First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List Re: Tremacs by "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> Re: Tremacs MORE by "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> 455 buildup in Jan Car Craft by "A Jason Maynard" <ajasonm@one.net.au> Radiator.... by "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@pop.sttl.uswest.net> Convertible top cleanning recommendations by <jrotman@rms.moore.com> Re: 455 buildup in Jan Car Craft by "John Wern" <jwern@charter.net> Re: Convertible top cleanning recommendations by "Jeff Davis" <Jeff_Davis19@excite.com> RE: Engine Paint Questions by "Steve Stinefelt" <stevestinefelt@hawaii.rr.com> Re: Convertible top cleanning recommendations by "AL ROJAS" <amr@appsig.com> horns by "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@qwest.net> Re: Convertible top cleanning recommendations by <PStonebrak@aol.com> Re: Correct Carpet & Power Windows by "Glenn Uettwiller" <birdman@gdi.net> 68 frontal photo wanted by "Gary Patrick" <Gary@tcworks.net> Re: Ivy gold interior- was 350 H.O. added.. by "Glenn Uettwiller" <birdman@gdi.net> Re: Convertible top cleanning recommendations by "Niklas Ridell" <vcc2.nridell@memo.volvo.se> Daytona Car Show This Weekend by "Charlie Mellone" <cmellone@bellsouth.net> Re: Ivy gold interior- was 350 H.O. added.. by "ROY D LUMSDEN" <rlumsden@tampabay.rr.com>
(back) Subject: Re: Tremacs From: "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 08:01:23 -0600 Gary, Do you have National Drive Train's phone number or address? Frank >>> Gary@tcworks.net 03/20/01 03:28PM >>> First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List .......................................................................... Subject: Re: 700-R4 recommendations From: "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 08:10:14 -0600 Paul, Below is an email I got from them....... Frank Hi Frank, Thank you for your interest in our Tremec, GM 3550 and TKO 5 speed high performance transmissions that bolt directly to a stock bell housing and use stock linkage and clutch assembly(26 spline only). Our GM Tremec TKO sells for $1975.00. Please call me at 781-647-1530 and we can = go over all of the details. Thanks, Mike Forte Frank prices Ive been getting for the Tremac is around $1300. Check with National drive train. I get special flyers each month from = them. Gary
(back) Subject: Re: Tremacs MORE From: "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 08:13:04 -0600 There are two versions a HD at $1900 and the standard unit at $1500 >>> Studderin@aol.com 03/20/01 11:14PM >>> First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List .......................................................................... In a message dated 3/20/2001 8:52:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Gary@tcworks.net writes: << Frank prices Ive been getting for the Tremac is around $1300. Check with National drive train. I get special flyers each month from = them. Gary >> I friend of mine got his tremic for $1300 too. Don't know were though? John Costello
(back) Subject: 455 buildup in Jan Car Craft From: "A Jason Maynard" <ajasonm@one.net.au> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 22:49:52 +0800 Hi guys did anyone manage to scan this? Thanks, Jason
(back) Subject: Radiator.... From: "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@pop.sttl.uswest.net> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 08:40:14 -0800 > installed one in Chuck Seller's >car a couple of weekends ago. Thanks Bob. I'm looking forward to getting it. My old radiator wasn't even the correct application for my car. And thanks for the distibitor part number ( even though I can't spell worth a %^&*&^%$# ! ) Manual >>> Manuel..oops. Chris `68 350 H.O. Drop-top
(back) Subject: Convertible top cleanning recommendations From: <jrotman@rms.moore.com> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:48:59 -0600 Hi guys. My convertible top, is old and very dull looking. I have tried the standard convertible top cleaners, using a scrub brush, but it doesn't bring back the black color. Would products like ArmourAll work?? I don't want that smeared, streaky look. Is there some method to bring the black back evenly?? any recos? Joe Rotman 68 Firebird 350 Convertible
(back) Subject: Re: 455 buildup in Jan Car Craft From: "John Wern" <jwern@charter.net> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 12:53:59 -0500 Jason - You can find it here http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=3D1545959&f=3D0 Go to photo album named Pontiac 400 Firebid Youll find them there. Just = view the pages One at a time - right click on each and save as... on your computer. -----Original Message----- From: A Jason Maynard <ajasonm@one.net.au> To: First Generation Firebird-L <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 11:09 AM Subject: 455 buildup in Jan Car Craft >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >......................................................................... >Hi guys did anyone manage to scan this? >Thanks, Jason
