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Casey · « **on:** April 28, 2015, 02:13:44 PM »

A few other car forums I've been on have a thread like this, and I'm kind of surprised not to see one here. More or less it's a thread for posting things you did to or for your car, and for those that don't have a project thread it's a good way of sharing what you're doing. So here we go!

Today I(actually this last weekend) finally changed the leaky valve cover gaskets on my Firebird. The previous owner thought slathering cork gaskets in silicone and then over tightening them was a good idea... So of course a 10-20 minute job turned into an all day ordeal. On the bright side I was welcomed by nice and clean engine internals and lots of new parts, so it's nice to know at least he was honest about the rebuild.

428 78T/A · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2015, 04:49:35 PM »

Finally fixed a tranny leak. Now I'll be able to drive it for more than ten minutes before I worry about it catching on fire.

72projectbird · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2015, 04:55:06 PM »

Today I started deconstruction of the 71 (again) for a new heart!

Casey · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2015, 05:24:22 PM »

Quote from: 428 78T/A on April 28, 2015, 04:49:35 PM

Finally fixed a tranny leak. Now I'll be able to drive it for more than ten minutes before I worry about it catching on fire.

Know how you feel, that's how it'd gotten with the valve covers. At first it wasn't so bad, but when it got to the point oil was smoking and popping on the exhaust I decided it might be time to go ahead and tackle it.

In the process I got a PCV system setup in lieu of a breather cap, so happy about that as well.

Quote from: 72projectbird on April 28, 2015, 04:55:06 PM

Today I started deconstruction of the 71 (again) for a new heart!

Woo! So what's going in?

72projectbird · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2015, 06:55:35 PM »

Quote from: Box on April 28, 2015, 05:24:22 PM

Quote from: 72projectbird on April 28, 2015, 04:55:06 PM
Today I started deconstruction of the 71 (again) for a new heart!
Woo! So what's going in?

6.0 LQ4

« **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2015, 06:55:35 PM »

jonathonar89 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2015, 07:03:17 PM »

Quote from: 72projectbird on April 28, 2015, 06:55:35 PM

Quote from: Box on April 28, 2015, 05:24:22 PM

Quote from: 72projectbird on April 28, 2015, 04:55:06 PM
Today I started deconstruction of the 71 (again) for a new heart!
Woo! So what's going in?

6.0 LQ4

^This guy and his LS engines haha jk

b3nny · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2015, 08:17:33 PM »

Actually i just replaced a leaky fuel pump on the old 403 last night. So thats New PS pump and Pressure Hose and Fuel pump done. 2 out of 3 leaks taken care of.
WOOhooo!

Dreamn2 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2015, 08:41:58 PM »

Ordered new fuel lines for the Formula

hakitup · « **Reply #8 on:** April 29, 2015, 09:02:36 AM »

Started removing the warped headliner to install the new plastic board correct vinyl style.

Tom H

DeCaff2007 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 29, 2015, 10:14:20 AM »

Car related, nothing....

But I did get into an argument with the water company because they couldn't give me a definitive date on fixing the water main running to my house.

76455sd · « **Reply #10 on:** April 29, 2015, 11:19:01 AM »

Quote from: DeCaff2007 on April 29, 2015, 10:14:20 AM

Car related, nothing....

But I did get into an argument with the water company because they couldn't give me a definitive date on fixing the water main running to my house.

fixing the main!

Is it broken and leaking?!?

EOD9339 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 29, 2015, 11:42:10 AM »

Came across a 58 Pontiac Chieftain, removed the rear for the previous owner, listed it for sale. Drove the TA to a local car show Saturday with the t-tops off and no A/C while thinking of Box

Casey · « **Reply #12 on:** April 29, 2015, 01:58:12 PM »

Not sure how to feel about that.

Ben · « **Reply #13 on:** April 29, 2015, 03:01:27 PM »

Quote from: EOD9339 on April 29, 2015, 11:42:10 AM

Came across a 58 Pontiac Chieftain, removed the rear for the previous owner, listed it for sale.

I'm seriously jealous of that '58 and am lusting hard after it. No rear & storage of such makes it a dilemma

Casey · « **Reply #14 on:** April 29, 2015, 03:20:18 PM »

Having too many doors made it an easy choice for me.

I have enough things to do with the Firebird anyhow.

At the moment thinking about repainting the Rally II rims and polishing out the beauty rings. The previous owner painted them body colour and black, not too crazy about it. Thinking do the rim itself solid gloss black and then the nicely polished beauty rings to set it off. At least it'll look better than how it is now.

« **Reply #14 on:** April 29, 2015, 03:20:18 PM »

pozarcar · « **Reply #15 on:** April 29, 2015, 07:07:38 PM »

Bought new amber parking light bulbs in preparation for putting the newly painted nose back on my 78 SE this Sunday and driving it from PA to a garage I have rented near my house in Northern VA so I can enjoy the car for the summer.

70TA Tony · « **Reply #16 on:** April 29, 2015, 07:48:38 PM »

All I had time to do was to look at the cars as I went thru the garage to get to the truck.

EOD9339 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2015, 05:35:10 AM »

Quote from: Ben on April 29, 2015, 03:01:27 PM

Quote from: EOD9339 on April 29, 2015, 11:42:10 AM
Came across a 58 Pontiac Chieftain, removed the rear for the previous owner, listed it for sale.
I'm seriously jealous of that '58 and am lusting hard after it. No rear & storage of such makes it a dilemma

Dude the car is very solid. PM me an offer, you never know what I'll do

DeCaff2007 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 30, 2015, 12:20:21 PM »

Quote from: 76455sd on April 29, 2015, 11:19:01 AM

Quote from: DeCaff2007 on April 29, 2015, 10:14:20 AM
Car related, nothing....

