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Lobby / Re: Longtime member passed away

« Last post by rkellerjr on Today at 06:24:58 AM »

Sorry to hear, I drove up to his place some years ago and hung out with him for a few hours. He'll be missed.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by roadking77 on Today at 04:42:55 AM »

Thanks Luke, I am leaning more towards getting the connectors. IF nothing else just because. My black car isnt  bad and Im not putting out more than 400hp AND I dont race or even drive crazy. Overall it feels pretty solid. But I have been thinking about them for years and right now is the easiest time to install them on the 79. Just another expense and more time
I really do want to get this car finished sooner than later, I promise.

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Lobby / Re: Longtime member passed away

« Last post by roadking77 on Today at 04:37:37 AM »

Same here. Never met the man but I certainly remember him from here. Sorry to hear this and thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 04:13:16 AM »

I thought  I posted this already buy
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If I had to do it again, I would definitely install the PTFB subframe connectors and solid body mounts. They really stiffed up my car.  I would really be interested to see what the ride would be like if I didn't have the GT, Hotkis springs and low pro tires. I think it would be great. (The low pro tires and tighter suspension doesn't soak up the rough roads in my area). Is it bad, no, just a tiny bit rougher but still a pretty great ride.

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Lobby / Re: Longtime member passed away

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 04:07:05 AM »

So sorry to hear this. I enjoy his stories on here. I never met him or saw his cars but I heard a lot about them pictures from the Nats.

May he be cruising the TA forever! Rest in piece Sarg.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 03:20:18 AM »

At this point I am very tempted to put the front sheet metal on. But, I think I will get the underneath stuff finished first. I had my shop put the u joints in my prop shaft and its ready to go. I put the front back on my cribbing to get some underneath clearance and will do the rear once I know the brake lines are not leaking anywhere. Underneath stuff that needs to be completed is the prop shaft, the exhaust and the parking brake. I am still debating whether to get sub frame connectors. My 77 does not have them and creaks and rattles worse than my knees in the morning. Not sure if they would help that situation. I figure as long as I have this one up on blocks it would be easy enough to install. I think at that point I can set the car back down. I am pretty sure I am going to get a new ac compressor and I would like to get all of that hooked up before the front end goes back. I have most of the stuff to finish so its just a matter of me getting out to the shop and putting in some hours.

You have been a busy man Kerry, especially fighting your rear disk brake challenges. Glad you can move on to other things. On the bright side you got good use out that fancy flaring tool.

It bugged me having to pay a real muffler shop to finish my exhaust because my over the axel pipes had the wrong radius and just didn’t fit. But, they did a really nice job, so I am happy.

I think you are smart in getting the AC sorted out before bolting the front fenders on. Why risk scratching that beautiful paint anymore than you have to. I would suggest you flush the condenser and evaporator and test for leaks before putting the fenders on so you don’t have to take them off again, especially the evaporator. Probably want to consider replacing the accumulator and rubber hoses too if those parts are original.

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Lobby / Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.

« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 02:45:00 AM »

I am envious of your trip with FirebirdFest and agree a real drive is a lot more fun than sitting parked at a car show. Last Saturday my local Pontiac club had a cruise from our monthly meeting to a drive in dinner. Next month we have a cruise and picnic at a state park, probably a good 150 mile drive. While nothing like your experience, I am slowly getting comfortable with the idea of really driving my car.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by wheels78ta on May 20, 2024, 10:14:43 PM »

Thanks for the negative battery cable information, Kerry.

More money to spend....

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Lobby / Longtime member passed away

« Last post by kentucky yeti on May 20, 2024, 09:32:56 PM »

For those of you from before the TAC crash, you may remember 1stsgtretired on here- George Berg.  He has battled cancer for a few years.  Today he passed away.  George was a great friend and a regular at the Nats with his cars.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by roadking77 on May 20, 2024, 03:33:05 PM »

At this point I am very tempted to put the front sheet metal on. But, I think I will get the underneath stuff finished first. I had my shop put the u joints in my prop shaft and its ready to go. I put the front back on my cribbing to get some underneath clearance and will do the rear once I know the brake lines are not leaking anywhere. Underneath stuff that needs to be completed is the prop shaft, the exhaust and the parking brake. I am still debating whether to get sub frame connectors. My 77 does not have them and creaks and rattles worse than my knees in the morning. Not sure if they would help that situation. I figure as long as I have this one up on blocks it would be easy enough to install. I think at that point I can set the car back down. I am pretty sure I am going to get a new ac compressor and I would like to get all of that hooked up before the front end goes back. I have most of the stuff to finish so its just a matter of me getting out to the shop and putting in some hours.