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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-10-2024, 08:50 PM
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Not a GTO thing, but I'm still proud of it
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Rich-Tripower
Yes, L79 = 350hp/327. All numbers matching: ...
Yes, L79 = 350hp/327. All numbers matching: body, trans, axle, engine, even the original door panels. All of the trim is either restored original pieces or were NOS when the car was restored.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-28-2024, 06:10 PM
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Not a GTO thing, but I'm still proud of it
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Rich-Tripower
I think that's right, L74 = 300hp 327. The...
I think that's right, L74 = 300hp 327.
The last piece of the puzzle is ready to go in with the engine.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-28-2024, 11:10 AM
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Not a GTO thing, but I'm still proud of it
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Rich-Tripower
There were very few Corvette engines that were...
There were very few Corvette engines that were actually different than their equivalent that went into other Chevys. Take 65 for example: All the 327s that were 250hp, 300hp or 350hp were the same...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-27-2024, 10:09 PM
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Not a GTO thing, but I'm still proud of it
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Rich-Tripower
In my book, the 327 was the best small block...
In my book, the 327 was the best small block Chevy they ever made.
I'd love to line up my Chevelle with the 64 GTO and see what happens. But I can only drive one car at a time....
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-27-2024, 05:14 PM
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Not a GTO thing, but I'm still proud of it
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Rich-Tripower
Not a GTO thing, but I'm still proud of it
The L79 is ready to go back into the Chevelle. I know this is not GTO related, but I'm very proud of this car and can't wait to get it back together.
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61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
04-10-2024, 10:24 PM
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Gto splash shields
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843
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Rich-Tripower
Just out of curiosity, can someone provide...
Just out of curiosity, can someone provide pictures on the car? I can't picture what is being discussed.
TIA
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-03-2024, 08:38 AM
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Parking lamp connector
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Rich-Tripower
Be sure to pull on the connectors, NOT the wires.
Be sure to pull on the connectors, NOT the wires.
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Tri-Power Tech
03-22-2024, 10:00 PM
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Vacuum verse mechanical
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Rich-Tripower
Our car is hardly a painted-the-wrong-color...
Our car is hardly a painted-the-wrong-color modified car. But that vacuum system does not benefit the car.
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Tri-Power Tech
03-22-2024, 08:55 AM
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Vacuum verse mechanical
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Rich-Tripower
What's the best thing about the vacuum actuated...
What's the best thing about the vacuum actuated tripower system? You can remove all the vacuum stuff and replace it with a simple mechanical system! Even the most beautifully restored vacuum system...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-20-2024, 09:39 PM
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Need 4 spd info
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Rich-Tripower
And just for fun, a few pictures from "back in...
And just for fun, a few pictures from "back in the day" (early 1970s) and one of the alpha and the omega (we own both).
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-20-2024, 09:36 PM
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Need 4 spd info
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980
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Rich-Tripower
I'm not Sunfirered 64, but we have a Sunfire Red...
I'm not Sunfirered 64, but we have a Sunfire Red 64 and here are some pictures.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-22-2024, 10:16 AM
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1964 grille
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Rich-Tripower
Which is why I added the build date of our car to...
Which is why I added the build date of our car to my post. As stated, mostly likely a mid-year change. Now the question is, when did the change occur? It may be hard to determine as there are so...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-21-2024, 10:37 AM
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1964 grille
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Rich-Tripower
Both of my grills have the vertical support...
Both of my grills have the vertical support riveted in. At this point I really have no idea if they are the originals to the car but if I had to guess I'd say they are. Car was built in July 1964.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-12-2024, 10:32 PM
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64 Lemans - Poverty Caps
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Rich-Tripower
You mean like these? No clips involved, they...
You mean like these? No clips involved, they just press onto the wheel. The wheels have locating nubs around the perimeter of the center raised portion and the inner back side rim of the cap just...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-10-2023, 09:27 PM
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Sunfire Mist Info needed
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Rich-Tripower
Goes good too. All numbers matching, family has...
Goes good too. All numbers matching, family has owned it since 1970.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-10-2023, 09:10 PM
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Sunfire Mist Info needed
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Rich-Tripower
Sunfire Red can look different from spot to spot...
Sunfire Red can look different from spot to spot and depending on how the light is coming in at it. Straight on it has more of a salmon color to it, at an angle it looks much more red. It has to be...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-03-2023, 08:56 AM
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Trunk sides
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Rich-Tripower
Don't carry heavy, hard stuff in the trunk that...
Don't carry heavy, hard stuff in the trunk that isn't at least strapped down? Or you could make some heavy upholstered side panels to install inside the trunk.
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Tri-Power Tech
07-27-2023, 08:32 AM
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Tri-Power Thermostatic Vacuum Switch Block Off Plate - To Mount Aftermarket Gauge
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756
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Rich-Tripower
The standard block off plate is not thick enough,...
The standard block off plate is not thick enough, not enough meat there to accept threads that would seal. I used 3/8" thick steel which is the minimum thickness I would use. For anyone who is...
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Tri-Power Tech
07-26-2023, 10:18 PM
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Tri-Power Thermostatic Vacuum Switch Block Off Plate - To Mount Aftermarket Gauge
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756
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Rich-Tripower
I could never find one. I had to have a local...
I could never find one. I had to have a local shop make me one.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
06-23-2023, 08:53 AM
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Repair/polish stainless trim
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Rich-Tripower
The best guy I've ever found is in Indiana. If...
The best guy I've ever found is in Indiana. If you change your mind and decide you are willing to ship them let me know and I'll share his contact information.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-18-2023, 08:59 AM
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Body sag
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1,583
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Rich-Tripower
For what it is worth, when I built my 65 Chevelle...
For what it is worth, when I built my 65 Chevelle 2-door wagon, I used an El Camino frame (boxed like a convertible frame) and used poly body bushings. I could put a jack under the frame just behind...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-17-2023, 08:54 AM
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Body sag
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1,583
Posted By
Rich-Tripower
Poly body bushings help a noticeable amount if...
Poly body bushings help a noticeable amount if you care to use them instead of rubber.
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-24-2023, 08:37 AM
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Trunk lock key code & removing lock
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1,516
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Rich-Tripower
Removing the back seat is easy. If there are arm...
Removing the back seat is easy. If there are arm rests on the side panels, remove those first. Then, on the bottom cushion push rearward and lift up on the bottom frame of the cushion. A good firm...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-10-2023, 10:09 AM
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37
Ever seen a 65 Bench seat car?
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2,687
Posted By
Rich-Tripower
FWIW, in 69 a bench seat was standard in the...
FWIW, in 69 a bench seat was standard in the Chevelle and buckets were optional even on the SS396. The SS396 option did not automatically include buckets.
Another FWIW, in 64/65 the Malibu SS...
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Tri-Power Tech
02-04-2023, 11:08 PM
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Cracked air horn - repairable?
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1,638
Posted By
Rich-Tripower
Welded? No. Brazed or silver soldered perhaps.
Welded? No. Brazed or silver soldered perhaps.
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