But I did get into an argument with the water company because they couldn't give me a definitive date on fixing the water main running to my house.

fixing the main! Is it broken and leaking?!?

Yes and no. The main INSIDE is leaking right before the shutoff valve. Not a bad leak but it's there. The main OUTSIDE has a physically broken shutoff valve, which means the water company couldn't even shut of my water so I could fix my own leak.

The situation has been resolved but I had to get loud with a few people to get things done.

So, lol, today I.... Went to work. I'm still here lol. Come on 4:30!

77 TA man · « **Reply #19 on:** April 30, 2015, 05:10:20 PM »

Put my rallies with a pair of white letter BFGs on my car

Not a good photo but you get the idea,
And cleaned out out the inside of the body

Casey · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2015, 07:10:06 PM »

I love Alabama's lack of inspections.

FormTA · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2015, 07:48:38 PM »

Today I thought about working on the formula..... Ended up working on my new dock so its ready when I go up to the lake.

Lev · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:02:33 PM »

I gathered and prep'd a bunch of parts to sand blast this Saturday Then its paint or powder coat.

rkellerjr · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:35:52 PM »

Got a lot done this evening, see my thread....

http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=68069.msg654139#new

Pontiac_SE · « **Reply #24 on:** May 01, 2015, 03:20:23 AM »

Yesterday I actually changed my rear wheel bearings, now I can hear the radio!!

DeCaff2007 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 01, 2015, 05:15:07 AM »

Nothing yet. Just woke up 15 mins ago. Had to call off because I'm STILL waiting on the water company to shut this EFFING valve off.

This BS will get fixed correctly today if I have to grab a shovel and a torch, myself!

62hotcat · « **Reply #26 on:** May 01, 2015, 07:04:48 AM »

Today I finished up the brake booster install on our 1978 y-88.

roadking77 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 01, 2015, 02:27:22 PM »

Quote from: Box on April 30, 2015, 07:10:06 PM

I love Alabama's lack of inspections.

Must be a lot of safe cars on the road

roadking77 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 01, 2015, 02:28:40 PM »

Not today but yesterday, received a special package in the mail!! My dash bezel from Randy

EOD9339 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 01, 2015, 03:52:49 PM »

Quote from: roadking77 on May 01, 2015, 02:27:22 PM

Quote from: Box on April 30, 2015, 07:10:06 PM
I love Alabama's lack of inspections.
Must be a lot of safe cars on the road

Actually I've lived in PA (inspection state) and Alabama (non-inspection) Really no difference in the safety of the cars. They are in better shape down here because no snow and salt. I've never seen or heard of an accident down here due to an unsafe car. The inspection process isn't saving anyone, it's just another way for the state to take your money.

Casey · « **Reply #30 on:** May 01, 2015, 08:05:28 PM »

Don't forget your time. Yep, but the flipside to that is there are laws for minimum tread wear, rotor thickness, etc... that if you were pulled over you could get a ticket for, that or in the event of an accident that was because of faulty equipment that plays into that as well.

Pontiac_SE · « **Reply #31 on:** May 02, 2015, 06:02:48 AM »

Today I bought some 4" speakers to mount in the dash...

pancho400cid · « **Reply #32 on:** May 02, 2015, 08:45:13 AM »

... started loving you again... ??????

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PY2yW9Biyo

72projectbird · « **Reply #33 on:** May 02, 2015, 10:56:55 AM »

Quote from: EOD9339 on May 01, 2015, 03:52:49 PM

The inspection process isn't saving anyone, it's just another way for the state to take your money.

x2. Our inspections are $35 now, and they're every single year.

Casey · « **Reply #34 on:** May 02, 2015, 11:29:22 AM »

Picked up the air cleaner assembly from a '79 350 C-10 for the Firebird. Suppose can use it to make a cowl induction or cold air setup. That or what I'd really like to do is find a shaker lid, cut a templated hole into my hood, and then make a functional shaker assembly. Though from what I've read I'll need the relatively rare 305 lid to work, but if a 301/400/403 works and it's an issue of fitment I could live with that. All I know is it's not liking the tiny open air element filter with the hood closed, so anything will be better really. Of course it has lots of surface rust, but nothing that can't be easily taken care of. I did notice the lid gasket that seals onto the base was in good shape/new so that's a bonus.

another10th · « **Reply #35 on:** May 02, 2015, 12:12:23 PM »

Cleaned it up and went for a drive. Nothing better than burning gas with nowhere to go!
Maybe hit the local cruise-in tonight.

Casey · « **Reply #36 on:** May 02, 2015, 02:48:51 PM »

Your car is so nice.

rkellerjr · « **Reply #37 on:** May 02, 2015, 02:57:01 PM »

Did some more restoration work on my thread....

http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=68069.new#new

roadking77 · « **Reply #38 on:** May 02, 2015, 05:10:07 PM »

Sorry, I was being a bit sarcastic, MD only has inspections when you get your tags, but we do have emissions insp which is a load of crap. Just another revenue source.

Casey · « **Reply #39 on:** May 02, 2015, 06:16:17 PM »

Here we just hand over money and proof of insurance and outside of that they don't care, it's great.

So I went to Wally-World and bought Rustoleum epoxy paint to refinish the Rally II rims and perhaps the air cleaner assembly, I suppose I know what my next project will be. Also fuel is back up to $2.80 a gallon, which doesn't seem bad until you remember it only gets you 12 miles down the road.

« **Reply #39 on:** May 02, 2015, 06:16:17 PM »

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