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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-22-2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,252
Posted By 68GTOConv
Add me to the "Hideaways" camp.

Add me to the "Hideaways" camp.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-13-2006, 10:29 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 18,066
Posted By 68GTOConv
Hmmm ... let me go figure out how to do this...

Hmmm ... let me go figure out how to do this "pin" thing!
Forum: Missing Pontiacs, Parts or Trailers 05-08-2006, 03:21 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,959
Posted By 68GTOConv
It's old school, but on my '68 I just removed the...

It's old school, but on my '68 I just removed the wire from the coil to the center distributor post. I put back on a dummy one to protect the holes, but there is no electrical conductor in it.

On...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2005, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By 68GTOConv
It would be hard on a carb because of all the...

It would be hard on a carb because of all the nooks and crannies. But a low speed Dremel with a buffing wheel lubed in Mothers would be how I would go about it. I polished this aluminum piece by...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-15-2005, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 246
Posted By 68GTOConv
I tend not to trust the Gtech for horsepower...

I tend not to trust the Gtech for horsepower calculations, since there are so many variables in what makes cars of similar weight/times ratio faster or slower than each other.

But as for the times...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-15-2005, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 342
Posted By 68GTOConv
I ran street tires (Yokohama) on my blown '01...

I ran street tires (Yokohama) on my blown '01 Formula. They only way I could cut a 60' under 2.0 was to roll off idle and feather that throttle down. It also helped to lower the pressure to about...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-22-2005, 12:07 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,844
Posted By 68GTOConv
That's the best compliment you can give another...

That's the best compliment you can give another car guy - Thanks man, that made an otherwise crappy day almost nice ...

Mike M

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Forum: Suspension TECH 04-19-2005, 12:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,844
Posted By 68GTOConv
I'm a big fan of the Hotchkis springs and Koni...

I'm a big fan of the Hotchkis springs and Koni shocks for these old musclecars. See pic &gt;&gt;

http://www.californiamasseys.com/gto_front_sm.jpg

Mike M
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-12-2005, 10:32 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,572
Posted By 68GTOConv
Always glad to help an Aussie out! And the later...

Always glad to help an Aussie out! And the later model mirrors bolt on without much hassle. I like the look ...

Mike M
Forum: Exhaust TECH 04-03-2005, 08:06 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,009
Posted By 68GTOConv
Darrells, Doug's won't pay the shipping to swap...

Darrells, Doug's won't pay the shipping to swap out a bad header - That is just bad business.

Stand by your guns man. You are the customer here!

Mike M
Forum: Exhaust TECH 04-03-2005, 08:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 284
Posted By 68GTOConv
Viking, my '68 used the 3" Flowmaster system. It...

Viking, my '68 used the 3" Flowmaster system. It was a bit louder than I liked, but it fit great. Never a squeak, never a rattle, never a problem.

Stockholm is a beautiful city - I haven't been...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-09-2005, 05:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 233
Posted By 68GTOConv
That has scam written all over it. I bet every...

That has scam written all over it. I bet every bid over $30K has been the seller himself.

Mike M
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-09-2005, 05:23 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 7,146
Posted By 68GTOConv
Began life as a red on red, black top 400 2-bbl. ...

Began life as a red on red, black top 400 2-bbl. Grew up into a 455, bright yellow, black interior, black top. Have a look >>

http://www.californiamasseys.com/gto.html

Mike M
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-15-2005, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 138
Posted By 68GTOConv
Marauder, not all the way around - But I did run...

Marauder, not all the way around - But I did run 265/50/15 on the front using a 15x8 with 4 1/2" backspace.

The rears = 295/50/15
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-14-2005, 11:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 181
Posted By 68GTOConv
They are the same width. But if you are putting...

They are the same width. But if you are putting either a 275 or a 295 back there, you have to be mindful of which side (fender, fenderwell) you have more room to spare. The 4 1/2 backspacing is a...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-14-2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 78
Posted By 68GTOConv
Semi-gloss will look better. Mine was...

Semi-gloss will look better. Mine was powdercoated, and that turned out pretty nice.

Mike M
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-14-2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 81
Posted By 68GTOConv
I remember when it was "cheap and sucks". I'm...

I remember when it was "cheap and sucks". I'm not sure this "more expensive and sucks" model is going to catch on :-)

Mike M
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-13-2005, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 181
Posted By 68GTOConv
With that tame 245/60/15, you could do a 4"...

With that tame 245/60/15, you could do a 4" backspace on the 15x8. I tend to like them wider, so I am a fan of the 4 1/2" backspacing.

Mike M
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-11-2005, 05:35 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,572
Posted By 68GTOConv
In case you don't visit the lobby, the yellow '68...

In case you don't visit the lobby, the yellow '68 GTO has a new owner. I put it in a Horseless Carriage enclosed trailer yesterday, headed for North Carolina.

It was an awesome machine, but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 274
Posted By 68GTOConv
Welcome to the "guess what I did once" club! If...

Welcome to the "guess what I did once" club! If there is any good news, you will be much more careful from here on out. I did it once, and I now protect an open passageway as if my life depended...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-05-2005, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 291
Posted By 68GTOConv
Drops 2" or less are always a good idea IMO. I...

Drops 2" or less are always a good idea IMO. I love the look and the handling. Just do it correctly with spindles and the correct springs. When people try to "do it cheap", that is when it ends up...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-04-2005, 11:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 254
Posted By 68GTOConv
Oops, that was typo. I don't run 17" ... They...

Oops, that was typo. I don't run 17" ... They are 15" Rally II running a 295/50/15 rear. The ride height is about 1" lower than stock in the rear, and pushing 2" lower in the front. That's a...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-04-2005, 05:18 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,572
Posted By 68GTOConv
Is there a penalty for posting your car picture...

Is there a penalty for posting your car picture twice? If so, I'm guilty! This thread needs some yellow ...

http://www.californiamasseys.com/gto_drive_1a.jpg

Mike M
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-04-2005, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 254
Posted By 68GTOConv
Dave, my backspacing on the '68 is 5" (15x10...

Dave, my backspacing on the '68 is 5" (15x10 rear). The 295/50/17 fits perfectly, with a big of room to spare. The 50 series on a 295 will have a bit more sidewall than the 50 on a 275. Mine look...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-04-2005, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 183
Posted By 68GTOConv
Those cars are bad a$$ ... I probably don't have...

Those cars are bad a$$ ... I probably don't have big enough balls to put one down the track at full throttle, but I'd like to try someday!

Mike M
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