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Forum: THE LOBBY 07-22-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 51
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Posted By 455firebird1969
There was a nice looking one sitting in the...

There was a nice looking one sitting in the parking lot a work the other day when I was leaving. Kinda odd to see one of those in 2022, let alone a nice one.

Yours looks great…Congrats!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-09-2022, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,545
Posted By 455firebird1969
I’m in the same boat, owning. 1974 Firebird with...

I’m in the same boat, owning. 1974 Firebird with a PS gear installed in a race car. The PO said he ran it disconnected which I guess would work for drag racing, but it seems like a lot of extra...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,321
Posted By 455firebird1969
My cousin is on The Wall in DC. In the...

My cousin is on The Wall in DC.

In the summer of 1967 Dwight stopped by our house in MD on his way to Boot Camp. He had a special relationship with my Dad. Dwight played catch with me and my big...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,321
Posted By 455firebird1969
More Coasties that gave it all in Viet Nam. ...

More Coasties that gave it all in Viet Nam.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=591739&d=1653843006

...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,321
Posted By 455firebird1969
Well said, thanks to all who have, and are...

Well said, thanks to all who have, and are currently serving.

Having served in the US Coast Guard, I will pay tribute to the Coasties that gave it all in Viet Nam.

...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-22-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By 455firebird1969
Nice. I’m always in for some local action… ...

Nice. I’m always in for some local action…

Good thing it was two weeks ago…this weekend WX is more like July WX.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-11-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,371
Posted By 455firebird1969
I’ll offer $300 since it needs work, if you are...

I’ll offer $300 since it needs work, if you are interested in letting it go as is.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-11-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,988
Posted By 455firebird1969
I’ve run MD on my 1969 Firebird, and they fit &...

I’ve run MD on my 1969 Firebird, and they fit & worked well. Now I need a set for a second gen Firebird with Hi Ports, Can you provide that phone
number to order a set from MD?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-24-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,021
Posted By 455firebird1969
Craig That’s my NW that Dave ported. ...

Craig

That’s my NW that Dave ported.

I’ll post a picture of my T-II. If I remember correctly it’s still pretty much untouched in the plenum and runners. I bought it used with the heat...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,476
Posted By 455firebird1969
When they canned Don, they lost me.

When they canned Don, they lost me.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,021
Posted By 455firebird1969
Hey Craig, I’m far from being an expert on...

Hey Craig,

I’m far from being an expert on this topic, but everything I have read on porting heads says the intake surface can and should be left rough, no polishing necessary.

I had a set of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-27-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,857
Posted By 455firebird1969
Those are Cool Pics! I bet they are true time...

Those are Cool Pics! I bet they are true time capsules for you..

Have you ever been to the March Meet at Bakersfield? It’s a pretty big event, with lots of cool cars. They have a similar event...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-20-2022, 01:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,346
Posted By 455firebird1969
I ordered 1.7 I&E, but haven’t received them yet....

I ordered 1.7 I&E, but haven’t received them yet. Has anyone receiver theirs yet?

Once I get the Crower shaft rockers I’ll mount them up to verify they will fit / work on my heads. My heads are...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-18-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,857
Posted By 455firebird1969
The biggest thing I can remember about the two...

The biggest thing I can remember about the two Funny Cars was, that the Brief Encounter was very nice, a very clean and detailed car. Jungle Jim’s car was kinda rough around the edges, with weights...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By 455firebird1969
Rusty4cyl runs a 471 blown 1962 slant 4 in his...

Rusty4cyl runs a 471 blown 1962 slant 4 in his Jeep.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-14-2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By 455firebird1969
I was gonna say that looks like one of the little...

I was gonna say that looks like one of the little brackets that holds the plastic grills into the bumper assembly. I’ve got a handful of similar looking brackets rolling around in my toolbox.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,857
Posted By 455firebird1969
Ken, Sorry for the loss, but thanks for...

Ken,

Sorry for the loss, but thanks for posting this. RIP Rattler.

Growing up in MD, I had a friend who’s uncle was part owner, or team member, of the Funny Car “Brief Encounter”. One day, in...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-10-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,191
Posted By 455firebird1969
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-27-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,346
Posted By 455firebird1969
What rocker ratio are you folks running on your...

What rocker ratio are you folks running on your Hi Port head(s) drag race engines with these Crower shaft rockers, I am leaning towards 1.7 but haven’t made a decision.

The engine parts that I...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-27-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,191
Posted By 455firebird1969
Dave Wilcox contact info request

Dave is not answering his number that I have used in the past, from his website.

https://headsandmanifolds.wordpress.com/what-we-do/what-you-can-expect-your-heads-to-look-like/

Does anyone know...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-24-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,346
Posted By 455firebird1969
What is the sale price supposed to be for these...

What is the sale price supposed to be for these rockers?
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-08-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,876
Posted By 455firebird1969
You left out half of his tag line… “If you...

You left out half of his tag line…

“If you can read this thank a teacher"

“If you can read this in English thank a Veteran"

Cliff is a Veteran…Cliff served in the U.S. Coast Guard.
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-12-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,439
Posted By 455firebird1969
I ended up face to face with a bobcat one morning...

I ended up face to face with a bobcat one morning while bowhunting elk out in WA, back in the eighties. Me and a buddy hiked up a logging road to the top of a ridge he had previously scouted. We...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-05-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,010
Posted By 455firebird1969
I found one with the hole cut in it like that...

I found one with the hole cut in it like that back in the nineties. I had a buddy who had spaces at Carlisle each year. We scrounging parts all year long in the Savannah area, and then took them...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-18-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,052
Posted By 455firebird1969
I would get a rotary wing rating for my private...

I would get a rotary wing rating for my private pilot license and buy a MD500, and see if I could find a race. You said money and time was not limited, if I were ever in that situation, I’d be in a...
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