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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,181
Posted By melemans
I had a 12-bolt leak because the aftermarket seal...

I had a 12-bolt leak because the aftermarket seal was seating too deep on the end of the yolk. The side by side measurement of the original OEM seal (rubber) was 1/8" shallower than the aftermarket...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-22-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By melemans
Thank you, Bill and Tom. Crushing the rubber...

Thank you, Bill and Tom. Crushing the rubber between a washer and the frame didn't appeal to me when I did the mock up. Bill, that's a great tip you have given about making a sleeve for the mounting...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-21-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By melemans
64 Muffler Hangers

My car had "Muffler Shop" dual exhaust on it when I bought it and I'm going back with factory style exhaust. I can't find any clear pictures in the archives showing how the factory muffler hangers...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-02-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,368
Posted By melemans
Miller 211 gets my vote. I've welded all types of...

Miller 211 gets my vote. I've welded all types of materials with 220 - 110 volts with no problem. As stated previously, consumables are readily available just about anywhere. My next choice would be...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-11-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,332
Posted By melemans
I had a 12-bold that leaked like that. It turned...

I had a 12-bold that leaked like that. It turned out that the new seals fit too deep on the yolk. I made a spacer out of 1/8" rod to go between the seal lip and the housing and that fixed my leak...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 10-02-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 871
Posted By melemans
Bolts

Thank you, chrisp, for helping me out on the bolts. I received them in the mail this morning. Now I'm back on my project! Thanks to everyone that responded.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 10-02-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 871
Posted By melemans
Thank you, Scott, for looking. I received what I...

Thank you, Scott, for looking. I received what I needed from crisp this morning and I'm back on my project. Thank you again!
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 09-29-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 871
Posted By melemans
I could use some help.....I need three head bolts to replace damaged ones.

I'm installing the heads on my built 64 Lemans 326 engine, but I need three (3) 3-5/8" long head bolts with the "O" stamped on the top. Anyone have three good ones that I can purchase?
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 12-06-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,173
Posted By melemans
Paul is building my little 326 and I have not...

Paul is building my little 326 and I have not lost a bit of sleep over it due to any negative comment(s). Just saying there is one loooong story on here that I'm tired of seeing.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-26-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,324
Posted By melemans
For me, I had no problem taking my engine to...

For me, I had no problem taking my engine to Paul Carter. His reputation is still excellent in my opinion. I understand that mistakes cost money and time and that's unfortunate. We all...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-27-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,175
Posted By melemans
Pecos, that's a fine looking car! I've been...

Pecos, that's a fine looking car! I've been following your build ever since I became a member on this forum and have enjoyed the entire process. I'm glad that you built it like you wanted to. Regular...
Forum: Interior TECH 12-31-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 415
Posted By melemans
A couple of places you might check...

A couple of places you might check out.......Chris's Trim Shop, 3001 NE 28th St, Fort Worth, TX 76111 or Southside Trim, 4300 Buckingham Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76155. I had Southside put all new...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-06-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 406
Posted By melemans
And to you, too, Tom!

And to you, too, Tom!
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-06-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 851
Posted By melemans
X2 on the Miller 211. Purchased my 211 several...

X2 on the Miller 211. Purchased my 211 several years ago, but bought a larger gas bottle from Airgas Supply. Love mine!
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-11-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By melemans
I used a piece of 1/2" flat steel clamped over...

I used a piece of 1/2" flat steel clamped over the bent section(s) and then I used a large crescent wrench and a large pipe wrench to bend the frame back in position. Slid the flat steel up and down...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-22-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,791
Posted By melemans
The electronic version of my local newspaper is...

The electronic version of my local newspaper is just as bad as some of the posts on here.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 846
Posted By melemans
My money is on 64speed.

My money is on 64speed.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-22-2018, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 490
Posted By melemans
I dooooo like so much! Very nice!

I dooooo like so much! Very nice!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2018, 11:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,189
Posted By melemans
You guys have never failed me! And you have given...

You guys have never failed me! And you have given me a couple of options (that I didn't think of) to now ponder. I'll let you know what I decide. Thank you again. Bobj
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2018, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,189
Posted By melemans
Buy a new gas tank or have the original cleaned???

My 64 Lemans has its original tank and sender. The gas gauge works intermittently; the tank has a few dents and scrapes and is rusted on the outside. The inside is in decent shape and would clean up...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-09-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
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Views: 685
Posted By melemans
The seller must have been wearing my bi-focals...

The seller must have been wearing my bi-focals when he put up his add.
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-20-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 392
Posted By melemans
I have Bilstein shocks on my 64 Lemans. ...

I have Bilstein shocks on my 64 Lemans.

#24-029728 for the fronts. The mounts are closed loop on the bottom and stud mount on top.

#AK2080 for the rear
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-03-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 178
Posted By melemans
Thank you, b-man. I'm proceeding forward!

Thank you, b-man. I'm proceeding forward!
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-03-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 178
Posted By melemans
64 Rear Axle Bearing Retainer Collar

I did a search on this item and did not find an answer to my issue. On my 64 Lemans, I pressed on new RW 507 rear axle bearings.. I did not press on the retaining collar because the new collar is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-09-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,481
Posted By melemans
I've used the same compressor as FORMULAS on a...

I've used the same compressor as FORMULAS on a bunch of GM front springs.
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