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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #40 on: May 07, 2024, 09:38:00 AM »
Although this is an old photo, it still looks exactly like this!!  A while back I was able to bolt some part back onto the engine, but it's still far from being together so it sits on the engine stand. My goals are still to just this thing back together so I can drive it!!

BTW - Hello Everyone!!

20231014_112355 by Charles Marson, on Flickr
Charlie

79 Esprit but like many, it will be a T/A clone
(22 years and counting but still have her)
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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #41 on: May 07, 2024, 11:38:54 AM »
Hi!  Good to see you back here!
Mike (aka Yeti)

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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #42 on: May 07, 2024, 01:14:59 PM »
Same to you Charlie, and what Mike said.
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79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
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5th T/A

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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #43 on: May 07, 2024, 03:07:38 PM »
What they ^ said Charlie. Nice to hear from you!
1980 T/A with a Pontiac 461

Gone but not forgotten;
1973 T/A 455
1975 T/A 400
1978 T/A W72
1982 T/A cross fire injected

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2014 Harley Ultra Classic Limited
2013 Honda CB1100
2010 Yamaha Vmax
1982 Yamaha Seca 750

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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #44 on: May 07, 2024, 05:44:36 PM »
Front and rear PTFB GT suspension (springs), new gas tank and sender, new lower arms and new tubular upper arms with the longer PTFB ball joints. Koni shocks all around.  PTFB aluminum solid body bushings.  Alignment and shims this morning.  Trying to ready it up for FirebirdFest 4 in a week.  Still have a few things I want to do to it before the trip.
Mike (aka Yeti)

1977 Y82 W72 Auto
2015 F-150 Lariat 4x4 (twin turbo)
2016 Explorer Limited
2012 Mustang

Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #44 on: May 07, 2024, 05:44:36 PM »

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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #45 on: May 07, 2024, 06:18:14 PM »
Mike, that’s a pretty serious suspension upgrade. When you get a chance I would love to hear your critique on the changes to handling and ride.
1980 T/A with a Pontiac 461

Gone but not forgotten;
1973 T/A 455
1975 T/A 400
1978 T/A W72
1982 T/A cross fire injected

Two wheel toys;
2014 Harley Ultra Classic Limited
2013 Honda CB1100
2010 Yamaha Vmax
1982 Yamaha Seca 750

N PRGRES

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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #46 on: May 12, 2024, 06:11:38 AM »
Current photo. Got the steering gear box all connected. Now going through the car for a good lube and safety check.
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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #47 on: May 13, 2024, 03:36:11 AM »

Very pretty car! Love the color!

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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #48 on: May 13, 2024, 08:15:08 AM »

Very pretty car! Love the color!
Thank you
Dave

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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #49 on: May 16, 2024, 06:35:53 PM »
Mike, that’s a pretty serious suspension upgrade. When you get a chance I would love to hear your critique on the changes to handling and ride.

320 miles today at FirebirdFest.  So far I think it’s the best investment I’ve made with this car.
Mike (aka Yeti)

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2016 Explorer Limited
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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #50 on: May 17, 2024, 05:13:54 AM »
Front and rear PTFB GT suspension (springs), new gas tank and sender, new lower arms and new tubular upper arms with the longer PTFB ball joints. Koni shocks all around.  PTFB aluminum solid body bushings.  Alignment and shims this morning.  Trying to ready it up for FirebirdFest 4 in a week.  Still have a few things I want to do to it before the trip.

Did you just replace the sender with a stock unit?  Do you have any needle fluctuations as you drive?  Mine seems to move about 1/4 tank back and forth as I drive.
Dave

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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #51 on: May 20, 2024, 05:55:01 AM »
Front and rear PTFB GT suspension (springs), new gas tank and sender, new lower arms and new tubular upper arms with the longer PTFB ball joints. Koni shocks all around.  PTFB aluminum solid body bushings.  Alignment and shims this morning.  Trying to ready it up for FirebirdFest 4 in a week.  Still have a few things I want to do to it before the trip.

Did you just replace the sender with a stock unit?  Do you have any needle fluctuations as you drive?  Mine seems to move about 1/4 tank back and forth as I drive.

I got home from 4 days of driving (FirebirdFest is a blast- I highly recommend it if anyone is interested in a show where you DON'T sit by your car all weekend, but actually take it on daily drives) and can give a report.  Yes, I bought a stock gas tank and sender from Firebird Central.  The gauge doesn't bounce around.  I checked mileage every time I fueled up (averaging almost 15 on road and town combined.  I decided to really test it on our way home yesterday.  I usually fill up at 1/4 tank.  Always have with all my cars, and did so this whole trip.  It would take right around 15 gallons, which is right for a  +/- 21 gallon tank.  On the way home, I ran it until the needle was thisclose to the uh-oh mark  :lol:  19 gallons later, it was full.  So yes, it is (so far) accurate at any level and doesn't float around.
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2016 Explorer Limited
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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #52 on: May 20, 2024, 06:53:26 AM »
Sounds like a lot of fun Mike. Good to hear about the tank and sender. Fbird central is where I got mine from :grin:
Finished!
77 T/A - I will Call this one DONE!
79 TATA 4sp-Next Project?
79 TATA - Lost to Fire!
86 Grand Prix - Sold
85 T/A - Sold
85 Fiero - Sold
82 Firebird - Sold
'38-CZ 250
'39-BSA Gold Star
'49-Triumph 350
'52-Ariel Red Hunter
'66-BSA Lightning
'01-HD RoadKing

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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #53 on: May 21, 2024, 02:45:00 AM »
I am envious of your trip with FirebirdFest and agree a real drive is a lot more fun than sitting parked at a car show. Last Saturday my local Pontiac club had a cruise from our monthly meeting to a drive in dinner. Next month we have a cruise and picnic at a state park, probably a good 150 mile drive. While nothing like your experience, I am slowly getting comfortable with the idea of really driving my car.
1980 T/A with a Pontiac 461

Gone but not forgotten;
1973 T/A 455
1975 T/A 400
1978 T/A W72
1982 T/A cross fire injected

Two wheel toys;
2014 Harley Ultra Classic Limited
2013 Honda CB1100
2010 Yamaha Vmax
1982 Yamaha Seca 750

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Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #54 on: May 21, 2024, 06:41:34 AM »
Front and rear PTFB GT suspension (springs), new gas tank and sender, new lower arms and new tubular upper arms with the longer PTFB ball joints. Koni shocks all around.  PTFB aluminum solid body bushings.  Alignment and shims this morning.  Trying to ready it up for FirebirdFest 4 in a week.  Still have a few things I want to do to it before the trip.

Did you just replace the sender with a stock unit?  Do you have any needle fluctuations as you drive?  Mine seems to move about 1/4 tank back and forth as I drive.

I got home from 4 days of driving (FirebirdFest is a blast- I highly recommend it if anyone is interested in a show where you DON'T sit by your car all weekend, but actually take it on daily drives) and can give a report.  Yes, I bought a stock gas tank and sender from Firebird Central.  The gauge doesn't bounce around.  I checked mileage every time I fueled up (averaging almost 15 on road and town combined.  I decided to really test it on our way home yesterday.  I usually fill up at 1/4 tank.  Always have with all my cars, and did so this whole trip.  It would take right around 15 gallons, which is right for a  +/- 21 gallon tank.  On the way home, I ran it until the needle was thisclose to the uh-oh mark  :lol:  19 gallons later, it was full.  So yes, it is (so far) accurate at any level and doesn't float around.


Thank you for the info!!!
Dave

81 Trans Am w/73 400.

Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.
« Reply #54 on: May 21, 2024, 06:41:34 AM »