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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-21-2025, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
The "Y" in the VIN means it was a base engine 455...

The "Y" in the VIN means it was a base engine 455

Looks like you had the hood open to get the trim tag picture..
It's popped up in the pics.
From that point you need to close it back down a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-21-2025, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 176,045
Posted By 1967Tempest
Shake down run and listened to lifter tap. Fun...

Shake down run and listened to lifter tap. Fun ride though....
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-21-2025, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,187
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Posted By tom s
Detailed the 62 GP for the Seal Beach car show...

Detailed the 62 GP for the Seal Beach car show this Saturday!
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-21-2025, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 176,045
Posted By Verdoro 68
Spent Easter cleaning up the wiring for the Retro...

Spent Easter cleaning up the wiring for the Retro Radio in the Ventura. We originally ordered their Daytona radio last month because it said it fit a Nova. Not so much. Fortunately they have great...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-21-2025, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By 72projectbird
Sorry to hear about your Father. He had excellent...

Sorry to hear about your Father. He had excellent taste in vehicles!

I'd be tempted to get it up and running, throw the front spoilers back on it and drive it the way it is for a while.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-19-2025, 07:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,971
Posted By b-man
Unhappy He was a good boy

Menduner (pronounced “Mender”) passed away quietly last night around 10 PM in his sleep, on Good Friday. He was 16 years and 9 months old. He was born in China and my wife brought him here on New...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-09-2025, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 176,045
Posted By OCMDGTO
Drove mine to work yesterday. 21 year old kid...

Drove mine to work yesterday. 21 year old kid asked if it was a Mustang and said it sounded like a Charger. Obviously not the sharpest tool in the shed
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-06-2025, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5,692
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Even if all that had been done to a Firebird ,...

Even if all that had been done to a Firebird , I'd rather have a stock Firebird.
They don't disclose the VIN to confirm the X digit , but it does appear to have factory roundport cylinder heads.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2025, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,110
Posted By Dragncar
RAIIs are worth a lot of money to the right...

RAIIs are worth a lot of money to the right person. You could just about get any aluminum head you want with the cash.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2025, 09:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,372
Posted By PAUL K
If it's fuel system related the issue will...

If it's fuel system related the issue will usually be worse with less fuel in the tank.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2025, 05:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,372
Posted By grivera
I suspect the 3/8 fuel line and mechanical fuel...

I suspect the 3/8 fuel line and mechanical fuel pump, coupled with the small fuel bowl being the main contributors to the problem.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-26-2025, 10:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,874
Posted By dreamn69
The car made it home. Still has the original date...

The car made it home. Still has the original date coded KR wheels, all original owners pamphlet and information including original protecto plate. All original sheet metal, etc. I am beyond thrilled....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-21-2025, 02:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,874
Posted By dreamn69
New 72 W66 HO

I just picked up a 72 W66 HO. Nicely optioned car, numbers match. Someone spray bombed the interior green at some point. It is supposed to be Beige Vinyl Covert. Legendary says Sandalwood is the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-13-2025, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 176,045
Posted By 71GP76TA
Installed a new set of wide oval radials and...

Installed a new set of wide oval radials and added trim rings to the KR wheels. They reduced the price on the tires by $150/ea so I sad screw it and bought a set.

White cars look too plain...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2025, 01:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By steve25
He s giving you a so called good deal on heads...

He s giving you a so called good deal on heads ported to a level that you do not need for your stated usage!

Tell him thanks, but no thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2025, 12:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By tom s
If your not going to race it,why take any chance...

If your not going to race it,why take any chance when driving around in traffic on hot summer days.Your ass dyno will never feel the .6 of a point.JMHO,Tom
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2025, 12:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Stan Weiss
What are the spec for the cam you plan on...

What are the spec for the cam you plan on running?

Stan
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-06-2025, 06:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,185
Posted By Formulajones
Like many here, I typically dont use less than...

Like many here, I typically dont use less than 230 @ .050 cams in 455 builds, but I also like a little compression with it. At least 9.5 or 10:1

The last 72 455ho I did with it's factory round...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-28-2025, 01:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,187
Posted By b-man
Well it does still accept 5 dollar bills so it’s...

Well it does still accept 5 dollar bills so it’s not impossible for those without plastic to use.

It’s also not that difficult to obtain a checking account tied to a debit card.

Life can be...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-28-2025, 12:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,187
Posted By b-man
Progress. Most people want nothing to do...

Progress.

Most people want nothing to do with coins anymore, loose change is a burden.

I’d rather swipe my credit card. People breaking into coin operated vending machines and parking meters...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-27-2025, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 176,045
Posted By Verdoro 68
We pulled the whole exhaust system off the...

We pulled the whole exhaust system off the Ventura and refit it. It took pretty much the entire weekend. I ended up cutting off the brackets on the tail pipes and welding them on about an inch and a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2025, 04:53 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 66,948
Posted By Formulajones
Is there really a need for a car to start fast?...

Is there really a need for a car to start fast? Define a slow start.

Cranking for 3-5 seconds after it's sat for a week does not sound unacceptable to me. Certainly not excessive by any means. In...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-24-2025, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 176,045
Posted By b-man
I live in a city called Canyon Country. It’s...

I live in a city called Canyon Country.

It’s beautiful here. :)

The local canyon roads are in really nice shape, all of these photos were taken within 5 miles of my home. :thumbup:
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-24-2025, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 176,045
Posted By b-man
Thumbs up Just enjoying a break from the cold windy weather...

Just enjoying a break from the cold windy weather today, also from just staying off the local roads the last several days so emergency crews and fire evacuees have them clear.

73 degrees today.
...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-24-2025, 11:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,757
Posted By Norwood
Inspite of all its short comings it’s still a...

Inspite of all its short comings it’s still a great looking car.
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