(back) Subject: Re: Convertible top cleanning recommendations From: "Jeff Davis" <Jeff_Davis19@excite.com> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 13:01:52 -0800 (PST) How about starting with a good cleaning, which you've probably done, with something like Greased Lightning or Simple Green. The color may have just faded. Then follow up with an "overdye" technique, using a typical fabric dye. A two gallon bucket with the dye mixed according to directions and applied with a sponge might do the trick. On Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:48:59 -0600, First Generation Firebird-L wrote: > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > > Hi guys. My convertible top, is old and very dull looking. I have = tried > the standard convertible top cleaners, using a scrub brush, but it doesn't > bring back the black color. Would products like ArmourAll work?? I = don't > want that smeared, streaky look. Is there some method to bring the = black > back evenly?? any recos? > Joe Rotman > 68 Firebird 350 Convertible _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/
(back) Subject: RE: Engine Paint Questions From: "Steve Stinefelt" <stevestinefelt@hawaii.rr.com> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 11:23:20 -1000 Thanks for your replies to my paint questions. Now I'm ready to start painting my cammer. Here's some info I got about the availability of PMD metallic blue engine paint that I got from the www.duplicolor.com website. I hope this helps somebody looking for the right color. Thank you for contacting Dupli-Color Consumer Affairs. The Dupli-Color Engine Enamel Pontiac Blue Metallic DE1616 is still available. The Dupli-Color Engine Enamels can be purchased through Autozone, Napa, Kragen, Wal-Mart and Big K-Mart stores. If your local retailer does not have the product in stock, NAPA can special order it in for you. You will need to contact your local retailer for pricing and availability. ----Original Message----- Subject: RE: Engine Paint Questions From: "Jeff Frey" <FREYJ@mascorp.com> Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 08:16:41 -0800 Please help. I also need to find out where to get some correct paint. I have had a tough time finding the metallic blue. With recent head and cam cover changes, my engine is now 2-tone. While 2-tone looks good on the outside of a 55 Chev, it leaves a lot to be desired in my engine compartment. Thanks, Jeff
(back) Subject: Re: Convertible top cleanning recommendations From: "AL ROJAS" <amr@appsig.com> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 14:04:25 -0800 I found that RV awing cleaner works great. Takes the dull out of anything. I bought it at Wallmart. Watch out. I think this stuff may have some bleach in it.
(back) Subject: horns From: "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@qwest.net> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 16:47:43 -0800 Keith, if you need help locating some horn's, let me know. I think I know where I can get some. Chris `68 350 H.O. Drop-top
(back) Subject: Re: Convertible top cleanning recommendations From: <PStonebrak@aol.com> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 21:07:14 EST Try Oxi-Clean It is a powder and mixes with water, works great for mildew. = Try a small area first. It is in a blue can and is available at Target and = is manufactured by Orange Glo. Pete
(back) Subject: Re: Correct Carpet & Power Windows From: "Glenn Uettwiller" <birdman@gdi.net> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 22:24:38 -0500 Chris, contrary to what some may say, the Parchment interior cars came with black carpet. The black plastic kick panels are also correct, as well as black dash and console sides (if console equipped). The top color would be determined by your "trim tag" on the firewall. The well under the top would be black, but even my first '69 I had in '74 was faded to a yucky greyish-brown (some might call it "taupe"). I can't easily answer your power window questions though, but I can tell you any GM car built between about '64 and '70 have the same style switches, so look around at cruise nights and car shows - you'll see them. The rounded corners and edges are the look, while the '72 and later GM's got crisp edges and squared corners. Glenn aka birdman Chris T Reynolds wrote: > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > We need some help. We have a 69 Carosel Red Firebird Convertible with > standard Parchment vinyl interior. When we bought the car 15 years ago = it > had (and still has) white carpet in it. The carpet looks thicker than = other > original carpet that I have seen in these cars, and it doesn't look like = it > fits well in the corners. I am trying to find out if this carpet is = actually > correct, or if the car originally came with black carpet. The front > kickpanels, the vinyl in the rear well, and the top are all black if = that > helps any. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am going to be > ordering new interior this week and would like to have the correct = color. > > > Thank You, > Chris & Christi Reynolds > creynold@rbnet.com >
