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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2026, 11:35 AM
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Posted By jpg69bird
No more than absolutely necessary, so I'd hope...

No more than absolutely necessary, so I'd hope for a max of 0.030".
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2026, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 273
Posted By jpg69bird
Thanks for the detailed analysis Steve25. If I...

Thanks for the detailed analysis Steve25. If I bring the 6X down to 87 cc's, will detonation be a concern with either cam? Once that last head bolt is tightened down, I don't ever want to get inside...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2026, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 273
Posted By jpg69bird
76 455 Head Help

I am ready to send off my 455 for a rebuild. Originally with a 7.6 CR, I plan on swapping heads.

I have a set of 1973 #46 heads and a set of 1976 #6X-4 heads.

I've seen two different cc sizes...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-28-2026, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By jpg69bird
I did mine last summer and did not pull the dash...

I did mine last summer and did not pull the dash out. Removed everything else under the dash, but the dash stayed on.

Though, I did scratch the passenger kick panel. That was more from frustration...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-27-2026, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By jpg69bird
Held For Ransom, I'm with you. I know it's TV and...

Held For Ransom, I'm with you. I know it's TV and they wanted to use the nickname 'Bandit', but it did annoy me that on a Tim Allen show they would call out the wrong year.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2026, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 342
Posted By jpg69bird
Block to Bell Housing Bolt Pattern

I've searched this site using all different search terms and couldn't find these dimensions.

Is this the correct drawing for a mid 70's Pontiac block?
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-02-2025, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 186
Posted By jpg69bird
Thanks Shiny. I'll try these and see what...

Thanks Shiny. I'll try these and see what happens.

Telling Mac users we can't use Safari is somewhat like tell board members here they have to drive EV's.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-01-2025, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 186
Posted By jpg69bird
Forum Not Loading - Safari on a Mac

As the title says, I can't login using Safari on a Mac. I get into an infinite loop of verifying that I am human. It works with Chrome on the same Mac, with only one verification. Oh well, Chrome it...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-06-2025, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By jpg69bird
What tom s said, plus, if you go to SST...

What tom s said, plus, if you go to SST Transmissions they have an installation manual online. I did the TKO swap on my 69 conv and needed everything tom said. Easy swap, I did it myself with floor...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-18-2025, 06:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,442
Posted By jpg69bird
Car is still away, but this is the stock ride...

Car is still away, but this is the stock ride height as measured from the underbody, out of the 76 assembly manual.
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 02-06-2025, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,830
Posted By jpg69bird
I posted a similar question for the jack a few...

I posted a similar question for the jack a few years ago. There are some pictures here.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=866161
Forum: Collectibles WANTED 01-27-2025, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,110
Posted By jpg69bird
I have a copy, though the cover is ripped. All...

I have a copy, though the cover is ripped. All else is good. I am trying to sell my whole lot, if you need other issues.

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=872053
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 01-16-2025, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,400
Posted By jpg69bird
I have what I believe is a 2.78 with a Carrier 1...

I have what I believe is a 2.78 with a Carrier 1 in a box at the bottom of a pile of boxes. If interested, I'll go dig it out and take pics.

I'm in New Jersey, so shipping might be an issue.
Forum: Collectibles WANTED 01-12-2025, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,958
Posted By jpg69bird
Last issue was Oct 2014.

Last issue was Oct 2014.
Forum: Collectibles WANTED 01-11-2025, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,958
Posted By jpg69bird
I have all 10 from 2014 (the last 10 issues). I...

I have all 10 from 2014 (the last 10 issues). I want to sell them as a set. I am in North Jersey, if you want to pick up.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-17-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,267
Posted By jpg69bird
No fender braces, nor holes to bolt them in. Both...

No fender braces, nor holes to bolt them in. Both fenders were replaced.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-04-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 636
Posted By jpg69bird
Window Molding Weatherstrip Insert

Just removed the rear window chrome (SS??) and there is a weatherstrip insert. There are pieces of it missing. Went looking online and couldn't find it.

Does anyone know what it is called, and is...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-21-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,021
Posted By jpg69bird
Hey DanC, it's still sitting in my basement. Had...

Hey DanC, it's still sitting in my basement. Had other issues I wanted to fix first. Should get it in this winter.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 08-16-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,900
Posted By jpg69bird
Timing and Carb after exhaust

My 76 Trans Am 455 starts and runs great. One flick of the throttle to set the choke and it starts right up without stepping on the pedal. Idles like a rock at 750. A few years ago, I took my time...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-05-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,128
Posted By jpg69bird
Thanks ponchjoe.

Thanks ponchjoe.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-05-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,128
Posted By jpg69bird
Hey ponchjoe, sorry to divert this thread, but...

Hey ponchjoe, sorry to divert this thread, but your comment on the 17056261 interested me. There is a thread here,...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-21-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By jpg69bird
Great point. I already had it disassembled, so no...

Great point. I already had it disassembled, so no problem swapping the good parts.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-21-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By jpg69bird
No screw. There is a metal backing plate riveted...

No screw. There is a metal backing plate riveted to a plastic frame that the mirror looks to be glued to. The backing plate is a stamping with a socket. The ball is pressed into a metal casting that...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-20-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By jpg69bird
Tighten ball and socket inside side view mirror

I have a 76 Trans Am which came with the sport mirrors. The glass does not stay in position. It just rotates down and I’m looking at the ground. Inside the housing the glass is attached to a frame...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 04-25-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,657
Posted By jpg69bird
I have a complete carb to oil pan 69 350. HO,...

I have a complete carb to oil pan 69 350. HO, engine code WN. Carb is matching 7029263.

It hasn't been run in years.

I am in North Jersey. PM me if interested.
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