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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by stros on Today at 09:58:46 PM »

Thanks guys.  I purchased this bracket and two new 4” speakers for it.
https://screamingchicken.com/1970-81-camaro-1970-79-firebird-front-dash-speaker-install-bracket/

Will take another look in the morning but my aftermarket AC ducts definitely are in the way of pulling the speaker out thru the glove box.  Looks like it may be easier to get it out thru the main gauge cluster area.  Here’s the old fbodywarehouse video recommending that https://youtu.be/LD4d0ZIPxNk?si=5RN5dnZHYTpZcbTE

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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by Wallington on Today at 09:50:43 PM »

I can't help, I think my dash was largely out when I removed mine, more friendly ducting setup in mine too.

So a slightly unrelated post but a free bump. FirebirdCentral just listed this factory style centre speaker for original stereo setup. Bracket also listed as they probably suit several. Previously most of this type were the 4ohm modern versions.

https://www.firebirdcentral.com/1967_81_Front_Center_Dash_Speaker_4x10_Delco_Style_p/das-610.htm

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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by ddman on Today at 07:25:32 PM »

I don’t have power to the distributeright now, just trying to get it to crank over. I’ll put battery cables and take the battery off my truck tomarrow, that will eliminate bad jumper cables.

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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by tinpusher on Today at 07:20:02 PM »

I’m thinking the same as above, wire connections to the starter, the starter itself, what is the timing set at? Too far advance will cause cranking issues.

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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by b_hill_86 on Today at 06:25:01 PM »

I want to say when I did it I did remove the glovebox, and ac ducts. I think I pulled the cluster too for easier access but I want to say to remove it it needed to go to the passenger side. I could be wrong though. It’s been quite a while ago now.

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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 06:23:19 PM »

Not saying this is the same as your problem, but it could be.

A few years ago I had a problem with the stater on my Harley Ultra limited. This bike requires a pretty hefty battery for good cranking speed. At first I thought it was just a worn down battery. I tried using my jump pack and it didn’t have enough power. So then I used my 45 year old jumper cables and a known good car battery, still not enough torque to turn the engine over with the plugs installed. I just about figured I had a bad stater when I felt a very hot spot on one of the jumper cable alligator clips. Corrosion on the clamp was keeping it from providing enough current. So the original problem was a bad battery. My Jump start battery pack didn’t  enough current and my jumpers cables couldn’t carry enough current, all leading me into misdiagnose the real problem.

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Electrical / Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by stros on Today at 05:52:44 PM »

Hi guys - I see one old fbodywarehouse video where they removed the center speaker by taking the gauge clusters out.  Is this the easiest method?  Assuming I can’t get to it by removing the glovebox components.

Thanks

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Show your stance (round 2)

« Last post by stros on Today at 08:55:51 AM »

Thanks!  I think you’re right.  Also I imagine many items that settle/break in on a daily driver are taking a lot longer given the low miles.  Seems odd that it would drop after the LS was installed and not when it had the heavy 400 in it for 5 years post suspension install.  That being said the T/A was barely driven with the 400 in it. 

Interestingly recently I’ve noticed that the suspension just seems smoother and less noisy than it used to be so maybe I’ve finally gotten it broken in.  Another good reason that these cars need to be driven and not just sit around as museum pieces.

One other thing I’ve noticed from these photos is that the Classic Industries snowflake wheels barely look gold from some angles.  Hopefully they’re not fading though they weren’t particularly bright gold from the beginning.  Probably not surprising for a $600 set of wheels.

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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by ddman on Today at 06:21:49 AM »

Jumper cables run from truck, red on big terminal on soliniod, grounded to plate on back of starter, then screw driver to jump from small terminal to big terminal

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Brake Help

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 05:43:32 AM »

Man, this last year I have contracted that same disease... where you sit down and fall asleep.  I didn't even know I could do that... Why are we so tired as we get older?? I do get up at 4:50am but that isn't anything new...