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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-28-2026, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By Warren Seale
I did mine about 40 years ago. It leaked because...

I did mine about 40 years ago. It leaked because of a crack in one of the inlet/outlet pipes. When the car was built, the assembler had the pipe up against the edge of the firewall. The vibration...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-20-2025, 10:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 771
Posted By Warren Seale
The trim on top of the door and rear of the hood...

The trim on top of the door and rear of the hood was an option but was included with the Esprit. The trim surrounding the window that goes up the A pillar, across the roof, and down the B pillar was...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-21-2025, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By Warren Seale
It helped when I took a mouth full of water and...

It helped when I took a mouth full of water and pushed the water into the pump through the suction line.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-23-2025, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 508
Posted By Warren Seale
In many cars, the upper cowl (horizontal surface)...

In many cars, the upper cowl (horizontal surface) was painted the interior color which is necessary since the forward part of the dash is exposed metal. If the car you are referring to has a black...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-21-2025, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By Warren Seale
You won't have those lights unless the optional...

You won't have those lights unless the optional lighting package was there. If you have a glove box light and trunk light, then you will also have the foot lights.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-11-2025, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By Warren Seale
I know the original OE manufacturer, Rubber...

I know the original OE manufacturer, Rubber Queen, was still making these. I don't know if they currently have all of the colors available. The look exactly like what they suppled GM.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-11-2025, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 611
Posted By Warren Seale
Original owner here. The adhesive the factory...

Original owner here. The adhesive the factory used failed early on. I took end spoilers off after a few years from being built and the stud had already disconnected from the spoiler. I can't...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-10-2025, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,005
Posted By Warren Seale
If I remember correctly, the cars without WS6...

If I remember correctly, the cars without WS6 have a variable ratio box.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-13-2025, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,717
Posted By Warren Seale
The Carmine Red is an identical match compared to...

The Carmine Red is an identical match compared to the ones that came with my car.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-13-2025, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,717
Posted By Warren Seale
The original mats were an option that were made...

The original mats were an option that were made by Rubber Queen. These mats are still available in all of the interior colors and are still made by them and sold by all of the restoration parts...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-16-2025, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,718
Posted By Warren Seale
I have a 79 Cameo White T/A. When this is next...

I have a 79 Cameo White T/A. When this is next to my 13 Bright White Vette, you can see that the Cameo White is a cream color. I would say that the Bright White is pure white whilst the Cameo is an...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-13-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 927
Posted By Warren Seale
In 79 it was the buyers choice. When I ordered...

In 79 it was the buyers choice. When I ordered my 79, the salesman specifically asked what color side molding I wanted. I'll bet the same thing occured in 77.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-17-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By Warren Seale
Also, Phoenix Graphics. Along with Stencils and...

Also, Phoenix Graphics. Along with Stencils and Stripes both have been around for decades.

https://www.phoenixgraphix.com/
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-17-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,655
Posted By Warren Seale
There is only a left/right balance adjustment on...

There is only a left/right balance adjustment on the radio, but in these cars, this meant front to back.

If there are two rear speakers then the front and one rear speaker was the left channel...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-14-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,655
Posted By Warren Seale
The two rear speakers began in 79. The right...

The two rear speakers began in 79. The right side speaker had a baffle box attached to it. I still have that box but don't use it.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-13-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,655
Posted By Warren Seale
The Delco radio/cassette player was available in...

The Delco radio/cassette player was available in 78 in the Firebird and other models. It might have been offered in other models in 77. The one you have is the newer version that was phased in...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-04-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Posted By Warren Seale
Maybe it has to do with the supply source? At...

Maybe it has to do with the supply source? At that time period I don't know if GM sourced air filters externally or if they were being made from within.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-23-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,500
Posted By Warren Seale
I've had SEM painted surfaces in my 79 for...

I've had SEM painted surfaces in my 79 for decades without any adhesion issues. The surfaces have to be properly prepped. PPG also made vinyl dyes but I don't know if they still do it. SEM has the...
Forum: 93-02 General Tech/Discussion 05-21-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,871
Posted By Warren Seale
If it is for 95-97 years then it is GM or ACDELCO...

If it is for 95-97 years then it is GM or ACDELCO part number 10256439. I don't know if it fits other 4th gen years. This is the mast replacement only which is all you need if yours is broken. As...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-21-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,165
Posted By Warren Seale
The digital 8 track tape player was available in...

The digital 8 track tape player was available in 79 only in the TATA. They all came with it. It was one of the earliest applications for that model. It became a common offering across many GM car...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-23-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,327
Posted By Warren Seale
I believe that the Van Nuys factory used water...

I believe that the Van Nuys factory used water based paint. Norwood continued with solvent based paint.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-15-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,249
Posted By Warren Seale
The white car in the photos above with the orange...

The white car in the photos above with the orange graphic is actually my car showing the original factory moldings. I posted those photos on Photobucket probably 15 years ago.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-13-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,249
Posted By Warren Seale
Original owner here. I ordered the car with the...

Original owner here. I ordered the car with the factory side molding. The ebay molding above apears to have spears that have a longer taper than what was used in the late 70s. The quarter molding...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-13-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,408
Posted By Warren Seale
What made them change materials? Does the softer...

What made them change materials? Does the softer brass tend to wear out?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-12-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By Warren Seale
I'm the original owner of my 79 and I never got...

I'm the original owner of my 79 and I never got anything like this from the dealer. I'll bet that half of them never used it.
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