First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List RE: Engine Rebuild by "Slobird" <marcts@ga.prestige.net> Re: Cocktail Shakers by "Charlie & Rose Huntington" <badgoat@gwi.net> Re: Alpine Blue Coloured 68 Firebird - got a pic? by "Lee Gilbreath" <firebirds42@hotmail.com> Pitman arms by "Gary Patrick" <Gary@tcworks.net> Re: Parting out - 67 Firebird by <codepnot@erols.com> Ram Air intake with A/C? by <E21pilot@aol.com> Re: 69 HEI Hookup Revisited by "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Re: Engine Rebuild by "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Axel question?????Help by <Birdm58293@aol.com> Front `68 shaker's by "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@qwest.net> Re: Parting out - 67 Firebird by "Ken Reimer" <kreimer@uniserve.com> Re: Parting out - 67 Firebird by "Ken Reimer" <kreimer@uniserve.com> Re: I'm Back!!! by "Hugo Tafel" <hugoptour@yahoo.com>
(back) Subject: RE: Engine Rebuild From: "Slobird" <marcts@ga.prestige.net> Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 20:21:37 -0400 I agree with Frank, that seems like a lame cam to me. Compression needs = to be in the low 9's or you are in trouble with pump gas. I am running the xe268 in my 455, which is 224/230 @.050 idles fine and pulls hard off the line with a 2.56 gear. What rear gear and trans are u running? This will decide what cam you should use.
(back) Subject: Re: Cocktail Shakers From: "Charlie & Rose Huntington" <badgoat@gwi.net> Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 20:24:55 -0400 On the "Tech Info" page on my site I have pics of 67 and 68's (they're different). If anyone could send me pics of 68 fronts or 69's I'll add them. Check out www.badgoat.net -----Original Message----- From: joseph.f.rotman@household.com <joseph.f.rotman@household.com> To: First Generation Firebird-L <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 1:09 PM Subject: Cocktail Shakers First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List .......................................................................... Anyone know if there is any difference between 69 cocktail shakers and 68 or 67 shakers? Joe Rotman 68 firebird 350 Convertible -
(back) Subject: Re: Alpine Blue Coloured 68 Firebird - got a pic? From: "Lee Gilbreath" <firebirds42@hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 20:51:07 -0400 Yours looks more Teal Blue Steve. Lee 67 Signet Gold on Signet Gold 326 Coupe 68 Alpine Blue on Teal Sprint Convertible - in Restoration http://user.icx.net/~lee4uhere/68bird ----- Original Message ----- From: <SteveBrady1@aol.com> To: <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 1:06 AM Subject: Re: Alpine Blue Coloured 68 Firebird - got a pic? > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > I'm pretty sure that my 400 hood is Alpine Blue, believe me, this color = looks > truly awesome. Here are a few links to pics of my hood. Can anyone = verify > this for me? > (Case Sensitive!) > > http://members.nbci.com/srb/april30/400%20Hood.JPG > http://members.nbci.com/srb/april30/More%20400.JPG > http://members.nbci.com/srb/april30/Scoop.JPG > http://members.nbci.com/srb/april30/The%20Scoop.JPG > > Steve Brady > 68 400 Convertible > http://members.nbci.com/srb/ >
(back) Subject: Pitman arms From: "Gary Patrick" <Gary@tcworks.net> Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 21:09:09 -0400 Frank Says>> Subject: Re: Power Steering Adj From: "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 07:53:07 -0500 You use your factor/original pitman arm. The 70 and up F bodies are front = steer or the tie rods are to the front of the wheels. >>> chuckhazelton@telocity.com 05/08/01 05:14PM >>> First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List .......................................................................... Another question for those who have made the swap to a later steering box. Can the pitman arm on a 77 TA be used or will the 68 one have to be used? Thanks, Chuck Hazelton 68 350 conv (steers like an aircraft carrier) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> To: <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 5:56 AM Subject: Re: Power Steering Adj Frank 69 used a different pitman arm unlike 67-8 joint is in the arm in = 67-8 69 is part of rod assembly. Gary
(back) Subject: Re: Parting out - 67 Firebird From: <codepnot@erols.com> Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 21:34:56 -0400 Do you have a G O O D rear bumper? Robert, In Maryland
(back) Subject: Ram Air intake with A/C? From: <E21pilot@aol.com> Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 21:35:51 EDT I was told that 1969 RAM AIR 3 and 4 engines did not have A/C as an option = and I've never seen a RAM AIR engine with A/C. Is this true? Has anyone = added A/C (OE or after market) to a RAM AIR engine? Thanks, Rich W.
