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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Turn signal cam

« Last post by jbanna on Today at 01:47:14 AM »

No worries, I can pull mine - I was just being lazy to see if anyone could remember replacing their cam...I'll probably just pull the hub and be 100% sure the cam isn't damaged; it is about 20 years old...

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Pro-Touring F-body / Re: Made a Tennessee Run Sunday

« Last post by Wallington on May 04, 2024, 10:28:27 PM »

 I wonder if PTFB Dave can provide some updates since he's a 'sponsor' and keeps getting free plugs.

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Interior / Re: Rear armrest opening cover plates ?

« Last post by FormTA on May 04, 2024, 07:58:53 PM »

Sorry if that came across wrong.  That was supposed to be a compliment.

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Pro-Touring F-body / Re: Made a Tennessee Run Sunday

« Last post by stros on May 04, 2024, 06:42:20 PM »

Very cool.  I also have the PTFB GT suspension but the one item I didn’t get were
the control arms.  I’m curious how much difference they make over the stock ones.

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Turn signal cam

« Last post by b_hill_86 on May 04, 2024, 06:18:37 PM »

If nobody else responds I’ll try to take apart the spare column I have. It’s been a few years since I pulled one apart and I can’t remember how the cancelling cam is oriented or if it can be repositioned.

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Exterior / Re: Hood alignment. My next impossible mission.

« Last post by DeCaff2007 on May 04, 2024, 05:47:55 PM »

I concur with all of the above. I would set the door body line high to the quarter panel and remove the striker.

Well, I could swear I've tried that.  Then again, I'm pretty sure I was getting aggravated by my lack of progress and having too many unknowns - and that alone is enough that I'm sure I've missed something.

I'm going to give it another go here soon.  I have, however, been diving head on into the interior re-assembly.  I'd love to get at least the seats and the door panels put together before I start the door hanging aggravation again.

Just waiting on a few parts......

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Pro-Touring F-body / Re: Made a Tennessee Run Sunday

« Last post by kentucky yeti on May 04, 2024, 10:48:51 AM »

The usual mission creep set in.  I made another run to PTFB and picked up tubular uppers and the PTFB (longer) ball joints, as well as built lower arms.  Add those to the solid body bushings, the new front coils, the rear springs, and the Koni shocks- and I am pleased with the results.  Of course, it has a trip this week to be aligned, so it hasn't had a road run yet.  Oh yeah- the gas tank had top drop to get the bolts out of the rear springs.  That led to buying new tank straps (just because- no real reason).  The tank looked great inside and out.  When we fired it up, I had a gas leak.  One of the sender unit lines had cracked upon reinstallation.  I could have spliced it with a rubber fuel line (they did that from the factory to join lines) but...  What the heck.  So, while ordering a new sender, I also ordered a new tank.  If anyone needs a nice original tank, or lower arms, or upper arms, or a new set of upper ball joints that I ordered from RockAuto before going with PTFB longer ones...  I have a lot of stuff to get rid of LOL

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Interior / Re: Rear armrest opening cover plates ?

« Last post by FormTA on May 04, 2024, 06:32:16 AM »

It's interesting but I bet even a concourse restoration could skip installing those and no one should be the wiser.  The most interesting thing I read today was about the dipping of the part in primer in California vs spraying based on the year. Don't get me wrong I also enjoyed hearing about the cover plates but the fact you knew about the dip vs spay years and a certain plant. Just wow!

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: 1981 Rear Disc Brake Parking Brake

« Last post by jbanna on May 04, 2024, 01:24:00 AM »

Well, if you go back a few photos in the replies, you'll find one showing the correct solid line attachments, at least on the left side - the right side doesn't have the big loop.  I don't have any banjo bolts on mine...I can send photos later, but it's bedtime in the PNW!

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Turn signal cam

« Last post by jbanna on May 04, 2024, 01:17:37 AM »

...and it's the stock rally wheel with the six screw attachments...