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Old 01-16-2022, 12:56 PM
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Anyone consider parting with a correct manual throttle cable bracket for my ‘70 T/A? Saw that they make a repop but was hoping to find a good original. Any thoughts on the repop available?
I’m happy to send payment immediately should you have a spare at a fair price. Either way I appreciate the forum!

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Old 01-17-2022, 01:28 PM
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do you mean the bracket that holds the cable to the manifold, or the bracket that bolts to the end of the throttle arm (and holds the end of the cable)
If the latter (I could be wrong here) there are a couple that were used.

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Old 01-19-2022, 02:06 PM
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The Firebird throttle brackets were shorter than the standard bracket used on other cars in order to clear the dropped air cleaner.

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/\ that was in regards to the intake manifold mounted one.
I was trying to clarify which of the throttle brackets the OP was wanting to find.

If this was about that part, I had a "wanted" thread for this exact same part, and never bought one from a member here.
I found one on FB marketplace iirc, but after I received it, it was apparent that it was a repop.

HERE is my "wanted" thread.

I ended up sourcing one from a local.

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1970 Formula 400
Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)

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Old 01-19-2022, 03:28 PM
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/\ that was in regards to the intake manifold mounted one.
I was trying to clarify which of the throttle brackets the OP was wanting to find.

If this was about that part, I had a "wanted" thread for this exact same part, and never bought one from a member here.
I found one on FB marketplace iirc, but after I received it, it was apparent that it was a repop.

HERE is my "wanted" thread.

I ended up sourcing one from a local.
Are they different for auto and stick?

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Old 01-19-2022, 03:42 PM
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nope.

Same bracket used for auto and stick for 1970 & 1971.
These are specific only to the Firebirds, and to 4bbl setups.

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Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)
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Old 01-19-2022, 03:52 PM
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are you looking for the bracket on the carb? or the bracket on the intake manifold?
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Old 01-19-2022, 03:55 PM
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or this
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eBay item number:384351784747 68-69

eBay item number:330328464617 pos repop is more.

crappy copy repop eBay item number:272316566506


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or this
that's the wrong part.

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Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)
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eBay item number:384351784747 68-69

eBay item number:330328464617 pos repop is more.

crappy copy repop eBay item number:272316566506
That third one is correct.

I don't believe I have ever heard anyone say that specific part is anything other than dead-ringer.

My search (linked earlier) was more about hoping to buy an aged one at the same price or less than the repop.

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Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)
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The repop Ames sells is 99% correct. Only needed a slight twist to line up and mount correctly

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Thanks for the clarifying question! I meant the bracket that holds the cable to the manifold. I ended up ordering one from Parts Place but I’m unhappy with the finish on it. Looks like they used a grinder to knock down the sharp edges. Unfortunately not a lot of care was taken.

I was hoping to find a good used one. I didn’t see the link to your thread @unruhjonny. Thanks for the advice @formulabruce, I might give that one a try if I can’t find a good used one.


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do you mean the bracket that holds the cable to the manifold, or the bracket that bolts to the end of the throttle arm (and holds the end of the cable)
If the latter (I could be wrong here) there are a couple that were used.


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Old 01-23-2022, 02:42 PM
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Thanks for the clarifying question! I meant the bracket that holds the cable to the manifold. I ended up ordering one from Parts Place but I’m unhappy with the finish on it. Looks like they used a grinder to knock down the sharp edges. Unfortunately not a lot of care was taken.

I was hoping to find a good used one. I didn’t see the link to your thread @unruhjonny. Thanks for the advice @formulabruce, I might give that one a try if I can’t find a good used one.
I believe they were originally bright zinc.
While that's easy enough to do, it can fade pretty fast.
Have done zinc and RPM, but it can dull the finish some.
For cost, maybe smooth up the surface and use some of the chrome paint ?

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Bright zinc with Made in Canada stamping.
Have to ck if still have a nice original, have had a few over the years, like '70 Alt/PS pieces were tough find til repro pieces came out.

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i wouldn't use chrome paint;
my experience is that the chrome paint is quite bright, and it typically doesn't hold up well.
if anything since the zinc plating dulls to a flat silver, you could clean it up and use a dull silver.

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Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


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2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)
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Old 01-26-2022, 09:41 AM
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here's the correct part numbers. 9792242
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here's the correct part numbers. 480589
There, I fixed that for you

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Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)
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Old 01-26-2022, 05:03 PM
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yes mine is for 68.

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Old 01-29-2022, 12:52 AM
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‘ol Pinion Head did it again. Had a nice original tucked away. I appreciate all the responses and feedback!

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