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Benfrank6901

Discussion Starter · 20 d ago

Live near AURORA ,INDIANA Repossessed My 1968 GTO from body shop ! Got screwed , Look’ing for help finishing it myself. I’m not a mechanic. I did auto glass for years. Worked on show cars. Looking for someone in the area that can give some knowledge and help finishing car.

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oldredgaot66

· #2 · 20 d ago

do you have an engine for it that's about I could help with

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Benfrank6901

Discussion Starter · #3 · 20 d ago

Yes. new Wiring harness. timing Off. Needs “top center? “. Probably needs heads torque setting done. I’m trying my best but I’m so over my head. I’ve done every I could.

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Jared

· #4 · 20 d ago

You may want to post your location. It's possible that someone could be close to you and help. Are you trying an initial start up, need help with interior, what? Paint looks good, great color, share why you're in over your head and we may be able to talk you through this, or down off the cliff. What's up?

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Benfrank6901

Discussion Starter · #5 · 20 d ago

Live close to Ruble rd and Hogan. Northeast corner of Dearborn County. Painted but needs wet sanding and buffing. Installed new headliner , myself , due to body shop spraying compound thru open windows. Installed new dash with wood grain. All new wiring harnesses. Engine turns over but needs timing and basically looked over. Needs distributor set “ top dead center ? “. I’m overwhelmed. I’m dyslexic. So “ here read this “ is not a great answer for me. I can installed and do anything. If I’m shown Or pictures. I’m on the cliff. Not fun anymore. Got screwed and I’m trying finished. I need help getting it completed. I’m so close. But I have no help. I did Auto glass for years. At cars shows. Installing glass in classics. But I’m lost when it comes to engines and electrical. This is the most I’ve wrote ever.

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Jared

· #6 · 20 d ago

So you're in Indiana? Not close for me, but maybe for another forum member.

Top dead center is used to get the dizzy close for timing. Basically, you turn the engine over so that the engine is at TDC which should be the zero mark on the damper (compression stroke). Install distributer and wires. Rotor will be pointing right at #1. You pick which wire is #1 based on where the rotor is pointing and make sure the rest are in the correct order. Advance the dizzy a little and it should fire.

Is the engine a fresh rebuild? If so, the start up procedure may need to include a cam break in step.

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Jared

· #7 · 20 d ago

Don't get over whelmed. Working on cars is supposed to be fun. Slow down and you will get this.

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ponchonlefty

· #8 · 20 d ago

slow down and focus on one thing at a time. start with the engine, tell us what you need. tell us about the engine, and step by step we may be able to help get you running.

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Jared

· #9 · 19 d ago

BTW Body and paint look good. Great color! Get her running then worry about wet sanding and finishing the paint.

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geeteeohguy

· #10 · 19 d ago

Like eating an elephant. One small piece at a time. Do one small thing each day. Don't let it consume you.

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ponchonlefty

· #11 · 19 d ago

geeteeohguy said:
Like eating an elephant. One small piece at a time. Do one small thing each day. Don't let it consume you.

ah, the johnny cash method.

Benfrank6901

Discussion Starter · #12 · 19 d ago

Great advice, but it doesn’t help. I am stuck. I don’t know engines and I don’t know wiring. to I’ll just push it outside and let it rot You Know. I don’t like asking for help. Im trying to finish this so my Father can see the car he always wanted. He gave it up dream when he had kids. Always showed me pictures I even have a Matchbox ‘68. . Never mind.

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John Canon

· #13 · 19 d ago

Benfrank6901 said:
. . . I don’t like asking for help. I'm trying to finish this . . .

You already asked for help, and now you are telling us what your car needs one step at a time.
First, set up your area around the car with a small bench, your tools, and a storage area. That is your work area. Next you will find top dead center TDC. Keep the battery connected but remove and mark the small wires to the coil.

Disconnect the spark plug wires at the spark plugs and mark them so they don't get mixed up. You can confirm later if they are correct. Then remove the spark plugs and poke them into a piece of cardboard so they don't get mixed up. Keep your area clean and let others know that is where you are working on the car.

Check in when done, or if you have questions.

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Bopman

· #14 · 19 d ago

Benfrank6901 said:
Live close to Ruble rd and Hogan. Northeast corner of Dearborn County. Painted but needs wet sanding and buffing. Installed new headliner , myself , due to body shop spraying compound thru open windows. Installed new dash with wood grain. All new wiring harnesses. Engine turns over but needs timing and basically looked over. Needs distributor set “ top dead center ? “. I’m overwhelmed. I’m dyslexic. So “ here read this “ is not a great answer for me. I can installed and do anything. If I’m shown Or pictures. I’m on the cliff. Not fun anymore. Got screwed and I’m trying finished. I need help getting it completed. I’m so close. But I have no help. I did Auto glass for years. At cars shows. Installing glass in classics. But I’m lost when it comes to engines and electrical. This is the most I’ve wrote ever.

I am in south central KY and probably come and help on a weekend or 2 or anytime you are off if not retired ! I do mechanic work and auto body. Could wet sand and buff your paint for ya. Let me know if you can't find anybody closer. If you can't I don't care to help ya !

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Bopman

· #15 · 19 d ago

Google maps say 201 miles....3hr 10 min drive ! Not to bad I guess for a fellow gto fan.

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Benfrank6901

Discussion Starter · #16 · 19 d ago

Bopman said:
Google maps say 201 miles....3hr 10 min drive ! Not to bad I guess for a fellow gto fan.

John Canon said:
You already asked for help, and now you are telling us what your car needs one step at a time.
First, set up your area around the car with a small bench, your tools, and a storage area. That is your work area. Next you will find top dead center TDC. Keep the battery connected but remove and mark the small wires to the coil.

Disconnect the spark plug wires at the spark plugs and mark them so they don't get mixed up. You can confirm later if they are correct. Then remove the spark plugs and poke them into a piece of cardboard so they don't get mixed up. Keep your area clean and let others know that is where you are working on the car.

Check in when done, or if you have questions.
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Thanks. Spark plug wires are on the wrong plugs. He put the shorts one in front and long in back. That’s what I’m dealing with. I have to back over everything he did or should I say didn’t do Right It’s morning. So it’s a new day. Trying to get started.

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Jared

· #17 · 19 d ago

Benfrank6901 said:
Great advice, but it doesn’t help. I am stuck. I don’t know engines and I don’t know wiring. to I’ll just push it outside and let it rot You Know. I don’t like asking for help. Im trying to finish this so my Father can see the car he always wanted. He gave it up dream when he had kids. Always showed me pictures I even have a Matchbox ‘68. . Never mind.

Bopman said:
I am in south central KY and probably come and help on a weekend or 2 or anytime you are off if not retired ! I do mechanic work and auto body. Could wet sand and buff your paint for ya. Let me know if you can't find anybody closer. If you can't I don't care to help ya !

This may be the best offer of help I've seen on here in a long time.

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Jared

· #18 · 19 d ago

Benfrank6901 said:
Thanks. Spark plug wires are on the wrong plugs. He put the shorts one in front and long in back. That’s what I’m dealing with. I have to back over everything he did or should I say didn’t do Right It’s morning. So it’s a new day. Trying to get started.

I've hit the frustration wall a few times over the years. A new day makes things look way better.

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Benfrank6901

Discussion Starter · #19 · 19 d ago

Thanks to all of you !!! Got it. Get the engine first. Will work on finding TDC

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pontrc

· #20 · 19 d ago

Prime the oil pump first, counter clockwise to make sure oil is flowing Ben.

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