[njsteve]

Found some more stuff I need:

1) The little bracket/tab/guide plate that holds the hood release pull bar in position.

Here is the shot of what is on my Gramma's 75 Firebird:



And the spot where one should be on my 72 (I removed the bracket he had installed for the inside hood release as it doesnt line up with the original location for the metal pull bar).





2) I also need a clutch fan blade for the 72 since the prior owner had installed an electric fan and a solid mounted fan blade on the engine.

[njsteve]

And here is something for the archives: an original rear package tray. Looks like I was the first person to ever remove this thing from the car. Very interesting cutout for the single rear speaker with the center bar between the cutouts. The other funny thing is that the factory punched speaker mounting holes were all 1/2" too narrow. The factory speaker grill studs had to slot out the carboard holes 1/2" farther than the outer holes in order to line up with the factory stamped holes in the rear deck.

[The Boss]

Thought I could help with the bracket thingy but they don't have one on a 73.

[Formulabruce]

got the bracket but no plastic insert if that helps. Also have the 7 blade fan I believe for ac. One of my Novas had holes like that in back, interesting

[njsteve]

Ill take the bracket and the fan. Any idea what year the fan came off of? Can you send me a photo?

(thankfully, I actually have the little plastic insert for the bracket)

[Formulabruce]

Ill get out the fans tomorrow between downpours and get pics
I think the fan Im thinking of is late 71, but Ill get ya the info

[Formulabruce]

Bracket pics>>


The Fan, From a late 71 400 4 speed W/AC. I dont see numbers on it. I checked mine and I used a 76, and it does have numbers on the fan blade, but blades are just like this one. I have a late 79 fan and it has lots of structural "bends" in that one so its way off. This should be correct for your car. I am unsure of the clutch that is on it though. Obviously needs some "Purple Power" !

[njsteve]

The fan looks fine. I will replace the clutch unit so that isn't a problem. I was able to find a hood pull bracket today from Tom (TH65), as well as the condensor and a spare A/C suitcase with all the little bracket thingies I needed. So I am good with that at the moment. PM me what you want for the fan and address info for payment, etc.
Thanks, Steve

[njsteve]

Started putting the interior back in the car today. Lots of tugging and maneauvering to get the new carpet in the right spot and locked down in place. Running from one side to the other constantly to make sure I didn't pull too far and have the other side short of the sill plates (one bitten, twice shy). I tossed out the old carpet because it reeked of the ziebart/cosmoline rust proofing goo that was all over the floorboards and trunk. Now the car no longer smells like a refinery inside. :-)

After one of the pulling sessions I get out of the car and there is this little critter sitting right outside the driver's door. He wandered around the driveway for 10 minutes until the dogs annoyed him enough to walk back to his herd out in woods.



Here is the current progress:

[Brewster]

Car looks good and that little fawn thinks so too. Best to let him back into the woods where momma can find the little fella.
Way to go bro,
Brew

[The Boss]

Looking great Steve, the little guy too!

Going to make it to the show field in 6 days?

[FunctionalShaker]

A fellow Pontiac enthusiast coming by to check out your work.

[njsteve]

If I can get the car titled and registered in time Ill probably be at the show.

Well, the interior is finally finished and back in place. I also pulled the door panels and greased and readjusted the power windows, so they go up and down nicely now. One of the power door lock solenoids doesnt work so I pulled that one and need to hunt down a replacement.

I also pulled the front dash speaker since it wasnt working. The radio had never been out of this car before, amazingly all the wires were intact including the single green wire that runs from the radio to the front speaker.

Here is a shot of the passenger door which still had the factory watershield in place, and the Norwood Assembly Plant parts sticker.

[njsteve]

And here is the finished interior. Other than the carpet and the package tray, everything that came out, went back in (though a lot cleaner and tighter, especially the seat covers). Even the 40 year old original floor mats are back in place. I will probably redye to steering wheel next week. That SEM Landau black interior spray dye is awesome. I misted most of the interior plastic parts and the stuff rejuvenates black interior pieces like magic. Just a light dusting evens it all out. And it dries in seconds.

I also pulled the gauges and tried rebuilding the clock but it wasn't the points, the clock's electrical windings are bad. So I'll add a clock to the shopping list.









Those white circles are dust specs on my hand-me-down garage camera. Sorry about that.

[Formulabruce]

Want me to throw in a lock solenoid in your order?
Looking great!
( im still collecting bolts)

[njsteve]

Heck, yeah! I love this one-stop shopping. Here's a couple photos of the non functional driver's side solenoid.

[666 the legend]

are those floor mats factory..?? Cause I was thinkin bout gettin some for my 72 and i dont even know what they look like...or did T/A's get somethin different..??

[njsteve]

That was the optional mat up til 72. In 73 they changed. They are reproduced. Our host has them under Item RFI323 - $149.

[666 the legend]

Cool..Thanks...

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by njsteve

Heck, yeah! I love this one-stop shopping. Here's a couple photos of the non functional driver's side solenoid.

WEll, not sure when it was changed over but the set I have are the motor type, from 78 I had marked on the pair. They will bolt in and work ( probably better than a solenoid) but connector is way different, they are not correct. Have the Actuator arms, boots are weak though. May want to pursue another route, if a member doesnt have a "working" one. I would test them. I had weak ones on my old grand prix. Think the windings melt
This guy rebuilds them>> A "Craigs list" listing in Tampa. May be worth a call or email...
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/pts/2974026621.html
Here is his advert on a Camaro Forum>>
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I have switches, solenoids, wiring harnesses, mounting bolts, door jamb boots, and linkage rods for a complete installation. It only takes two or three bolts per door for the solenoid (depending on which style you prefer) and then run the wiring harness. It's that simple. I offer 100% customer support for install either via email or phone. These sets are far superior to any aftermarket and plastic door locks you can buy.

$325 shipped for a complete as-is set. $375 shipped for a refurbished set.

Ships via USPS priority mail immediately after payment. Thanks for looking.
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>>>>>This add has a phone number, think its same guy >>>
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