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Forum: Fabrication
04-14-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,141
Posted By C. W. H.

If you mess up a weld, you can grid and weld it...

If you mess up a weld, you can grid and weld it again. I made a mistake by applying bondo over the welds to make everything look smooth and clean. It looks great and I get great penetration on the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 822
Posted By C. W. H.

I used spray on bed liner paint...that stuff...

I used spray on bed liner paint...that stuff doesn't chip, etc.
Forum: Body
03-25-2006, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By C. W. H.

Someone a while back said that Hawks sells them.

Someone a while back said that Hawks sells them.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-13-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,102
Posted By C. W. H.

DId you get the wiring diagram with the shifter? ...

DId you get the wiring diagram with the shifter? If not, you can go to the B&M website and download the diagram....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-12-2006, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 753
Posted By C. W. H.

Floor Guy, I sent you a PM regarding trans...

Floor Guy,

I sent you a PM regarding trans oil pump assy question.

Thanks,
Forum: Body
03-10-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 984
Posted By C. W. H.

Good luck trying to use a staple gun on tempered...

Good luck trying to use a staple gun on tempered board/masonite. I made two door panels out of that stuff and it's extremely hard to get staples, etc to puncture through.

Let me know how it turns...
Forum: TPI
03-04-2006, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By C. W. H.

You can do a search and then post this to "Body...

You can do a search and then post this to "Body and interior"...you're in the wrong board.
Forum: Body
02-21-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,701
Posted By C. W. H.

Alicat, Thanks for the info/reply!

Alicat,

Thanks for the info/reply!
Forum: Body
02-20-2006, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,701
Posted By C. W. H.

B&M Megashifter console cover plate

Can someone tell me the dimensions for the B&M Megashifter cover plate that's used in the factor center console? The console B&M shifter part # is: 80692. The part number for the cover plate is...
Forum: Body
02-19-2006, 10:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,001
Posted By C. W. H.

You can use the vinyl spray on plastic, but you...

You can use the vinyl spray on plastic, but you should use the ahehsion promotor spray first....duplicolor too.

Later,
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-09-2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,613
Posted By C. W. H.

Hey Firebird Sweden, Your pushrods are the...

Hey Firebird Sweden,

Your pushrods are the problem as others mentioned. I encountered the same problem when I had a mustang. I purchased trickflow twisted wedge o-ringed heads and got a set of...
Forum: TPI
02-05-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By C. W. H.

Hey Silver, The brake booster is the large...

Hey Silver,

The brake booster is the large circular item that connects to the master cylinder...where your brake fluid goes (right next to the steering linkage). I hope this helps. There should...
Forum: Body
02-05-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 785
Posted By C. W. H.

Hey Prostreet 82, I purchased the weld in 5...

Hey Prostreet 82,

I purchased the weld in 5 point harness for my 8-point roll bar.

1.) I drilled the center of a 3" x 3" think plate of steel x 4 and welded 1 plate over the transmission hump...
Forum: Body
01-22-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By C. W. H.

I purchased the plastic inserts from the local...

I purchased the plastic inserts from the local Chevy/Pontiac Dealer. They cost around $1.00 per visor. All you have to do is remove the one screw that holds the visor shaft to the visor, slide the...
Forum: Fabrication
01-18-2006, 05:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By C. W. H.

Do a search or check out the local salvage...

Do a search or check out the local salvage yards/Ebay.
Forum: Body
01-08-2006, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By C. W. H.

Is/are the fender(s) shimmed? That my be your...

Is/are the fender(s) shimmed? That my be your problem.
Forum: Body
12-04-2005, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,425
Posted By C. W. H.

Sheet metal enclosed engine bay pics

I'm interested in using sheet metal and half turn fasteners to "box in" my engine compartment...hide wheel well area and have a smooth straight firewall (hiding the wires, wiper motor, etc.
...
Forum: Fabrication
12-04-2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,647
Posted By C. W. H.

