glad to hear that you're results were...

Greg

Glad to hear that you're results were (relatively speaking) positive. I've been where you are (3 cancer surgeries - 2006, 2015 and 2017) and there is a lot of stress and worry every time.
...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-14-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,130
Posted By The Champ
I had good luck with Diamondback. Many, many...

I had good luck with Diamondback. Many, many more tire sizes available too.

I'm a fan of redlines, no matter what tire construction.

To me, bias ply tires are for show, not for driving.
...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-14-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By The Champ
The correct filter adapter is the angled one for...

The correct filter adapter is the angled one for a '66 GTO. Somewhere along the road, someone either replaced the OE one for some reason or the block came out of another car that came with the...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-12-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 922
Posted By The Champ
Both the 51049 and the 51258 have 13/16" threads....

Both the 51049 and the 51258 have 13/16" threads. Wix filter lookup specs the 51049 for a '66 GTO, but the 51258 is a suitable replacement.

Specs for both:

Product Specifications
Part...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-12-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 940
Posted By The Champ
After looking at the photo in your first link, I...

After looking at the photo in your first link, I said to myself that Buick will never build this - they haven't had anything but SUV's for years.

Then I looked at the link you posted above, and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-05-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,970
Posted By The Champ
Why am I full of myself? I didn't say...

Why am I full of myself?

I didn't say anything bad about Chinese batteries.

You're the one that claimed "They are all made at 1 of 2 or 3 places now."

I merely pointed out that Clarios...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-05-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,970
Posted By The Champ
There are a lot of towns without an Auto Zone or...

There are a lot of towns without an Auto Zone or a Walmart.

But most of those towns have a GM dealer or an independent repair shop that sells ACDelco batteries.

I live in a town of over 100,000...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-05-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,970
Posted By The Champ
36 months is better than 42 months? There...

36 months is better than 42 months?

There are three main car battery manufacturers with operations in the US alone. Clarios (formerly Johnson Controls) is the largest, Exide and East Penn.
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