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Forum: Electrical Tech 07-13-2026, 01:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 37
Posted By Ragtop Man
1967 GTO / GM A-Body Voltage Regulators sold by our Host - worth the money?

Tracing down a voltage leak that is killing my battery (-ies)

Our host sells one regulator that is $29, and another that is $99. The $99 looks fairly original, and I would hope has a good long...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-07-2026, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 189
Posted By Ragtop Man
So... what IS the correct replacement battery for a '67 GTO with only a few options?

Went out last night to hit the key on the '67, and lo....... nothing. Crickets. Jump box only elicited a slight groan. Not sure about the cause, probably a light switch on a low setting that was not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2026, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 451
Posted By Ragtop Man
Power steering box rebuild - swap '77 TA guts to '67 PS Box?

On a scale of one to $#%$#% this, how hard is it to rebuild the PS box in my '67 with the innards from a piece of yard art that came with an engine deal a long time ago?

Guessing there are some...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 04-22-2026, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 427
Posted By Ragtop Man
Thank you - I was trying not to tear out the old...

Thank you - I was trying not to tear out the old harness and fuse panel, the adapter harness seems like a fairly easy workaround.

When the car gets back, and I have the cluster in front of me,...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 04-21-2026, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 427
Posted By Ragtop Man
Got my 66-67 Rally Cluster Adapter Harness in record time - but

... no instructions or wiring diagram.

For most of the group, this would probably not be an issue, but, I could short out an electric toothbrush with no problems. Considering how much I have...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-20-2026, 09:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 144
Posted By Ragtop Man
Can I swap internals from a '77 TA steering box to a '67 box?

Got a yard art '77 TA steering box that a good guy tossed in with a deal, was originally thinking about it for my '66 2+2 (since sold.) Have read up on the Jim Shea papers, know the internal stops...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-20-2026, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By Ragtop Man
Which kit did you use for the conversion? Growing...

Which kit did you use for the conversion? Growing moss waiting for Inline Tube to restock their kits.

Thanks!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2026, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 535
Posted By Ragtop Man
Riddle me this: 155K 'Survivor' 400/335 in '67 GTO - does it really need a rebuild?

The shop where the car sits now has done some preliminary testing, oil sampling, etc on my original 400/335 (TH400) engine.

Verdict - 190-210 lbs across the board in all the cylinders. Oil...
Forum: Collectibles WANTED 05-22-2025, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 858
Posted By Ragtop Man
SCAM ALERT - ALWAYS CHECK HANDLES YOU DON'T RECOGNIZE

I've always had good luck chasing 2+2 and GTO parts, here, along with the collectables. My recent purchases of a rally steering wheel and rally guauges were outstanding values, and made new friends....
Forum: Collectibles WANTED 05-09-2025, 09:25 PM
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Views: 2,000
Posted By Ragtop Man
Bumping for anyone who went rummaging around in...

Bumping for anyone who went rummaging around in their basement and said... "Aha! I know someone who wants THIS!"
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-30-2025, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By Ragtop Man
I lucked out here - posted that I was looking for...

I lucked out here - posted that I was looking for a good used item, preferred light wear.

Paid up for it, but to me the transaction was fair to both, seller great. Packed and padded like no...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-13-2025, 12:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 423
Posted By Ragtop Man
Help needed to ID Saginaw steering box -nominally '70s TA

Trotting this question over here from another MP forum. Backstory is that it came with some other parts, and the seller seemed confident it was from a 77 or 78 TA. Beyond that, there is not much...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-12-2025, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,005
Posted By Ragtop Man
Thanks to all for the answers - much appreciated....

Thanks to all for the answers - much appreciated.

Finally got pics of the box, know absolutely NOTHING about it. Said to be from a '70s TA, but no real mark or identification like a tag or mark....
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-08-2025, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,005
Posted By Ragtop Man
What is the ratio for a standard '77 Trans Am steering box? Was there a faster WS6?

Have been dragging around a complete Saginaw box with a '77 date code (will revalidate today) and wondering just what is in that darn thing.

Thought it was drained until it did a mini-Exxon Valdez...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-02-2025, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By Ragtop Man
Thank you Jeff! Official as a referee whistle!

Thank you Jeff! Official as a referee whistle!
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-02-2025, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By Ragtop Man
'66-'67 Exhaust tips - angle of bright tips when used with resonators?

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a crap to of parts, including exhaust.

Did some digging online with Waldron and Gardner.

Gardner had pics of installs - with the tips from what appeared to...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-01-2025, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,821
Posted By Ragtop Man
No good reference here for you, but have you...

No good reference here for you, but have you contacted Inline Tube? I'm sure they would try to help you with this.
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 03-30-2025, 10:23 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 69,830
Posted By Ragtop Man
First thing: how does it drive? It has to be...

First thing: how does it drive? It has to be pretty sweet.

If only Pontiac could have gotten Bill Collins as the General Manager instead of that nebbish Jim McDonald, they would have had the OHC...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 03-29-2025, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,423
Posted By Ragtop Man
Since the British V8 site must be programmed by Lucas, OHC swap question

Has anyone ever seen/heard of the Big Healy (3000) getting swapped with the Pontiac OHC 6? Wondering about clearance, etc.

Seems like it would be peas and carrots. Lighter, stronger more...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-16-2025, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,125
Posted By Ragtop Man
67 GTO Convertible - differences between 335 and 360 HP exhaust systems

... aft of the exhaust manifolds?

(Apoligies to the regulars if this is repeating any earlier threads/posts - need to return to the job of specifying and purchasing parts to get the olde Goate on...
Forum: Big Pontiacs(including G-body) FOR SALE 03-12-2025, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,663
Posted By Ragtop Man
Man, clean big cars don't come along very often....

Man, clean big cars don't come along very often. This looks like a GREAT project! Steve Snyder would probably come by this afternoon if he had the time free.
Forum: Interior TECH 03-11-2025, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,555
Posted By Ragtop Man
Anyone have experience with Redline Guage in California?

Landed the rally cluster core(s) for my '67, would like to get the best of both condensed into a good single pod.

Sent pics and a note to their info page, have heard nothing for over a week.
...
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 02-24-2025, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,941
Posted By Ragtop Man
As noted, it went to scrap two weeks ago. Sorry....

As noted, it went to scrap two weeks ago. Sorry. No car to use it and no place to keep it.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-21-2025, 01:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,614
Posted By Ragtop Man
Any difference in braking performance between 2-pc. '67-8 vs. later systems?

And what has been your experience with the quality of the reproductions available (thinking Inline Tube at this point) for either 67-68 and '69-up conversions. Thanks!
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-17-2025, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,412
Posted By Ragtop Man
Does the repro '66-67 Tach (sold by our host) fit in a standard '66-67 cluster?

Takes too long to explain, but wondering if anyone has popped/dropped the repro tach into a standard cluster without major modification?

Thanks to the board, I have a line on a nice set of...
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