First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List Re: hood tach by "Bob Trimpe" <trimpe@fuse.net> Re: INSURANCE!!!! by "Michael Howell" <fishgod@iglou.com> Hood tach gasket by "Carle Manley" <manley-carle@webtv.net> Assabley books???FB by <Studderin@aol.com> Re: front disk brakes.. by <Studderin@aol.com> Re: front disk brakes.. by <T2AVLIS@aol.com> Sub frame bolt questions?? by <Studderin@aol.com> Camaro vs Firebird front wheel wells by <JGeigel@aol.com> Sub frame bushing by <Studderin@aol.com> Sub frame connectors by <Studderin@aol.com> Re: INSURANCE!!!! by "Jeff Mann" <jsmann@cox-internet.com> Re: Dash trim plate / Radio by <SteveBrady1@aol.com> Need THM-400 crossmember by "Chuck Sellers" <chuck_sellers@hotmail.com> Re: hood tach by <F119flight@aol.com> Re: front disk brakes.. by "pete" <yaselskyp@webtv.net> Re: Sub frame connectors by <hugoba@apcom.com> Re: Hood Tach Dead ! by "Zak" <jzakhar@home.com>
(back) Subject: Re: hood tach From: "Bob Trimpe" <trimpe@fuse.net> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:24:25 -0500 It's been on about a year -- no cracks or anything. It's actually a fillet = of JB weld. The body guy is pleased with the result -- he brags on it... Bob Trimpe Chris Porter wrote: > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > >My tach gapped a little bit, too, when I installed it. The > body buy convinced > >me to 'glass it in. Looks cool...check it out at: > > How well has the "glass" held up ? That look's swweeeeeet ! > > Chris > `68 350 H.O. Drop-top >
(back) Subject: Re: INSURANCE!!!! From: "Michael Howell" <fishgod@iglou.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:53:09 -0500 Ron - I highly recommend Midwest Classic Insurance.. 888-271-4000, or http://www.midwestclassicins.com/. Robbin Terry is excellent to work = with and the rates seem great to me. -Mike '68 350 Coupe >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >......................................................................... >Hey guys, > > I need to get my 72 Convertible Mustang off my regular insurance and = put >it on some "Retirement Insurance" I want to get classic car insurance = but >don't seem to know where to start, Could you guys help? > >And please tell me the experiences you've had..I'd go to the archives but = I >really need fresh info. > >Thanks Ron > >72 Convertible Mustang >68 Firebird >88 Mustang >In search of---> 79 Trans Am 10th Ann. >
(back) Subject: Hood tach gasket From: "Carle Manley" <manley-carle@webtv.net> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 18:59:00 -0800 (PST) Bob, How stupid is this, your photo actually gave me chills. How did they "glass" the tach in? Did they go over the top? Beautiful work!
(back) Subject: Assabley books???FB From: <Studderin@aol.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:41:12 EST I was look for one of these assembly line workers ( sheets ) books If = seen them for other cars and can't find on for a 67 FB. They have all the info = the the assembly line works had on building they whole car every bolt, = lube, toque spec. Could someone recommend a similar manual. My 67 is almost completely dissemble, and It's not that I'm afraid that I'll forget how to reassembly it, but it was missing a lot of bolts and = had a lot of nut&bolt hardware store stuff,, you know the drill..... It's = not a 100% resto but I was look for a better book than the ( The sub-frame = is removed by 4 bolts....remove them). thanks John Costello
(back) Subject: Re: front disk brakes.. From: <Studderin@aol.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:51:58 EST I 'm not sure who wrote this but I need a disk set I have drums. They are single piston? John Costello Rochester N.Y.
(back) Subject: Re: front disk brakes.. From: <T2AVLIS@aol.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:55:22 EST Pete: I replyed to your individual e-mail address regarding the disk brake set = up. Im interested in it. How much. Im in central cal. Thanks Tony
(back) Subject: Sub frame bolt questions?? From: <Studderin@aol.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 23:11:48 EST I will be replacing my body bushing shortly. And have a problem. They = are very bad the pass. Side rear bushing is GONE ... upper and lower. And bolt = is loose the previous owner (pre Aug. 00) broke the factory nut loose. The = car is a 67 coupe the interior in removed so the seat plate thing is in the = way. I can drill the nut off (or the head form the bottom but than what?? I = can't weld in that little access slot in the seat plate gusset. I really need you guy's help on this one. John Costello
(back) Subject: Camaro vs Firebird front wheel wells From: <JGeigel@aol.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 23:20:07 EST Guys, I'm about ready to give up on finding a 68 Firebird front passenger side wheel well. Can anyone tell me if the camaro wheel wells can be made to = look factory perfect for a Firebird by doing a little trimming on them, or is = it just a crude attempt at making them fit? Thanks Joe Geigel
(back) Subject: Sub frame bushing From: <Studderin@aol.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 23:22:51 EST I was wounding anybody ever use polygrifite or polyurethane body = bushings? The car is a 67 hardtop 455 4-speed. I got a complete polygrifite front = suspention kit but I'm changing my mind ever day to return it for the = rubber set. The car will be a steet weekend driver, and also drag raced.
