Pontiac GTO Forum - 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions http://www.gtoforum.com/ Discuss Pontiac GTO, Lemans, Tempest and B-body restorations and mechanics. en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:46:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gtoforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Pontiac GTO Forum - 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions http://www.gtoforum.com/ 69 GTO interior door panel question http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/69-gto-interior-door-panel-question-28824/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:17:51 GMT did they have special door panels for the ones that took the gto emblem? I mean was there a square recessed area for the emblem or did they just look recessed because the nuts pull them in. I have a pair without the emblems and was wondering if it would look correct to just add them to mine? did they have special door panels for the ones that took the gto emblem? I mean was there a square recessed area for the emblem or did they just look recessed because the nuts pull them in. I have a pair without the emblems and was wondering if it would look correct to just add them to mine? ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions IGOTGOAT http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/69-gto-interior-door-panel-question-28824/ <![CDATA['69 side "G T O" signs]]> http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/69-side-g-t-o-signs-28822/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:12:14 GMT Regarding the "G T O" signs on the sides behind the front wheels, I have seen them offered in both metallic emblem and decal for 69. But which is correct for '69? I would guess emblems but I'd like to get confirmation.

Thanks! Dave ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions Rodango http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/69-side-g-t-o-signs-28822/ 1974 shaker scoop http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/1974-shaker-scoop-28820/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:57:25 GMT I have a 1973 pont ventura that I want to change the hood and scoop to a 1974 gto. I have the complete scoop and hood. I have a 400 sbc in the car. When i went to install the scoop it would not fit on the carb (650 holly) and it is off center to the hood ... I have a 1973 pont ventura that I want to change the hood and scoop to a 1974 gto. I have the complete scoop and hood. I have a 400 sbc in the car. When i went to install the scoop it would not fit on the carb (650 holly) and it is off center to the hood My question is. Do I need to change the intake, or is there some piece that fits on the carb that offsets the scoop I am new to this so any help would be appreciated

Thanks
Don ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions gto74 http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/1974-shaker-scoop-28820/ Fuel pressure dropping http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/fuel-pressure-dropping-28814/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:42:39 GMT Well here is another strange problem. I am running dual Edelbrock 500 cfm carburetors on a Pontiac 400 c.i. engine that has a ram air 4 type cam, aluminum heads, and heat wrapped headers. The fuel is pumped from the fuel tank to the carbs by a Carter high volume mechanical fuel pump. The fuel lines... Well here is another strange problem. I am running dual Edelbrock 500 cfm carburetors on a Pontiac 400 c.i. engine that has a ram air 4 type cam, aluminum heads, and heat wrapped headers. The fuel is pumped from the fuel tank to the carbs by a Carter high volume mechanical fuel pump. The fuel lines run along the driver’s side frame and appear to be wrapped with some sort of cloth similar to the header heat wrapping. The fuel line is exposed (bare metal) from the rear mount of the upper A arm until the front mount, where a braided steel and rubber line connects, then it connects to the fuel pump inlet.

When the engine is first started the fuel pressure is between 5 and 6 psi. As the engine continues to warm up and reaches the 200 degree water temperature mark the electric fans turn on and the water temperature lowers and stays in the 190 degree range. At this time the fuel pressure lowers to around 3 psi and if the engine is allowed to continue to run it will drop to 0. If I increase the rpms the fuel pressure may or may not go back up. (The engine is idling right now at 950 rpms.)

When I shut down the engine for a few minutes and re start, the process repeats itself.

So what do you think, vapor lock, fuel percolation, messed up fuel pump, or what?

By the way the GTO’s engine is running while the car is parked in the garage.

All suggestions and comments welcome. Thanks. ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions 69-JUDGE http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/fuel-pressure-dropping-28814/ Gas tank fuel line / pump question http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/gas-tank-fuel-line-pump-question-28807/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:36:24 GMT Hello all. I should know this, but don't, and don't want to make a mistake.
Car: 1969 GTO convertible. Doing frame off. Replacing fuel tank and fuel lines.

