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Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 07-19-2026, 10:57 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Jack Gifford
The small loading of stock valve springs is in...

The small loading of stock valve springs is in your favor, as is the small lift of a stock cam. I would just use a good assembly lube and not worry about it.
Forum: Garage Sale 07-15-2026, 01:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 54
Posted By Jack Gifford
Mini puller for sale

"Challenger" minirod complete except engine and tranny (or in/out box). Always Pontiac powered 1985-2001, 42 wins & one points championship. Aluminum frame (Ohio company whose name I've forgotten)....
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-30-2026, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By Jack Gifford
They sure are rare! But I went more for...

They sure are rare!
But I went more for performance of the '58 in my GMC. I un-siamesed the center exhaust ports to effectively use long-branch manifolds.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-29-2026, 11:45 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 82,495
Posted By Jack Gifford
Drive carefully Mike!

Drive carefully Mike!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-24-2026, 11:11 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 82,495
Posted By Jack Gifford
Appears to be a bipolar electrolytic.

Appears to be a bipolar electrolytic.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-16-2026, 12:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 780
Posted By Jack Gifford
I got to Hornell by 12:30 PM for BigBoy''s 2PM...

I got to Hornell by 12:30 PM for BigBoy''s 2PM arrival- would have needed to camp out there the night before to get near the track! Couldn't see much through about 250 feet of humanity.
My son had a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-12-2026, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Jack Gifford
Super interior!!!

Super interior!!!
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-10-2026, 12:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By Jack Gifford
Trophy Winner- twice!

At a firemen's-benefit show last Saturday my '59 GMC took "Best Pickup" and "Chief's Choice", against some outstanding trucks!
[Old picture, prior to changing to blue & white license plates]
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2026, 11:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,109
Posted By Jack Gifford
One observation of these posts- there are some...

One observation of these posts- there are some references to pressure on the fuel in the float chamber. I've never seen a carb without a vent to atmosphere from the the float chamber.

I may be...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-05-2026, 12:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,439
Posted By Jack Gifford
Kendall GT-1 since 1959; now PennGrade-1. In...

Kendall GT-1 since 1959; now PennGrade-1. In everything.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-05-2026, 12:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 780
Posted By Jack Gifford
Never been near a Big Boy, so I'll go to Hornell...

Never been near a Big Boy, so I'll go to Hornell NY Thursday June 11th to see it.:clap3:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2026, 11:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,109
Posted By Jack Gifford
A return from where? The float bowl?

A return from where? The float bowl?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-01-2026, 11:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 987
Posted By Jack Gifford
Not for everybody- For my Pontiac powered GMC I...

Not for everybody-
For my Pontiac powered GMC I eliminated all torque on the axle tubes of the '57 Chev rearend by building a torque arm on the center section linked to a frame crossmember. [Think...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-27-2026, 12:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Jack Gifford
Thanks Eric for mentioning IRS considerations.

Thanks Eric for mentioning IRS considerations.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-25-2026, 12:27 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Jack Gifford
Test drove the '26 today- the clutch is surviving...

Test drove the '26 today- the clutch is surviving okay and the chatter is gone. But the drivetrain is just as noisy as before.:eek: I guess the differential needs to come out- anybody versed in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-25-2026, 12:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Jack Gifford
Why post this on the Pontiac forums? Because the...

Why post this on the Pontiac forums? Because the guy's dad started me on my Pontiac engine hobby by selling me his '57 Tri-Power engine in 1959! He had replaced it when the 58's came out with forged...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-23-2026, 11:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Jack Gifford
Both of us have legitimate concerns for our...

Both of us have legitimate concerns for our heirs, so there will be a simple document prepared by a lawyer.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-22-2026, 12:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By Jack Gifford
Beginning a new "chapter" in my life... at age 85

As a youngster on the farm, my dad would take me with him every spring, to borrow seed/fertilizer money from a well-to-do neighbor- on just a handshake. I never imagined that I would ever be on the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-22-2026, 12:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 825
Posted By Jack Gifford
Even though you missed the opening, CONGRATS on...

Even though you missed the opening, CONGRATS on the new venture!
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-19-2026, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,381
Posted By Jack Gifford
Got my two strong-arm sons to set the...

Got my two strong-arm sons to set the bellhousing/tranny assembly back into the '26 tonight. The transmission is fine, so it wasn't contributing to the driveline noise- which may be totally due to...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-03-2026, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 830
Posted By Jack Gifford
Not available from AP?

Not available from AP?
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-24-2026, 01:04 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 21,274
Posted By Jack Gifford
If a brake drum is truly out-of-round it won't...

If a brake drum is truly out-of-round it won't "correct itself". It could possibly be caused by some rust spot[s], which would get rubbed off.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-23-2026, 12:00 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Jack Gifford
Nice work!

Nice work!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2026, 10:23 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 82,495
Posted By Jack Gifford
What'd you do Mike- pay attention in...

What'd you do Mike- pay attention in class?:rolleyes:
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-20-2026, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 450
Posted By Jack Gifford
Thanks guys. I had considered this approach but...

Thanks guys. I had considered this approach but didn't know if it would work.
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