(back) Subject: Sub frame connectors From: <Studderin@aol.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 23:27:37 EST Could anybody please reomand a good set of sub frame connetors?? I can't = seem to find a set of weld in ones, that don't need to move the front of = the leaf spings or cut the floor up.. John Costello
(back) Subject: Re: INSURANCE!!!! From: "Jeff Mann" <jsmann@cox-internet.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:42:51 -0600 These are some that I looked into when I was getting Insurance on my Stang. Don't need it on the Bird yet, Homeowners will cover it for now. http://www.americancollectorsins.com/ http://www.grundy.com/ http://www.hagerty.com/ Jeff & Erika Mann jsmann@cox-internet.com I need to get my 72 Convertible Mustang off my regular insurance and put it on some "Retirement Insurance" I want to get classic car insurance but don't seem to know where to start, Could you guys help? And please tell me the experiences you've had..I'd go to the archives but I really need fresh info.
(back) Subject: Re: Dash trim plate / Radio From: <SteveBrady1@aol.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 00:08:32 EST How much butchering do you have to do to the dash to fit a DIN radio in? Steve Brady 68 400 Convertible SteveBrady1@aol.com My Firebird Site: http://members.nbci.com/srb/
(back) Subject: Need THM-400 crossmember From: "Chuck Sellers" <chuck_sellers@hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:31:22 -0800 Hello Fellow Lister-land folks, I need a THM-400 trans crossmember for my '68 to complete a tranny swap. Anyone out there have an extra one laying around unused or a donor car = with one that they are not using and will sell cheap? E-mail me offline, please. Thanks! Chuck Sellers chuck_sellers@hotmail.com
(back) Subject: Re: hood tach From: <F119flight@aol.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 00:48:48 EST In a message dated 1/22/01 8:18:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, = trimpe@fuse.net writes: << = ......................................................................... It's been on about a year -- no cracks or anything. It's actually a = fillet of JB weld. The body guy is pleased with the result -- he brags on it... Bob Trimpe >> Bob, you ought to get commissions for referral work. Your tack looks = great! Who/where is your body guy?
(back) Subject: Re: front disk brakes.. From: "pete" <yaselskyp@webtv.net> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:56:39 -0800 (PST) Wow I did not expect this many responses. I am sorry to say that I just today struck a deal with a list member on them. I do appologize for not updating sooner as I have been in and out this weekend.. If plans change I will post.:) I will definately keep an eye out for everyone.
(back) Subject: Re: Sub frame connectors From: <hugoba@apcom.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:39:33 -0800 (PST) I believe that you can get the bolt-in ones and then put some welds in. At least that's what I'm going to try in my 69 convertible. Hugo > From Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com Mon Jan 22 22:31:12 2001 > From: Studderin@aol.com > Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 23:27:37 EST > Subject: Sub frame connectors > To: Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com > MIME-Version: 1.0 > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > Could anybody please reomand a good set of sub frame connetors?? I = can't > seem to find a set of weld in ones, that don't need to move the front of = the > leaf spings or cut the floor up.. > John Costello
(back) Subject: Re: Hood Tach Dead ! From: "Zak" <jzakhar@home.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 02:27:14 -0500 Got this number for hood tach repair Bruce 714-775-1944. If it doesn't help let me know I'll update my files. 'bout yours.... do you have MSD ignition? you have power to it and a = ground where is other wire connected to? Zak "reade.ellard" wrote: > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > The Tach on my 68 is connected right (to the best of my knowledge) and = the > light go's on with the light switch but the dial never moves! Any = ideas or > should I disconnect and send it out for repair? and to Whom? (I must = admit > I bought it this way...... that is not hooked up so do not know if it = ever > worked may not be OEM ). Thanks in advance for any Help. > RCE Technologies > Reade C. Ellard >