Question:I had the entire motor rebuilt and see that the new fuel pump has one inlet fitting from fuel tank and one outlet fitting to the carb. The other spots are plugged.

The car has two stock fuel lines, one to the fuel pump and one return to the tank on the original stock set up. Do I need the return line or can i just run the single feed line with no return to the tank? Not sure if I'm asking that correctly. Thank you in advance. Jim :cheers ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions 369GTO http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/gas-tank-fuel-line-pump-question-28807/ 69 GTO valance panel turn signal light question http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/69-gto-valance-panel-turn-signal-light-question-28806/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:21:07 GMT DID the 69 gto's have a plug on the wiring harness for the lights in the valance panel up front? IF so anyone know where to get them? thanx ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions IGOTGOAT http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/69-gto-valance-panel-turn-signal-light-question-28806/ 69 GTO stainless wiper blade questions http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/69-gto-stainless-wiper-blade-questions-28805/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:48:40 GMT Can I get a refill for the stainless wiper blade on my 69 GTO or do I have to buy the whole blade? either way anyone know a good place to buy them? Thanx Can I get a refill for the stainless wiper blade on my 69 GTO or do I have to buy the whole blade? either way anyone know a good place to buy them? Thanx ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions IGOTGOAT http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/69-gto-stainless-wiper-blade-questions-28805/ <![CDATA[Replaced Dash now Headlights won't work]]> http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/replaced-dash-now-headlights-wont-work-28804/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:12:52 GMT I have a 69 GTO that I just replaced my dash and put in a new dash harness. Everthing worked except the dash lights before I started and figured that burned out bulbs were the culpret. Everything seemed to go ok when I pulled the old dash and swapped everything to the new one, however there is... I have a 69 GTO that I just replaced my dash and put in a new dash harness. Everthing worked except the dash lights before I started and figured that burned out bulbs were the culpret.

Everything seemed to go ok when I pulled the old dash and swapped everything to the new one, however there is one problem. I don't have any dash lights or headlights. The taillights work but not the headlights or any of the dash lights. The warning lights, turnsignals (inside and out), heater control light and cigarette lighter light all work. I checked the connections and all seem to be tight and all the fuses are good.

Since I have tail lights and the other lights, just no headlights or dash lights, I believe the switch is good.

The light harness under the hood seems to be intact and worked before with the old dash and harness.

I'm a bit stumped. It has to be something simple that I missed but I can't figure it out.

Is there suppose to be a ground strap on the printed circuit or light switch? There wasn't one on either when I pulled them, but then again the old harness was hacked up pretty good by previous owners so it was hard to tell what was done through the years.

Any help would be apprciated, I'm really itching to get it back on the road while there is still some nice days left.

