hi, couple starting a project car

Ms.SgtBullsEye · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:46 pm Post subject: hi, couple starting a project car

hi, i am a born and bred drag racer. and my new hubby and i are investing in a 79 firebird to fix up. were excited and cant wait to hear it run!

Big Dave · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject:

Ms Sgt means you master the sergeant? Only funning you! Welcome to the site!!

Where is your hubby serving? Will he be here to work or are we buying and stock piling parts for a future reunification of driver and project?

Big Dave

clay · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:39 pm Post subject:

Cool, projects done together are fun to do. Are you keeping it all Pontiac or going Chevy power? Keep us in on the progress. Clay

squeeezer · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:05 pm Post subject:

squeeezer · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject:

got any pics??????

of your car Cool

10sec.et · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:44 pm Post subject:

jonny_b · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:26 am Post subject:

Welcome to the message board, this is a great place to be, with a seemingly infinte wealth of knowledge.

Here are few Co. I used when restoring my 79 Camaro

http://www.classicindustries.com/

http://www.yearone.com/

http://www.fbodywarehouse.com/fbw/home.php

http://www.npdlink.com/

http://www.up22.com/ *this is a fiberglass co. they make hoods, fenders, scoops, one peice front clips etc...

Ms.SgtBullsEye · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject:

hey, how would i go about changing the lock cyl in it. when we got it, we didn't realize the key was lost so we are having to replace it. we were told we would need the key to take it out but there is no key.. what can we do?

10sec.et · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject:

best way is to find a locksmith. only other option i know of is to drill out the center until you can turn and remove the lock cylinder. this is a difficult task because there are hardened steel parts in there. if you have the new lock cylinder, you can look at that to figure out where to drill. a die grinder with a long pointed carbide burr is also helpful. good luck. its a beast of a job.

clay · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject:

I'll have to ask my dad. We had the same problem with a column out of an S-10. Still a GM column so it might be useful information. He told me how he did it, but unfortunately my memory is pitiful sometimes. I'll get back to you in a few days. Clay

MufflerBearings69 · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:35 am Post subject:

Ok, pardon my ignorance but this thing would have a different door and ignition key or no?

My local locksmith would make a key to a door cylinder for 17 bucks, I have used him a few times now for this service. He can do it in the time I eat lunch too which is nice.

(Not a chevy guy so I have to ask)

If not that easy they can remove it for you as stated above