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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-03-2024, 12:34 AM
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Posted By Mcronk
Maybe because I did not know any better I had a...

Maybe because I did not know any better I had a 69 GTO that I would spin to 5,800 to 6,000 all the time. It was rebuilt before I got it and I rebuilt it once in the 10 years I owned it. Nothing...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-02-2024, 11:35 AM
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Posted By Mcronk
RA II magazine article last page.

Here is the last image of the CARS magazine article on a RAII test.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-02-2024, 11:31 AM
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Posted By Mcronk
Thanks for sharing! Here is a article from CARS...

Thanks for sharing! Here is a article from CARS magazine on a RA II they tested and modified. One of the few magazine articles published about RA II cars. You may have to save image to your...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-01-2024, 01:32 AM
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Posted By Mcronk
Regarding the change over date for RAII...

Regarding the change over date for RAII production pieces Jim Mino told me the earliest dates he had found for specific RAII parts was March 11, 1968. He said the parts were done in batches not a...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-29-2024, 11:43 AM
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Posted By Mcronk
This is why I like this site. Lots of...

This is why I like this site. Lots of information that is from folks who are very familiar with these cars. Regarding the 270 and 273 carb usage in 1968, I have found the GTO Association...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-29-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,557
Posted By Mcronk
My first recollection of a GTO was when I was...

My first recollection of a GTO was when I was about 13. A neighbor down the street was a salesman at the local Pontiac dealership and he drove one home. Best I recall it was a 67 GTO Signet Gold...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-29-2024, 12:48 AM
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Posted By Mcronk
Interesting note on the 7028273 and 7028270...

Interesting note on the 7028273 and 7028270 carbs. They first appeared on the 68 RA I (late) and RA II engines. They are also listed for the 69 RAIII engines according to the GTO Association...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-29-2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,557
Posted By Mcronk
Interesting. Learned something new. To be clear...

Interesting. Learned something new. To be clear that shroud was not installed on the assembly line but was a dealer over the counter part?
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-28-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,557
Posted By Mcronk
Another item that seems "odd" to me is the use of...

Another item that seems "odd" to me is the use of a fan shroud on a non A/C car. The fan shroud was used on all A/C cars and also part of the HD cooling option (though some documented 67 RA cars...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-31-2024, 12:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,131
Posted By Mcronk
Gary I like what I see using the Rustoleum...

Gary I like what I see using the Rustoleum products.

A little off topic but another great Rustoleum product is their oil based enamels. I have a open diamond plate car trailer I have had for...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-27-2024, 10:59 AM
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Posted By Mcronk
I was at MCACN this year too. I took quite a few...

I was at MCACN this year too. I took quite a few pictures of the RAII Birds. Also included a picture of my friends 69 RAIV Firebird unrestored with 21k original miles. I have more detailed...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-24-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By Mcronk
Jason thanks for your response. I agree the...

Jason thanks for your response. I agree the ceramic coatings offer a hardness/protection. I have heard that if water is allowed to dry on the car they do tend to water spot easily. I live in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-24-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By Mcronk
Ceramic Coating

Not sure if this is the right place to ask but here goes.

I have owned my 67 GTO for over 30 years. I acquired it in 1992 after a fresh paint job (base coat/clear coat). I have had panels...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-24-2024, 12:57 AM
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Views: 90,533
Posted By Mcronk
Thanks again for keeping us informed/updated. ...

Thanks again for keeping us informed/updated. You still rarely see these cars anywhere whether it be the top auctions or events like MCACN. I do know of a legit Bird 4 speed. A friend owns it and...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-24-2024, 12:43 AM
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Views: 90,533
Posted By Mcronk
Absolutely beautiful! Sometimes I think I should...

Absolutely beautiful! Sometimes I think I should have a concourse restoration done on my car. However it has 61,000 documented miles (original engine/transmission long gone) and retains a lot of...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-24-2024, 12:18 AM
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Posted By Mcronk
Probably the picture Tim Dye took at the POCI...

Probably the picture Tim Dye took at the POCI Nationals this past summer. I had pulled my 68 GTO RA II car under the hotel awning as one of several thunderstorms rolled in. I had a couple of rags...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-23-2024, 10:26 AM
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Views: 90,533
Posted By Mcronk
The convertible found in Florida, was this...

The convertible found in Florida, was this recently? Did it have its original engine/drivetrain? Every 68 I see I check the build date! LOL! I have lived in Florida all my life. Lots of people...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-23-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 90,533
Posted By Mcronk
Wow! Thanks for sharing! Any chance we might...

Wow! Thanks for sharing! Any chance we might get to see the documentation on the "mind blower" car?

Royal Oak was well connected so someone in the "know" must have pulled some strings to get...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-27-2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 90,533
Posted By Mcronk
Good questions. Here is my thoughts based on the...

Good questions. Here is my thoughts based on the limited knowledge I have. First question about intake manifolds and block date codes. Of course the intake was the same used on most 4bbl...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 11-15-2023, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 905
Posted By Mcronk
A couple of pics of the jack and base that came...

A couple of pics of the jack and base that came with my 72 SJ. I believe they are original to the car Also included the original Rally II spare unrestored.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 11-02-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By Mcronk
I am sure you have seen this production chart for...

I am sure you have seen this production chart for 1969 Judge vehicles from Fred Simmonds. Shows no convertible Judges from Pontiac, Farmingham, and Atlanta. Pontiac sure got busy in April to equal...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 11-02-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By Mcronk
Interesting and thanks for sharing that. Here is...

Interesting and thanks for sharing that. Here is another trim tag for your collection. This is the car I was referring to with the codes 72 10. Appears to be a Arlington built car first week of...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 11-01-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By Mcronk
North thanks for your expertise. I don't...

North thanks for your expertise. I don't understand why the GTOAA Guide would make that statement. I owned two 69 GTOs. One built in Atlanta plant (Palladium Silver black interior hardtop, no...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 11-01-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By Mcronk
I am a little confused. The GTOAA Illustrated...

I am a little confused. The GTOAA Illustrated Identification Guide says this (for all plants except Pontiac, which retains number codes) Convertible top A= Ivory B=Black C= Dark Blue G= Dark Green ...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 10-30-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By Mcronk
I know there are two tone Judge cars. There used...

I know there are two tone Judge cars. There used to be a Matador Red with white painted top in north Brevard. I have seen pictures of others. I am pretty sure, based on the research I did, that...
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