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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-29-2024, 08:47 AM
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Posted By Hesster1977
Yes Sir - those are just awesome. Year One...

Yes Sir - those are just awesome.
Year One used to offer the 'Flakes in just about any size you wanted, but stopped making them. Prob a volume thing. I have searched the Web everywhere to see...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-28-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By Hesster1977
20" Snowflakw Wheels

Anyone know who makes 20" Snowflake Wheels, like the one's used on the Trans Am Depot Conversions?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-21-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,107
Posted By Hesster1977
Score - found this. I hope it is exact or close...

Score - found this. I hope it is exact or close to the gold used on the 77 SE's.
https://tamcopaint.com/products/gm-gold-metallic-55-7015-1977-1978-oem-basecoat?variant=39747812294736
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-20-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,107
Posted By Hesster1977
Came across this older post, in hopes of finding...

Came across this older post, in hopes of finding a close if not exact match to the snowflake gold wheel paint. And/or a gold color paint that match's the SE stripes. Want a sprayable paint, I know...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 153
Posted By Hesster1977
Snowflake Wheel Paint

Anyone know the paint code, or type of paint, used for the Gold Snowflake wheels, stripes, and grills? I am going to build a Bandit conversion Camaro, and would prefer to paint the associated...
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-22-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 291
Posted By Hesster1977
FYI follow up. Removed broken pieces of mirror,...

FYI follow up.
Removed broken pieces of mirror, easily done by prying them off the backing plate. OEM Mirror glass is basically glued to it at the 4 corners. Cleaned the mounting pads of adhesive....
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-20-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 291
Posted By Hesster1977
'77 T/A Mirror Glass Replacement

So I moved recently and towed my beloved 1977 SE T/A Bandit to my new home. Thought everything was great, no damage during the tow process.
Or so I thought.
Uncovered the car today to fire it up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,370
Posted By Hesster1977
"New engine, no PCV, blowing oil out the rear...

"New engine, no PCV, blowing oil out the rear main like crazy and winter Frothing of oil."

Yep - I suffered with Rear Main leaks on my modded Pontiac 400 block. Especially after upping the...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 04-11-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,504
Posted By Hesster1977
That is a reverse lockout I installed 40 some odd...

That is a reverse lockout I installed 40 some odd years ago. My Bandit may not see much action other than a occasional drive as mu new house is now in a rather rural area in Michigan. Gotta buy a...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 01-08-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,504
Posted By Hesster1977
The block is stock. Not much else is- Ram air 3...

The block is stock. Not much else is- Ram air 3 heads race ported, SD 455 rods, HO Cam, Scorpion Rollers, Herb Adams Oil Pan, HO Tri Y headers, Holly Street Dominator Manifold, Demon 850 Carb. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-07-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 22,646
Posted By Hesster1977
Thanks Mike. Now that car show season is...

Thanks Mike.
Now that car show season is winding down, will start posting stuff again.
Gonna move a hour north of my current location this spring, it will take a truckload just to move the stuff...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-29-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 22,646
Posted By Hesster1977
More Car Show Pics. This one was held...

More Car Show Pics.

This one was held yesterday Aug 28.
Another really big Car Show held by the USMA Car Club, this one at the K of C Hall in Clawson, MI.
As I said in the previous post, they...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-29-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 22,646
Posted By Hesster1977
No posts by me lately, it's more of a winter...

No posts by me lately, it's more of a winter thing.
After all, it is still car show season here in Michigan.

So here is a few pics from the Clawson, MI "Down on Main Street" Car Show held on...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-27-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,037
Posted By Hesster1977
This seemed almost too good to be true, so I...

This seemed almost too good to be true, so I called them and they verified it is a GM original part (soft latex) for the Passenger side. We will see, and it better be at $120.
Sometimes cost is...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-26-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,037
Posted By Hesster1977
I appreciate the recommendations. I found...

I appreciate the recommendations.
I found Metro "SuperSoft" on Summit web site, but concerned with some of the reviews. These comments are exactly the issue I had with some other brand I tried to...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-25-2022, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,037
Posted By Hesster1977
Best Door Weather strip

I was detailing my Bandit this week in preparation for a big Car Show this weekend, and noticed that the Passenger OEM Door upper weather strip is quite deteriorated.
Searching the forum, there is a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 18,005
Posted By Hesster1977
25 says - "pull the carb off and check where...

25 says -
"pull the carb off and check where the throttle blades are in relation to the fuel transfer slots"

Yeah - that is important for a smooth idle and correct "tip in" when accelerating.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 18,005
Posted By Hesster1977
I would think the Champion Plugs are fine. ...

I would think the Champion Plugs are fine.

I'm really thinking the slow advance may be a key reason or at least one of the reasons your engine fall's on it's face during acceleration.
"CAR STILL...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2022, 08:12 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 18,005
Posted By Hesster1977
Lot's of advice in this thread trying to resolve...

Lot's of advice in this thread trying to resolve this frustrating issue.

One of my lesson's learned is the use of a correct spark plugs, and assuring they are not cracked during installation...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-14-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 22,646
Posted By Hesster1977
The 1969 428 HO Royal Bobcat Grand Prix. ...

The 1969 428 HO Royal Bobcat Grand Prix.

Pontiac Mag April 1985

A 4000lb rocket sled.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/grand-prix-reminiscence
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-09-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,480
Posted By Hesster1977
Herb Adam's "Grey Ghost" race car. From the...

Herb Adam's "Grey Ghost" race car.

From the Pontiac Mag Feb 1985
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 22,646
Posted By Hesster1977
"Goat Tease" A article on some GTO show cars,...

"Goat Tease"
A article on some GTO show cars, prototypes, and one off's that "never were".
Pontiac Mag Oct 1984

Wonder if any of these are still out there?
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 22,646
Posted By Hesster1977
The "1st and Last GTO" . Article from Pontiac...

The "1st and Last GTO" .
Article from Pontiac Mag Oct 1984
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 06-06-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,138
Posted By Hesster1977
My Bandit and I hit the first major Car Show of...

My Bandit and I hit the first major Car Show of the year Saturday at Mt Clemens on Main Street. Got there at 6:45 and it was soon packed.
Pumped $60 of Premium in the fuel cell, gonna be a expensive...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-06-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,689
Posted By Hesster1977
My Bandit and I hit the first major Car Show of...

My Bandit and I hit the first major Car Show of the year Saturday at Mt Clemens on Main Street. Got there at 6:45 and it was soon packed.
Had the Hat done for some time to use as a prop, and hung...
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