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Forum: Cooling
05-23-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: concerns about my a/c compressor..help

I did not have gauges, just recklessly added refrigerant I guess.. I 've done this years back with no problems.. Will get an oiler charge can tomorrow and see if that calms things down. What concerns...
Forum: Cooling
05-23-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: concerns about my a/c compressor..help

It has the converted fittings, but i didn't think of the system needing a vacuum. Not only is a line hot, but the compressor is very hot. Will a clutch problem heat up the compressor? .will an oil...
Forum: Cooling
05-23-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By RICHRAD

concerns about my a/c compressor..help

my a/c has been very low on refrigerant (probably out).. i added a few cans tonight.. the first can got the clutch cycling, then the second can kept the a/c cycling full time and blowing cold.. What...
Forum: Fabrication
04-30-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Doing the shaker assembly mod for real

Yeah, I hear that..I don't ever give the TA much attention anymores. I just parked it a few years ago shortly after the shaker was done. I list the shaker for sale a few times a year, but no one in...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
04-30-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,288
Posted By RICHRAD

3rd gen trans am shaker hood and breather assembly

I have a custom fabbed shaker assembly and hood for sale in the Owensboro Ky area.. Comes with hood ,scoop, base, clamp ring , carb plate and K&N.. Set up for a stock cc carbed firebird or trans am....
Forum: Fabrication
04-24-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Doing the shaker assembly mod for real

hey Wilyk9, You out there man, Growing old waiting on seeing that completed Trans Am w/ shaker mod..:hmmm:
Forum: Carburetors
04-24-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Shaker Hood

Here goes..https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabrication/375571-doing-shaker-assembly-mod.html
Forum: Carburetors
04-24-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Shaker Hood

My bad..i'm wrong , this set-up would be for firebird only on the hood, but the air breather /shaker scoop could be used... Scorpner, Do a search for "shaker' and you will find the whole thread...
Forum: Carburetors
04-24-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Shaker Hood

I'll sell you the whole thing if you have a cc carbed stock iroc..
http://owensboro.craigslist.org/pts/1704533857.html
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-29-2009, 11:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,900
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: ch350c EQ Lightning vortec heads

Yes, .030 shaved from them to up compression a little ...email sent with more details
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-28-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,900
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: ch350c EQ Lightning vortec heads

Same heads http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/articles/chevrolet/0667_phrs_305_chevy_engine_blocks/index.html
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-23-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,900
Posted By RICHRAD

ch350c EQ Lightning vortec heads

Built by Shaver Racing . Have stainless 1.94/1.5 swirl polished valves, bronze bushings, screw-in studs, hardened guide plates, hi-perf. springs retainers and viton seals. I also had them milled .030...
Forum: Fabrication
03-15-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Doing the shaker assembly mod for real

I've often wondered about being out in a heavy downpour. Besides the shaker having it's own drain, it appears that water would track down the original air cleaner duct and out the exhaust manifold...
Forum: Fabrication
03-15-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Doing the shaker assembly mod for real

yeah, look forward to seeing your finished result someday...Sometime ago i got alot of pm's asking me how to do this. But i'm not sure what else i can add to help those out. I know being a machinist...
Forum: Fabrication
03-15-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Doing the shaker assembly mod for real

WOW!... Great to see this site is still out there.. Hey wilyk9 you still following this thread?... I haven't looked at it in 2 years. The T/A still sits in my garage with the shaker and all. Did you...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-03-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,318
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Hypertech ThermoMaster Chip for LG4

Unless you can get it cheap.... I wouldn't have given over $50
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-01-2007, 12:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,318
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Hypertech ThermoMaster Chip for LG4

I bought mine on Ebay nearly two years ago for $20 NIB. But I didn't install it because of all the negative post here. One day when I had nothing to do, found it and installed it in 15 minutes...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-26-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Excellent cond. original 1986 T/A for sale

That would help I guess, but its the carburated "H" code.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-23-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By RICHRAD

Re: Excellent cond. original 1986 T/A for sale

$7500 or make offer. Willing to move on the price. Also will drive the car somewhat to meet anyone seriously interested ....Just recently put new tires on the rims..They are the best money can buy....
Forum: Fabrication
03-19-2007, 10:34 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

DAVECS1, I'm asking $400 for everything,K&N...

