Show Us Your Car (Classic GTO Picture Thread)
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OK !!! Going to try and post at least A picture of my’66 GTO IN Fontaine blue. Purchased in 1979 I have been restoring , upgrading , and loving her ever since. It’s really a Restomod with a 400CI motor , turbo 350 trans, dual MC with front discs , Vintage air, Grant wood steering wheel,upgraded gauge package, several other small non stock items. I have preserved most of the stock appearance.Ok, show us a picture of your classic GTO! They have a thread on the New GTO forum. Let's start one on the Classic GTO forum!
Here is my 68 GTO convertible 4 speed. LET"S ROLL!
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I’m posting this information mostly as a warning to other GTO guys. I purchased a Tripower set in late 2017. Initial unit arrived in December. Supposedly completely refreshed all around bolt on manifold carbs et al. Here’s the nightmare story.
1) Decembers arrival was damaged mostly as a result of poor packaging (light duty plywood 1/8th inch box around unit on a small pallet). Crushed in on one corner damaging air cleaner & front carb. Calls to supplier led to debate about packaging VS shippers handling. After arguments with a manager replacement finally agreed.
2) Second arrival ( better packaged ) on large pallet. In the process of painting this manifold I discovered a crack in the manifold. Following considerable argument they agreed to ship a new manifold. This meant I had to tear it all down to strip the manifold. Now of course NOT a bolt on unit. I shipped the manifold back and received a replacement . They sent replacement manifold WITHOUT new carb base gaskets.
3) After considerable argument, once again, the sent replacement gaskets.
4) I reassembled the unit —- carbs , linkage and fuel lines choke , etc... Following installation on the car I discovered poor runability. Now with my mechanics help we got to a point where rebuilding the carburetors seemed necessary. So I authorized that work and he rebuilt them. We discovered front card had a sharp indentation in the edge (exterior) of the fuel bowl and the center carb had some kind of a patch inside the fuel bowl.
5) We also realized the choke was not functioning “at all“ therefore causing real hard starts. I purchased a new choke assembly from Wright Tripower which was “perfect” and following its installation along with some added adjustments the car ran the best it had thus far.
6) HOWEVER , we still had some idle issues and hesitation upon acceleration. Upon further diagnosis We did discover some vacuum leakage but with some guidance from Wright Tripower guys decided the carburetors were still problematic. So at this point I have shipped the carbs to a partner with theWright Tripower team , located in Missouri . He , John ,is in the process of externally reviewing the carbs followed by disassembly and rebuilding and modifying them as required to meet real 66 GTO like specs and operation. John also has a test engine at his shop for running and testing the middle carb after rebuild.
NOTE1: These guys at Wright Tripower are extremely knowledgeable , cooperative and helpful beyond belief. I DID NOT BUY THE ORIGINAL UNIT FROM THEM. I SERIOUSLY REGRET THAT !!
NOTE 2: I PURCHASED THE UNIT FROM “The Parts Place “. Somewhere near Chicago. I strongly recommend not buying from “ The Parts Place”. Junk Tripower set up & terrible customer service !!
1) Decembers arrival was damaged mostly as a result of poor packaging (light duty plywood 1/8th inch box around unit on a small pallet). Crushed in on one corner damaging air cleaner & front carb. Calls to supplier led to debate about packaging VS shippers handling. After arguments with a manager replacement finally agreed.
2) Second arrival ( better packaged ) on large pallet. In the process of painting this manifold I discovered a crack in the manifold. Following considerable argument they agreed to ship a new manifold. This meant I had to tear it all down to strip the manifold. Now of course NOT a bolt on unit. I shipped the manifold back and received a replacement . They sent replacement manifold WITHOUT new carb base gaskets.
3) After considerable argument, once again, the sent replacement gaskets.
4) I reassembled the unit —- carbs , linkage and fuel lines choke , etc... Following installation on the car I discovered poor runability. Now with my mechanics help we got to a point where rebuilding the carburetors seemed necessary. So I authorized that work and he rebuilt them. We discovered front card had a sharp indentation in the edge (exterior) of the fuel bowl and the center carb had some kind of a patch inside the fuel bowl.
