First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List Re: Electric Trunk Pop by "Roy Lumsden" <rlumsden@tampabay.rr.com> Re: A/C and Heater Hose by "Roy Lumsden" <rlumsden@tampabay.rr.com> Re: shifter ? by "John Wern" <jwern@charter.net> Re: Picture by <hugoba@apcom.com> 69 4 bbl throttle bracket by <Metthem@aol.com> Re: 69 4 bbl throttle bracket by "x1r1 x" <x1r1@hotmail.com> More bird music by "x1r1 x" <x1r1@hotmail.com> 68 water pump plate ? by "Charles Hazelton" <chuckhazelton@telocity.com>
(back) Subject: Re: Electric Trunk Pop From: "Roy Lumsden" <rlumsden@tampabay.rr.com> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 12:54:41 -0700 John, Please let me know if you find one and how much you'd like for it. Thanks for the help, Roy L. -----Original Message----- From: Framair@aol.com <Framair@aol.com> To: Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Date: Saturday, May 19, 2001 9:54 PM Subject: Re: Electric Trunk Pop First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List .......................................................................... From: Nhra68@aol.com >It was an option in 68, so yes it is a stock part. I do not know if = other models >(camaro, nova etc.) would work. Every now and then, one pops up = (no pun) on >EBAY, I think I paid 75 bucks for mine. >Good luck >NHRA68 ....The Power (electric) Trunk Actuator was used on all '67 - '72 GM cars. Back in the day... ('80s) I was pulling approx. (20) of them per week from the S. Calif. Wrecking-Yards (Pick-A-Part) at $3 - $5 a piece w/wiring,switch. I sold well over a hundred of them to Dennis Kirban (an East Coast Pontiac Dealer back then). Amazing what people ask for these things today. I'll poke around and see if I can dig one up out at the 'Barn'. Considering the years and applications covered by this part, it should be relatively easy to find one if you have access to junk yards. John FRamair@aol.com Semper Fi Ephesians 4:32
(back) Subject: Re: A/C and Heater Hose From: "Roy Lumsden" <rlumsden@tampabay.rr.com> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 13:06:29 -0700 Ed, I believe the correct color is natural aluminum. Like alumi-blast. The heat hose, well, I have a picture of my engine compartment. http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=3D446733&a=3D3289278&p=3D18765615&Seq= uence=3D0 &res=3Dhigh http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=3D446733&a=3D3289278&p=3D18765618&Seq= uence=3D0 &res=3Dhigh I have a better picture if you need it. Best I can remember, the heater = hose was routed high on the fender well. The hose coming from the firewall to = the vacuum valve was pre-formed. I know because the original one was still on the car (but bypassed). I found one that was real close at Discount Auto Parts (local chain in the south-east) and the part number is 80403. Basically, its a 1/2 id hose with a pre-formed 90-degree end. I just cut = off what I didn't need. Hope this helps, Roy L. -----Original Message----- From: Ed Pittman <e_pittman@juno.com> To: Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Date: Sunday, May 20, 2001 5:58 AM Subject: A/C and Heater Hose >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >......................................................................... >Greetings List, >I sent this a few days ago and did not get a response and thought I would >give it another shot. > > >I have a couple of quick questions for the list members. >1. Can someone tell me the correct color of the muffler and tubing on >the A/C compressor? > >2. I also need to know the correct routing for the heater hoses for a >'68 A/C Firebird. I have found so many modifications that I am sure that >the way it was when I got the car is not correct. If anyone has a photo >that would really be helpful. > >As always, thanks for such a helpful group. > >Ed >68 400 conv. > >
(back) Subject: Re: shifter ? From: "John Wern" <jwern@charter.net> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 13:50:13 -0400 Tim - I have the HURST V-MAtic shifter in mine. Youve seen it -remember (it wasnt working correctly) It work really good now since I sent it in to HURST and then they decided to send me a new one and I saw a new one just like it up at Pep Boys. Come down to the house and check it out. call = me 770-518-0970. John -----Original Message----- From: Slobird <marcts@ga.prestige.net> To: 'First Generation Firebird-L' <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Date: Saturday, May 19, 2001 7:11 PM Subject: shifter ? >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List >......................................................................... >I just got a tci th400 for my 68 bird with console shifter. This car >originally had a powerglide and has the same shifter. I was using this >shifter on my old th400, and it worked, but will not go into first on the >new trans. Now I am wondering about getting an aftermarket shifter. Is >there one which will fit on the stock console? If so, what part number >manufacturer? > > > >I am really afraid to run the car, since I don't want to run the trans if >inbetween gears, I am really paranoid about burning it up. > >thanx > >tim
