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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-16-2025, 03:31 PM
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Posted By unruhjonny
Wiper switches 1970-1980 (no-delay)

I just refreshed my memory on the precise application of the "1970" wiper switch.

I did this because I thought I had a spare switch that a member here was looking for (it turns out my spares are...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-09-2025, 03:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,737
Posted By Transamric
My info likely matches Keith's fairly closely. ...

My info likely matches Keith's fairly closely. But FWIW;....
Here's the earliest tag dated TA's from Nor. I have.
100355 01C
100891 01C
100894 01C
101130 01C

The vast majority of early...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-07-2025, 04:35 PM
Replies: 69
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Posted By Rocky Rotella
I’m not certain that a vehicle from any model...

I’m not certain that a vehicle from any model year with a VIN 350+ after onset would/could be considered a pilot vehicle. Generally speaking, pilot vehicles were assembled before typical production...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-07-2025, 01:09 PM
Replies: 69
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Posted By unruhjonny
Has anyone come across (or heard of) this car? ...

Has anyone come across (or heard of) this car?

- I just came across it now - check out the build date on the cowl tag!!

1970 Camaro #001...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-07-2025, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,690
Posted By mgarblik
Just finished my first read of the last issue of...

Just finished my first read of the last issue of HMM. (Feb., 2025). I generally read each issue several times until the next issue would arrive in the mail. I commend the magazine for making their...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-06-2025, 11:05 PM
Replies: 69
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
If someone buys the eBay 01A TA , I can let...

If someone buys the eBay 01A TA ,
I can let you borrow my notebook to display with the car at the Nationals.
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-06-2025, 10:19 PM
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Views: 1,690
Posted By unruhjonny
I saw the January issue of HMM before Christmas,...

I saw the January issue of HMM before Christmas, but held off on buying it incase my wife had bought a copy for me already (we have a mutual agreement to not buy ourself anything for about two months...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-06-2025, 07:15 PM
Replies: 69
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
This is all pretty wild chain of events. ...

This is all pretty wild chain of events.

Thews posted the link to the eBay TA in his normal eBay cars for sale in 67-69 Bird section.
I checked it out - and saw the trim tag and invoice.

Came...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-03-2025, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
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Posted By Keith Seymore
There are; for example - most plants do not...

There are; for example - most plants do not build in VIN order. Norwood, Flint, Pontiac MI, all had accumulators (body banks) between the body shop and paint, and then again between the paint shop...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-02-2025, 08:32 AM
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Posted By Keith Seymore
As HFR said - the dealer code for PMD Engineering...

As HFR said - the dealer code for PMD Engineering is 35-997.

These are for the '63 Super Duty cars but you can see some other cool dealer codes listed here:

K
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-31-2024, 10:23 PM
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Posted By keith k
Highest Norwood VIN I have a PHS copy for was...

Highest Norwood VIN I have a PHS copy for was 132270, shipped 7-27-70. There's a RAIV TA out there that is VIN 133119 - has come up for sale a few times over the years.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-31-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 677
Posted By eaglesan13
The LA VIN's that begin with 110 and the shipping...

The LA VIN's that begin with 110 and the shipping dates are as follows:

L110361, Trans Am (RA4) 7/17/70
L110488 Formula 400 7/13/70
L110571 Trans Am (RA4) 8/10/70
L110710 ...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-05-2024, 09:44 AM
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Posted By Keith Seymore
Warning: Long sidebar - We’ve talked in...

Warning: Long sidebar -

We’ve talked in various threads about the variation between plants, and the variation within an assembly plant due to different operators.

What I never see talked about...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-03-2024, 12:01 AM
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Views: 330
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-28-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,372
Posted By poncho-mike
The big question I would have is how far do you...

The big question I would have is how far do you want to take the restoration, and what are the replacement parts.

In addition to the parts Baron listed, early fenders, hood, and core support are...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-28-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,372
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Check the carb real close when you go (3-5k) ...

Check the carb real close when you go (3-5k)
Shaker and drop base pan (1-2k)
Correct dash bezel (500-1k)
3.55 or 3.73 12bolt posi (1500-2500)
JW wheels (500-1000 each)

There's over 10k right...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-26-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
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Posted By skunkwerks
70-72 Nova same

70-72 Nova use the same seat belt set-up as a 1970 TA or firebird. has the same one year only retractors. Shoulders and all the rest of the belts are correct.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-28-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,646
Posted By FunctionalShaker
Some sell Camaro seat foam as Firebird (different...

Some sell Camaro seat foam as Firebird (different indentations). I worked with Elliot at Knoch (a few years back) to produce the Firebird cushions.

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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-22-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By giles
Firebird? Not quite, other models and other tests...

Firebird? Not quite, other models and other tests absolutely. As a test engineer for Buick in the 80s I ran what was called the “windrow gravel test” on a pre-production ‘86 Grand National. The...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-20-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By Keith Seymore
Not with a 'bird, but with a pickup truck: I...

Not with a 'bird, but with a pickup truck:

I designed the engine air induction system for the GMT800 series trucks, to be introduced in the 1999 model year.

Water ingestion testing is, by...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-20-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By thepontiacman
Would you do this to your Firebird? GM Did

Watched a Fisher Body "The Bodybuilders" General Motors 1970s Auto Assembly Line Film 44164 on YouTube.

Interesting to...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-14-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,720
Posted By johnta1
Not sure of that? The buildsheets I have for...

Not sure of that?

The buildsheets I have for the Formulas without RA hoods have RO air cleaners. Don't know what the numbers for it are though. It justs shows 'RO'.
(why I said it probably was a...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-14-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,720
Posted By Singleton
I believe that the 6485988 (RM) is the same as...

I believe that the 6485988 (RM) is the same as the 6486116 (RO), except the RO has the hole for the carburetor vent, (California carb). Both are non Ram Air dual snorkel. My understanding is the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-14-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,720
Posted By Singleton
According those numbers, my Norwood formula...

According those numbers, my Norwood formula should have a 6485988, but has a RO 6486116 on it, (see my pics in previous post above).
Guess it’s possible that my air cleaner has been switched, ...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-01-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,702
Posted By Norwood
A previous post by Ric explains how to tell if...

A previous post by Ric explains how to tell if your car came with full size or space saver.
Another quick way to tell which type spare tire/wheel a '70-73 Firebird had, (assuming an original...
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