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Forum: THE LOBBY 10-26-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,797
Posted By rustyrelic
I been working as a consulting engineer and will...

I been working as a consulting engineer and will turn 62 in February. I have been on a glidepath to retirement and currently work 30 hours per week. Trying to decide whether to go to 20 hours and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By rustyrelic
I think this was by "UPC-WU2" a bunch of years...

I think this was by "UPC-WU2" a bunch of years back? Anyone know if he is still active here?
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-19-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By rustyrelic
Anyone have a Darksider T-shirt in XXL they'd let go?

I have two old shirts but I got fatter and the shirts are pretty beat up. Anyone have a XXL they would sell? I have the dark gray, but was there ever a light gray?

Would like to have it for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By rustyrelic
Looks very impressive. I also like the idea of...

Looks very impressive. I also like the idea of the more modern overdrive transmission. Sounds like a highway dream machine. Regarding your fabbed MB system, did this increase the front track...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-30-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By rustyrelic
Goatracer, thank you for the reply. After...

Goatracer, thank you for the reply.

After doing some more on-line research and attempting to winnow out the crap, it is beginning to look like maybe the best move would be to swap the 68 drum/drum...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-29-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By rustyrelic
Bueller? Bueller? Nobody has done the front...

Bueller? Bueller?

Nobody has done the front disc brake conversion using 69/70 full size car factory hardware? Come on, somebody has done this, it used to be the only way to add disc to full...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-29-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By rustyrelic
Question about 69/70 disc conversion

I posted over in the 67 and up full-size group, but things are pretty slow over there and so thought I might get a response over here.

For folks who have converted to front disc brakes using the...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-27-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By rustyrelic
I believe I have committed a common mistake here,...

I believe I have committed a common mistake here, and did not refer to things correctly. I really should have thought out my question a bit better. I did reuse the 4-drum distribution block, but...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-27-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By rustyrelic
disc brake hold off valve? bonus - anyone using EBC pads?

Car in question is a 68 Bonneville that I converted from front and rear power drum to front disc brakes. I did the conversion using 69/70 spindles and a 1970 disk/drum master and retained the drum...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-15-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 970
Posted By rustyrelic
http://www.nitemareperformance.com/B%20Body%20full...

http://www.nitemareperformance.com/B%20Body%20fullsize%20rear%20anti-sway%20bar%20kit.html

or something from a granville for the rear
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,310
Posted By rustyrelic
If you were willing to stick with 5x5, I would...

If you were willing to stick with 5x5, I would definitely go with the 69/70 front spindles. The rotors are a little tough to get but still out there if you beat the bushes. I dont believe the later...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-17-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By rustyrelic
rattle can paint colors for rally 2 wheels?

I did a search and found a few older posts, but am wondering what currently available rattle can paint manufacturers and color are people using today for Rally 2 wheels for argent and charcoal?
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 09-29-2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,745
Posted By rustyrelic
have you considered something like this for the...

have you considered something like this for the rear? I stole the idea and got a rear bar off of a later full size caddy and used a bigger 1/4 inch plate to allow the use of a narrower bar on my 68....
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 09-29-2022, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 963
Posted By rustyrelic
I used JD Race several years ago and supplied the...

I used JD Race several years ago and supplied the kit to a local shop who did the actual install. Maybe give them a call?

http://www.jdrace.com/content/diff_id/12b875Corp.php
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-22-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,279
Posted By rustyrelic
I know this is not answering your question, but I...

I know this is not answering your question, but I believe the ball joints are interchangeable for 65-70. Ask your question over in the Big Car sections (maybe both of them) and you will get a...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 08-16-2022, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,191
Posted By rustyrelic
maybe like this - ...

maybe like this - https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=830678y

See posting from formulajones
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 08-16-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,191
Posted By rustyrelic
its been a good while, but I want to say the best...

its been a good while, but I want to say the best thing is to remove the wire feeding the old points setup at the block on the firewall and replace it with a wire with no resistance.

I am...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 07-13-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,258
Posted By rustyrelic
stevep, maybe I have misunderstood your reply...

stevep, maybe I have misunderstood your reply about key being on the column for 68? We are talking full size here, right? My 68 Bonneville most definitely has the ignition switch in the dash.
...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 07-01-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 467
Views: 125,528
Posted By rustyrelic
I have been following this build from the...

I have been following this build from the beginning. It just has to be pretty close by now? Did it make it to the POCI Nationals?
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,540
Posted By rustyrelic
take a trip over to Vintage Mustang Forum. ...

take a trip over to Vintage Mustang Forum. https://www.vintage-mustang.com/forums/vintage-mustang-forum.62/

Scroll through a few pages, and it readily apparent the price of mustangs (actually all...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-25-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By rustyrelic
See the thread below on big car posi. ...

See the thread below on big car posi. Appreciation for the fullsize is called the darkside for a reason.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-23-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,479
Posted By rustyrelic
perhaps it was the spring perches and not the...

perhaps it was the spring perches and not the control arm mounting points. I wasnt certain.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-23-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,479
Posted By rustyrelic
https://pmtfabrication.com/product/1965-1966-1967-...

https://pmtfabrication.com/product/1965-1966-1967-1968-1969-1970-pontiac-bonneville-adjustable-upper-rear-trailing-arms Here is one example
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-23-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,479
Posted By rustyrelic
you might want to consider poly bushings and...

you might want to consider poly bushings and boxing the control arms.

someone was selling aftermarket arms, but I dont recall who. Maybe RARE?
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 03-23-2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,479
Posted By rustyrelic
While you can switch out the center chunks, I...

While you can switch out the center chunks, I believe you will find the axel housings do not share the same control arm mounting points. Perhaps someone else can confirm. Want to say only 67 and 68...
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