(back) Subject: Re: Picture From: <hugoba@apcom.com> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 11:01:21 -0700 (PDT) Hmmmmm. That doesn't make sense and I need to get to the bottom of this. Could the people that can't get into the site please reply to me directly = at hugoba@apcom.com (and if that bounces reply to hugoptour@yahoo.com) and = let me know if you can't get in at all or if there is a problem at a certain time = of the day. Hugo > From Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com Sun May 20 01:58:50 2001 > Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 00:28:34 -0700 > From: Bad Acid <bad-acid@pacbell.net> > Subject: Re: Picture > To: First Generation Firebird-L <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> > MIME-version: 1.0 > Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit > X-MSMail-Priority: Normal > X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4522.1200 > X-Priority: 3 > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > Doesn' seem to work at night... > > > Lance > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charles Hazelton" <chuckhazelton@telocity.com> > To: "First Generation Firebird-L" <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 7:04 PM > Subject: Re: Picture > > > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > > = ......................................................................... > > Me too. Haven't gotten to see a single picture yet :o{ > > Chuck Hazelton > > 68 350 conv > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Keith Donmoyer" <kadonny@hotmail.com> > > To: <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> > > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 1:06 PM > > Subject: RE: Picture > > > > > > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > > > > = ......................................................................... > > > Hugo, > > > > > > I always have a problem connecting to your site. I always get that = the > > > server is unavailable. I run IE5.0 and I even tried Netscape = browser, > > same > > > thing. I even tried to just go to www.apcom.com. Same thing. = Anyone > else > > > have this problem? I gotta see that picture!!!!!! > > > > > > Keith > > > 68 H.O. > > > > > > > >
(back) Subject: 69 4 bbl throttle bracket From: <Metthem@aol.com> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 18:10:33 EDT I finally, actually have my hands in my bird and ready to find a throttle cable and transmission kickdown bracket for the 4 bbl. Framair gave me = great advise which somehow escaped my computer. I know the part #9797415 I am looking for is stamped F4, what other Pontiacs can I find with this = besides a 69 Firebird. If I use this bracket will I need to change my throttle = cable? I am converting from the 2 bbl to an edelbrock 4 bbl. This is gonna be = ready Monday, except this last part, any quick help would be appreciated; can't wait to start this puppy up. Well, gotta get back outside and slide the cam in : )> Thanx, Gary
(back) Subject: Re: 69 4 bbl throttle bracket From: "x1r1 x" <x1r1@hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 21:48:57 -0700 I was quite surprised the throttle cable from my '85 TPI hooked right up = to my '68 pedal, and clips to the firewall as well. I bet interchange is possible for a bunch of carb cars, maybe TBI to. The TPI cable is extra long. Yay GM! Rowan Oh I used a random 4bbl Q-jet bracket from a '78 ish car in the wreckers, enlarged one of teh bolt holes a hair, and it worked great with my Edelbrock. >From: Metthem@aol.com -L Mailing List >......................................................................... >I finally, actually have my hands in my bird and ready to find a throttle >cable and transmission kickdown bracket for the 4 bbl. Framair gave me >great >advise which somehow escaped my computer. I know the part #9797415 I am >looking for is stamped F4, what other Pontiacs can I find with this = besides >a >69 Firebird. If I use this bracket will I need to change my throttle >cable? >I am converting from the 2 bbl to an edelbrock 4 bbl. This is gonna be >ready >Monday, except this last part, any quick help would be appreciated; can't >wait to start this puppy up. >Well, gotta get back outside and slide the cam in : )> >Thanx, >Gary > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
(back) Subject: More bird music From: "x1r1 x" <x1r1@hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 21:51:49 -0700 been hearing this one on the radio lately Tom White handcuffed to a fence in Mississippi (and my Trans-Am's gone) _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
(back) Subject: 68 water pump plate ? From: "Charles Hazelton" <chuckhazelton@telocity.com> Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 22:17:37 -0700 Anyone who has replaced the plate behind the waterpump on a 68 350, where did you find a new plate? We're still having water circulation problems (I posted earlier about the upper rad hose collapsing and the car = overheating) so I'm thinking the plate is bad. There were several holes rusted through = it but I patched it up with JB Weld & thought it would hold. Guess not. Would like to have a new plate on hand before yanking the pump off. As always, I really appreciate the help Chuck Hazelton 68 350 conv