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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:55 AM
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Posted By rustyrelic
I have converted to 69/70 front disk, but may...

I have converted to 69/70 front disk, but may still have a front drum somewhere, but I agree, I just dont see a busy tire store taking the time to try that out. Spent some more time calling around...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2026, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 362
Posted By rustyrelic
thank you for the responses. It looks a little...

thank you for the responses. It looks a little mixed, with do lug centric if possible. I will call around to a few more shops to see if they can do pin balancing.

Any thoughts on the idea of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2026, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 362
Posted By rustyrelic
Should Rally II wheels be lug balanced?

I have just finished blasting, masking and painting some Rally II wheels for my 68 Bonneville. I have read that Rally II wheels are lug centric and not hub centric. Is that really the case?

In...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 06-14-2026, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By rustyrelic
I believe you will find that the convertible rear...

I believe you will find that the convertible rear seats are narrower than the 2 and 4 door. I know that doesnt help much, but its maybe a start.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-13-2026, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 922
Posted By rustyrelic
Kit arrived a couple of days ago. First a stupid...

Kit arrived a couple of days ago. First a stupid admission on my part, I thought the H4 three prong plug would accept the H5006 sealed beam hi-lo halogen bulb. It does not. I chose to install the...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-10-2026, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 922
Posted By rustyrelic
I ordered the Lumtronix EH-002 relay harness from...

I ordered the Lumtronix EH-002 relay harness from Summit -...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-08-2026, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 922
Posted By rustyrelic
Yes, obviously, would have called, but they are...

Yes, obviously, would have called, but they are closed for inventory or something or another through the 10th. Just wondered if anyone spied anything with the Dapper kit that would render it no good...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-08-2026, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 922
Posted By rustyrelic
thank you to everyone who has responded. I am...

thank you to everyone who has responded. I am still looking at things before placing an order. I would much prefer to do this as a plug and play with no cutting and splicing of the original wiring...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-05-2026, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 922
Posted By rustyrelic
relay kit for headlights?

Was in the garage today looking at the jinky 50+ year old headlight wiring and want to fix that as well as improve the lighting if I can. Can anyone recommend a headlight relay kit for a 68...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 05-08-2026, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By rustyrelic
someone else may know by site how to identify...

someone else may know by site how to identify that rear. The big cars from 65 - 70 were 12-bolts with a ten bolts holding on the diff cover. If you actually have a Posi, some big car guy will want...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-28-2026, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By rustyrelic
Is there enough left of the old motor to rebuild...

Is there enough left of the old motor to rebuild it? Any starter/motor rebuilders nearby?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-10-2026, 11:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 988
Posted By rustyrelic
It may of have been another OP, but wasn't...

It may of have been another OP, but wasn't someone recently posting about looking at going with a 4L80E?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-06-2026, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 988
Posted By rustyrelic
If you are looking at swapping the entire rear...

If you are looking at swapping the entire rear axle assembly, be advised that the pickup points for the control arms are not the same year to year. Someone else will know for certain, but I "think"...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-09-2025, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,391
Posted By rustyrelic
The 3:42 gear set is fairly rare, but it is out...

The 3:42 gear set is fairly rare, but it is out there. Mostly found in 2+2 cars. they come up for sale every so oven, but they will be 50+ years old used parts. Myself I would have kept the 461...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 11-19-2025, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,683
Posted By rustyrelic
I am fairly certain the 68 GP and Bonneville...

I am fairly certain the 68 GP and Bonneville hideaway bumpers and headlight doors are the same. Also believe some Bonnevilles came with the hideaways as original equipment, whereas they were...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-19-2025, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 731
Posted By rustyrelic
Just to add to the confusion, the big cars...

Just to add to the confusion, the big cars (B-body) 65 - 70 has a rear end with the ring gear attached with 12 bolts, but the rear end cover only has 10. I doubt anyone has attempted to install an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2025, 02:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,818
Posted By rustyrelic
Ok, we need to do a bit more research. Did this...

Ok, we need to do a bit more research. Did this axel come from a '71? That creates additional wrinkles which I am not familiar with.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2025, 10:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,818
Posted By rustyrelic
Hawg, What exactly are your plans for this...

Hawg,

What exactly are your plans for this 12-bolt? I think you will find that there is next to nothing in the aftermarket for alternative gear sets or even simple stuff like bearings. ...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 09-11-2025, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,250
Posted By rustyrelic
Assuming this is a tribute (listing says it is)...

Assuming this is a tribute (listing says it is) with a questionable body tag and VIN plate (I dont know what to look for, but others here with the experience have stated the VIN plate is doctored),...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 09-09-2025, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,250
Posted By rustyrelic
I'm certainly no expert, but doesn't the listing...

I'm certainly no expert, but doesn't the listing say "tribute"? There may very well have been 130K spent on the build, but how much more for the "real" thing? I didnt bother to check the various...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-10-2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 272
Posted By rustyrelic
What is involved in switching to "dumb" A/C from ATC?

I have a 68 Bonneville with ATC, but when I got the car the compressor, condenser, dryer, brackets, etc, were all missing from under the hood. As to the ATC stuff on the inside, I believe most of it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-25-2025, 09:26 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,394
Posted By rustyrelic
I am 63 and opted to go down to 20 hrs/week. I...

I am 63 and opted to go down to 20 hrs/week. I work from home, and at 20 hrs my wife and I are still fully covered by company insurance. ACA or open market insurance cost is at least one major...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2025, 09:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,290
Posted By rustyrelic
not a expert by any means, so more asking a...

not a expert by any means, so more asking a question on the subject. I would think you could change the pickup tube and filter easily enough, but does the earlier valve body have the bolt hole that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-05-2025, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 999
Posted By rustyrelic
I think the first is part of bracketry for the...

I think the first is part of bracketry for the throttle linkage? Looks similar to something on the firewall of my full size 68
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2025, 10:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,533
Posted By rustyrelic
for me, late 70's, early 80's grand prix. 400...

for me, late 70's, early 80's grand prix. 400 with FI and overdrive. Has decent brakes, ok interior, decent looks, three point belts. Light weight, good power, need the overdrive to stay out of the...
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