64 rebuild

mr_gto · 10-02-2008, 01:05 AM

Hi, this is my first post here. Just wanted to pick a few brains. My dad and i are rebuilding his 64 GTO. We are trying to get a few parts for his motor which is a 389. My question is were has everyone found to be the best place to get 64 389 parts from? We are just going to do a hot rebuild on the motor, nothing to crazy just give it a little more git up. Thanks alot!

Tim

Rukee · 10-02-2008, 07:57 AM

Welcome to the forums.
I use The Parts Place Inc dot com. Butler performace has alot of motor stuff. Summit and Jegs also has your basic engine parts.

05GTO · 10-02-2008, 10:05 AM

Hey Tim,

Welcome to the forum,

mr_gto · 10-03-2008, 12:46 AM

Thanks for the welcome. I am glad my Dad has finally got the itch back to restore his car. My mom use to take me to elem. school in the 64. I cant wait to see it back on the road again!

dtroit · 10-05-2008, 10:52 AM

hi and welcome there! if you need oem parts try franks pontiac . com he is in california,,go with edelbrock rpm cam,,intake,, and 700 cfm carb.go with under the dist. cap elec. ignition,,dont go with cheap headers if you do keep it stock,,go with 2 1/2 in.exhaust/flowmasters44,,i have that set up in 3inch it sounds like a big block!

80transam · 10-15-2008, 03:00 PM

I have a " 64" 326 rebuilt to 389

Squancha · 11-13-2008, 01:59 PM

I just started a 64 restoration myself. After 30 years of dreaming to own my father's muscle car I finally bought one. I am taking it apart right now. I want to eventually restore it to a 389 but right now I have a 454 big block in it. It will have to stay until I can find a 389 and afford it. Any one tell me how to get into the false wall behind the front tires. I am taking off all the emblems to be repainted. I don't want to damage it but can't seem to find the easy way in. I am also looking for a new trunk pan. Any other alternatives other than Year One?

alsgto04 · 11-13-2008, 02:33 PM

Welcome to the forum, sounds like a fun project you got there.

Squancha · 11-13-2008, 02:46 PM

I am learning as I go. I have been tagging everything I take apart and filing it with bags and drawings of how they came apart. The engine isn't going to take much work. It is strong and in good shape. I have a lot of body work to do and some interior work. The seats and carpet were in excellent shape. I will put some pictures on soon. I got lucky to get one in this good a shape for a good price. It is addictive. I keep picking something up and working on it.

Rukee · 11-13-2008, 08:43 PM

Welcome to the forums.
The front fender emblems on my `65 are a push in style.