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Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 02-11-2024, 06:14 PM
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Posted By north
The tube is plastic. Btw, interesting...

The tube is plastic.

Btw, interesting tidbit. The manual steering RA cars don’t have the positive battery cable club on the wheel tub like the RA cars with PS have.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 02-11-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,865
Posted By north
Alternator bracket is specific to manual steering...

Alternator bracket is specific to manual steering applications. The tube for the wires is , iirc, factory in 69 but I’m not 100% sure as I’m away in vacation.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-02-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By north
If your floor bracket is loose you can use it to...

If your floor bracket is loose you can use it to locate the holes in the console since the far front screw that holds the console goes through the far front hole on the floor bracket. Good news is...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-31-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
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Posted By north
Glad to help, the importance of those spacers...

Glad to help, the importance of those spacers apart from esthetics is to have a solid electrical ground between the player and the floor bracket.

Btw, if you need any radio or 8 track service you...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 01-29-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,654
Posted By north
Paul, Small world, I’m on the road this week...

Paul,

Small world, I’m on the road this week so I’m a hotel room and was watching an old Hawaii Five O episode from 69-70 or so and I saw the email from PY ping in. The funny coincidence is that...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-26-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 794
Posted By north
These pics were on the net many years ago. A 69...

These pics were on the net many years ago. A 69 GTO sold new in France. Interestingly it has a Firebird style speedo faceplate (with the double circle lines and perpendicular partitions). Also it...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 01-25-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 840
Posted By north
A thing to consider is propane. Unlike 134a It...

A thing to consider is propane. Unlike 134a It can be used in lieu of R12 and is compatible with the original mineral oil. Also, unlike r134a it has the same thermal capacity as R12 so cooling...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-25-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By north
The original spacers are about 3/8" OD steel pipe...

The original spacers are about 3/8" OD steel pipe 0.8" long. Put a bit of playdoh or something sticky on the bottom edge so they don't fall while you are installing the 8 track saddle over the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-24-2024, 10:13 PM
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Posted By north
The 72 would also benefit from repainting the...

The 72 would also benefit from repainting the grill bezels the correct argent silver. Highlights the depth of the grilles.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-23-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,956
Posted By north
I’ve had several original paint bumpers over the...

I’ve had several original paint bumpers over the years. Some had the black out, some didn’t.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-23-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,956
Posted By north
It’s been well covered in threads on this site. ...

It’s been well covered in threads on this site. It was supposed to be done on all cars but it seems it wasn’t actually applied to all 70 GTO’s. If you look at the valence air openings area on any...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-22-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,956
Posted By north
I find the car looks better with them. Biggie...

I find the car looks better with them. Biggie for front end appearance in that area (Judge or regular GTO) is the black out paint on those protrusions on the bottom of the endura bumper, especially...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-22-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,956
Posted By north
Clearly documented that Judges should not have...

Clearly documented that Judges should not have these moldings but also clear that a lot of original cars had them regardless.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-19-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 495
Posted By north
I went through my 69 PHS collection and I have...

I went through my 69 PHS collection and I have about 40 buildsheets. Did a bit of a study:

Atlanta: I have no buildsheets
Baltimore: no tire code in box 74, but they print the tire...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-19-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By north
I believe the 70-72 interchanges but they did...

I believe the 70-72 interchanges but they did relocate the alignment groove on the lower shaft (rag joint connection) by 90 degrees some time in 1970-71. Easy to just grind a new groove. Only...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-19-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By north
I'd definitely stick to factory colors for 69. ...

I'd definitely stick to factory colors for 69. Mayfair looks great on a 69 Bird but I prefer it with a black interior, same with gold or champagne. Matador is a beautiful shade of red and was quite...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-11-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,566
Posted By north
A JA wheel does have slightly less negative...

A JA wheel does have slightly less negative offset than a JC rim. It is visible and most noticeable when trim ring is installed. With the same trim ring the JA wheel the trim ring is flush to the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-11-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,566
Posted By north
A JA wheel does have slightly less negative...

A JA wheel does have slightly less negative offset than a JC rim. It is visible and most noticeable when trim ring is installed. With the same trim ring the JA wheel the trim ring is flush to the...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 01-05-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By north
Notice that the Sprint decal was actually 5...

Notice that the Sprint decal was actually 5 parts, each listed separately. I guess you can think of them as the beginning of the yucky 70's mentality, "I guess if the government won't let us make...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 01-04-2024, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By north
287 is indeed standard (knitted look vinyl)...

287 is indeed standard (knitted look vinyl) parchment buckets. The dash on the lower color spot on the tag indicates a "special-order" color (not to be confused with the three GP-only "extra cost"...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 01-04-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 523
Posted By north
Here is the untouched low mile engine in my 69...

Here is the untouched low mile engine in my 69 Exec wagon. In general I'd say that the 67-70 Pontiac engine paint we all have used for years has too much silver and not enough aqua in it.
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 01-04-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By north
I'm curious how the OHC one would have actually...

I'm curious how the OHC one would have actually looked like on a car. Color selection and color contrast would be the dividing line between tasteful and tacky.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-03-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 794
Posted By north
There are some pictures of a 69 GTO sold new in...

There are some pictures of a 69 GTO sold new in France on Pinterest I believe. It has a 200kmh speedo and is obviously stock. Also seen a European 69 F-Bird with a 260kmh speedo. There was a 69...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-03-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,172
Posted By north
The wiring does need to be soldered, if you get...

The wiring does need to be soldered, if you get it backwards the dome light will work properly but when you try to use a reading light things get wonky because of the wrong side being grounded.

As...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-02-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,172
Posted By north
Reading lamp equipped dome light became a Pontiac...

Reading lamp equipped dome light became a Pontiac option for the 70 model year but had surfaced earlier on other divisions. No need for an adaptor plate, the two screws that hold it to the roof have...
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