(back) Subject: Re: 69 HEI Hookup Revisited From: "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 21:54:28 -0400 If you check the wire going to the coil with it off the coil you will = have 12v , when connect to the coil it drop to 6v . So I do not believe the = last 12" of the wire is resistance , it is the total length of wire , Mopars = used the firewall mounted resistor . I used a 12v source and switched it , hid the switch for anti-theft . If the 6v source is hooked up to HEI you will have hard starting , long cranking before starting , power will fade under hard acceleration after 3500 rpm's . The first post was a good one , I wish I had that info 8 years ago . Joe
(back) Subject: Re: Engine Rebuild From: "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 22:25:42 -0400 Do not let C.R. go over 9:1 or 9.5:1 . The cam selection is lame for a 400 , step it up a notch . Go with a 068 stock type cam with auto trans or the 744 if you have a 4-speed with 3:08 gears or steeper . A good ignition system will help make it run , scrap the points . KB pistons is something = to look at, but $$$$ . Joe
(back) Subject: Axel question?????Help From: <Birdm58293@aol.com> Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 22:45:01 EDT I currently have a 1968 XC rearend (68 firebird) and one of the axels are messed up. It is a non-clip type rearend i believe. The question is will a = set of axels from a 68 lemans with 28 spline from a 8.2 rear fit my rear = end? Thanks Tom
(back) Subject: Front `68 shaker's From: "Chris Porter" <fxstsb@qwest.net> Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 21:15:44 -0700 Charlie, I just piced up a set of front one's. They need a little work, but I'll snap a photo and sent it your way if you want. Chris `68 350 H.O. Drop-top
(back) Subject: Re: Parting out - 67 Firebird From: "Ken Reimer" <kreimer@uniserve.com> Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 21:37:10 -0700 Hey Craig, I thought that you found that switch a coon's age ago! Yes, I have it used and NOS! Got anything interesting in the core pile? Regards, Ken At 04:07 PM 5/9/2001 -0700, you wrote: >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >......................................................................... >Hey Ken, >Craig from Vancouver Core, >If thats a 2 spd console car I could use the neutral safety/backup light >switch under the console and a side view mirror. Let me know. > > > >Ken Reimer wrote: > >> First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >> = ......................................................................... >> Just received a 67 Firebird, parting it out, let me know if you need >> anything, please be patient for answers. > >
(back) Subject: Re: Parting out - 67 Firebird From: "Ken Reimer" <kreimer@uniserve.com> Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 21:37:33 -0700 Hi Robert, The bumper went out to a shop for approval earlier today, will know Monday if it gas been accepted. Regards, Ken At 09:34 PM 5/10/2001 -0400, you wrote: >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >......................................................................... >Do you have a G O O D rear bumper? >Robert, In Maryland > >
(back) Subject: Re: I'm Back!!! From: "Hugo Tafel" <hugoptour@yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 21:56:09 -0700 (PDT) Sorry we missed you too. I would have liked to have seen your convertible. Jim's was really sweet. Take a look at http://www.apcom.com/fbody/ptour2001 for some of the pictures. No thumbnails yet since I'm still on the road. We're in Albequerque today and going to Kingman AZ tomorrow. Hugo --- joseph.f.rotman@household.com wrote: > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > .......................................................................... > > Hey all. I changed jobs and finally got e-mail > here. I am sorry I missed > the Chicago get together and missed seeing Hugo's > bird. I hope someone > took pics!!! > > Joe Rotman > 68 Firebird 350 Convertible > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/