Thanks in advance, ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions lbring http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/replaced-dash-now-headlights-wont-work-28804/ any resto job may need these guys http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/any-resto-job-may-need-these-guys-28799/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:19:30 GMT Found this web site while searching for the wire harness to plug my 4 way window switch into DEL MAR WIRE REPAIR INC (http://www.delmarwire.com/) I have been trying to find this pigtail harness for a while and was amazed to find it here- also ordered a pigtail connector to plug into my... Found this web site while searching for the wire harness to plug my 4 way window switch into DEL MAR WIRE REPAIR INC
I have been trying to find this pigtail harness for a while and was amazed to find it here- also ordered a pigtail connector to plug into my transmission for the reverse light switch-
The window switch harness was $9.41 :eek::eek:
the reverse switch was less than $5 :D:D:D
they have ignition switch harnesses and also light switch harnesses ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions crustysack http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/any-resto-job-may-need-these-guys-28799/ LS1 motor mounts in 65 http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/ls1-motor-mounts-65-a-28797/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:19:25 GMT heres some shots of the motor mounts for the LS1 into the 65- for those who were asking heres some shots of the motor mounts for the LS1 into the 65- for those who were asking
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]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions crustysack http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/ls1-motor-mounts-65-a-28797/ Project breaker-window felts http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/project-breaker-window-felts-28793/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:22:09 GMT Well as a lot of you know I have taken a 65 Tempest and resto modded it to something unique- I have run into a brick wall with what I thought was parts I had already-WINDOW FELTS-sweepers, fuzzies call them what you will but I cannot find them for a Tempest hardtop- I already had a set for a 65 GTO... Well as a lot of you know I have taken a 65 Tempest and resto modded it to something unique- I have run into a brick wall with what I thought was parts I had already-WINDOW FELTS-sweepers, fuzzies call them what you will but I cannot find them for a Tempest hardtop- I already had a set for a 65 GTO thinking that they would snap right in- nope, so I ordered another set that was advertised as fitting GTO,Lemans and Tempest hardtop -no dice- then I contacted Legendary and they had a set listed on their website to fit a Tempest hardtop- ordered them and they said 4 weeks- which turned into 10 and then a response from customer service that they had " no Idea when they would be ready" thanks guys. I was then directed to Performance Years where listed on their web site is a set of 65 Pontiac Tempest Hardtop window felts-" will not work on SEDAN- I get those in the mail and it says SEDAN right on the box- I call them up and turns out their website is BACKWARDS should read SEDAN ONLY. SO does ANYONE know of a manufactuer that makes these ( it is NOT PUI) or does anyone have a set that I can send to PUI so they can copy them?? Any help greatly appreciated.
The difference is the beltline molding( that the GTO has) and where and how the felts are secured to the door :( ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions crustysack http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/project-breaker-window-felts-28793/ 72 4 door on 71 2 door frame ? http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/72-4-door-71-2-door-frame-28792/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:05:43 GMT Will the front fenders, hood, grills, bumper, etc. off of a 72 lemans 4 door all bolt directly to a 71 lemans 2 door?? I didn't know if the fenders or something was shorter on a 4 door?? Thanks, ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions 67lemans http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/72-4-door-71-2-door-frame-28792/ Judge 69 trunk emblem? http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/judge-69-trunk-emblem-28790/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:38:30 GMT Did the 1969 Judges have the metal GTO badge on the right rear trunk face? Did the 1969 Judges have the metal GTO badge on the right rear trunk face? ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions IGOTGOAT http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/judge-69-trunk-emblem-28790/ 69 Judge spoiler question http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/69-judge-spoiler-question-28788/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:14:26 GMT OK I have a real 69 GTO that is done up as a Judge the rear spoiler is sitting half an inch away from the quarter panels you can run your fingers under the ends(not right)the pedistols were cracked and falling apart,so i bought one from the parts place and it didn't fit for crap was was inch narrower than mine and the bolt holes in the trunk didn't line up either so no go.i was wondering what the difference between the convertible and hardtop spoiler is? I have a hardtop car and don't know if I have the right spoiler. (ps) I used the aftermarket pedistols on the (original)not sure spoiler. ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions IGOTGOAT http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/69-judge-spoiler-question-28788/ Stripping The Rear End http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/stripping-rear-end-28783/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:32:00 GMT I have already blasted my frame down to bare metal. After painting it I get to begin on all the suspension pieces and the rear end. The question is what is the best way strip down the rear end to be painted? I plan on blasting the control arms, a-arms, etc. What would be the best way to prep... I have already blasted my frame down to bare metal. After painting it I get to begin on all the suspension pieces and the rear end. The question is what is the best way strip down the rear end to be painted? I plan on blasting the control arms, a-arms, etc. What would be the best way to prep the rear end without taking it apart to the point that I have to get someone else who knows how to set up a rear end properly to put it back together. ]]> 1964-1974 GTO Restoration and Technical Discussions sixeightGTO http://www.gtoforum.com/f50/stripping-rear-end-28783/