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    My 1970 Formula Rebuild Project

    This is a fantastic project; you threw yourself into the trenches, ready for a fight, eh? 😂😂😂 Impressive progress; I'm looking forward to the cruise video! 👍
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    My 1970 Formula Rebuild Project

    That looks fantastic! Really making some ground ain’t ya? Fingers crossed you get to blast it around town👍 One the headlamp wiring, look on the internet for diagrams that utilise relays, this will give more voltage to the lamps & stop your dash switch from burning up👌
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    1980 Firebird

    Does it stop running after you release the key after cranking, or does it run for a few seconds after?
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    No Fuel to Holley Carb?

    At least you can rule out the pump; reassure yourself that the pump lever is located correctly. The easiest way to check is to remove the line from the tank, put your finger over the inlet while someone cranks the engine, and feel for suction. If you can feel suction, use a vacuum pump (like...
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    Timing Chain Installation on 301 engine

    I can see your confusion; technically, both answers are correct, as the cam rotates at half-engine speed. It’s easier to align the timing marks, especially if you are degreeing the cam, if you position them at 6 cam & 12 crank o’clock. Don’t worry about the distribution position just yet. I...
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    My 1970 Formula Rebuild Project

    The video played perfectly! 👌 That engine bay looks pretty tidy for a rolling project; don’t be too critical of it. You’re doing a fantastic job. 👍👍
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    Wheel Spacers On 2nd Gen Trans Am With Stock Or +Sized Wheels?

    That looks pretty good! It's also a good combo for wheel & tire size; good work.👌 Just one note: a little hole in the drum brake backplate allows you to release the adjuster on the shoe cam and easily remove the drum.👍
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    My 1970 Formula Rebuild Project

    Great work! 💯 If I pay for his ticket to England, do you think he’ll come & do all my cars? 😂
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    Rear Shock Question

    That’s correct, but the fronts don’t have springs either; they are located inside the coil as you are using the stock mounts. There are a couple of QA-1 adjustable shocks, the single adj and double adj. I always go for the single on a street-driven car.👍
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    Rear Shock Question

    Okay, then, if you don’t need to replace the springs, I’d fit some really good adjustable shocks all around. They’ll make the car feel like it has better spring rates and control body movement on the road. If you can stretch to them I always recommend QA-1, I’ve used them many times on GM F...
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    Rear Shock Question

    There's no telling what drives people to install stuff sometimes; I wouldn’t dwell on it too much. You’ll get a headache. You’ve already bought new springs, haven’t you?
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    Front Fascia Swap?

    I'd go to a wrecking yard with a 77 or 78 of any description and unbolt the entire thing. At least you'll have every bracket, bolt, wiring, trim, etc., you'll ever need, and most of it, you can refurb yourself. 👍
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    My 1970 Formula Rebuild Project

    Nice results! 👌👌
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    Pontiac Trans Am 454

    I’m not a big pro touring fan, but that is bloody gorgeous! 😍
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    Number Of Grease Fittings?

    I think you've found them all. The easy formula is that if it moves and has a rubber dust boot, it'll have a grease nipple. I've encountered some anti-roll bar bushings that didn't, though. There's always an exception, isn't there? It's a messy job anyway; I always get old grease somewhere...
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