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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-06-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
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Posted By John V.
Hmmm, I have zero welding experience, didn’t...

Hmmm, I have zero welding experience, didn’t think about the need to know for that reason!
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-06-2023, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By John V.
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...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-05-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By John V.
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...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-14-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By John V.
Sales Code 644 was indeed the code for the HD Fan...

Sales Code 644 was indeed the code for the HD Fan in ‘64.

The ‘64 Tempest Inspector’s Guide did indeed note the HD Fan as associated with the 326 as Jon Hardgrove mentioned way back when.

But...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-11-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,392
Posted By John V.
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...
Forum: Members Helping Members 07-19-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By John V.
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...
Forum: Members Helping Members 07-19-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By John V.
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.
...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 07-14-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 233
Posted By John V.
'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.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-14-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By John V.
'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...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-26-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,465
Posted By John V.
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"...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-14-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,654
Posted By John V.
Forgot to mention, only '64s first sold to Calif...

Forgot to mention, only '64s first sold to Calif dealers were required to have the Closed Circuit Crankcase Ventilation System, and at that, only those built after Dec '63.

Your car was first sold...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-14-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,654
Posted By John V.
Way late commenting on this thread, haven't had...

Way late commenting on this thread, haven't had much time to participate in the last several months. But as a fellow Fremont built '64 owner, wanted to offer some insights.

1. The Data Plate code...
Forum: Members Helping Members 09-04-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By John V.
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...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-01-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 821
Posted By John V.
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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-01-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,092
Posted By John V.
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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-31-2022, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,092
Posted By John V.
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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-27-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,220
Posted By John V.
Starting as early as the '78 Hurst catalog, the...

Starting as early as the '78 Hurst catalog, the following description was added for the Indy Four Speed conversion kit:

Hurst/Indy competition 4-speed kits are designed to be used on numerous...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,220
Posted By John V.
The earliest reference that I could find for the...

The earliest reference that I could find for the Indy Shifter was circa 1974. At that time, it looks like Hurst did not include the "H" Hurst stamp on the stick. It was no secret that Hurst produced...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-25-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,220
Posted By John V.
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...
Forum: Members Helping Members 08-15-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 993
Posted By John V.
1964 Olds F-85. Don't know if they were also used...

1964 Olds F-85. Don't know if they were also used on any big Olds.

Here they are from a pic in a '64 Olds Brochure.

http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/brochures/Olds/1964/pages/OLDS30_jpg.htm
...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-11-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,199
Posted By John V.
Any chance you can get the Trim code off the Data...

Any chance you can get the Trim code off the Data Plate? May as well check the Paint code too if you can.

According to the 1964 Tempest Inspectors Guide revised as of Dec, 1963, there were only 3...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-10-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,199
Posted By John V.
My own '64 GTO is Pinehurst Green (Paint Code J)...

My own '64 GTO is Pinehurst Green (Paint Code J) with White Top. I think the combination looks great.

Pinehurst Green was considered a Medium Metallic Green and was a one year only color. Wonder...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-09-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,199
Posted By John V.
No idea what somebody would pay for it, but I...

No idea what somebody would pay for it, but I like it already.

They did not make a 20 Series Tempest Convertible in '64 so it is actually a 21 Series Tempest Custom Convertible.

The 6 cyl auto...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-09-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By John V.
McQuay-Norris Manufacturing Co. was a...

McQuay-Norris Manufacturing Co. was a manufacturer of piston rings that packaged sets in same type containers under their own name.

Don't know if they were an Original Equipment supplier to Chevy...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-08-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By John V.
I am assuming '65 is similar to '64, I'm looking...

I am assuming '65 is similar to '64, I'm looking at the '64 convertible power top wiring.

The yellow wire is the Power Feed to the switch.

Although it is recommended in the Owners Guide, as...
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