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Mechanical / Re: I am not a carb expert

« Last post by b_hill_86 on April 04, 2025, 04:46:17 PM »

I was also thinking about you not wanting the car operable while you work on it. If you have an aftermarket intake you could look for a Holley or something for cheap to run temporarily. I had one laying around so I threw a rebuild kit in it and ran that for a few weeks or so till I was done with the quadrajet then I swapped them again. Just another option.

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Mechanical / Re: I am not a carb expert

« Last post by TA301 on April 04, 2025, 01:15:12 PM »

Also, the secondary lockout not disengaging will cause the secondaries not opening. That can only be solved by a properly adjusted choke.

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Steering bind when turning right

« Last post by TA301 on April 04, 2025, 01:11:38 PM »

Thank you. I rebuilt the gearbox already and then installed it. The large nut you refer to has been adjusted. It is the sector shaft, I am sure. Before it had too much play and now it is tight except turning right. I will play with the sector shaft adjusting nut and see if it will resolve.

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Electrical / Re: Holley Retrobright Headlights

« Last post by N PRGRES on April 04, 2025, 11:29:37 AM »

Firebirdparts, that’s definitely a reasonably priced alternative to the Holley lamps.

As long as we are talking about options, here is a link to what I used for my high beams.
These are made by Phillips,  The cost about $13.00 per bulb.

http://www.transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=85288.0

Not really an alternative.  They will be better than what came with out cars but they won't be near as bright as an LED. 

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Electrical / Re: Holley Retrobright Headlights

« Last post by 5th T/A on April 04, 2025, 09:43:06 AM »

Firebirdparts, that’s definitely a reasonably priced alternative to the Holley lamps.

As long as we are talking about options, here is a link to what I used for my high beams.
These are made by Phillips,  The cost about $13.00 per bulb.

http://www.transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=85288.0

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Projects & Restorations / Re: Madaguy 1955 Nomad Build

« Last post by N PRGRES on April 04, 2025, 08:41:53 AM »

Your updates make me feel like a slacker, that a good thing, it gets me motivated!

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Electrical / Re: Holley Retrobright Headlights

« Last post by b_hill_86 on April 04, 2025, 08:24:03 AM »

Hey those do look good. Feel free to throw up some pictures installed and let us know how they work.

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Electrical / Re: Holley Retrobright Headlights

« Last post by firebirdparts on April 04, 2025, 07:26:29 AM »

I don't know if this helps, but I just installed a couple of Hella H4 conversions in my truck.  These are euro-spec I believe and not DOT approved.  Legal in Canada.  They run about $50 a lamp and unfortunately a late 70's T/A has 4 of them.

Here's the high/low
https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-003177001-164x103mm-Conversion-Headlamp/dp/B000VU4X7U/ref=sr_1_8?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2STtw-7g2DLXtVURE-YrN2N3a8UJAgr62xCJ1a8giOHr0JdHKkuD4Tz-YH32Pp-7Tiz-xBaAym28tbbBXQpQUlnAo2uCyKjHtAH6ULabxWwR3gJh_vH-Xjj1G-EkjeJiu99A7EhMiwIy_0X0ZWs8qj7MUDAofpdDfulv9vaPWZsiSTzINkit2M7gnXjIl85CTGiyBFZ_30BdBi7TfDJVV2O7OiG7ulPpciTFkMLlWaY6A5vy6w5ROc5rfxZVUaRIA8xH7gFujyiDnbFoQ4KUuzSrhplmhs6pYaIJDy4m_Lk.KPGTON-dy6CLC_KmogN2UPqjEc8Gmd3aljOKJzxwm8U&dib_tag=se&hvadid=664221809265&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009970&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2739110264375085393&hvtargid=kwd-2827896441&hydadcr=5932_13345600&keywords=hella+h4+conversion&mcid=c5b86ad01c623f6ebd5bbef3d2df6c80&qid=1743772986&s=automotive&sr=1-8

The quality is there, anyway.  Good geometry.  They look like a sealed beam which I think is pretty important.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: Madaguy 1955 Nomad Build

« Last post by ryeguy2006a on April 04, 2025, 07:16:50 AM »

I appreciate the compliments! I'm usually thinking several steps ahead when I'm building cars, so I like to plan ahead for the projects I'm doing. I don't get that much garage time, so I like to maximize it when I'm out there. Nothing worse than when I'm right in the middle of the project and am forced to stop because I need a part.

I've done the same a few times and read the build from the beginning. It really has come a long way and I'm really proud of how it's turned out so far. Still a ways to go and it will likely always be evolving, but it will be nice to just cruise it for a while this summer. I need to cool it on buying new parts for a while. Although in reality once the rear is under the car and the new fuel pump/controller are installed I won't need that many more parts to add the turbo haha.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: On again off again

« Last post by roadking77 on April 04, 2025, 06:14:22 AM »

Its nice that everything is coming together as it should. Those gauges do look nice.