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Forum: THE LOBBY 09-14-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By LeighP
I don’t think it’s a dealer handout….I’ve never...

I don’t think it’s a dealer handout….I’ve never seen one. The markings are typical of a “buy Aussie” campaign that was ramping up in the 80’s. Could have been a promotional model?????
Personally, I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2021, 01:31 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,730
Posted By LeighP
If the other pieces followed suit, then yeah, I...

If the other pieces followed suit, then yeah, I guess it would look Ok.....it’s certainly looks like it’s been done right.
That said, personally, it’s a bit busy with all the birds on it......but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2021, 01:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,890
Posted By LeighP
I currently run a Pertronix converted points...

I currently run a Pertronix converted points distributor on my 428 with a Crane Fireball ignition box. That said, I’m beginning to have an issue of occasionally dropping a cylinder or two. I have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-08-2020, 04:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,136
Posted By LeighP
I’d heard all the stories about the poor low...

I’d heard all the stories about the poor low torque of the 041 cam. I bought my 68 off my friend’s widow......has a 428 Manual with RAIV cam and 850 Holley.
It displayed the low torque at low RPM...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-17-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,269
Posted By LeighP
Pontiacs are only a slide fit, unlike other...

Pontiacs are only a slide fit, unlike other engines. I've pulled a number of balancers that will slide off with a slight tap......others, not so lucky. :)
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-17-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,479
Posted By LeighP
Thats a nice custom mount...well made.

Thats a nice custom mount...well made.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,270
Posted By LeighP
Best wishes for everyone.....Australians know...

Best wishes for everyone.....Australians know what you're going through.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,129
Posted By LeighP
Yeah, one of those disappearing dealers...

Yeah, one of those disappearing dealers...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-22-2020, 01:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,293
Posted By LeighP
Just got this framed up.....owned by my friend...

Just got this framed up.....owned by my friend for 25 years, now owned by me.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50253960096_8990c59cf5_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jyLFvS)68 Firebird...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-22-2020, 01:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,129
Posted By LeighP
Yeah, thanks guys.....pretty much what I also...

Yeah, thanks guys.....pretty much what I also found. Long gone dealership.
I guess if they did the conversion, it was done as something one off that a customer wanted, rather than offering...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-20-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,129
Posted By LeighP
Lukens Pontiac LeMesa CA

Hello all,
Historical question.
I have a 68 Firebird that was sold through Lukens Pontiac in LeMesa California....seems it spent it whole life in CA as that where it was bought before being...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-29-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,024
Posted By LeighP
lol....sounds like I'm not alone. Turned 60 some...

lol....sounds like I'm not alone. Turned 60 some months back. Had a bad spine for 40 years, so I tend to favour it....but annoyed at how my grip strength has gone....arthritis in the thumbs.....and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-06-2019, 06:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,515
Posted By LeighP
My 68 Firebird with 428 and RAIV cam runs a...

My 68 Firebird with 428 and RAIV cam runs a TKO-600 with a 3.5 rear gear. Overall, the gearing is perfect for the first 4 gears. 5th requires me to be doing 50mph minimum to use. On a highway at...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-17-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,993
Posted By LeighP
Not a huge fan of using a heavy product on the...

Not a huge fan of using a heavy product on the inner roof.....I've seen them decouple from heat and gravity.
I had a good result using a light insulation made of thin alloy foil sandwiching air...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-13-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By LeighP
I used the wood rim rivetted Grant wheel on my...

I used the wood rim rivetted Grant wheel on my 71.....straightforward install, looked good and I liked the finger grooves on the back. My project 69 came with the same wheel in the soft rim...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-13-2019, 10:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,345
Posted By LeighP
J W Speaker make halo 5.75" LED projector lamps...

J W Speaker make halo 5.75" LED projector lamps with either a white or amber halo......great lights, I have the 7" versions on my Jeep Wrangler.
The downsdie is they require a special mount pad...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-20-2018, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By LeighP
Consider using a half leaf from the perch to the...

Consider using a half leaf from the perch to the front eye....works great in my friend's 68 bird with a 428 manual.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-28-2017, 02:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,813
Posted By LeighP
its going to be 36 degrees where I live...

its going to be 36 degrees where I live today....thats Celcius.....just shy of 100 degrees fahrenheit.......I'll loan you guys some free heat if you send over some of that cold.....?
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-17-2017, 04:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,444
Posted By LeighP
Mazda do a colour on their range called Soul...

Mazda do a colour on their range called Soul Red....its very nice.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-26-2017, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By LeighP
The Swoose may have made an emergency landing,...

The Swoose may have made an emergency landing, but it certainly didn't crash there...as the aircraft is in a US museum being slowly restored.....very historic aircraft.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-18-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By LeighP
For info, the factory tube in my 69 Firebird's...

For info, the factory tube in my 69 Firebird's TH350 is the "top hat" style seal.....first time I'd seen one, my auto trans guy said they are a much better seal than the o ring.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-18-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,996
Posted By LeighP
Now that looks awesome! Very trick on the hood...

Now that looks awesome! Very trick on the hood set up. I do like the steel wheels and hubcaps...nice touch!
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-18-2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 260
Posted By LeighP
Beautiful. We don't get those fall colours...

Beautiful. We don't get those fall colours much....most of our foliage is evergreen.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,735
Posted By LeighP
On cooling my Th350, I chose one of B&M stacked...

On cooling my Th350, I chose one of B&M stacked plate style coolers (11" x 11") and did not use the radiator tank cooler. Worked great. If you live someplace cold I might suggest that you have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-08-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,735
Posted By LeighP
I used a TH350 behind the 455 in my 71...

I used a TH350 behind the 455 in my 71 build....used 36 element sprag, steel drums, HD vasco input shaft etc etc......had a tight built converter design to flash to 3000 under the 455's full throttle...
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