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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-15-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 316
Posted By potterc32

Re: WTB 1 1LE Spindle Adapter Bracket

You ever have any luck finding it?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-15-2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By potterc32

Re: 1LE Front Brake Caliper Bracket Adapters

Did you find a source that can supply more?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-23-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,889
Posted By potterc32

Re: Hawks 17" CrossLace GTA Wheels

Any pictures of the wheels and tires on the car now? What size tires are you going with?
Forum: Body
04-21-2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 412
Posted By potterc32

T-top edging

The black plastic edging on my t-tops have really taken a toll over the years. What kind if door edging (or anything else) have you guys used? I'm referring to the stuff the goes along 3 edges of the...
Forum: Cooling
03-10-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By potterc32

Re: Overflow tank under battery tray?

Thank you for the idea!
Forum: Cooling
03-07-2021, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By potterc32

Re: Overflow tank under battery tray?

Dead bird, decided to go with something like your design! Can't wait to paint and install it!...
Forum: Cooling
01-21-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By potterc32

Re: Overflow tank under battery tray?

Deadbird,
I'm sure I can find someone to help me out!! Thank you though! Again, very nice looking setup! Hats off to you!

84- 1LE
Thank you for the pictures and everything! I bet the...
Forum: Cooling
01-18-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By potterc32

Re: Overflow tank under battery tray?

That was definitely my thought! I even entertained the idea of using a hole saw to cut a round hole in the tray for the filler neck right by the frame rail (so the filler would come up right beside...
Forum: Cooling
01-18-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By potterc32

Re: Overflow tank under battery tray?

Deadbird,

I really like your design!! That looks amazing! I may end up having one made similar to this, but with a filler neck of some sort (it may be small, but useful lol). Thank you very...
Forum: Cooling
01-12-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By potterc32

Re: Overflow tank under battery tray?

Man, I'm an idiot... I left out one huge detail. The cutting I've done was on the reservoir itself. And im looking for a way to do it without cutting the battery tray. I want it mounted under the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-12-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,725
Posted By potterc32

Re: Another 4th gen washer/coolant bottle swap

I know this is an old thread, But hoping to get some further info about installing the coolant tank with out cutting. Under the passenger side battery tray? Any pictures?!
Forum: Cooling
01-12-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By potterc32

Re: Overflow tank under battery tray?

I did read through that thread before posting. All the pictures are gone, and I didn't see where anyone went through their process for mounting it without cutting the battery tray (which it's what...
Forum: Cooling
01-12-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By potterc32

Overflow tank under battery tray?

I've read a couple places where some have claimed a fourth gen overflow tank will fit under the battery tray. I am having a really hard time with that, even after some heating and bending of the...
Forum: Electronics
11-22-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By potterc32

Re: Alternator rebuild concern

Thank you for the helpful response! You're a saint!
Forum: Electronics
11-19-2020, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By potterc32

Alternator rebuild concern

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/980x2000/20201119_133858_9dc585d1aaf10d028efdf3884399ba6023f25d73.jpg

In the process of rebuilding an alternative, and noticed a couple...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-18-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,464
Posted By potterc32

Re: Fiero GT Spoiler - 1991 Trans Am..

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Forum: Exhaust
03-28-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,123
Posted By potterc32

Re: NO 3" y-pipe for Hooker 2460? (custom $?)

I transitioned back to round right before the electric cut out. The cut out is right where the catalytic converter used to be.
Forum: Interior
03-28-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By potterc32

Re: e-brake/ parking brake handle interchange-ability

Awesome! Thank you!
Forum: Exhaust
03-28-2020, 08:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,123
Posted By potterc32

Re: NO 3" y-pipe for Hooker 2460? (custom $?)

Yes they are! My old exhaust rested right against the small support of the subframe connectors. Always made obnoxious noises. Love my new exhaust!!
Forum: Exhaust
03-27-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,123
Posted By potterc32

Re: NO 3" y-pipe for Hooker 2460? (custom $?)

I purchased some oval pipe sections from summit. Worked great!
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Forum: Exhaust
03-26-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,123
Posted By potterc32

Re: NO 3" y-pipe for Hooker 2460? (custom $?)

I have a mini starter on my car with the y pipe pretty close, and haven't had any problems yet. it's been over 2 years now. and I just cut the y-pipe right at the "y" and welded on a 3"oval pipe. ...
Forum: Interior
03-26-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By potterc32

e-brake/ parking brake handle interchange-ability

As the title states, looking to see if some of the parking brake handles are interchangeable. My original is a grey leather wrapped, and I'm looking for a black one. Plastic or wrapped. It would...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-26-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 16,584
Posted By potterc32

Re: Parting 20 firebirds what are your needs?????

Do you have a park brake handle in great shape? Black plastic or leather wrapped. Also looking for center console, and most importantly a park brake switch. Shipped to 67460
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-26-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,881
Posted By potterc32

Re: Parting out 1989 Firebird. Super clean car

How about the parking brake switch? Park brake handle and center console? Shipped to 67460
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
03-26-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,671
Posted By potterc32

Re: parting 87 Z28

How about the park brake switch? Mine is missing, hoping it is the same as an 1985 firebird. can I get a picture?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
03-24-2020, 09:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 627
Posted By potterc32

Garage clean out- evaporator core and housing, performed rpm intake...

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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-07-2020, 10:50 PM
Replies: 651
Important/Useful : My T56 Swap Thread....
Views: 283,680
Posted By potterc32

Re: My T56 Swap Thread....

