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Was wondering the same myself. Already reached top shelf application for the V6 Sunbird, BUT the cars that could benefit from an unusual power source is unending.

No emergency brake for a while? Do you park in steeply inclined areas where an e-brake might be helpful? Rick

The energency brake will have to wait... Does anybody else see a problem with this? 🤣

Thanks- the same article was published in the GMC Times this month as well. I wonder what a blown 478 GMC V6 would look like in the Sunbird?

Hey, forgot to tell you that was an outstanding read on the GMC engines article you posted in the last tracker.

1969 Firebird 1999 Trans Am WS6

1980 Turbo Trans Am

The wiring diagram should reveal what the colors / stripes were for the radio - find those and reuse. The fuse panel may also have an "IGN" source that is easily accessible. Rick

Hello everyone, Here is a before and after of the engine bay on my 1963 Grand Prix with a 72 Buick 455 & TH400 Auto Hello everyone, I need to connect my new radio in the console to 12v source that only has power when the ignition is on... Any suggestion where I can connect to? Direct from the back of the ignition switch or there is something closer like in the glove box area / center console? Thanks!!!

The 2024 Bandit Run will roll into Michigan this year. This happens to be the same week as the Hot Rod Power Tour (dang it!).l https://banditrw.restoreamusclecar.com/24home48351775 Stops are: June 9 - Holland Michigan (west side of the lower pennisula) June 10 - Mackinaw City / Cheboygan (northern tip of the LP) June 11-13 - Pontiac Michigan Cost is $395

Totally agree with JUSTA. A lot of hard work. Now I hope you can't stop driving the wee out of it.

So what paint did you use on the body? What is the official color name? Have you taken your ride to any track? Done any quarter mile or autocross with it? Just curious.

theres a bunch of pics posted under the "how to topic"

Well besides the exterior body and paint work, the dash was rotted along the bottom of the windshield and I found a company that makes the replacement metal, I cut and welded in patches along the bottom of the door and fender, I don't think it had a steering column in it when I got it, then let's see the entire floor pans were replaced, the trunk pans and braces as well as a new gas tank and sending unit, then the usual refresh under the hood, with new plugs, wires, ignition, carb, water-pump, alternator ect. then I found a nice set of Cragar SS wheels with some nice rubber on them and other than that, just alot of elbow grease !! Oh yea, I forgot I got her a new carpet and a nice clean replacement split bench seat !!

Fantastic! Beyond the obvious body and paint work, what all did you do to the ol' girl?

Wow….beautiful. Love the yellow. Can I pick everyone’s brain. What should I be asking for this car? Senior widow with awesome car to sell but no real idea of what to ask.

Had to be hard to let that one go. Hope you can get lucky N find Lumpy. Whats the story on the sweet Bonne??

Amazing amount of work. Not your 1st rodeo. Impressive

Fantastic job. Thankz for sharing the Pic's.

Hi Chris, there are 3 Star Chiefs in total listed on Carjam. Mine, a four door white and maroon Hardtop that I have seen up North, and one other not seen.

Hey guys, I said I would try to get more of my past builds up online for you guys to see so here's the 71 Lemans I saved from the doldrums back in 2021, it was a labor of love working on this one, after growing up with these cars all around I didn't mind spending about 10 months with this ol' girl : ) I posted a bunch more pics under the "How To Topics"

Hey guys, I said I would try to get more of my past builds up online for you guys to see so here's the 71 Lemans I saved from the doldrums back in 2021, it was a labor of love working on this one, after growing up with these cars all around I didn't mind spending about 10 months with this ol' girl : )