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Forum: Suspension TECH 07-06-2005, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 228
Posted By Droptop64
I went for the compromise on my 64. I put 16x8...

I went for the compromise on my 64. I put 16x8 all around, then went with bigs and littles for tire sizes. My gears are also 3.55's so i went with 16 to get the same diameter as stock (27) and...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-14-2005, 04:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 220
Posted By Droptop64
I've used 3M polishing compound. The type you...

I've used 3M polishing compound. The type you would use for buffing out a laquer paint job. It leaves the glass absolutely clean like it was new. Also, not much effort is required. Use by hand...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-13-2005, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 244
Posted By Droptop64
The guys' name is Pete Serio, and he does a...

The guys' name is Pete Serio, and he does a fantastic job. I got one for my 64 console 4 speed car from him. Here's his website:
http://www.precisionpontiac.com/
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-13-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 249
Posted By Droptop64
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by double b:
Hello. Will the new 2005 GTO wheels fit on...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-10-2005, 06:57 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 8,827
Posted By Droptop64
Love the stance! And the wheels.

Love the stance! And the wheels.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-10-2005, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By Droptop64
I put seatbelts in my 64 GTO convertible. It had...

I put seatbelts in my 64 GTO convertible. It had none in the back when I purchased it, and I decided to put belts in for three. I got mine from Julianos'. The lady on the phone knew the proper...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-06-2005, 04:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 639
Posted By Droptop64
See my reply in this post. ...

See my reply in this post.
http://forums.performanceyears.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/5916037811/m/9641087021
I went with 16x8's all around, and 4.5 BS. Plenty of room on the front with regards to...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-05-2005, 04:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,624
Posted By Droptop64
Phil, I went with the rubber in the rear...

Phil,
I went with the rubber in the rear bushings because of what I read on this site. The general consensus is that, due to the geometry of the rear arms, there is a certain amount of flex that is...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-03-2005, 11:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,624
Posted By Droptop64
I recently reworked the complete suspension on my...

I recently reworked the complete suspension on my 64 convertible GTO. I went with the polygraphite stuff in the front with a 1 1/4 swaybar, and rubber in boxed arms in the rear with a 7/8 bar. ...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-19-2005, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By Droptop64
I'm guessing they are made out of the same pot...

I'm guessing they are made out of the same pot metal as those on a 67-68 Firebird. If this is the case, many years ago I polished a set by stripping the paint, then using 600 grit paper up to 1200...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2005, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 403
Posted By Droptop64
How about getting the calipers on the wrong sides...

How about getting the calipers on the wrong sides (left on right and vice-versa)? It's usually pretty easy to accidently reverse them without knowing it - especially when everything came in a big...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-17-2005, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By Droptop64
Nice Job!!

Nice Job!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2005, 07:41 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 7,874
Posted By Droptop64
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by David Jones:
From what I'm seeing, these look to be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2005, 06:30 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 7,874
Posted By Droptop64
David, I'm wondering if the problem is not with...

David,
I'm wondering if the problem is not with the lifters at all, but similar to what I ran into several times when removing heads, doing complete rebuilds and all that.
It may sound kinda dumb,...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-25-2005, 05:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By Droptop64
"The increase in abrupt bump harshness is...

"The increase in abrupt bump harshness is probably due more to tires than the poly bushings. Going to a lower profile sidewall (less meat between the rim and the tire tread) will amplify bump...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-23-2005, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By Droptop64
Ten to one it's only the air being purged. I had...

Ten to one it's only the air being purged. I had the same thing happen when i replaced the box on a truck of mine. It took about 30 minutes of run time for it to quiet down all the way.
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-23-2005, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By Droptop64
I know there has been much discussion on this...

I know there has been much discussion on this site concerning poly suspension components versus rubber, going to larger wheel sizes and the degradation in ride quality concerning those two items.
I...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-23-2005, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By Droptop64
I know there has been much discussion on this...

I know there has been much discussion on this site concerning poly suspension components versus rubber, going to larger wheel sizes and the degradation in ride quality concerning those two items.
I...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-10-2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 285
Posted By Droptop64
Check the grounds. Even though you may have a...

Check the grounds. Even though you may have a ground strap between the body sheetmetal and the engine, it could be corroded/old and not giving the regulator a good solid ground. Is the regulator...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-04-2005, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By Droptop64
They are a different bolt circle, and the general...

They are a different bolt circle, and the general consensus is that eventually, they will cause the studs to break due to the constant stress of being pulled (outwards) on the old cars. Another...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-31-2005, 08:35 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 8,827
Posted By Droptop64
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by petesake:
OK found some big wood and jacked the body off. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Dude - That just don't sound...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2005, 06:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,710
Posted By Droptop64
I have had fan clutches go bad in exactly this...

I have had fan clutches go bad in exactly this manner. They appear fine when you give them a spin by hand, but when spun by the engine ( especially during cold operation) will tend to wobble up to...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-14-2005, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By Droptop64
I found a different listing in Grant's equipment...

I found a different listing in Grant's equipment that includes 64-66 GTO only. I heard back from LeCarra today, and they are going to make a custom adaptor using me as the guineapig. After this,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-14-2005, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By Droptop64
I found a different listing in Grant's equipment...

I found a different listing in Grant's equipment that includes 64-66 GTO only. I heard back from LeCarra today, and they are going to make a custom adaptor using me as the guineapig. After this,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2005, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By Droptop64
Has anyone out there ever installed a LeCarra...

Has anyone out there ever installed a LeCarra wheel on a 64 Tempest / Lemans / GTO? I am having problems getting the correct diameter adaptor from them. So far, they are in the dark as to which one...
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