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Forum: Suspension TECH 01-24-2008, 09:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By 79transam79
2 choices

I have 2 choices, not sure if anybody had any experience with either one. Part number 5006 or 8002. The 8002 is suppose to be a heavy duty progressive spring, but looks like it has a lower weight...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-23-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By 79transam79
front coil springs

I removed my A frames yesterday to replace my bushings, and found my coil spring broken on my 79 trans am. My Question is, I'm about to replace the 403 with a 455 poniac motor, do I need a different...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-09-2008, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 541
Posted By 79transam79
suspension Question

Looking for a company to order a complete front end and rear end bushing kit? Any input on what kits are better, and won't squeak> street driven 79 trans am. Need fast delivery and only want to do it...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-08-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By 79transam79
Your right overkill, there in great shape just 2...

Your right overkill, there in great shape just 2 pinholes 1 fender. I'm also repairing my t top channel that's heavily pitted, I already bought a product called all steel (aluminum resin type...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-08-2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By 79transam79
help

Any suggestions on a better way?
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-07-2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By 79transam79
79 t/a fender rust

I removed my fenders today, after finding a couple of pin holes of rust. The fenders are in great shape but there is a reinforcement piece about 5 inches wide running from top to bottom near the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-06-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 283
Posted By 79transam79
trim paint

I bought some called "black satin automotive trim coating", (made by mar-hyde) stuff is nice semi gloss. One piece of advice ,you have to remove all the old paint because it has some strong stuff in...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-03-2007, 07:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By 79transam79
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Hope you get some replies because I have the same Question. I have read that bead blasting is better than any chemical (because the chemical leak into the plastic) and as far as sanding I would think...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,455
Posted By 79transam79
Yes that helps, I,m planning on about .500 lift,...

Yes that helps, I,m planning on about .500 lift, so with a little extra machine work I can get out of it kinda cheap and not worry about a problem. Will the larger valve help much?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,455
Posted By 79transam79
thanks for the help

Trying to fiqure where to start, do I pick my cam first or send the heads out and see what my limits will be. Just want to do this job once?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,455
Posted By 79transam79
Do I need to do any machine work to except the...

Do I need to do any machine work to except the different seals? I was planning on blocking the crossover and having the head cleaned up, was told about 300 or 400 (heads don't have more than 3000...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,455
Posted By 79transam79
So what I'm getting from the feed back is that I...

So what I'm getting from the feed back is that I will need the longer valves and check clearance to get near a .500 lift. Are these type of heads worth spending 1000 dollars to do the work on?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,455
Posted By 79transam79
Not planning on stock spring, planning on buying...

Not planning on stock spring, planning on buying spring and cam package.Not sure which one.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,455
Posted By 79transam79
6x head help

Does anybody know what the maximium lift you can go (6x heads) without modifying the valve length or head, the heads have been taken down to 95cc chamber size. Trying to fiqure out what the largest...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-20-2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By 79transam79
Didn't mean to offend anybody posting this motor...

Didn't mean to offend anybody posting this motor combo in race, but I have a friendly bet for grudge night at the drag against a fairly stock 1970 455 skylark gs when it's up and running, but yes...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-20-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By 79transam79
carb pick

Getting started on putting a new motor in my transam, and not sure what size or type of carb to use. Looking for suggestions on either.

pontiac 455 bored 30 over
forged piston
6x heads with 60...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-09-2007, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,659
Posted By 79transam79
engine swap 403 to 455

Hi Guys

I Need a little help, I am taking out my 403, and 350 AUTO transmission out of my 79 trans am , and replacing it with a 72 455 and a Muncie 4 speed. Curious what parts or problems that...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-03-2007, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 234
Posted By 79transam79
Sandblast

I have a large industrial sandblaster, I believe will work find. we can measure to make sure. It has the sliding door, and heavyduty turn table. You can come over and use it. It,s in my garage at...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-15-2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By 79transam79
no fiberglass

This stuff doesn't have fiberglass, I believe it's just resin and aluminum. It's suppose to be as good or close to lead.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-15-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By 79transam79
USC/ all steel product

Has anybody used the product called all steel from USC. It's suppose to be a waterproof bodyfiller. Need to repair around the T top, mig welded all holes and sandblasted, and used chemical rust...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-29-2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By 79transam79
T top channel

Do you need to get all the black spots out?and is the dupont brand better than the por 15 acid, and the naval jelly? I,ve used a die grind but to many small pits, also tried wire brushing it in while...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-29-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By 79transam79
T Top channel repair

I've been repairing my t top channel where the gasket lays, seems that some moisture got in there and caused some problems. I've welded up any holes and structurally it is strong, But I can't get all...
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