Sheet metal enclosed engine bay pics

I'm interested in using sheet metal and half turn fasteners to "box in" my engine compartment...hide wheel well area and have a smooth straight firewall (hiding the wires, wiper motor, etc.
...
Forum: Body
11-15-2005, 07:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,525
Posted By C. W. H.

The mounting bolt should be perpendicular to the...

The mounting bolt should be perpendicular to the floor/ground.
Forum: History / Originality
10-29-2005, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 723
Posted By C. W. H.

You can order from Helms Inc...for complete shop...

You can order from Helms Inc...for complete shop manuals. They include all models (V6, V8, Formulas, Trans Am, etc). The manual has over 1000 pages and costs approx $135.00. I always purchase them...
Forum: Fabrication
10-26-2005, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By C. W. H.

I'm sure it will get hot from the sun, etc. ...

I'm sure it will get hot from the sun, etc. Also, it's not going to deaden the sound very good...just some thoughts.
Forum: History / Originality
10-25-2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,888
Posted By C. W. H.

To JPrevost, A couple of questions for you...

To JPrevost,

A couple of questions for you regarding this subject.

1.) What type/gauge of sheet metal are you using to line your plastic 5 gal bucket?

2.) Where do you purchase the soda from...
Forum: Body
10-24-2005, 07:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,307
Posted By C. W. H.

To Willbanks, What color did you use? I'm...

To Willbanks,

What color did you use? I'm in the process and wanted a similar color. Is that doeskin or buckskin paint? What store did you purchase the paint from?



Thanks,
CWH
Forum: Body
10-18-2005, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By C. W. H.

Are you talking about the exterior middle door...

Are you talking about the exterior middle door trim (bump strip)? If so, use double backing tape from the automotive store.
Forum: Fabrication
09-28-2005, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 925
Posted By C. W. H.

Making T-top headliner backing

I tried a search and can't find if anyone made a t-top headliner backing. I'm not talking about applying headliner material...I'm interested in how you make the board itself/backing.

I don't want...
Forum: Body
09-28-2005, 08:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 371
Posted By C. W. H.

Making T-top headliner backing

I tried a search and can't find if anyone made a t-top headliner backing. I'm not talking about applying headliner material...I'm interested in how you make the board itself/backing.

I don't want...
Forum: Body
09-26-2005, 07:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 318
Posted By C. W. H.

Question regarding 5 point harnesses and roll bars

I'm in the process of installing 5 point harnesses in my car since I just got done my 8 point roll bar and had a few questions regarding both:

1.) When I mounted the outside harness in the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-26-2005, 05:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,326
Posted By C. W. H.

Sweet...do any of you have one of a 1987-89...

Sweet...do any of you have one of a 1987-89 Formula? I'm in the process of painting my car too.

Thanks,
Craig
Forum: Fabrication
09-08-2005, 04:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,126
Posted By C. W. H.

Summit and Jegs offer nice Competition Engeering...

Summit and Jegs offer nice Competition Engeering roll bars and cages. You just need to take your time with notching and welding.
Forum: Fabrication
07-27-2005, 09:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,188
Posted By C. W. H.

I modified one from an old S-10 truck. I welded...

I modified one from an old S-10 truck. I welded sheet metal over it and painted it.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/2054000-2054999/2054794_14.jpg
...
Forum: Cooling
07-27-2005, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,297
Posted By C. W. H.

I'm not using the oil cooler because I'm getting...

I'm not using the oil cooler because I'm getting rid of the heater, heater hoses, etc., the hoses run to the cooler. I'm only going to use the car for the track (most likely) because it probably...
Forum: Fabrication
07-27-2005, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Posted By C. W. H.

Here you...

Here you go...http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/2054000-2054999/2054794_12.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/2054000-2054999/2054794_14.jpg
Forum: Body
07-19-2005, 07:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,148
Posted By C. W. H.

Firebird 383, Nice looking car...the panels...

