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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: YearOne snowflake customs

« Last post by Wallington on Today at 04:09:12 AM »

Yes, I was being lazy and decided to start a new post for sake of new posts. A whole year ago, but no pics other than their ads. Seems I posted the same comments so thoughts haven't changed. Just making convo.

http://www.transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=84851.msg17256#msg17256

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: YearOne snowflake customs

« Last post by b_hill_86 on June 01, 2024, 06:30:52 PM »

I thought we had a post here somewhere with examples on a few vehicles

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / YearOne snowflake customs

« Last post by Wallington on June 01, 2024, 06:13:10 PM »

These 'custom' original snowflakes have been listed for some time now. Anyone seen some in the wild or where an owner has installed a set? I like them but haven't noticed any in use yet. Having said that, the lack of stepped outer edge gives the effect of being even larger than the original type in 17x9.

They are reproductions based on the original 15x7 Snowflake but in custom sizes. So now a 15x8 option of same design and looks original or the 17x9 rendition, different to the WS6 style snowflakes they have done now for nearly 15 years.

https://www.yearone.com/Product/wheels/bsfw158glds#prettyPhoto

https://www.yearone.com/Product/wheels/bsfw179glds#prettyPhoto

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Second Generation 1970-1981 / Re: Fuel and brake line clamps

« Last post by Wallington on June 01, 2024, 12:58:12 PM »

Luckily, I've not had to share a thing in 19 years.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: 77TA Resto Reboot - a long journey to an LS swap

« Last post by b_hill_86 on June 01, 2024, 11:51:34 AM »

Alrighty no problem

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Second Generation 1970-1981 / Re: Fuel and brake line clamps

« Last post by wheels78ta on June 01, 2024, 10:05:04 AM »

Hmmmmmm..........if I can convince the wife......Nah....she won't go for it.

But on the other hand.....I've read where it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission. 

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Projects & Restorations / Re: 77TA Resto Reboot - a long journey to an LS swap

« Last post by stros on June 01, 2024, 08:50:29 AM »

Thanks Brian.  I actually ordered a replacement socket already. 

The OER tach gauge is the one for the 1977.  Not going to spend another $360 on another one.
https://www.jegs.com/i/OER/691/5659065/10002/-1

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Projects & Restorations / Re: 77TA Resto Reboot - a long journey to an LS swap

« Last post by b_hill_86 on June 01, 2024, 08:37:44 AM »

So, is that OER tach the 79-81 version (function, not font) or is it the earlier version jist with a quartz clock? It’s too bad you have a 77. I have a nice set of 79 gauges. I may have that secondary gauge bulb socket if you want one.

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Lobby / Re: Things that annoy you on these cars

« Last post by b_hill_86 on June 01, 2024, 08:16:00 AM »

Just a product of the nose change?

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Lobby / Things that annoy you on these cars

« Last post by Wallington on June 01, 2024, 03:12:10 AM »

In a world where everything annoys me, here's another one that I remembered when looking through some pics.

Why....could they not mount the radiator support to nosecone top brackets straight on 79-81 models??!

Wonky brackets 79-81!!

https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/q4-1.jpg


1974 managed to have them neat and tidy!

https://hagerty-media-prod.imgix.net/2023/08/1974-Pontiac-Firebird-Trans-Am-Super-Duty-455-7.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024


1977 worked it out!

https://cdn.dealeraccelerate.com/rkm/1/3114/207198/1920x1440/w/1977-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-se.webp


Guh!! Stop it!!

https://res2.grays.com/handlers/imagehandler.ashx?t=sh&id=32587636&s=fl&index=0&ts=637655883240000000