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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-29-2021, 06:19 PM
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Views: 711
Posted By calbird68
power top frame center rail

My power top center rails are bent in the usual spot. Just got a manual top center rail and I plan on cannibalizing my power top center rail so that I can make a new power top center with the manual...
Forum: Interior TECH 08-24-2021, 07:42 PM
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Views: 823
Posted By calbird68
bird rear seat back to quarter inner filler panel sheet metal asymmetric?

Finally getting around to finishing upholstery and I noticed the sheet metal on the rear seat to quarter inner filler panel where it attaches behind the seat aren't the same for left/right.

Fit is...
Forum: Interior TECH 04-21-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,523
Posted By calbird68
Thanks for all the tips and advice. Will let you...

Thanks for all the tips and advice. Will let you know how it goes. Had no idea rears would be harder than buckets...
Forum: Interior TECH 04-20-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,523
Posted By calbird68
I think they are the same. I have a vert which...

I think they are the same. I have a vert which if anything should be narrower.

I got an email back from Legendary that said the originals had cotton on the backrest which is easier to install...
Forum: Interior TECH 04-20-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,523
Posted By calbird68
Legendary rear seat upholstery install on 68 bird

Does anyone have experience installing legendary rear seat upholstery on a 68 firebird?

The lowers were no problem, but the uppers don't look wide enough w/o some serious stretching. I talked to...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-14-2019, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,567
Posted By calbird68
Holes in the inner hinges for bushings are fine. ...

Holes in the inner hinges for bushings are fine. Some bushings appear to be tighter than others, but big problem is serrated part of the hinge.

I MICed the serrated part of the after market pins...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-08-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,567
Posted By calbird68
after closer inspection, the serrated marks on...

after closer inspection, the serrated marks on the hinge holes go about 1/2 way through the hole, while the serrated area on the replacement pins is the entire length of the hole...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-07-2019, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,567
Posted By calbird68
Thanks, I was wondering if I was the only one...

Thanks, I was wondering if I was the only one having issues.

The pins go through the bushings just fine, but they won't seat in the outer hinge.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-07-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,567
Posted By calbird68
after market door hinge pins won't seat

In the process of redoing my door hinges. Took the old pins out, blasted, painted, installed new brass bushings, then went to put in the after market hinge pins.

Took a few wacks at getting them...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-13-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,294
Posted By calbird68
The cylinders are a bit of a pain to get out and...

The cylinders are a bit of a pain to get out and back in due to the outer bolt location. At least mine were.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-11-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 814
Posted By calbird68
Hinge rebuild question

I'm in the middle of rebuilding the hinges on my 68 bird. Already disassembled and primed. Put new bushings in driver's side uppers and did test assembly.

So here's the question. There's a...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-30-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 905
Posted By calbird68
So a couple of things, following up on what Peter...

So a couple of things, following up on what Peter said.

First step is testing electrical. The pump will generally turn over if it gets power. From there, there's a variety of things to check...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-29-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 905
Posted By calbird68
If it's not simply and electrical problem and you...

If it's not simply and electrical problem and you decide to pulll/rebuild the pump, this is a decent walk-thru on rebuilding the pump motor. If the 30A circuit breaker that Peter mentioned in the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-28-2019, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By calbird68
I think that’s for the light pipe to center dash.

I think that’s for the light pipe to center dash.
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 05-22-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,145
Posted By calbird68
Ah, then it's most likely a sprint. The HB, head...

Ah, then it's most likely a sprint. The HB, head and fuel pump different on a sprint - can't recall what else off the top of my head. I think Jeff has most of those #s in his post
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 05-22-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,145
Posted By calbird68
for #s look at Jeff's "checking his list" post. ...

for #s look at Jeff's "checking his list" post.

The block # is forward of the filler tube (right of the filler tube in your pic)

Head number is stamped inside the top of the head. You have...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 01-10-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,837
Posted By calbird68
There are a few good articles on rebuilding. The...

There are a few good articles on rebuilding. The webrodder ones are good if you can get ahold of a copy. Covers everything from valve train to timing to oil pickup.
Forum: Interior TECH 01-04-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By calbird68
It's not that hard to rebuild yourself, plus...

It's not that hard to rebuild yourself, plus you're going to need to bleed the system anyway which is the biggest pain.

You can get the rebuild kit at hydro electric. They are also great at...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-11-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By calbird68
I got a 3196 adapter, but not that impressed. ...

I got a 3196 adapter, but not that impressed. Has canceling cam hole at 10 o'clock position, but adapter itself is no where near as sturdy as the 3162 adapter that has the canceling cam hole at 2...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 11-29-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By calbird68
Awesome thanks!

Awesome thanks!
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 11-29-2018, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By calbird68
Grant steering wheel adapter issues

When I originally acquired my bird it had a grant steering wheel and adapter.

The orientation of the adapter had the canceling cam horn feed coming through the top right which is incorrect,...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-25-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By calbird68
orange and white I think are the courtesy lights....

orange and white I think are the courtesy lights. I'd guess the female terminals are speakers?
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 09-15-2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By calbird68
this needs a home

this motor looks like it needs a home. If only I was closer

https://louisville.craigslist.org/pts/d/pontiac-ohc-6-engine/6678459558.html
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-04-2018, 05:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,294
Posted By calbird68
Hmm. My 68 has a 30A breaker on the firewall. ...

Hmm. My 68 has a 30A breaker on the firewall. See link below for what it looks like on 68. Apparently the 69 doesn't have the breaker - page 12-23 of 1969 Pontiac Service Manual.

The motor...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-03-2018, 07:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,294
Posted By calbird68
As far as electrical goes, power is fed directly...

As far as electrical goes, power is fed directly from the voltage regulator. It goes through a 30A circuit breaker on the driver’s side of the firewall to the switch under the dash to the motor...
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