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Old 04-14-2026, 11:27 AM
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Wandered around the Portland swap meet for the last 3 days picked up some goodies for the Firebird and the GTO. I also spied this rare high performance oil pan.
I spent the better part of Thursday and Friday down at the Portland swap, but made the mistake of wasting part of one day at the expo center. Scored some good deals at PIR this year though - and got plenty of sun!

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Old 04-14-2026, 03:22 PM
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In the process of restoring my 62 tripower air cleaner. Blasted down to bare metal and working from there. Had a few pin holes in the top that I will have to repair.

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Old 04-17-2026, 02:31 PM
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Nothing, but I ordered my full comp suspension from PTFB.

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Old 04-17-2026, 06:05 PM
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Nothing, but I ordered my full comp suspension from PTFB.
Nice, I've always said the easiest part is ordering the parts 🤠

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Old 04-17-2026, 06:26 PM
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Nice, I've always said the easiest part is ordering the parts 🤠
Yep. And I'm an expert at that part.


One of these days I'll finish up my fuel system and that'll show ya.

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Old 04-19-2026, 09:35 PM
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Remove the AC box under the hood hasn’t worked for years.

Now I need to decide if I’m getting the AC cover delete that has a provision for a blower motor or just cover up everything with a flat plate that is also offered

My blower fan hasn’t worked in a long time probably some type of electrical issue
Got the AC delete panel and inner fender back in today

Darn picture is sideways
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Old 04-19-2026, 10:53 PM
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Looks good Gary

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Old 04-20-2026, 11:08 PM
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form74, crop the orig. pic to eliminate the info (IMG...), rotate and repost.

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Old 04-21-2026, 12:11 PM
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Corrected picture as suggested, this is the UMI brand cover
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Below motor destroyed fall of 2023

469, 6X-4's, 72 Intake, Ramair Manifolds.
3 inch exhaust with x-pipe
Custom Roller Cam, 1.52 Roller Rockers
Quadrajet done by Cliff
3:42 gears

12.061 @ 110.74
12.092 @ 112.43
12.128 @ 111.71


461 stroker
Edelbrock 87 cc dport heads
Performer RPM
Same Ram Air manifolds, and quadrajet


75 Formula 400 / 4-SPD matching numbers
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Old 04-21-2026, 01:58 PM
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Installed Hood. Checked all gaps. Used some foil to check clearance for air cleaners. Victory!
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Old 04-21-2026, 04:06 PM
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Installed Hood. Checked all gaps. Used some foil to check clearance for air cleaners. Victory!
Beautiful!

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Old 04-21-2026, 04:24 PM
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Replaced convertible top side cables; one had broke.

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Old 04-22-2026, 07:50 PM
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Got the 7( out, checked a few things under the hood and took it for a cruise
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Below motor destroyed fall of 2023

469, 6X-4's, 72 Intake, Ramair Manifolds.
3 inch exhaust with x-pipe
Custom Roller Cam, 1.52 Roller Rockers
Quadrajet done by Cliff
3:42 gears

12.061 @ 110.74
12.092 @ 112.43
12.128 @ 111.71


461 stroker
Edelbrock 87 cc dport heads
Performer RPM
Same Ram Air manifolds, and quadrajet


75 Formula 400 / 4-SPD matching numbers
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Old 04-22-2026, 11:33 PM
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Looking good Gary

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Old 04-23-2026, 06:56 AM
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Other than changing the oil for the driving season, I decided to mount my rattle can restored original dealership license plate frame. Almost all the chrome was peeled off of the frame, So I looked and found an old rattle can of "Bumper Chrome" and decided to give it a shot. I think it turned out OK, Compared to the price having it recrhomed.
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Old 04-23-2026, 01:18 PM
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Got the 7( out, checked a few things under the hood and took it for a cruise
very nice (borat voice)...

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Old 04-23-2026, 04:47 PM
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Went to start the 67 GTO and all I heard was the dreaded "click." A quick check showed the battery was fully charged, all cables tight...and the voltage doesn't drop when it clicks.....guess further evaluation is going to be required.

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Old 04-24-2026, 03:17 AM
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Give the starter a whack with a hammer while somebody turns the key.

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Old 04-24-2026, 05:28 AM
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Took in the SEASON opener, "for me at least".

Great weather and turnout.
Was honored with the top in class award.

CRUSING SEASON IS NOW OPEN

DRIVEM' if you can!
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Old 04-24-2026, 08:55 PM
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Took in the SEASON opener, "for me at least".

Great weather and turnout.
Was honored with the top in class award.

CRUSING SEASON IS NOW OPEN

DRIVEM' if you can!
That’s fantastic Jeff! Congrats on the award, nice trophy!
I can’t wait to finally get my ride out this season and go to some shows!

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