DAVECS1, I'm asking $400 for everything,K&N included. All of it is a direct fit for a ccq-jet on a stock intake manifold. would probably have to be altered for F.I. system..
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-18-2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By RICHRAD

and finally

and finally
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-18-2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By RICHRAD

more pics

more pics
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-18-2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By RICHRAD

some pics, a few photos are spotted??

some pics, a few photos are spotted??
Forum: Fabrication
03-18-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

yes, I'm using the cc carb. The 4.9 2nd gen T/A...

yes, I'm using the cc carb. The 4.9 2nd gen T/A shaker assembly clamps directly to my 1986 5.0 litre carb breather. a perfect fit. I engineered it all myself, coumpond angles, dimensions and...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-18-2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By RICHRAD

or tell me what you'd give for it

or tell me what you'd give for it
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-17-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By RICHRAD

Excellent cond. original 1986 T/A for sale

Trans Am is located in western Kentucky/ Owensboro area.. White paint w/ silver decals and red/gray interior. Has the 305 auto with A/C . No power acc. group. It does however have the 3:42 limited...
Forum: Fabrication
01-31-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

The car will be sold. It's worth more with the...

The car will be sold. It's worth more with the original hood I figure. Was quite complicated doing a near perfect mod like that. I've got alot of time in it. It fits most factory Q-jets I think....
Forum: Fabrication
01-30-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

updated pic

updated pic
Forum: Fabrication
01-30-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

my shaker was finished back in Oct. ..Painted it...

my shaker was finished back in Oct. ..Painted it white to match the car, but got no decals yet. Actually the whole set-up(everything) is for sale locally. The car will be sold with the original...
Forum: Fabrication
08-07-2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Yeah Thanks.. no plans to paint any time soon...

Yeah Thanks.. no plans to paint any time soon ,but it will be painted a matching white when I find those " 5.0 h.o." decals to stick on it. i too have thought about sectioning the front into about...
Forum: Fabrication
08-06-2006, 10:47 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Here's some more front end shots I took this...

Here's some more front end shots I took this weekend...
Hey Wilyk9, when doing the glass did you first cut out that ridge? And does the resin just bond itself to the scoop or did you drill anchor...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-06-2006, 12:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 317
Posted By RICHRAD

Charcoal WS6 Formula wheels for sale

A set of 4 16 x 8 's, two marked front and two marked rear. Great shape, no bends or scuffs , a few very slight curb marks. tires on them are Goodyear american(Sears brand) 245/50 16s with decent...
Forum: Fabrication
08-01-2006, 10:45 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Yes, a completely stock lg4 induction system....

Yes, a completely stock lg4 induction system. Would do me no good to cut the bottom steel housing half in the front. I'm satisfied with the clearance elsewhere around the shaker. I'm getting 3/8" to...
Forum: Fabrication
07-31-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

very close to being finished now that I cut and...

very close to being finished now that I cut and welded in the filler panel. more pics... Left to do is... paint the housing, drill fastener holes into new sheetmetal, seal it up.. looks like some...
Forum: Fabrication
07-30-2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Another update.. Got ahead of myself on this one,...

Another update.. Got ahead of myself on this one, but decided to hack the shaker open for fresh air. Drilled a couple of holes in each half before using a jigsaw. I modified the jigsaw blade by...
Forum: Fabrication
07-27-2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Don't think I will... Only time air needs to...

