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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-15-2024, 01:57 PM
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It could also be that there is a lot of paint and...

It could also be that there is a lot of paint and primer on it and that may be what is sanded down. I have seen people 2K prime VINs and cowl tags so thick you can hardly read them.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-15-2024, 01:01 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
1968 Steering Column base sticker

Does anyone have a picture of an original white sticker with the SL code and part number on it? It should read SL 780XXXX, but I can't read the the last 4 numbers. SL is the code for standard column,...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-01-2024, 12:28 PM
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Views: 660
Posted By 68pongto
The 69 GTO assembly manual shows all V8's using...

The 69 GTO assembly manual shows all V8's using the mini tower hose clamps on the vapor return line at the fuel pump and frame connections. The pinch clamps are used back by the fuel tank.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-31-2024, 06:28 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
If anybody is still looking for these tower hose...

If anybody is still looking for these tower hose clamps, D&M Corvette in the Chicago area has some for sale. They say they got them from the closed Wittek warehouse. They are advertising them on a...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-31-2024, 06:27 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
If anybody is still looking for these tower hose...

If anybody is still looking for these tower hose clamps, D&M Corvette in the Chicago area has some for sale. They say they got them from the closed Wittek warehouse. They are advertising them on a...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-23-2024, 01:04 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
With all this talk about new found RA II cars, I...

With all this talk about new found RA II cars, I thought I would post an update on my car. It is car #6 on the rollcall and a very early car with a 05C build date. I am shooting for the GTOAA...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-25-2023, 02:29 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
Yes, the D228 heads had no 96, but by the next...

Yes, the D228 heads had no 96, but by the next day D238, they had added the 96. So D228 just had RA, and D238 had R96A.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 01-25-2023, 12:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,229
Posted By 68pongto
No reason to beware, John is a long-time friend...

No reason to beware, John is a long-time friend of mine. In fact, I'm the one who told him about this site. They are the real deal.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-14-2023, 05:03 PM
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Finally car #20 Verdoro Green/Black vinyl top...

Finally car #20 Verdoro Green/Black vinyl top 4-speed
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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-14-2023, 05:02 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
Here are photos of the cars on the Roll Call. I...

Here are photos of the cars on the Roll Call. I either took them myself or found them online.

Car #9 Aegean Blue 4-speed
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Car #10 Verdoro Green 4-speed
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Car #11 Solar Red/...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-14-2023, 04:51 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
Here are photos of the cars on the Roll Call. I...

Here are photos of the cars on the Roll Call. I either took them myself or found them online.

Car #1 Starlight Black/Black top 4-speed
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Car #2 Flambeau Burgundy/White top 4-speed...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-14-2023, 03:56 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
Here are some pictures of it done at Norwalk in...

Here are some pictures of it done at Norwalk in 2018. Apparently, John sold it and I saw it this year at MCACN in a blow-up bag as a display to sell them.

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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-13-2023, 04:10 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
Car #9 on the Roll Call sold for $230,000 at...

Car #9 on the Roll Call sold for $230,000 at Mecum, $253k with fees!:eek:

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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-13-2022, 03:25 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
After they went 4-wheeling, they could have at...

After they went 4-wheeling, they could have at least cleaned the mud off for pictures! :eek:

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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-12-2022, 03:16 PM
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Posted By 68pongto
Yes, this is a different car than what was at...

Yes, this is a different car than what was at Norwalk in 2017. The car that Jim had at Norwalk I believe he races. It has heater delete, radio delete, and a chrome nose painted body color. That car...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-30-2022, 01:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By 68pongto
Yes, the B-pillar trim is the same as a 4-door,...

Yes, the B-pillar trim is the same as a 4-door, Scott
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-17-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,195
Posted By 68pongto
More Photos......... ...

More Photos.........

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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-17-2022, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,195
Posted By 68pongto
RAM AIR II AND IV Harmonic Balancer questions observations.

I'm in the process of rebuilding my Ram Air II engine and have been going through my balancers. I sand-blasted 3 of them up. Balancers labeled 1 & 2 are standard 400 balancers and have 9790840...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-21-2022, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,139
Posted By 68pongto
There is nothing special about the fiber optic...

There is nothing special about the fiber optic cable, it's the same as the ashtray one. Only the ring that holds it to the ignition switch is unique. It was also available on the big cars too, I...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-24-2022, 11:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,916
Posted By 68pongto
September 6th., and February 21st.

September 6th., and February 21st.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-21-2022, 10:04 PM
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Views: 761
Posted By 68pongto
Powersteering.com will rebuild an original one to...

Powersteering.com will rebuild an original one to fast ratio and you will still have the correct turning radius.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-18-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,916
Posted By 68pongto
Here are a couple of examples of date codes....

Here are a couple of examples of date codes. 1A10M translates to Jan 10th. 2C21M translates to Feb 21st. The first set of numbers are 1 through 12, so that has to be the month, I have never seen one...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-18-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,916
Posted By 68pongto
The data that I have collected shows that all the...

The data that I have collected shows that all the fenders I have seen up to fender date 1/19/1968 or car build date 01E had the extra hole on both fenders. The only anomaly is a 2/26/1968 fender that...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-17-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,916
Posted By 68pongto
There is no mystery to the tab, early 68 fenders...

There is no mystery to the tab, early 68 fenders had it, and late fenders did not. I guess early on Pontiac planned to put two bolts to hold the fenders to the cowl but never did. I have a...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 06-30-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,853
Posted By 68pongto
I received the alternator earlier this week and...

I received the alternator earlier this week and it looks great! Thanks, Phil
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