[LPE406]

New member introducing myself to the forum here. I just recently purchased a 1970 GTO coupe to replace the one I later regretted selling back in 1979. I have been a lifelong gearhead, most recently modifying and tuning multiple EFI (OBD1 and prior GM) vehicles, but always wanted another 1970 GTO and finally came across one that met the criteria I was looking for. Given I am more performance oriented, I wasn’t necessarily looking for a numbers matching original, just a solid rust free car in good condition. This car originally came from Arizona in 1984, began a frame off restoration that stalled out, sat in the garage until being sold in 2014, with the remainder of the restoration was completed over the next few years. On a high level overview it has a strong running 467 ci roller motor with an Edelbrock top end, 4 speed Muncie trans, and a 12 bolt rear with 4 wheel disk brakes. I plan on swapping out the Muncie to a TKO for the overdrive shortly, and eventually changing out the carb to EFI. I am looking forward to interacting with other fellow GTO owners and enthusiasts here on the forum.

 

[ponchonlefty]

welcome,clean car. looking forward to your input on things.lots of cool people here.

 

[Baaad65]

Very nice, welcome 👍

 

[chrisn]

pretty car welcome to the fun

 

[Sick467]

Nice looking ride! Where you from?

 

[LPE406]

Indiana, just north of Indianapolis.

 

[1969GPSJ]

Welcome
Nice car ,
do your self a favor and remove the air cleaner they have been known to catch fire if a back fire occurs I know they look cool I used to have 1 myself but removed due to fire hazard

 

[pontrc]

My favorite year! Nice ride agree with GP ditch the air cleaner

 

[Jetzster]

Very nice! Welcome!😁

 

[LPE406]

Thanks - The air cleaner was on the car when I bought it, have plans to change it out along with the valve covers. I would like to get some valve covers with Pontiac logo, but have to find some to clear the roller rockers. Interestingly enough the original 1970 GTO I bought in 1977 and later sold had the same air cleaner.

 

[chrisn]

welcome to the fun

 

[Sick467]

Thanks - The air cleaner was on the car when I bought it, have plans to change it out along with the valve covers. I would like to get some valve covers with Pontiac logo, but have to find some to clear the roller rockers. Interestingly enough the original 1970 GTO I bought in 1977 and later sold had the same air cleaner.

I had one of those air cleaners on a build. I was merely planning on using it until the hood was put on to check clearances for a nicer one. I managed to melt the foam a few times tuning the engine. After that, I would remove it when running the engine and put it back on as a dust cover afterwards. They are horrible risk of fire and don't filter much out smaller than gnats. It's now wall art.