Don't think I will... Only time air needs to escape is when the fan turns on and sucks it from around the rubber air deflector. having no grilles at all plain sucks. The main reason I chose to do a...
Forum: Fabrication
07-27-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

wilyk9, Thanks for checking that out for me. I...

wilyk9, Thanks for checking that out for me. I have about 19 1/2" on the front to rear centerline, but my seal will still be hidden by the hood once all is done. On doing my final positioning I've...
Forum: Fabrication
07-25-2006, 04:51 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

I see.... looks very close to same location I cut...

I see.... looks very close to same location I cut my hood. Now I'm thinking I put a little to much spacing at the front and rear of my shaker. What is the distance on that original hood opening,...
Forum: Fabrication
07-24-2006, 04:56 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

naw, post what you'd like... Just let me have...

naw, post what you'd like... Just let me have first chance at that Le Mans GT you probably don't really want or need :D .. Was hoping this thread would bring out some of the other shaker projects...
Forum: Fabrication
07-23-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

yeah, I'm doing everything possible to not have...

yeah, I'm doing everything possible to not have to cut and weld my only shaker housing. That would be a one or two shot deal that I won't have to tackle. I swapped out my Q-Jet 1/4" carb base gasket...
Forum: Fabrication
07-19-2006, 09:52 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

another update for this thread... In the past few...

another update for this thread... In the past few days I have been working on getting the air cleaner base and lid, etc in order. Not wanting to modify my original lid, I located one at a salvage...
Forum: Fabrication
07-19-2006, 09:38 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

wilyk9, Good to hear from some one who's got the...

wilyk9, Good to hear from some one who's got the mod in progress. I made a angled alum ring adapter as mentioned in a previous post. I had to go back and turn (lathe) some of that material off to add...
Forum: Fabrication
07-18-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

If you can do so , try to get a shaker scoop from...

If you can do so , try to get a shaker scoop from a 79-81 t/a 4.9 or 5.0 liter car. Those are the ones that fit the 3rd gen carb /tbi air cleaners. I never did try the others on my car, but I know...
Forum: Fabrication
07-17-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

yes the ring did raise the air cleaner although i...

yes the ring did raise the air cleaner although i corrected the angle. When I close the hood, the whole thing is a little too high. Previously, the air cleaner tilted forward and the hood shut...
Forum: Fabrication
07-17-2006, 05:31 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

To answer some ?'s posted... I don't plan on a...

To answer some ?'s posted... I don't plan on a large hood bird decal, but maybe a black tapered stripe down the hood as a throwback to the early 70 71 T/A. ....The shaker scoop attaches via the...
Forum: Fabrication
07-15-2006, 10:00 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Thanks.. was hoping to push others in that...

Thanks.. was hoping to push others in that direction of doing this mod. I'm sure this is not the only way to accomplish a functional shaker. But I hope to give those trying some ideas to help them...
Forum: Fabrication
07-13-2006, 10:26 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

A few more pics. Two pics are looking out through...

A few more pics. Two pics are looking out through the windshield..This is how far I've gotten in the mod. Left to do is get the angle and it still needs centering a bit. Got to get my lid for the air...
Forum: Fabrication
07-13-2006, 10:10 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

Here's the mock up photos... The hood actually...

Here's the mock up photos... The hood actually closed, but the air cleaner was not secured. A few inches before the hood shuts, contact is made at the front of the shaker and the whole assembly tilts...
Forum: Fabrication
07-12-2006, 10:14 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

yeah I almost done the 83-84 cowl induction...

yeah I almost done the 83-84 cowl induction set-up, but I could never find the parts. Almost bought a whole 83 T/A to get them. But I couldn't imagine swiping parts off a black/gold bandit III car....
Forum: Fabrication
07-12-2006, 09:57 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 46,355
Posted By RICHRAD

And a pic of the hood on my car... Had to do some...

And a pic of the hood on my car... Had to do some adjusting on that standard 'bird hood. I think the T/A hood varies a bit. I've yet to put edging around the shaker opening. Going to try and find it...
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