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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-12-2020, 04:33 PM
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Posted By PurelyGTO68
I had some oil canning issues in the quarter...

I had some oil canning issues in the quarter panel. I corrected it by shrinking the high and low spots. I used my stud welding gun (without the stud inserted in the tip) to heat a small area about...
Forum: Collectibles WANTED 11-01-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,850
Posted By PurelyGTO68
I have two left. Both slightly used (small...

I have two left. Both slightly used (small Mark's where the mounting bolts were tightened...)
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-01-2020, 06:06 PM
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Posted By PurelyGTO68
Should be black to match the firewall.

Should be black to match the firewall.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-18-2020, 01:59 PM
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Posted By PurelyGTO68
I do the same and then buy some nuts with built...

I do the same and then buy some nuts with built in washers so the look is similar.
Forum: Collectibles WANTED 10-16-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,850
Posted By PurelyGTO68
I have one or two available. Let me check this...

I have one or two available. Let me check this weekend and I will send you a PM...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-12-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,618
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Yes. Thank you. I should have sent you a note...

Yes. Thank you. I should have sent you a note to let you know. Thanks for sending it back. Will look nice on my toolbox. :)
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-08-2020, 01:08 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 90,562
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Thanks for the reply. I plan on checking Hagerty...

Thanks for the reply. I plan on checking Hagerty in the morning. Last I checked a convertible in top condition was $140k then add 15% for manual trans it says. So $161k but my car doesn't have the...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-07-2020, 11:14 PM
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Views: 90,562
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Insurance value?

Looking for some feedback/guidance on insurance value for car #18. Its about as finished as it's going to be for a while. I plan to drive it around this fall/winter and see what adjustments or...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-04-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 90,562
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Nice. Thanks for looking it up. My 7/71 MPC...

Nice. Thanks for looking it up. My 7/71 MPC doesnt show those part numbers so I guess it was discontinued.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-04-2020, 01:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,066
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Absolutely. Well said!

Absolutely. Well said!
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-01-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,362
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Agreed. That is why I added the photo. I wasn't...

Agreed. That is why I added the photo. I wasn't able to get good access to the LH side of the engine block. Hopefully this info helps out the OP well enough to resolve his dilemma.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2020, 11:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,362
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Correction. Block to center of power steering...

Correction. Block to center of power steering pulley is 5 7/16"
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,362
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Front of block to center of power steering pump...

Front of block to center of power steering pump pulley is 5 3/8"
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,362
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Your water pump mounts to the engine block?

Your water pump mounts to the engine block?
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2020, 01:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,727
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Looks good. Pretty sure they were eyeballed at...

Looks good. Pretty sure they were eyeballed at the factory also. I have seem lots of factory literature with a variety of different placement. High, low, etc.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2020, 12:49 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 90,562
Posted By PurelyGTO68
I believe the MPC book shows same part number for...

I believe the MPC book shows same part number for the scoop bezel as non RA cars. The part number gets cut off when the scoops are opened up.

When I bought my car in the late 80s.....the owner...
Forum: SOLD Parts 09-26-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Sorry. I listed these locally for $300 and they...

Sorry. I listed these locally for $300 and they sold almost immediately and I forgot to come back here and update the post.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-20-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,564
Posted By PurelyGTO68
I can't speak for 1970, but the rear wheel Wells...

I can't speak for 1970, but the rear wheel Wells on my 68 had body color on top of the under coating. It looked like overspray. When I painted my car, I did not mask the rear wheel wells to...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-20-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,618
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Appears so. Looks like the tuner pipes appeared...

Appears so. Looks like the tuner pipes appeared on all automatic GTOs in 68. Only the header pipes and flanges are unique to HO/RA. The rest of the exhaust appears to be determined by the...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-20-2020, 05:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,618
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Thanks for the report. So, I guess my hunt for...

Thanks for the report. So, I guess my hunt for NOS decals is over. :) Thanks! I can see a very slight color difference but geez....only when seen next to each other. So close in fact that it...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-20-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,716
Posted By PurelyGTO68
The way they replaced the qtr panel is probably...

The way they replaced the qtr panel is probably the best method short of using NOS or good donor pieces. The reproduction hardtop qtr panels are very good and will do the job provided you keep the...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-20-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,716
Posted By PurelyGTO68
I think you are correct. The MPC illustration...

I think you are correct. The MPC illustration only shows the 5 port hose assembly (plus the main lower nose). But the parts catalog shows both a 3 and 5 port version with two different part numbers...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-20-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,716
Posted By PurelyGTO68
My original wiper motor mounting plate was silver...

My original wiper motor mounting plate was silver cad plated.....then painted black over the plating. So yes, that should appear black when restored.

The hood pop up spring appears to be natural...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-19-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,716
Posted By PurelyGTO68
I know what you mean. I bought a set of new...

I know what you mean. I bought a set of new headlight rings from Ames but ended hunting down an OE set and I spent a few hours polishing them up. Why? Because the originals have a squarish profile...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-19-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,716
Posted By PurelyGTO68
Really hard for me to tell but those look like 69...

Really hard for me to tell but those look like 69 faces. The dark centers for the pointers are usually found on the black face gauges I think. The 68 gauges have a blueish tint with chrome centers...
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