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Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird Restoration: Bodywork Guide – Doors, Spoilers, Bumpers and Wheel Flares (70-81)

November 12, 2015 by Pontiac DiY

Trans Ams and Firebirds have a variety of sheet-metal, plastic, and fiberglass body parts that often need to be restored. This chapter covers the technical aspects of restoring them. Some of these components are unique to the Trans Am and the steps to properly fit them are detailed.   This Tech Tip is From the […]

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Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird Restoration: Suspension Guide (70-81)

November 10, 2015 by Pontiac DiY

The chassis and suspension of the Firebird is GM’s second-generation F-Body so it shares its architecture with the 1970–1981 Camaro. The Chevy and Pontiac teams in Trans-Am racing (as well as GM itself) developed the geometry of this suspension and it was a big step forward from the previous suspension in 1969. Similar to other […]

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Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird Restoration: Brake Guide (70-81)

November 10, 2015 by Pontiac DiY

The stock front disc and rear drum brakes used on the second-generation Firebird were extremely robust and efficient. Depending on which road test you read, the disc/drum setup on the Firebird took about 160 feet to stop from 60 mph. The rear disc brake option was offered as part of the WS6 Special Performance Package […]

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Drivetrain Guide for Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am Restorations (70-81)

November 7, 2015 by Pontiac DiY

The Camaro and Firebird share many of the same drivetrain components, particularly the rear axle assembly. As previously noted, transmission choices were minimal. The Firebirds were either equipped with an automatic or 4-speed manual transmission. The rear axle ratios varied depending on engine, transmission, and even sometimes because of options. The drivetrains were durable for […]

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Engine Rebuilding Guide for Pontiac Trans Am and Firebird Restorations (70-81)

November 7, 2015 by Pontiac DiY

Pontiac installed a variety of engines in Firebird and Trans Am models over their 11-year production run: everything from the anemic Chevrolet inline 6-cylinder all the way up to the powerhouse 400 Ram Air III and IV as well as 455 Super Duty engines. The 403-ci Oldsmobile engines were slotted inside these cars also. Firebirds […]

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Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird: Transmission Rebuilding Guide (70-81)

November 7, 2015 by Pontiac DiY

With the right equipment, you can certainly rebuild your Firebird’s transmission in your garage. But a professional-caliber rebuild requires specialized tools. You need an arbor press, and you must follow a detailed and comprehensive process.   This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, TRANS AM & FIREBIRD RESTORATION: 1970-1/2 – 1981. For a comprehensive […]

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Electrical System Guide for Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird Restorations (70-81)

November 7, 2015 by Pontiac DiY

The electrical system in your Firebird is the key to making the mechanical components operate at their best. Like the rest of your Firebird, the electrical system has aged over the course of three or more decades. Electrical wiring, terminals, gauges, interior lights, relays, and any number of the electrical components have been subjected to […]

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Mastering GTO Restorations: Electrical Guide

April 17, 2015 by Pontiac DiY

The wiring systems of the 1964– 1974 Pontiac GTOs are probably closer in complexity to a Model T Ford than anything currently in showrooms. While that may be true, wiring systems are still a point of fear and loathing among many restorers of Pontiac GTOs and other muscle car era machines. The truth is, it […]

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Restoring the GTO: Alignment & Assembly Guide

April 17, 2015 by Pontiac DiY

This portion of the restoration is where the fruits of all of your hard work start to come together that pile of parts begins to take shape and start to look like a car.   This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO BUILD MAX-PERFORMANCE PONTIAC V-8S. For a comprehensive guide on this […]

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Mastering GTO Restorations: Interior Guide

April 17, 2015 by Pontiac DiY

The interior portion of your res­toration is as much about percep­tion as it is about reality. How well the interior turns out reflects on the quality of the rest of your GTO’s res­toration. The good news is that this is one portion of the restoration that you can likely do yourself, and just about everything […]

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