5) We also realized the choke was not functioning “at all“ therefore causing real hard starts. I purchased a new choke assembly from Wright Tripower which was “perfect” and following its installation along with some added adjustments the car ran the best it had thus far.
6) HOWEVER , we still had some idle issues and hesitation upon acceleration. Upon further diagnosis We did discover some vacuum leakage but with some guidance from Wright Tripower guys decided the carburetors were still problematic. So at this point I have shipped the carbs to a partner with theWright Tripower team , located in Missouri . He , John ,is in the process of externally reviewing the carbs followed by disassembly and rebuilding and modifying them as required to meet real 66 GTO like specs and operation. John also has a test engine at his shop for running and testing the middle carb after rebuild.
NOTE1: These guys at Wright Tripower are extremely knowledgeable , cooperative and helpful beyond belief. I DID NOT BUY THE ORIGINAL UNIT FROM THEM. I SERIOUSLY REGRET THAT !!
NOTE 2: I PURCHASED THE UNIT FROM “The Parts Place “. Somewhere near Chicago. I strongly recommend not buying from “ The Parts Place”. Junk Tripower set up & terrible customer service !!
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69 GTO Convertible 400ci 0.30 Overbore to 416ci 380 HP 5-Speed Tremec 3:55 PosiTrack, Tri-Power Carbs
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(3–2bbls) , Ported, Comp Cams, Roller Rockers, Petronix Ignition, Ceramic Coated Headers, Large X-Pipe Exhaust, Hi-Flow Flowmaster Mufflers, Vintage AC, 14 (P215) Front Disc, 15 (P255) Rear Drum
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Thank you.
My '68 Goat came out of paint, yesterday, and the clear coat changed the color significantly for the better. It now looks more like the original Verduro than it did the day before when it was quite a bit more silvery and lighter color. Today the hood and hood tach get painted and then a couple of weeks of finishing up the engine and interior. It's been a long year and a half waiting, but the rewards will have made it worth the wait. The addition of disc brakes made the upsizing of the wheels necessary but I really like the gold against the green, and they still have a classic look about them. Very happy!
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Last year at the PCAM (Pacific Coast Air Museum) car show in Santa Rosa.. The F-15 behind me is the actual lead aircraft of the first responder duo scrambled out of Massachusetts when 911 went down. Check out the other side.. Not sure of the year but the owner referred to it as a Pontiac Businessman's driver. It was a very nice restored vehicle...
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The on behind you looks like it has a roll bar.
I bought my 1968 GTO convertible new. It was ordered while I was stationed in Viet Nam (I still have the original order form, Protect-O-Plate, service records, etc.).
I later took the car to Royal Pontiac and had it Bobcatted by Milt Schornack. I would love to find my GTO.
Date on the photo is when the print was made, but photo was taken much earlier when the car was new. I had the only 1968 GTO with exhaust splitters (custom fabricated for me by Royal Pontiac) and special prototype racing mirrors (painted and installed for me by Packer Pontiac). I had the 360 H.O. engine and the car was loaded with extras like 8-track tape player, hood tach, hideaway headlights, Hurst Dual-Gate shifter, and more.
I very reluctantly sold my GTO while in college and wish I had it back–if it still exists...
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I later took the car to Royal Pontiac and had it Bobcatted by Milt Schornack. I would love to find my GTO.
Date on the photo is when the print was made, but photo was taken much earlier when the car was new. I had the only 1968 GTO with exhaust splitters (custom fabricated for me by Royal Pontiac) and special prototype racing mirrors (painted and installed for me by Packer Pontiac). I had the 360 H.O. engine and the car was loaded with extras like 8-track tape player, hood tach, hideaway headlights, Hurst Dual-Gate shifter, and more.
I very reluctantly sold my GTO while in college and wish I had it back–if it still exists...
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1967 that my dad bought in a junkyard when he came home from Vietnam. Bounced around between cousins and uncles my whole life but never really road ready. Bought it and gave it to my dad on his bday a few years ago. Took about 3 years to do a complete frame off restoration. 455 bored out, 600+ on the dyno. Tremec 5 speed. Custom interior.
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