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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-17-2026, 05:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 536
Posted By HoovDaddy
A '29 Chrysler rumble seat roadster. Not mine,...

A '29 Chrysler rumble seat roadster. Not mine, belongs to a member in my club, stock restoration. Black fenders with a soon to be dark maroon body. During this period of Canadian smoke, we're...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-17-2026, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By HoovDaddy
I think most people are afraid of lead along with...

I think most people are afraid of lead along with the extra time it takes and lead bars and materials are a lot more expensive than a can of polyester filler. I've been using lead on roof seams and...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-10-2026, 03:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 536
Posted By HoovDaddy
Regardless how smooth the paint is after...

Regardless how smooth the paint is after spraying, there will be specs of dirt or urethane waves that can be corrected. I sprayed 4 of these fenders last week with 4 coats of SPI single stage black....
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-09-2026, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 536
Posted By HoovDaddy
For black and other solid colors, I almost always...

For black and other solid colors, I almost always use single stage unless I'm doing graphics. Appearance difference is negligible between SS and BC and is dependent on final polishing techniques. ...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-30-2026, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By HoovDaddy
Al Knoch is the only manufacturer of the custom...

Al Knoch is the only manufacturer of the custom interior door trims and are available everywhere as the basic panel is identical to Camaro. They look very good, but the foam thickness varies a lot,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-24-2026, 01:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 893
Posted By HoovDaddy
Although I do stream music these days, I come...

Although I do stream music these days, I come from a generation that owned music and built my first stereo system from Heathkit and Knight Kit when I was 13 years old. Over the years I amassed a...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-17-2026, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 429
Posted By HoovDaddy
25 years ago, but '67 Firebird, with repop Camaro...

25 years ago, but '67 Firebird, with repop Camaro big block blower motor case with original Pontiac heater case and a Camaro big block heater core.
...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-08-2026, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,011
Posted By HoovDaddy
I did the Lokar pedal and cable in my '69. Very...

I did the Lokar pedal and cable in my '69. Very nice quality, solid feel, no play. Fully adjustable. Mine is a Texas/Nevada car, the plastic firewall mount was toast.
...
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-21-2025, 03:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,842
Posted By HoovDaddy
The home alignment kits are so-so. Contact the...

The home alignment kits are so-so. Contact the High Schools around you to see if they have an Auto Shop. After retirement I assist the Auto Shop teacher at my local high school. We welcome clubs...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-23-2025, 01:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By HoovDaddy
They have had this car since last spring. For...

They have had this car since last spring. For that much money I would expect seats with no wrinkles, rear spoilers that line up, and the correct color grilles, plus a few other improvements that...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-17-2025, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By HoovDaddy
Stud welder is the best way to do this and most...

Stud welder is the best way to do this and most come with a pack of the rivets and correct tip. If you use screws, you are creating a major rust issue down the road. Even if you seal the holes, the...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-17-2025, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 301
Posted By HoovDaddy
Just did a TKX swap from an automatic in July on...

Just did a TKX swap from an automatic in July on a '66 LeMans 326, with the engine in the car. I used the Silver Sport kit with a McLoud clutch, flywheel and manual linkage. It came with a bunch of...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-01-2025, 08:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,387
Posted By HoovDaddy
'75 shift lever/knob that I rescued from the...

'75 shift lever/knob that I rescued from the warranty scrap bin in 1975. Been hanging on my shop wall for at least 40 years.
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-29-2025, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,190
Posted By HoovDaddy
The parent company of Open Road has been in the...

The parent company of Open Road has been in the insurance business since the 1800s, so a solid company. Core business is transportation insurance. Had Hagerty for decades, went with Open Road last...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-16-2025, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,206
Posted By HoovDaddy
The base color you choose makes a big difference...

The base color you choose makes a big difference on metallic paints, especially silvers because they have very little color pigment, hence the cheaper price. I always take a old body piece from the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-17-2025, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,422
Posted By HoovDaddy
I have a 1st gen, but I went with 4th gen Trans...

I have a 1st gen, but I went with 4th gen Trans Am seats. Cheap and readily available. Very comfy and they recline. The '69 seat tracks bolt on and the holes in the floor line up. I chose to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2025, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,142
Posted By HoovDaddy
Did you replace the pilot bearing/bushing while...

Did you replace the pilot bearing/bushing while the trans was out? The alignment tool might fit, but the input shaft might not fit in the pilot bearing.
Forum: Interior TECH 04-13-2025, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,609
Posted By HoovDaddy
Stock foam is 1.5" thick and pretty firm. If the...

Stock foam is 1.5" thick and pretty firm. If the foam is too soft, the trims won't fit good. Amazon has pretty good price on burlap. Both brands of seat trims are "good enough", neither would...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-24-2025, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,298
Posted By HoovDaddy
The primered one is backwards. The position...

The primered one is backwards. The position those are clocked at on the wheelhousing determines the deck lid height when closed. Clocking them one direction or the other will raise or lower the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-16-2025, 05:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,550
Posted By HoovDaddy
This poor video from last summer shows low beam...

This poor video from last summer shows low beam and turn signal of the LED bulbs. The snapshot shows low beam of LED and stock 1157.
The left turn in the video shows the light is pretty evenly...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-14-2025, 12:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,550
Posted By HoovDaddy
For those that don't want to spend the money for...

For those that don't want to spend the money for Digi-Tails, just changing your (4) 1157 bulbs to LED is only $30 from Amazon and the lumens difference is measurable. See attached pic.
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-27-2025, 01:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,787
Posted By HoovDaddy
When I install the Vintage Air units, I keep a...

When I install the Vintage Air units, I keep a few feet of the AMES flexible hose on hand. You can flatten it for clearance. The VA hose doesn't flatten.
Forum: Members Helping Members 12-14-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,886
Posted By HoovDaddy
It's like asking the best engine oil or tires. I...

It's like asking the best engine oil or tires. I had a couple Macs in the '80s because they were easy to use. Unless you knew DOS, PC's could be challenging but that all changed with MS Windows in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-13-2024, 06:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,336
Posted By HoovDaddy
I like Vintage Air. I've installed 3 F bodies...

I like Vintage Air. I've installed 3 F bodies and a Corvette, all work perfectly. Plenty of cold air as well as dry heated air for defrost during summer storms. Many cars such as our Firebird and...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-27-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,668
Posted By HoovDaddy
I installed and returned RetroSound and Retro...

I installed and returned RetroSound and Retro Manufacturing radios 2 years ago in our Firebird. The other car has a Custom Autosound from 8 years ago and I don't like it either. All of the radios...
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