(back) Subject: 68 frontal photo wanted From: "Gary Patrick" <Gary@tcworks.net> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 21:24:35 -0500 Im looking for a crisp straight on close up photo of a 68. It doesnt need to be in color and doesnt matter what model,as Im looking for the visual effect of what a gopher would see. Anyone have something suitable email a thumbnail in j peg to me. Thanks Gary
(back) Subject: Re: Ivy gold interior- was 350 H.O. added.. From: "Glenn Uettwiller" <birdman@gdi.net> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 22:34:36 -0500 If y'all think I hate green, you ought to hear Gary's take on April and Ivy Gold 68 interiors - he'll swap an interior as quick as I'd strip a car to bare metal just for having the offending color on it. In fact, my 69 Sprint convertible's been bare metal for 15 years just so I don't have to look at green while I decide what to paint it! Even the coupe's been bare for a couple years, except for a few splashes of ford's Sapphire Blue. Glenn aka birdman John Clear wrote: > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > > Chris > My 68 has the Ivy gold interior. I've sometimes seen it referred to as = gold. Looks pretty green to me. (I bet Glenn wouldn't like it, He hates = green) > > >Subject: 350 H.O. added.. > >From: "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@pop.sttl.uswest.net> > >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 09:18:39 -0800 > > > 1968 Verdora Green Firebird 350 H.O. Convertible > > >Hey Jeff, what color is the interior ? PHS paper's say that's > >what mine was.Verdora Green, white top, gold interior. > > >Chris > >68 350 H.O. Drop-top
(back) Subject: Re: Convertible top cleanning recommendations From: "Niklas Ridell" <vcc2.nridell@memo.volvo.se> Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 08:49:11 +0100 I would definitely try to contact a boat shop. I don't know about US but here in Sweden they all sell special boat-top cleaners and also dye in different colors. /Niklas jrotman@rms.moore.com wrote: > > Hi guys. My convertible top, is old and very dull looking. I have = tried > the standard convertible top cleaners, using a scrub brush, but it = doesn't > bring back the black color. Would products like ArmourAll work?? I = don't > want that smeared, streaky look. Is there some method to bring the = black > back evenly?? any recos? > Joe Rotman > 68 Firebird 350 Convertible > > ----------------
(back) Subject: Daytona Car Show This Weekend From: "Charlie Mellone" <cmellone@bellsouth.net> Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 06:34:55 -0500 Anyone going to the Daytona Beach Car Show and Swap Meet this weekend? See http://carshows.org/springdex.html I'll be there for my first showing of my 68 400 Solar Red Firebird which has been back on the road for only a few weeks. Be sure to drop by and say hi! By the way... Since I'm only taking 1 (maybe 2) other person/s with me I should be able to get at least 1 person in for free if they meet me at the gate. I'm planning on arriving on Friday night to be at the show Saturday morning. Charlie
(back) Subject: Re: Ivy gold interior- was 350 H.O. added.. From: "ROY D LUMSDEN" <rlumsden@tampabay.rr.com> Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 07:56:49 -0500 Glenn, Is this the same 69 in Gary's garage that has the door jambs painted = purple? ;-) Roy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glenn Uettwiller" <birdman@gdi.net> To: "First Generation Firebird-L" <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 10:34 PM Subject: Re: Ivy gold interior- was 350 H.O. added.. > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > If y'all think I hate green, you ought to hear Gary's take on April and > Ivy Gold 68 interiors - he'll swap an interior as quick as I'd strip a > car to bare metal just for having the offending color on it. In fact, my > 69 Sprint convertible's been bare metal for 15 years just so I don't > have to look at green while I decide what to paint it! Even the coupe's > been bare for a couple years, except for a few splashes of ford's > Sapphire Blue. > > Glenn aka birdman > > > John Clear wrote: > > > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > > .......................................................................... > > > > Chris > > My 68 has the Ivy gold interior. I've sometimes seen it referred to as gold. Looks pretty green to me. (I bet Glenn wouldn't like it, He hates green) > > > > >Subject: 350 H.O. added.. > > >From: "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@pop.sttl.uswest.net> > > >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 09:18:39 -0800 > > > > > 1968 Verdora Green Firebird 350 H.O. Convertible > > > > >Hey Jeff, what color is the interior ? PHS paper's say that's > > >what mine was.Verdora Green, white top, gold interior. > > > > >Chris > > >68 350 H.O. Drop-top > >