Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-16-2024, 09:18 PM
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-16-2024, 08:43 PM
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Bill, from what I’ve seen on the ‘64 GTOs, the...
Bill, from what I’ve seen on the ‘64 GTOs, the most common reason for the Sales Code 592 was when the Metallic Brake Linings were ordered.
The 3.90 axle required the Metallic Brake Lining option...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
06-04-2024, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 19
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Baltimore (and KC) code 431 on the PHS Shipping...
Baltimore (and KC) code 431 on the PHS Shipping Order Record for ‘64 was definitely for the Back-up Lamps option.
The BaT GTO was NOT factory built with PS. BVZ, you are correct about how it WOULD...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-06-2023, 04:38 PM
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-06-2023, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 8
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Interesting. As mentioned, the specs I posted...
Interesting. As mentioned, the specs I posted were for the ‘64 p/n 9773004 frame.
Different frame p/ns were released for ‘65 and thicknesses may have been revised.
It would be interesting, at...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-05-2023, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 8
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Curious what the reference is that shows 1/8"....
Curious what the reference is that shows 1/8". You didn't mention the frame p/n or the frame vendor for the frame you are asking about.
I don't have the specs for '65. I know the '65 frame p/ns...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-14-2023, 08:27 PM
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-11-2023, 12:49 PM
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Early is such a relative term. My ‘64 GTO was...
Early is such a relative term. My ‘64 GTO was produced 11/20/63 at Fremont (for historical perspective, the Wednesday before JFK was shot).
I consider it relatively early because GTO sales hadn’t...
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Forum: Members Helping Members
07-19-2023, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 2
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Nevermind. The capacitor tested right on the...
Nevermind. The capacitor tested right on the money (69/5).
Thought about all the reasons the contactor might not pull in and realized could be a Low Pressure Switch or the High Pressure Switch...
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Forum: Members Helping Members
07-19-2023, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 2
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AC Tech help needed
AC quit working last night. 5 ton Lennox HS26 unit about 23 years old.
Moved in 4 years ago, AC wasn't working, Called service, found a bad Dual Run Capacitor, replaced it, no issues since.
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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED
07-14-2023, 12:04 PM
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'73 ABS Front Valance
Looking for a reproduction from The Parts Place or a repairable original.
I have the steel style. See pic for the style I'd like.
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
07-14-2023, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 9
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'73 ABS Front Valance
Anybody know of anybody still selling the reproduction ABS '73 valance? The Parts Place apparently discontinued it.
Tried to order from Ames and was told it was discontinued. I've tried everybody...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-26-2022, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 16
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In '64, Sales Code 612 was the Rally Handling...
In '64, Sales Code 612 was the Rally Handling Kit.
I have explained the change to this option between '64 and '65 many times on this forum. The gist is, in '64 you could NOT get the thicker 15/16"...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
11-14-2022, 07:12 PM
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
11-14-2022, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 37
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Forum: Members Helping Members
09-04-2022, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 10
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I operated a mag deck with D series engine...
I operated a mag deck with D series engine Lawn-Boy for a lot of years. Well used when I acquired it. IIRC, the mag deck eventually cracked and I found a newer aluminum deck and mounted the D series...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
09-01-2022, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 2
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I haven't done a conversion but my '64 was...
I haven't done a conversion but my '64 was originally equipped with PS, Nov '63 built with the twin belt set-up. It was mostly missing when I bought it but I was able to acquire the necessary parts...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
09-01-2022, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 24
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Brad, I agree with you generally.
But I...
Brad, I agree with you generally.
But I cringe when people say driving is a privilege, not a right.
This idea gets repeated so often, it is simply accepted by many/most people. And I doubt many...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
08-31-2022, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 24
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I have never agreed with DUI laws.
Years ago...
I have never agreed with DUI laws.
Years ago I made my point here and got torched. I'm prepared to be vilified again.
Put simply, thousands of people will drive home under the influence tonight...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
08-27-2022, 09:14 AM
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Forum: THE LOBBY
08-26-2022, 09:52 PM
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Views: 1,661
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Forum: THE LOBBY
08-25-2022, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 10
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The Hurst stamped 5380100 flat stick was...
The Hurst stamped 5380100 flat stick was superseded by 5387436.
You stated the INDY stick is stamped 0017, But the pic looks like it may be stamped 1700?
Double check please.
I'm not...
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Forum: Members Helping Members
08-15-2022, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,154
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-11-2022, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,335
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-10-2022, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,335
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