I had one for a while in my '69 and, like Jim, I pulled it out when I realized that it was holding moisture under it. I had a slight leak around one of the tail-lights that didn't amount to much but with the mat there it couldn't dry out.
OK, mine is also. How do you like the urethane? Mine is just a cruiser, I am not looking to improve handling but would consider urethane if ti is an "upgrade over the stock rubber in terms of ride quality.
I’d have to look but I think I have a set of 2 in storage for the last 35-36 years, complete assemblies includes lenses. If you’re interested let me know and I’ll check and take pictures
I'm also in AZ and never had any problem driving my bird without any vacuum advance. I just use the mechanical advance for all the engines i build. There are more factors that contribute to an engine that supposedly runs hot. So what are your initial and total timing numbers?
I really liked my 1968 OHC-6. It was not slow, and the front end was lighter with it. It handled much better than a V-8. I put a two barrel 350 in and it was not much better than the 6. It wasn't until I put a 400 in that I saw a big difference. Too bad the cam oiling was so bad. The blind lifters they called ' lash adjusters' got gunked up and they ticked like crazy. Then the cam lobes would suffer. To this day I wished I had saved it and figured about a way to improve that.
Original nice condition GM 1968-69 Firebird convertible rear view mirror bracket and cover. This was removed from a 1968 Firebird convertible 35 years ago and properly stored. The cover I believe is the 68 Pontiac saddle color. Can easily be spray dyed for your preferred color. I just restored and cleaned the complete assembly. I then greased it and reassembled it. Ready to bolt on. Also included is the mirror to bracket attachment screw and one of the chrome plated screws for the cover. $85.00 plus shipping. Jim,413-262-3445. Paypal F and F please.
Thanks for the tips. Im just guessing water pump because it has been changed. First thing is to verify it has the proper one. Car was not an HO car, but that was what was in it when the previous owner bought it about 20 years ago. For a second I almost thought of building a "tribute" TA, but so much has been changed from stock, Im just going to make it what I want. I'm having the painter put on the HO stripes from 67,69. We will see how that goes. Interior is getting redone, just back to factory but it will be new.
I had the dash of my 69 apart in it's entirety last year, I believe you want to remove the glove box liner. If your car has a console, remove it also. HTH.
