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The Catalina was the top of the line option for the Chieftain line for Pontiac. Think of the Bel Air in Chevy speak. They are essentially the same car with different trim and/or options and appointments. Charles' email is: [email protected]

I am not certain that a 1976 Firebird would have a VSS, just the speedometer cable since all the gages are analog. If you have installed some sort of electronic controls that now requires a VSS, then you need something to convert the analog out of the transmission to digital. I believe Painless Performance wiring has one. If the car is stock and going to remain mostly stock, I don't think there is a VSS or a need for one.

The 71st annual Detroit Autorama is this coming weekend at Huntington Place (formerly known as Cobo Hall). This show is home to the famous Ridler Award, the oldest trophy in hot rodding. https://autorama.com/attend/detroit/

Welcome to FP and the madness. Talk it up here in our forums. We have lots of restoration and performance experience. Ask away!

Here are the photos that Indyman Joe sent me to post in this thread. Joe reports that there is no oil going to the cam thrust plate. He said he is getting a degree wheel and he hopes to have it done shortly. He also said if you look at one picture, you can see the feed hole. If you look in the other picture, you can see how it was when he took it off - 180 degrees off!

I agree with Justa. I'm also a Michigander. Live between Flint and Lapeer. I meet with Justa, JustaG6, notallthere, and Indymanjoe all the time. We'd be delighted to hook up with you this summer.

No,worries dude. Send them my way, I’ll get them posted

Okay - good to know. I am the Prez of the GMC chapter, as well as a member of the Michigan Widetrackers.

https://www.classicindustries.com/shop/1976/pontiac/firebird/parts/?q=Engine Decals

I got an email last week from Karen Britton with this same info. Thanks for sharing.

Remember them! I had one back in high school! It was a cheap and easy way to get FM when all you had was am AM radio in your car! Then I figured out getting a factory AM/FM or an AM/FM 8-track radio out of a junkyard was easy and relatively inexpensive.

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Detroit Iron sells both paper and electronic versions of old GM, Ford, and Chrysler shop manuals. I strongly encourage you to purchase one for general reference on your car. https://www.detroitironis.com/1970-1979-pontiac-shop-manuals-print.html https://www.detroitironis.com/1970-1979-pontiac-shop-manuals-usb.html You might also find used ones at swap meets, Craigslist, or eBay. However, Detroit Iron are authentic reprints or scans of the original manuals.

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The Catalina has a 5x5” (5x127) bolt pattern, a ‘70 GTO was a 5x4.75” (5x120) bolt pattern. So full size cars are different from the mid-size A body wheel.

Two Lane - is this specialty damper tool something you can borrow or rent for your local auto parts store?

Motortrend has announced that the 2024 Drag Week will be September 15-20, 2024. It will take place in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan https://www.motortrend.com/events/hot-rod-drag-week-2024-track-announcement/ Registration opens Saturday, February 24, at 9 a.m. ET HOT ROD Drag Week 2024 Schedule (Daily end times as stated or until complete) Tech Inspection, Registration, Test 'n' Tune—Sunday, Sept. 15 National Trail Raceway (Hebron, Ohio)—8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time for registration, tech inspection, and test 'n' tune (tech open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., test 'n' tune begins at 12 p.m. ) Day 1 Racing—Monday, Sept. 16 National Trail Raceway (Hebron, Ohio)—Gates open 7:30 a.m. local time, racing hours 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Day 2 Racing—Tuesday, Sept. 17 Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (Indianapolis, Indiana)—Gates open 7:30 a.m. local time, racing hours 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Day 3 Racing—Wednesday, Sept. 18 US 131 Motorsports Park (Martin, Michigan)—Gates open 7:30 a.m. local time, racing hours 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Day 4 Racing—Thursday, Sept. 19 Milan Dragway (Milan, Michigan)—Gates open 7:30 a.m. local time, racing hours 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Day 5 Racing (Finals)—Friday, Sept. 20 National Trail Raceway (Hebron, Ohio)—Gates open 7:30 a.m. local time, racing hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, followed by awards.

Voted. So is the $10k going towards dog treats or $10k worth of car parts? We are voting on principle here.

I've said it before and I will say it again, Last Indian has some seriously mad fab skills.

Happy to help.

Great advice as always Last Indian. I appreciate it.

Thanks for the suggestion Last Indian. I will price out a set and see.

So should we call Ringo's dad "Dingo"? Mom is "Mingo"? Asking for a friend.

JUSTA6, Indyman, ReveredGTO, notallthere - any of you guys going to Chrome and Ice on Saturday?

The wire should slide off the sensor. There maybe a clip that you have to compress to get it to release. This will deactivate your temperature gauge on the dash in the process. Once you have the wire off, you can take a socket to remote it. Just remember that this sensor is submerged in coolant, so you should expect coolant to leak out. So be prepared to plug it up with something else ASAP. Otherwise you will have a mess.