First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List formula scoops, first gen! by "Daniel Ray" <danman@surfsouth.com> Re: formula scoops, first gen! by "John Wern" <jwern@gw.total-web.net> Re: re clutches by "R & P" <Ronsoy@bellsouth.net> Re: Vent flex hose by "ROY D LUMSDEN" <rlumsden@tampabay.rr.com> Re: formula scoops, first gen! by <PStonebrak@aol.com> Re: formula scoops, first gen! by "John Wern" <jwern@gw.total-web.net> what springs to buy? by <BHA676@aol.com> Re: spare parts by "Lee Gilbreath" <firebirds42@hotmail.com> Intake swap! by "R & P" <Ronsoy@bellsouth.net> Re: spare parts by "Kevin J. Livingston" <kjdoc@home.com> Pontiac Letters! by "R & P" <Ronsoy@bellsouth.net> RE: Intake swap! by "Tim Marcinek" <marcts@ga.prestige.net> Still looking for a block by "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@pop.sttl.uswest.net>
(back) Subject: formula scoops, first gen! From: "Daniel Ray" <danman@surfsouth.com> Date: Mon, 01 Jan 2001 07:58:15 -0500 John I saw one done like that a while back on the web somewhere but I have no idea where I saw it at now. It looked VERY good!!!! I have been wanting to do the very same thing with one of the spare flat hoods that I have myself but I can't find a set of the scoops like was on the early 70's formula cars to buy like 70 71 the ones that came up and forward to the front of the car if you find a set or a spare hood that I can get also let me know please Daniel Ray
(back) Subject: Re: formula scoops, first gen! From: "John Wern" <jwern@gw.total-web.net> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 11:17:42 -0500 Daniel, What's up bud? Sounds good. I'm looking right now. I think it would look great. I really want locate one before I paint the '68. I = plan on painting both hoods at the same time. I'll let you know. I've called three or four yards up near atlanta -- the best I could find, the guy = wanted to sell the entire car -- it was the biggest rust bucket - about the only few good things on the car were the hood, the roof and the tail lights. I plan on going to all of the pontiac sites and asking but have not yet. In the mean time my eyes are peeled. I'll let you know. John. -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Ray <danman@surfsouth.com> To: First Generation Firebird-L <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Date: Monday, January 01, 2001 8:57 AM Subject: formula scoops, first gen! >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >......................................................................... >John I saw one done like that a while back on the web somewhere but I >have no idea where I saw it at now. It looked VERY good!!!! I have >been wanting to do the very same thing with one of the spare flat hoods >that I have myself but I can't find a set of the scoops like was on the >early 70's formula cars to buy like 70 71 the ones that came up and >forward to the front of the car if you find a set or a spare hood >that I can get also let me know please Daniel Ray >
(back) Subject: Re: re clutches From: "R & P" <Ronsoy@bellsouth.net> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 11:17:55 -0500 Very true Gary, There is no substitute for safety when it comes to horsepower, Improve the passenger compartment , and beef up those brakes.....Don't expect the drums to stop you at 85 on the street in heavy traffic...Hopefully we = aren't using our classics for street racers...That's what Hondas and Mitsubishis are for(just kidding) Happy new year!! Ron ----- Original Message ----- > .......................................................................... > To anyone using a M/T and serious power. > I hope youre running a scatter shield. > Maybe some day I can send you pics of the clutch explosion > I had with my 68 bird in 1970. > Cut both headers in half, hole in hood size of a bannana,broke input = shaft > on Muncie > cut heater box,oil pressure gauge line,throttle cable and nicked my = tennis > shoe. > Biggest piece of bell housing was the size of a fist. Zoom disc looked > like a wafer potato chip > Ask Don Garlits what it will do to your feet. > I was very fortunate to have only mechanical damage. > have a Happy New Year > Gary > > >
(back) Subject: Re: Vent flex hose From: "ROY D LUMSDEN" <rlumsden@tampabay.rr.com> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 11:16:59 -0500 I found this type of hose at my local A/C install/repair shop. It's the perfect size and rubber coated. It's the kind of shop that specializes in repairing and installing custom big truck A/C systems. Their name and = local number is: Marks Air Inc. 813-988-1671 -- If you can't find it locally. Roy ----- Original Message ----- > From: "R & P" <Ronsoy@bellsouth.net> > To: "First Generation Firebird-L" <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> > Sent: Monday, January 01, 2001 1:16 AM > Subject: Re: Vent flex hose > > > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > > > ........................................................................ > > I believe I have a 3 1/4 inch hose with my BIG shop vac If I do will > check > > tues. then I will be sure to give you a number on the vac. > > > > Ron > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > > > > ........................................................................ > > > I have my dash torn apart and need to replace the flex hose that = goes > from > > the cowl induction area scoop to the ball deflector valve in the dash > (68, > > no air cond.) If I remember right someone on the list once mentined > using > > shop vac. hose, howecer I checked and it is only 2 inch. The vents = are > 3 > > 1/4" OD. Does anyone have any ideas on where to source this 3 1/4" ID > hose > > or what will work as a suitable substitute? Stumped again. > > > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > > > Larry > > > > > >
(back) Subject: Re: formula scoops, first gen! From: <PStonebrak@aol.com> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 12:26:09 EST wouldn't that be a 69 TA hood
(back) Subject: Re: formula scoops, first gen! From: "John Wern" <jwern@gw.total-web.net> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 17:23:14 -0500 Well , not really. On the Formula hoods from '70/'71 scoops were more raised and defined. the 69 hood had the scoops kinda raised but they were the length of the hood. If that makes any sense. You can go here for pictures of just about all the pontiac muscle cars. Actually it's a very good page. Check this out... http://www.pontiacpower.net/ppict.html If you do you will be very happy... John. -----Original Message----- From: PStonebrak@aol.com <PStonebrak@aol.com> To: Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Date: Monday, January 01, 2001 1:00 PM Subject: Re: formula scoops, first gen! >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >......................................................................... >wouldn't that be a 69 TA hood
(back) Subject: what springs to buy? From: <BHA676@aol.com> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 17:20:22 EST i need to know what springs i should purchase for my 67 firebird 400 convertible. Ive heard that its the shocks more than the springs that cushion a ride. So whats the best performance spring for the bucks? I am = planning on polygraphite front end at same time. brad 67 400 convert
(back) Subject: Re: spare parts From: "Lee Gilbreath" <firebirds42@hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 19:28:28 -0500 Or, better yet, just get the wife into the 'Birds - or do like we do with = new cars - trade 'er in on a better model :0) Lee 67 Signet Gold on Signet Gold 326 Coupe 68 Alpine Blue on Teal Sprint Convertible - in Restoration http://user.icx.net/~lee4uhere/68bird Subject: Re: spare parts > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > Maybe its time to get your wife an expensive hobby (like mine has) so = when > those discussion come up, you can remind her of her little contributions = to > debt. >
(back) Subject: Intake swap! From: "R & P" <Ronsoy@bellsouth.net> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:48:08 -0500 Hey guys, Will a 400 intake fit on a 350......would a 350 with a 400 intake be the same as the 350 h.o.? Ron
(back) Subject: Re: spare parts From: "Kevin J. Livingston" <kjdoc@home.com> Date: Mon, 01 Jan 2001 21:37:26 -0500 Lee Gilbreath wrote: > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > Or, better yet, just get the wife into the 'Birds - or do like we do = with new cars - trade 'er in on a better model :0) > > Lee I checked...it's not legal in Michigan. ;-( Kevin
(back) Subject: Pontiac Letters! From: "R & P" <Ronsoy@bellsouth.net> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 21:45:06 -0500 Paul I tried to send to your Email but I came back, with fatal errors..... Heres a copy. Paul it might be better if I make a template of the whole trunk, that way = it will be right when you put it on....you only get one shot you know! Funny yesterday, I was pushing (yes pushing) my car back into the shop, = and I was looking at the holes wondering if my posting got to every one! I have no problem dropping it in the mail! When I make it (thurs, or Fri I will be sure to email you for your = address! Thanks Ron
(back) Subject: RE: Intake swap! From: "Tim Marcinek" <marcts@ga.prestige.net> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 21:45:06 -0500 yes it will fit the 4bbl intakes are the same. No it will be different as I'm pretty sure the 350 ho has a different cam than the stock 2bbl. It would be an improvement over a 2bbl in any case (I assume you will swap it to replace a 2bbl) I have gone this route and gotten all I can out of the 350 with 4bbl, msd ignition, headers, etc. I am getting my 455 back from the machine shop = next week, and will begin assembly. I am looking forward to a huge power increase over the 350. Tim
(back) Subject: Still looking for a block From: "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@pop.sttl.uswest.net> Date: Mon, 01 Jan 2001 20:08:10 -0800 Anyone know, or a lead, where I can find a `68 WK block ? Still looking. Thanks. Chris `68 350 H.O. Drop-top