- 101. Alignment (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2006 15:14:32 EDT
- My '76 has a lot of suspension modifications performed by the previous owner. The car is lowered, has Koni's all around (rear tube shock conversion), and has swaybars front and rear. The springs are
- /html/6pack/2006-10/msg00054.html (8,848 bytes)
- 102. trunnion oiler (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 22:44:36 EST
- In the past, I have asked for advice in getting a trunnion oiler device. Usually, someone recommends purchasing an oil gun from Mercury Marine. I have called several Mercury Marine dealers, but no o
- /html/6pack/2006-11/msg00052.html (6,846 bytes)
- 103. roll hoops (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 17:51:51 EST
- Do you have any photos of the roll hoops installed in a car? I would be interested to consider the differences in appearance and function of these hoops compared to a standard roll bar. Do the hoops
- /html/6pack/2006-10/msg00198.html (6,287 bytes)
- 104. Grill Badges (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 09:58:34 EST
- This brings up a good point: What would be a good retail/collector source for interesting grill badges? The ones sold by the big 3 are pretty pedestrian, from what I can tell. I would much prefer a v
- /html/6pack/2006-11/msg00116.html (6,857 bytes)
- 105. Grill badges (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:02:09 EST
- Answering my own question, I found an awesome website for British grill badges, both new and used. _www.automobiliaforsale.co.uk_ (http://www.automobiliaforsale.co.uk) Michael '76 Tahiti blue
- /html/6pack/2006-11/msg00133.html (6,430 bytes)
- 106. Grill badges, again... (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:33:39 EST
- If any of you has a photo of your car with a grill badge (the type with the stem below the main badge and 2 holes in the stem) mounted on your car, I would love to take a look at it. Either mounted
- /html/6pack/2006-11/msg00134.html (6,449 bytes)
- 107. cable luber (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:51:09 EST
- Recently, I posted a question about lubing my choke cables. I got a number of helpful replies describing the orthodox method of detaching the cables at both ends, removing the inner cable from the o
- /html/6pack/2006-12/msg00026.html (7,643 bytes)
- 108. Coolant change (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 08:03:02 EST
- I plan to change the coolant on the 6 this weekend. I have the Haynes manual and the procedure looks straightforward. Two questions: 1. Is there any special measure I should take when re-filling to
- /html/6pack/2006-12/msg00032.html (6,877 bytes)
- 109. Water Wetter (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:56:30 EST
- As a follow-up to my coolant change post yesterday, I completed the job without any problems. I removed the thermostat for the flushing part, and replaced it while sealing with blue RTV. I used a co
- /html/6pack/2006-12/msg00039.html (7,275 bytes)
- 110. Valve cover oil residue (score: 1)
- Author: samuelsma@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:42:29 -0500
- I have a lovely finned aluminum valve cover on my '76. After a good drive, however, I get some oil residue that has come from under the oil filler cap and spreads along the crevices between the ridg
- /html/6pack/2006-12/msg00054.html (7,426 bytes)
- 111. Another Pertronics question (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2007 22:37:43 EST
- I have a much simpler Pertronics question: I am scheduled to take the 6 on a multi-day trip in a few weeks. I have a Pertronics electronic ignition setup installed by the PO that works great. My con
- /html/6pack/2007-01/msg00053.html (7,125 bytes)
- 112. tool kit (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:20:34 EST
- In a couple of weeks, I plan to take the '76 for a 2 night trip from Miami, farther north in Florida. There will be 2 of us with a small amount of luggage. I want to pack an appropriate tool kit--co
- /html/6pack/2007-02/msg00060.html (6,722 bytes)
- 113. Diff bracing (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:23:43 EST
- I purchased all the brackets and new pins, with associated parts, from TRF for my differential bracing project. Everything was the correct size and shape, and fit together fine. The gauge of the ste
- /html/6pack/2007-02/msg00080.html (6,799 bytes)
- 114. [6pack] Hydraulic clutch conversion (score: 1)
- Author: samuelsma@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 13:57:21 -0400
- I have been following the hydraulic clutch/5 speed conversion thread with interest. As I do not have overdrive, the 5th gear sounds very attractive. But the reason for this note is to question what
- /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00017.html (7,355 bytes)
- 115. [6pack] Seat belt replacement (score: 1)
- Author: samuelsma@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 08 May 2007 13:21:55 -0400
- I ordered a set of replacement belts from TRF during a recent sale. I ordered them because my belts are original to the car, and my driver's seat retractor was "catching," making it impossible for m
- /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00075.html (7,546 bytes)
- 116. [6pack] glove box lock (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 18:41:36 EDT
- All of this talk about dashboards made me think of a minor irritation with mine. I have a '76 with a glove box door that has a lock but no finger pull. The door tends to stick closed, and the spring
- /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00101.html (7,015 bytes)
- 117. [6pack] Dash finish (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 18:45:06 EDT
- Another dashboard topic: I bought my car used, and the PO had done a great job modifying many items with quality work and materials. One of the things I like best is that the dashboard was replaced w
- /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00102.html (6,411 bytes)
- 118. Re: [6pack] glove box lock (score: 1)
- Author: SamuelsMA@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 17:28:51 EDT
- Michael: There is a small finger with a rubber bumper on it that functions as a stop when closing the door. Bend this forward about 1/16" or so, and it should solve your problem Vance: That answer wa
- /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00106.html (7,200 bytes)
- 119. [6pack] Previous owner (score: 1)
- Author: samuelsma@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 10:01:39 -0400
- Some of you may have noticed that I am one of the few list members with nice things to say about my car's previous owner. The story is that I purchased my Tahiti blue '76 from Dennis Wilson at Wilson
- /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00118.html (6,821 bytes)
- 120. Re: [6pack] Previous owner (score: 1)
- Author: samuelsma@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 13:26:05 -0400
- I can only verify the "sells high" part! :) Michael
- /html/6pack/2007-05/msg00123.html (6,902 bytes)
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