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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH Today, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4,117
Views: 662,967
Posted By Shiny
That's exceptional. And the yard behind it is...

That's exceptional. And the yard behind it is beautiful.

Did Pontiac really sell a record player as an accessory? Wow, that's cool!
Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 12:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 918
Posted By Shiny
Yes, my cynical self aligns. Business...

Yes, my cynical self aligns.

Business decisions!

It can be "good business" to sell crap, even if the return rate is high... as long as the supplier reimburses you, no harm done. And since no...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 30,363
Posted By Shiny
Started it! Still excited to have it running. ...

Started it! Still excited to have it running.

I'm motivated by this recent thread on adjusting divorced chokes and setting fast idle:
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 15,951
Posted By Shiny
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attach...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=632227&stc=1&d=1713380957

Looked like a classic seventies errand run.

Is this a 70 Fairlane? Did they make 4-door...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-15-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,581
Posted By Shiny
I suspect you were happy with that drive! ...

I suspect you were happy with that drive! Congrats on the progress
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-13-2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 22,732
Posted By Shiny
Thanks for posting the pics. That looks like...

Thanks for posting the pics.

That looks like a LOT of progress! Nice!
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-07-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 9,694
Posted By Shiny
Wow, that is so cool you can replace tires! ...

Wow, that is so cool you can replace tires!

Nice job on the tire design. Looks great.

Thanks for explaining the nozzle size anomaly. Makes sense the finish could be strongly influenced by how...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-06-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 9,694
Posted By Shiny
That is getting so good we can start arguing over...

That is getting so good we can start arguing over the codes and color of the center cap!

Are you printing these with a "silver" material?

What did you do to change the texture on the spokes? ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-05-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 9,694
Posted By Shiny
The wheel looks outstanding. Were you able to...

The wheel looks outstanding. Were you able to make "one" spoke, then replicate "radially". Very nice!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,157
Posted By Shiny
I'm always interested in how and why stuff...

I'm always interested in how and why stuff breaks.

This must be very frustrating, and I don't minimize the pain of this discovery.

Just thinking out loud with my fingers....

It seems the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-03-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,129
Posted By Shiny
Stumbled on this guy who shares resin casting...

Stumbled on this guy who shares resin casting techniques using silicone molds on YouTube. This one is about reproducing taillight lenses:

Link to YouTube Lens Casting Video...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-31-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 15,951
Posted By Shiny
Stopped by storage lot to check on camper after...

Stopped by storage lot to check on camper after eating breakfast with 2 of our sons. This was fun to see - not something I expected:
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-31-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By Shiny
You'll have fun with that. Great looking car. ...

You'll have fun with that. Great looking car. Congrats and hope to see more of it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 593
Posted By Shiny
Being ignorant of this topic, I went clicking and...

Being ignorant of this topic, I went clicking and stumbled on this bead former made by Graham:

https://www.grahamtool.com/tube-beading-tools/small-tube-beading-tool
...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-29-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 915
Views: 188,345
Posted By Shiny
Always amazing and inspirational to see your...

Always amazing and inspirational to see your posts!

Glad your move is going well. That's definitely stressful, but can also feel like an adventure when you are motivated!

I alluded to our...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-29-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 305
Posted By Shiny
Sounds like you have a lot to lose and sorry it's...

Sounds like you have a lot to lose and sorry it's proving difficult to protect against it.

A neighbor was a car dealer and had to get some kind of business license to sell an occasional car from...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-27-2024, 12:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,209
Posted By Shiny
Yes, probably part of their strategy to limit...

Yes, probably part of their strategy to limit their data walking out with their exes, especially if they're laying off people who work in R&D or have access to sensitive business or personnel files....
Forum: Members Helping Members 03-26-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 370
Posted By Shiny
Sounds like you are getting great help and caught...

Sounds like you are getting great help and caught it early. Feel good about both. Sounds like the discomfort during the procedure is rough but you got through it and the test results will be worth...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-25-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,209
Posted By Shiny
That's a new level of cold and truly cruel...

That's a new level of cold and truly cruel treatment.

I read that yesterday and felt bad for all those affected.

During one of my layoff experiences, I was in a small R&D group working remotely...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-25-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 258,161
Posted By Shiny
If someone actually bought this for $4600, that...

If someone actually bought this for $4600, that was amazing. What a cool car.
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 03-25-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,127
Posted By Shiny
I think that interior is exceptionally nice, both...

I think that interior is exceptionally nice, both the color combo and the condition. Tracking it for 30 years and finally buying it sounds like a scene from a bucket list movie.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-25-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 579
Posted By Shiny
That had to be frustrating and I hope you get...

That had to be frustrating and I hope you get some guidance on the bumper.

My son sent a photo of a parking lot smack-and-run on his new truck within an hour of seeing your post.

And it's not...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 03-24-2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,127
Posted By Shiny
Nicely acquired. Looks excellent in and out.

Nicely acquired. Looks excellent in and out.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-23-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By Shiny
Glad you found one! I'm still curious about...

Glad you found one!

I'm still curious about the material as I find the GM manufacturing technology to be amazing. Things like the SMC headers, endura noses, nodular cast irons, etc. are...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-22-2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4,117
Views: 662,967
Posted By Shiny
That's iconic and really clean for a wet-climate...

That's iconic and really clean for a wet-climate car. Nice!

The bids so far are sad. You have mentioned cars getting pulled if they don't get bid to what they're worth.
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