First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List Owner Show Pages Updated (1-27-2001) by "Geoff Martin" <Geoff@firstgenfirebird.org> Re: dowels by "Daniel" <poncho40@sga.quik.com> What's the correct space saver spare for 67?? by <kmorrow@socket.net> Re: dowels by "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> Green Wire on A/C. by "John Wern" <jwern@gw.total-web.net> Re: Sub frame connectors by "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Re: Sub frame connectors by "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Re: Which fan clutch to buy??? does brand matter?? by "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Re: Green Wire on A/C. by "John Wern" <jwern@gw.total-web.net> water pulley diameters by "Niklas Ridell" <vcc2.nridell@memo.volvo.se> '69 Trim Removal by <geebjen@att.net>
(back) Subject: Owner Show Pages Updated (1-27-2001) From: "Geoff Martin" <Geoff@firstgenfirebird.org> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 09:39:27 -0500 Subject: Owner Show Pages Updated (1-27-2001) Added some more owners today to the First Generation Firebird Owners' Show Pages: Ed Dorneman 1969 Black Firebird 350 Coupe (http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=3D119) ------------------- Enjoy - Geoff '68 Mayfair Maize Firebird 350 Convertible (http://FfirstGenFirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=3D46) (Geoff@FirstGenFirebird.org) More information about adding your car or link to the owner pages: (http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/owners/info.html) (Make sure to drop the "(" and ")" when using the URLs)
(back) Subject: Re: dowels From: "Daniel" <poncho40@sga.quik.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 10:27:41 -0500 Tim I would think that where you had the block decked at would have your dowels if not they should get you some!! Daniel Ray
(back) Subject: What's the correct space saver spare for 67?? From: <kmorrow@socket.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 19:03:22 GMT Anyone have a 67 with the original space saver?? I am trying to find one = for my 67 Firebird 400 and need to know what is correct. The info I have = found(came from AMA spec sheets with the PHS docs)says it is on a 14" X 6" wheel and = if I remember correctly it said 7.35 X 14, but what brand tire should it be?? = Also what does the correct inflator canister look like? I have heard there is differant lettering and part numbers on the later canisters or replacement = ones. The original equipment tires on my car were E70-14 Firestone Red = Stripe Wide Ovals on ralley II's. Thanks, Kane kmorrow@socket.net
(back) Subject: Re: dowels From: "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 14:51:47 -0600 Tim, The 455 looks great. Port match the intake an exhaust to you new gaskets. = You will be shocked at the mis-match. Use a very large diameter half = round and rat tail files. Blend in about a half inch. Frank >>> marcts@ga.prestige.net 01/27/01 06:13PM >>> First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List .......................................................................... Hi All, I am putting my 455 together, the block was decked, and now the dowels in the block which hold the heads in place are missing. Anyone know the dimesions of these dowles and where to get them? I put some pics from my buildup on the web if anyone is interested check them out http://members.prestige.net/marcts/455pics.htm tim
(back) Subject: Green Wire on A/C. From: "John Wern" <jwern@gw.total-web.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 18:12:15 -0500 Does anyone out there have A/C? Would someone please look and see if = they have a green wire and where it goes? Any idea would be a help.
(back) Subject: Re: Sub frame connectors From: "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 21:48:50 -0800 Hey : Everytime I start up and pull out from the garage , just leaving the driveway it sounds like rubber breaking loose , moaning from the = suspension like an old man getting up out of bed . I did try spraying some = graphite on them , it helped . After driving around it stops until the next time I take it out . Joe
(back) Subject: Re: Sub frame connectors From: "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 22:03:45 -0800 John : Boxed tubing is going to be stronger than U channel type , even it you weld it to the floor the whole way , No one or I can not see the = frame connectors until it is on a lift ,I just pressed the frame connector tight to the floor , they pushed up on the floor alittle , you can't tell . I = do not know they are even there , now Traction bars hang down , they make the car look tough . If you tack weld slowly and cool the frame down with water you would not melt the bushings .Grind to smooth finish and paint . Joe Hey : Do you have an Uncle Jimmy?
(back) Subject: Re: Which fan clutch to buy??? does brand matter?? From: "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 22:06:35 -0800 All the Auto parts store have them . Get a heavy duty Thermo $60.00 Joe
(back) Subject: Re: Green Wire on A/C. From: "John Wern" <jwern@gw.total-web.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 22:20:48 -0500 Sorry about that I didnt mean to send it. Thanks Bob T & x1. I'm still trying to figure it all out I'm getting my wires together but it's not easy. But I'm gettin' though. Wish me luck. John. . -----Original Message----- From: John Wern <jwern@gw.total-web.net> To: First Generation Firebird-L <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Date: Sunday, January 28, 2001 7:21 PM Subject: Green Wire on A/C. >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >......................................................................... >Does anyone out there have A/C? Would someone please look and see if = they >have a green wire and where it goes? Any idea would be a help.
(back) Subject: water pulley diameters From: "Niklas Ridell" <vcc2.nridell@memo.volvo.se> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 13:09:41 +0100 Remember my problem with long / short nose water pump? I've got a motor from '75 and want to use my old alternator, steering pump and crank pulley. Anyway, in my search for the ultimate water pulley at the junk yards I've found several mid 70 Pontiacs with smaller diameter pulleys. This makes me wonder if our cars would benefit from a smaller pulley. A smaller pulley makes the water pump spin faster giving a higher water pressure. Could this be a cure for overheating problems? Does anybody have insight in which cars had smaller pulleys, and why? /Niklas
(back) Subject: '69 Trim Removal From: <geebjen@att.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 13:46:21 +0000 Right now the firebird is in winter storage, but as soon as it comes out I'm going to be prepping it to be painted. The guy doing the body work/paint is a good friend and relative and I told him that I would get as much of the trim removed as possible and still have it legal to drive to his house. I'll only have the car a short time before I have to take it to his place, so I'll need to do this stuff pretty quickly. As I was thinking about removing some of this stuff, there were a few things that I can't think of how they are removed, especially without the car here to look at. If anyone could give me some tips so that I'm prepared when I get the car I'd appreciate it. The car is a '69 convertible btw. Here are the items: * Front Fender "Louvres" Do they just use a stud with a nut on the back? Will there be any trouble accessing the back side? * Convertible Well Molding Does this just "Pop" off, and if so, is there a special tool or trick that should be used so it doesn't get damaged? * Front Windshield Lower and Side Moldings Same questions as Convertible Well Molding..... Thanks in advance for any tips on these, or any other tricky moldings/trim pieces I may have missed. Also, any tips on removing the nose from the rubber headlight bezel cushions forward would be great. Steve Lothridge