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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 07:30 PM
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The Parts Place calls it a "Power Vent Air High...

The Parts Place calls it a "Power Vent Air High and Low Dash Switch" (PN EL1017Z) and sells it for $65. But they don't have any in stock because they are all bought up by EBay a**holes who then sell...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 07:16 PM
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Views: 431
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So, good news. Jerry and Holeshot71 were right -...

So, good news. Jerry and Holeshot71 were right - the top of the column was rubbing on the bottom of the dash. I loosened the two 9/16" nuts and lowered the column a bit and then inserted 1/8"...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-04-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 431
Posted By Jimbobeast
I contacted Jerry Hollenbach, who originally...

I contacted Jerry Hollenbach, who originally restored this column and his first thought was that the screws for the reverse light switch might be too long and binding, so I removed the switch. No...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-01-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 379
Posted By Jimbobeast
Who reproduces these trim tags?

Who reproduces these trim tags?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-01-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 379
Posted By Jimbobeast
I was thinking about removing it. Putting it...

I was thinking about removing it. Putting it back with new rivets does not seem so hard. Am I missing something?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-31-2024, 07:15 PM
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Views: 379
Posted By Jimbobeast
here are pics.

here are pics.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-30-2024, 11:40 AM
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Views: 379
Posted By Jimbobeast
how to clean trim tag

The trim tag on my '70 GTO has been painted over many times and the paint is so thick it is hard to read. Can this be removed and cleaned?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-29-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By Jimbobeast
I found the hole, but I don't yet know if I can...

I found the hole, but I don't yet know if I can get to it without taking the whole armrest area apart. My belts are non-retractable.

In a related problem, I need 3 of the clip ends (male ends) to...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-29-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By Jimbobeast
I found the hole, but I don't yet know if I can...

I found the hole, but I don't yet know if I can get to it without taking the whole armrest area apart. My belts are non-retractable.

In a related problem, I need 3 of the clip ends (male ends) to...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-29-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,850
Posted By Jimbobeast
OK, I found the hole, now to see if I can get to...

OK, I found the hole, now to see if I can get to it without disassembling the rear seat area
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-25-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By Jimbobeast
I can't seem to find the 1/2" hole on the hinge...

I can't seem to find the 1/2" hole on the hinge bracket as described/pictured in image 1 above. The belt then goes behind the upper side trim panel and the quarter panel trim? And then what? This...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-25-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,850
Posted By Jimbobeast
I want to install the shoulder restraint belts in...

I want to install the shoulder restraint belts in my 1970 convertible. As you describe, the Fisher Body manual states there is a 1/2" hole in the hinge support. I can't find the hole. We're...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-25-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By Jimbobeast
There was a plastic clip that held the shoulder...

There was a plastic clip that held the shoulder belt when not in use. Where was that mounted?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-24-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By Jimbobeast
From the pivot mechanism then over the top of the...

From the pivot mechanism then over the top of the FRONT seat? That would prevent any rear seat passengers from getting in or out.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-24-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By Jimbobeast
What are the mini seat belts for?

I'm restoring a 1970 GTO convertible and I found all these seat belts. I know the Deluxe belt is on the left, the Standard belt is on the right, but what is the tiny belt in the middle used for? ...
Forum: Interior TECH 03-24-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By Jimbobeast
I have door speakers cut into the panels of my...

I have door speakers cut into the panels of my red 70 convertible, but that was done in the '80's when a GTO was just a fun old musclecar. If I knew then what prices Judge convertibles would bring I...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-24-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 431
Posted By Jimbobeast
I ordered some of the Free All penetrating oil...

I ordered some of the Free All penetrating oil but I need to understand where the binding can occur. I bought the coulmn refurbished many years ago (10) from a reputable column restorer. As I...
Forum: Interior TECH 03-23-2024, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By Jimbobeast
It took all day but both doors are done. I had...

It took all day but both doors are done. I had to use 10 old armrests to make one good pair.
Forum: Interior TECH 03-22-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By Jimbobeast
I don't recall door panel prep being such a pain...

I don't recall door panel prep being such a pain in the rear, but after much cutting, massaging and spewing a few bad wwords, I think it's finally in place for good. In the photo the PW switch looks...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-21-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 431
Posted By Jimbobeast
thanks

thanks
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-20-2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 431
Posted By Jimbobeast
reverse lockout binding

The reverse lock out on my 70 is binding. I recall the arm on the restored column moving easily when I put the coulmn in. The tranny shifts into reverse like butter. The linkage from the reverse...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-20-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By Jimbobeast
The Parts Place sells a replacement switch!

The Parts Place sells a replacement switch!
Forum: Interior TECH 03-19-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By Jimbobeast
power window is the lower switch, power door lock...

power window is the lower switch, power door lock is the upper one
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-19-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 212
Posted By Jimbobeast
PDL switch placement pics

Do these pics show the correct placement of the power door lock switches for a 1970 GTO?
Ive looked through this site, the assembly and fisher body manuals with no luck and there are no perforations...
Forum: Interior TECH 03-19-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By Jimbobeast
Is this correct door lock switch placement

Do these pics show the correct placement of the power door lock switches for a 1970 GTO?
Ive looked through this site, the assembly and fisher body manuals with no luck and there are no perforations...
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