Looks like Ram does make what im looking for. $1190 for the clutch disc, pressure plate, flywheel, and hydraulic t.o. bearing. Looking forward to it arriving!!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-04-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 651
Important/Useful : My T56 Swap Thread....
Views: 283,680
Posted By potterc32

Re: My T56 Swap Thread....

Has anyone done the pull to push style clutch conversion recently? Im having a hard time finding a kit for the 2 piece rear main, and lt1 t56 combo. Any help is appreciated!!
Forum: Electronics
10-11-2019, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,964
Posted By potterc32

Re: Car runs for about 2-3 seconds after turning key off.

Now, if I could only remember where i put the msd box it came in!!

Thank you for an extremely helpful reply!
Forum: Electronics
10-09-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,964
Posted By potterc32

Car runs for about 2-3 seconds after turning key off.

1985 firebird, carbed 350, MSD 6AL2

Following a battery relocation, and MSD install, (also had steering column removed for some unrelated wiring), my engine keeps running for a few seconds after...
Forum: Carburetors
04-14-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By potterc32

Fuel senders

Having a hard time finding an answer to my question.

In the process of building a 383, looking to get 450-500 hp. My question is regarding the fuel sender. I can't seem to find a fuel sender...
Forum: Interior
02-11-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By potterc32

Re: Converting Mechanical speedo to electric.

If I swap the whole cluster, I'll still have to get a speed sensor and everything. I might have to get the pinout diagram for the cluster and move some terminals around to mate correctly with the...
Forum: Interior
02-11-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By potterc32

Re: Converting Mechanical speedo to electric.

I would be open to either route. Would prefer to just swap gauges, and add a sensor. Are the tachs interchangeable?
Forum: Interior
02-10-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By potterc32

Converting Mechanical speedo to electric.

I've done a lot of looking (maybe in the wrong places?) but have been unable to find many people swapping their cluster with mechanical speedo to clusters with a higher mph & rpm.
The only clusters...
Forum: Interior
02-10-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,107
Posted By potterc32

Re: Gauge swap question

I'm kind of curious about this same topic. I really want to get rid of the 85mph cable driven speedo, in exchange for a 145mph speedo. Also want to get a 8k rpm tach. Have you had any luck with...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-10-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,121
Posted By potterc32

Re: Interior Parts - Carpet, Trim, Dash Parts

8k rpm tach, and 140-145mph speedo. I already have a good shell, so I don'really care about the clear plastic. Would be even better is the speedo is mechanical (cable driven). :)

Thank you!!
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-10-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,624
Posted By potterc32

Re: Firebird parts 86-92

$$Both instrument clusters shipped to 67460?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-10-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,121
Posted By potterc32

Re: Interior Parts - Carpet, Trim, Dash Parts

I know this is an old one, but would the cluster happen to still be available?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
09-16-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 349
Posted By potterc32

A.c. parts

Just deleted a.c. I have the compressor and lines (suggest new), condenser, evaporator core with housing, new accumulator, and high pressure line. $150 obo. Buyer pays shipping.
Forum: Fabrication
02-18-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,476
Posted By potterc32

Re: Just got into 3D printing

83 Crossfire TA, So if i just went and got a few push button switches of the appropriate size, I could have some switch "faces" printed and then attach them to the buttons. Is that what you mean? I...
Forum: Fabrication
02-16-2018, 11:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,476
Posted By potterc32

Re: Just got into 3D printing

Not sure of the extent of the machines abilities. But I've always really wanted a bank of switches that go in the spots pictured. Can the printer make working switches? Or has anyone seen someone...
Forum: Body
01-27-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,208
Posted By potterc32

Re: B&M mega shifter in an bird, is it possible?

Has anyone been able to use a ratchet shifter using a factory looking boot? I really want to keep the factory appearance as much as possible. Really don't care much for modifying the appearance...
Forum: Carburetors
08-09-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By potterc32

Re: Fuel pumps - how much fuel do we need?

That is impressive!! I certainly haven't been that lucky. More than half the time I find a fuel pump not operating, I find a bad ground. Seems a lot of people are quick to condemn the pumps!!
Forum: Carburetors
08-09-2017, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By potterc32

Re: Fuel pumps - how much fuel do we need?

Exactly the reason I prefer to avoid the in-tank pumps. I can handle replacing the external one once every year if I have to, that would be better than replacing the in-tank one once every 5-8...
Forum: Carburetors
08-08-2017, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By potterc32

Re: Fuel pumps - how much fuel do we need?

Moving the fuel lines for the new headers was the initial reason for opening up the fuel system. My fuel lines were all over the place. switching to the electric pump Allowed me to run all both the...
Forum: Carburetors
08-07-2017, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By potterc32

Fuel pumps - how much fuel do we need?

I have done several searches and am having trouble coming up with consistent information. I am doing several modifications trying to clean up under the hood for bigger headers, and other...
Forum: Cooling
07-22-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,271
Posted By potterc32

Re: Summit Radiator Installation

Anyone making that radiator cover for others to purchase?
Forum: Body
07-22-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,625
Posted By potterc32

Re: who sells chrome radiator supports

Sorry to revive an ancient thread. But is anyone making a cover like mentioned in wickedsun's post?
Forum: Body
07-17-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,170
Posted By potterc32

Re: Front bumper filler panel-plastic molding

If they didn't put them on the Firebirds, then I won't need one!! Thanks guys!!
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