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Forum: THE LOBBY 10-21-2023, 11:49 PM
Replies: 17
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Posted By Vetteman61
That Cross Pen has to be it, it looked just like...

That Cross Pen has to be it, it looked just like that, except right where the GE emblem is there was a Pontiac emblem. Same coloration, size and placement.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-20-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 848
Posted By Vetteman61
Yes, that's it in the last picture! By using the...

Yes, that's it in the last picture! By using the term Cross Pen, as was mentioned here, it turned up quite a few results. How did you find the photo of the pends with the red background? I'm not...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-19-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 848
Posted By Vetteman61
Pontiac Dealer Ink Pen?

My family owned a GM dealership growing up. My dad always carried one pen. It was a silver ink pen that would twist to write, and it had a Pontiac emblem at the base of the clip. He used it for so...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-24-2023, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By Vetteman61
Thanks for the replies. I've converted to 134A. ...

Thanks for the replies. I've converted to 134A. I may be incorrect, but I don't believe an R12 pressure chart helps in this situation because it gives the PSI of R12 at a given ambient outside...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-24-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By Vetteman61
AC max high side pressure: 1971 B body

1971 Pontiac Grand Safari.

Does anyone know of the max high side pressure on the AC system, or where I could find this information?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-06-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 721
Posted By Vetteman61
Will an OEM modern radiator cool a 455?

Is there a modern OEM radiator that will keep a 455 cool? This is in a '71 Pontiac Grand Safari station wagon. Many modern (2000+) radiators don't have the radiator cap on the radiator, and I also...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-06-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 147
Posted By Vetteman61
AC bracket differnce: 70-72, 73-79

put an Edelbrock 2156 intake on my '71 455. The mounting holes for the upper, rear compressor bracket are in the wrong place. I looked online and found that 70-71 has a different bracket than...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-05-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,614
Posted By Vetteman61
It's been quite a few years ago, but from what I...

It's been quite a few years ago, but from what I remember it was due to the fact that the old glass fuses didn't make great contact and had a tendency to get hot and melt the plastic (or possibly...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-05-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,614
Posted By Vetteman61
Yes. I talked to a mechanic that worked at a...

Yes. I talked to a mechanic that worked at a Pontiac dealership when these were new. He said this was a common issue and that back then they would put two inline fuses in a row. The better...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By Vetteman61
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2023, 11:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By Vetteman61
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2023, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By Vetteman61
80amp alternator on 71 Full Size Pontiac

The Build sheet states my car as alternator code "SP," but I can't find what this means anywhere on the internet.

My car is disassembled. I need to order new belts. It's a 1971 Grand Safari...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-19-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By Vetteman61
Thanks, Cliff, much appreciated. The dobber...

Thanks, Cliff, much appreciated.

The dobber next is there because I build this car (1971 Grand Safari) as a daily driver for my wife. She rear ended someone and it sat for several years while I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-18-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By Vetteman61
'71 455: Throttle/Cruse Control cable mounting pin on Edelbrock

I have a '71 455 that has cruise control mounted along with the throttle cable. As shown in the picture below, the original carb had a long pin both mounted to. This pin was part of the old carb...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,001
Posted By Vetteman61
One issue here is that I've put a 700R4 behind...

One issue here is that I've put a 700R4 behind this engine, so it does not have a kick-down cable, it has a TV cable, and the geometry of that cable must be exactly right or it will burn up the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-20-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,001
Posted By Vetteman61
Throttle linkage doesn't fit with edelbrock

Hello,

I have a 1971 Pontiac 455. I have an Edelbrock intake (2156) and an Edelbrock carb (1806). According to Edelbrock, to use these you need bracket (8015) and you can use your existing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-26-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By Vetteman61
Thank you for the recommendations.

Thank you for the recommendations.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-26-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By Vetteman61
New A6 A/C Compressor, No More Remans

We have a '71 Catalina w/400. I've had multiple bad experiences with reman A6 compressors and want to get a new unit. Where are you guys getting your new A6s and what is your opinion on the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-24-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 886
Posted By Vetteman61
Thanks guys, appreciate the information.

Thanks guys, appreciate the information.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-24-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Vetteman61
Thanks guys. Ben, I had posted this question,...

Thanks guys. Ben, I had posted this question, and then was on the wagon forum to message you a question so thought I'd ask you there also.

As most things do, this has snowballed into a larger...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-23-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 886
Posted By Vetteman61
71 455 with HEI

I converted my '71 455 to HEI several years ago. I'm reordering plug wires and I can't remember which ones to get. It's a stock driver. Should I order plug wires from a car that came with stock...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-23-2020, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Vetteman61
'71 Exhaust Flange Gasket

I have a '71 455 in a Station Wagon. Stock exhaust manifolds.

Do these require a gasket? If so, what would you call this part to make my searches turn up more hits? I've always just called them...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-11-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,448
Posted By Vetteman61
Would soaking in WD-40 be the recommended cleaner...

Would soaking in WD-40 be the recommended cleaner for this issue? Before I turn the engine over by hand to see if the valve is stuck it seems like it would be a good idea to attempt to clear the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-08-2020, 11:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,448
Posted By Vetteman61
I pulled the plugs on cylinder #2 (the rusted...

I pulled the plugs on cylinder #2 (the rusted valve) and cylinder #4 (normal like all the other valves)

I took several photos but I couldn't get the camera to get the full color. There's a slight...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-08-2020, 11:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By Vetteman61
In case it helps anyone in the future, if you...

In case it helps anyone in the future, if you purchase a new Performer intake, it comes with the block off plate and gasket.
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