Firebird 383,

Nice looking car...the panels and the paint flow real nice. Great job!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-19-2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,173
Posted By C. W. H.

The car was originally painted white. I rebuilt...

The car was originally painted white. I rebuilt the engine, gunked the engine bay, sanded, primed, and painted it metallic forest green (3 coats of base and 3 coats of clear).
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-17-2005, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,345
Posted By C. W. H.

Thanks for the info about the bottle and about...

Thanks for the info about the bottle and about pointing out the speed density for the 90 model.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-17-2005, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,160
Posted By C. W. H.

Here are some pics of my engine that I just...

Here are some pics of my engine that I just finished painting. I just hooked up the SMOG delete pulley, AC delete pulley, and cut off the AIR lines on the headers (not shown here). I'm going to...
Forum: Body
07-17-2005, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,534
Posted By C. W. H.

One more...

One more try...http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/2054000-2054999/2054794_5.jpg
Forum: Body
07-17-2005, 06:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,534
Posted By C. W. H.

Here's a stupid question, but how do you attach...

Here's a stupid question, but how do you attach pics?
Forum: Body
07-17-2005, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,534
Posted By C. W. H.

here's my pic...

here's my pic...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-17-2005, 04:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,345
Posted By C. W. H.

Hey Dave84bird, What year Explorer did that...

Hey Dave84bird,

What year Explorer did that come out of? Also, is your mass air flow hooked up because I only see your K&N coming off the throttle body? Where did you pick up the air filter...do...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-16-2005, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By C. W. H.

Not sure, but Eastwood company sells them and...

Not sure, but Eastwood company sells them and they were the cheapest...here's the link.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&itemID=12915&keyword=10580
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-16-2005, 10:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,100
Posted By C. W. H.

For those that removed their AC...what did you do...

For those that removed their AC...what did you do with all the unused wires? Did you cut and remove them or just hide them? There's about 6 connectors on the passenger side that don't go to...
Forum: Electronics
07-16-2005, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By C. W. H.

You'll have to be more specific. Where are the...

You'll have to be more specific. Where are the wires coming from? Say something like: Where does the wires go that come out of the firewall on the passenger side (under the heater hose...
Forum: Cooling
07-16-2005, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,297
Posted By C. W. H.

AC delete, SMOG delete, remove heater hoses, etc.

Who has installed an AC delete pulley, SMOG delete pulley, and removed their heater hoses, etc?

1.) I'm trying to find out what you did with all the unused wires...did you cut them? I want to...
Forum: Body
07-14-2005, 05:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By C. W. H.

Most of the automotive stores sell them in their...

Most of the automotive stores sell them in their "Help" area on the shelf (where they sell door handles, exhaust studs, bolts, etc). I'd doulble check the areas and make sure the bodyshop didn't...
Forum: Body
07-13-2005, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,294
Posted By C. W. H.

So now the question is, do you tie in both the...

So now the question is, do you tie in both the starter circuit and the ECM circuit to the microswitch on the new shifter. If so, you have 2 wires tied in to each terminal of the microswitch.

Do...
Forum: Body
07-13-2005, 08:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,183
Posted By C. W. H.

I agree about completing a thorough inspection of...

I agree about completing a thorough inspection of the area. In my case only the lower hinge had play in it and required replacement. Good advise though.
Forum: Cooling
07-13-2005, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 427
Posted By C. W. H.

Not sure about your specific application, but you...

Not sure about your specific application, but you can probably go to a parts store and glance through one of the Haynes manuals for your make and model car.
Forum: Cooling
07-13-2005, 11:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By C. W. H.

Correct...you "MUST" drain and purge the entire...

Correct...you "MUST" drain and purge the entire system properly because R-12 and R-134A use differnt based oils that are not compatable. You'll need to change the oil in your vacuum pump to and use...
Forum: Body
07-13-2005, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By C. W. H.

I'd say call you local salvage yard...they can...

I'd say call you local salvage yard...they can tell you what parts are interchangable for the make, model, and the year group.
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