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Electrical / Re: Gauge wiring
« Last post by Wallington on Today at 08:59:42 AM »
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Electrical / Gauge wiring
« Last post by N PRGRES on Today at 08:53:28 AM »
Anyone have the wiring diagram for the plug that goes into the circuit grid on the back of the gauge cluster?
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Parts Review / Re: 76-78 nosecone support bracket repros
« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 08:39:42 AM »
I never noticed the slight bend is this bracket until you pointed it out. The more I see, the more I am disappointed in repo parts. Honestly since it sits at the top of the core support, I would think it really shouldn’t rust out?
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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.
« Last post by roadking77 on Today at 08:21:46 AM »
I did find a lot of stuff I either forgot or didnt know I had. When I bought this car it was literally packed full of boxes of trans am parts. I was joking with my son the other day that I should get a spot at Carlisle and sell it off. I found a lot of fasteners I did not know I had, some of the small parts I will be needing soon as well. I organized a bit, and took the stuff I think I may need and put it in one box. I am not a seller, but I really should do something with all I have. Once the 79 is finished I may do a purge.

As for driving, I have 2 sets of seats (did I mention the car came with a lot of extras :shock:) and I put a black hobnail in there temp. The TATA seats are shredded wheat, not toast. Once I get the brakes straightened out I hope to put the front sheet metal back on. At that point hopefully it will be a short time before I can take a spin around the block. I have all of the interior except the seat covers. For the last couple of years I have been waiting on Legendary to have a sale. Its about to the point that I need to pull the plug and get them ordered. It should be the last big expense to get this car finished. When I did my 77 it was 99% finished before I put it on the road. With this one as soon as I am at a point that I can get it insured I will get the tags.
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Parts Review / Re: 76-78 nosecone support bracket repros
« Last post by Wallington on Today at 07:34:12 AM »
I found a spare nosecone top bracket #527359 in my collection so a couple extra comparison pics to add to those a few above.

It's a nice reproduction, it's just terribly incorrect and useless. Naturally,  I contacted both the seller and the manufacturer. No reply, easier to ignore and keep selling.

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (1) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (2) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (3) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (4) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (5) by Ben, on Flickr
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Second Generation 1970-1981 / Re: NOS vs Reproduction
« Last post by Wallington on Today at 07:31:26 AM »
I found a spare nosecone top bracket #527359 in my collection so a couple extra comparison pics to add to those a few above.

It's a nice reproduction, it's just terribly incorrect and useless. Naturally,  I contacted both the seller and the manufacturer. No reply, easier to ignore and keep selling.

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (1) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (2) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (3) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (4) by Ben, on Flickr

Firebird nosecone top support brackets used GM 527359 vs repro (5) by Ben, on Flickr
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Mechanical / Re: Boosting a 301 (for fun)
« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 06:17:08 AM »
Luke, I am looking forward to seeing you do this. Trying to do a turbo with carburation and crude timing controls was the Achilles heel of the 301 turbo.

Out of curiosity, does the Sniper EFI have a knock sensor?
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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.
« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 06:03:21 AM »
Nicely done Kerry, I knew you would find them. In your quest for the calipers did you find anything you weren't looking for? Gold nuggets or a valuable baseball card? It seems whenever I am searching for something, I find everything but what I am looking for.

You are getting close to having a driver. Many years ago, when I was doing my 19975 TA, I slowly drove it up and down the alley without doors, hood or a front clip. All it proved was it could move and stop, but I was excited anyway.
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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.
« Last post by roadking77 on Today at 04:56:57 AM »
20240507_174435 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
After digging through every box I had in the shop, and thats a lot :shock: I had given up. I knew I did not throw them away but got to the point that there was nowhere else I would have put them. THEN, I saw my flare kit peeking out on the corner of the shelf. I wondered, is there a chance................?  I have looked over that spot multiple times during my search as I KNEW the only thing there was my plumbing and electrical tool kits. However with all other spots coming up empty and nothing to loose there IT WAS :grin:
Got the block off, and of course the fitting on my brake line was not compatible. Luckily I had one in my pile of parts, got the flare kit out and new end put on. Got everything hooked back up on the car, gave the bleeder a few minutes of pumping with my vac tool but wore my hand out (minor case of arthritis) so I will get some help today to do some pushing on the brake pedal. Hopefully that will be quicker and easier.
20240507_174657 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr20240507_182012 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr20240507_182059 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr20240507_182203 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Brake Help
« Last post by roadking77 on Today at 04:49:15 AM »
After much digging yesterday I found my original calipers. Was able to salvage the brass block and using a new bolt and washers got things hooked up. Now to get the system bled!

Thanks again for your help, it was greatly appreciated.
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