First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List Re: Johnny Lightning by <Studderin@aol.com> RE: Sway Bar Kits by "Mace" <macef@optonline.net> Re: was Fuel Question/now intake problem by "matt schmid" <schmidmj@hotmail.com> 67 Sprint for sale by "Zak" <jzakhar@home.com> wiring by "lws" <lws@nextek.net> bolts by "lws" <lws@nextek.net> re: P-O-N-T-I-A-C emblem template for 68 firebird by "Paul and Sarah" <psb357@altavista.com> Re: Hood hinge springs by "Andy" <fbird68@ix.netcom.com>
(back) Subject: Re: Johnny Lightning From: <Studderin@aol.com> Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 21:59:11 EDT I heard people talking about some 67's and a got a 69' at K*B = toystores. It's preety cool but is on like a 4x4 truck base.
(back) Subject: RE: Sway Bar Kits From: "Mace" <macef@optonline.net> Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 22:37:32 -0400 Dear Kelly, I have installed the Hotchkis Sway Bar Kit. This kit is great because it comes with swivel end links which dont bind up like the inexpensive = kits. The rear was simple to bolt in with some minimal drilling. The performance difference was exceptional..well worth the money..here is the link http://hotchkis.net Relate to the Camaro section..same setup...If you are interested, I have a brand new set of Bilstein performance shocks that Bilstein just started making exclusively for hotchkis that fits our birds. Mace 69 355 Drop-Top Hello Everyone, Has anyone installed a front or rear sway bar kit on their Firebird? What was your experience? Any preferred suppliers? I am thinking of installing them on my 69. Thanks, Kelly VanderPloeg 1969 Firebird 400 Sport Coupe
(back) Subject: Re: was Fuel Question/now intake problem From: "matt schmid" <schmidmj@hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 02:41:52 John, it was leaking on the front passenger side of the intake manifold, right where the water goes from the manifold to the block. I guess the gasket was so shot that it didn't even take pressure to cause it to leak. Also it was leaking all the way in the back on the same side. I replaced = the gasket today, and tried cranking it. There are still some things I need to = adjust, like timing and the carburetor. It cranked up twice and sputtered then just died out. About the manual, which Pontiac manual should I get and how and where do I = get it?? Thanks. Matt 68 350 coupe >From: "John Wern" <jwern@charter.net> >Hey man - It's all good. But I dont get what's leaking. (Just by = putting >water in the radiator??) Dont fool with the water pump If you take = off >the intake there is a small rubber "o" ring where it seats into the >ntake. - dont loose it. #1. believe it or not it dont leak. But = bigger >question - whats leaking? take a picture and put a finger what you are >talking about. It's easier than you think. - For one thing - get rid of >CHILTONS Get the Pontiac manual. I have both - I'm a novice and I go = only >by this web ring and the pontiac book. If you ask me Chiltons is for >'70-'82. I know what it says but if you ask me it aint worth sand in a >plastic factory. John. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
(back) Subject: 67 Sprint for sale From: "Zak" <jzakhar@home.com> Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 00:09:08 -0400 A 67 Firebird is forsale a couple streets over from me. Anyone interested and I can forward details. It looks clean with fresh paint and sheet metal. He's asking 5900 bones. Zak Southgate Michigan jzakhar@home.com
(back) Subject: wiring From: "lws" <lws@nextek.net> Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 00:08:14 -0400 anyone have the underhood wiring for a v-8 motor hookups thats not all butchered up to sell?thanks,Larry
(back) Subject: bolts From: "lws" <lws@nextek.net> Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 01:07:46 -0400 changing rear springs on 68 coupe,and 1 bolt on each side at front of = spring pack bracket is turning,cage nut?I can grind the old ones off,but how to reattach the new ones?floors aren't rusty,is there anyway to fix this without cutting hole in the floor?thanks,Larry
(back) Subject: re: P-O-N-T-I-A-C emblem template for 68 firebird From: "Paul and Sarah" <psb357@altavista.com> Date: 13 Apr 2001 22:33:13 -0700 I had the same problem with a repro deck lid. Our fellow list member Ron = helped me with a template that worked out great. Let me know = (psb357@altavista.com) if you're interested and I can mail a template out = to you. Paul Beers 67 400 conv >Subject: P-O-N-T-I-A-C emblem template for 68 >firebird >From: "Joanne Knight" <jknight3@kc.rr.com> >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:21:20 -0500 >Does anyone have the installation template for the >pontiac lettering on = the >rear lid of a 68 firebird? Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! http://www.shopping.altavista.com
(back) Subject: Re: Hood hinge springs From: "Andy" <fbird68@ix.netcom.com> Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 01:29:29 -0700 Chris, My 400 hood stayed all the way up until I oiled the hinges. After the oil, the hood would really droop. GM replacement springs from CI didn't help. Replacement hinges from CI didn't help. Putting the old springs on the new hinges corrected the problem almost completely. I'm guessing that the original hinges were loose and the replacement springs were for a lighter (Camaro?) GM hood. As stated earlier, a pair of Channel Locks is all you need to replace the springs. To replace the hinges, I supported the hood with a strong extendable paint roller handle. Put a heavy cloth around each corner as you replace each spring so you don't risk scratching your paint. Andy > Subject: Hood hinge springs > From: "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@qwest.net> > Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:48:15 -0700 > > Anybody ever change a set of hood hinge springs ? I > purchased a set used a while ago. Had them blasted recently, > painted them, and installed them. The darn hood won't stay > open on it's own. The hinges themselves are in real good > shape, no slack in the rivet's like my old ones. The > spring's are tired I ass-u-me, since they won't hold the > hood up. My buddy at the local GM dealer ordered a set of > new ones. He ordered them from a Pontiac dealer. He and I > didn't know if the Pontiac spring's were different than the > Camaro. I figured the Bird springs might be heavier duty, > since the hood is larger. Wondering if there is any trick's > to installing them, and if indeed the springs are different > between the two cars ? > > Thanks, > Chris > `68 350 H.O. Drop-top >