[necdb3]

Originally Posted by Red Goat

Continuing to pull things together for this car to stay ahead of Steve's progress.

I have asked this before and have gotten answers, but there is conflicting information on PY as to which is correct. Lucy is a '72 TA, 455HO, with A/C. Which of these radiators would be the right one?


FH with CV and IA tanks... if this is right, where do I get the tags?



FP with CV and IF tanks...


I have a set of spare CV and IA tanks that I can have restored but want to be sure its right before spending the coin.

I believe that pic is from my 72 T/A 4SPD W/AC. That is the original radiator. I also have the original build sheet for the car and it shows FH as the radiator code.

Dave

[Red Goat]

Thanks for the help on the radiator codes... looks like I have the correct tanks. Is anyone making FH radiator tags?

Also, I've got a bunch of pictures and updates to share. I've been slammed trying to wrap up the end of the year, but will try to get some of these posted soon.

[transam1972]

Originally Posted by Mezzo

Who makes the best reproduction stock radiators? Need an FI

perhaps P.Y. sells the same?...many years ago I purchased a Dessert Cooler unit from Ames..in fact it was so dead on correct, I threw away my original..I do know they sell the same one

[necdb3]

Originally Posted by Red Goat

Thanks for the help on the radiator codes... looks like I have the correct tanks. Is anyone making FH radiator tags?

Also, I've got a bunch of pictures and updates to share. I've been slammed trying to wrap up the end of the year, but will try to get some of these posted soon.

I don't know who actually reproduces the tag "FP", but I bet if you found out, they could make the "FH"

[165th]

The Parts Place makes the reproduction tags. I'm not sure if they have made one for FH yet but I bet they will if we ask them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350908920563...84.m1423.l2649

Steve S with MMR knows them pretty well. Steve, can you ask them to make a few of these?

[1972 Goat herder]

If Steve is asking the Parts Place to make the FH tag, can he also ask about an FI tag? I believe that is the correct tag for my 1972 Trans Am A/C, Auto, car.

Has anyone ever used the Parts place "Factory Style Original" Radiator (1970 - 1976 Firebird/TransAm) 4 CORE RADIATOR (AUTOMATIC) P/N - CS5385F?

[Red Goat]

Here are pics of the sub frame restoration that Greg did prior to selling the car. Greg does great work on this stuff!

[Red Goat]

[Red Goat]

Finished sub-frame. Ready to bolt on to the car!

[weranc55]

Looks great. Greg did a very nice job on the parts he restored.

[Norwood]

Stunning........

[Red Goat]

Greg is very meticulous... knowing this about him along with the detailed conversations I had with both Steve S and Jim, gave me great confidence that this was a project worth finishing.

[165th]

Originally Posted by Red Goat

Greg is very meticulous... knowing this about him along with the detailed conversations I had with both Steve S and Jim, gave me great confidence that this was a project worth finishing.

Thanks for the compliments on the chassis work. With help from all the folks here on PY, one can get all the tech knowledge needed to sort it out just right.

Speaking of meticulous, the dust shields were upgraded to NOS from those replated ones seen in post #69

Also, post #69 shows a peak of the rear end when the car was black, which was the color it was when I purchased the car. It definitely looks better returned to Lucy blue like she's supposed to be.

[71HOT/A]

Nice, very nice.

[Red Goat]

More of Greg's awesome work...

[roundportponchos]

Greg, does great work.

[Norwood]

I'm goona let him take my car home with him next year.........

[Red Goat]

The car is back on the chassis over at Steve's place. I'm making a road trip this weekend to pick up the motor from Jim Robertson and get it on up to Steve's along with some other parts. Looking forward to seeing the color in person!!

[Judge273]

That's great stuff!

What parts make up the Y99 handling package?

[Red Goat]

We're still pugging along on Lucy. The road trip in January got the engine up to Steve's shop. Boy, I couldn't have picked a more crummy, snowy, cold weekend to make that trip! Enjoyed a nice evening eating BBQ and hanging out at Jim Robertson's shop party in TX. Thanks for the great hospitality guys!

The transmission is ready to be mated up with the engine and overspray has been applied to the underside. Steve Gregori should have the correct brake booster to me soon and then things should really move into a higher gear.