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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-05-2020, 05:00 PM
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1969 GTO Convertible Suspension and Steering Upgrade
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All 4 springs are from Ames for a 1969...
All 4 springs are from Ames for a 1969 Convertible GTO w/ AC. The shocks are basic Monroe OE spectrum replacement shocks.
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-04-2020, 10:58 PM
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1969 GTO Convertible Suspension and Steering Upgrade
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1969 GTO Convertible Suspension and Steering Upgrade
I have a 1969 GTO Convertible with a 200 R4 trans and a 3.55 posi rear. I had a previous owner’s suspension springs that had been “cut” years ago. The car rode too low and scraped too many...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
11-23-2020, 01:57 PM
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My '69 GTO Convertible Body-off Restoration Thread
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Here's a closeup of my GTO wheels you asked...
Here's a closeup of my GTO wheels you asked about. They are a 1 piece wheel. The chrome "Beauty Ring" is actually a part of the wheel. I'm not sure who the manufacturer is or if its still available...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
11-21-2020, 09:11 PM
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My '69 GTO Convertible Body-off Restoration Thread
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Amazing progress and terrific pictures. Helluva...
Amazing progress and terrific pictures. Helluva job so far.
I too have a 1969 Conv with AC. I think you’ll be very pleased with the results from your plan as they are nearly identical to the...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
11-06-2019, 09:15 PM
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1969 GTO Dash Emblem?
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Thanks for the quick reply, that makes sense.
Thanks for the quick reply, that makes sense.
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
11-06-2019, 09:07 PM
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1969 GTO Dash Emblem?
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I have a 1969 GTO Convertible (AC, hideaways). It...
I have a 1969 GTO Convertible (AC, hideaways). It currently does NOT have any emblem on the dash. It was restored before my ownership. The data plate says it was built in Baltimore during the second...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-12-2018, 11:14 PM
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Value of a 69 RA IV - Clone
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Tough question. You’re asking an investment...
Tough question. You’re asking an investment question on a car that will likely never realize a return on the investment at that price. But if its THE car you want, the price is irrelevant (assuming...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-05-2018, 09:17 PM
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4L80 fitment in a 68-69 GTO?
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How much HP in your 455? Did you have to modify...
How much HP in your 455? Did you have to modify the tunnel for 4L80?
My 200R4 is rated at 550hp. Handles burnouts with no issue but I don’t run it at the track. With the 3.55 posi rear its the...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-05-2018, 08:43 PM
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4L80 fitment in a 68-69 GTO?
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Excellent write-up. Did you make any changes to...
Excellent write-up. Did you make any changes to the rear diff? What ratio?
How did you decide to go with 4L80 OD instead of for example the 200R4?
I went with the 200R4 and have been thoroughly...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-10-2018, 09:00 AM
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WH 3.55:1 on 69 GTO
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I wouldn't say 3500rpms on the highway is...
I wouldn't say 3500rpms on the highway is necessarily uncomfortable. Its easy for me to compare because 3rd gear in my 200R4 transmission is somewhat close to the TH400 3rd gear. Its easy to drop...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
09-27-2018, 08:20 PM
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WH 3.55:1 on 69 GTO
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Plenty of BOP gear sets on eBay 3.08, 3.23, 3.36,...
Plenty of BOP gear sets on eBay 3.08, 3.23, 3.36, 3.55, 3.73, 3.90, 4.11. Take your pick.
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
09-26-2018, 08:13 PM
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WH 3.55:1 on 69 GTO
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I had a 3.23 open rear in my 69 GTO Conv. It was...
I had a 3.23 open rear in my 69 GTO Conv. It was ok but even with the 3.23 the engines going to be running 3300rpms to ride with modern highway traffic. I decided to upgrade to a 200R4 4sp OD...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-22-2018, 08:24 PM
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1969 PONTIAC CHAIN GANG
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Thanks for sharing. Good to see a burgundy ‘69...
Thanks for sharing. Good to see a burgundy ‘69 GTO Convertible with hideaways on the back of the train. Just like mine. Very cool!
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-21-2018, 08:20 PM
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1968 Pontiac GTO radio suggestions
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I would recommend http://ClassicCarStereos.com....
I would recommend http://ClassicCarStereos.com. They look like factory but have hidden BT and input ports in the back. They sound great also. They’re not cheap but they are worth it. Went through...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-13-2017, 09:01 PM
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Sticky: Poll:
68 or 69 which do you like best?
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Easy call....69 convertible...here's mine
Easy call....69 convertible...here's mine
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-02-2017, 12:52 AM
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Wheel wells & the vacuum canister
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According to Ames, 69 GTO had a 4 rib cannister...
According to Ames, 69 GTO had a 4 rib cannister and alot of the aftermarkets have a 19 rib cannister.
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-01-2017, 09:38 PM
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Wheel wells & the vacuum canister
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I can't say for sure how much is OE. Its been...
I can't say for sure how much is OE. Its been restored. My guess maybe 20 years ago. The engine is not #s matching but it does have a correct 400 and a 69 GTO Qjet. Since the engine didn't match, I...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-01-2017, 09:12 PM
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Wheel wells & the vacuum canister
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Don't know if this helps but here's a few pics of...
Don't know if this helps but here's a few pics of the driver side inner fender and vacuum canister mounted. 1969 GTO Convertible.
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-12-2017, 11:03 PM
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1969 stock GTO largest tires to fit on the front without rubbing
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Thanks. Its a nicely optioned PHS doc GTO...
Thanks. Its a nicely optioned PHS doc GTO convertible. 3.55 Saf-T-Trak rear, factory AC (upgraded to r134a), deluxe seat belts, tictoc clock (that actually works), power Fr disk brakes, hide-away...
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-12-2017, 08:15 PM
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1969 stock GTO largest tires to fit on the front without rubbing
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I run 235/60 R15s all around. On occassion, on an...
I run 235/60 R15s all around. On occassion, on an unusual incline, making a turn I will hear a slight rub but its rare. This on a 69 GTO Convertible.
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-02-2016, 12:29 PM
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needing a bushing kit for my 69 hideaways
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There is an alternative to replacing the bushings...
There is an alternative to replacing the bushings you might consider. I posted a new thread with the relatively easy steps. Worked perfect for my 1969 GTO Convertible with hideaways.
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-02-2016, 12:27 PM
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Tip for adjusting saggy hideaway headlight doors
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Tip for adjusting saggy hideaway headlight doors
I just figured out a little tip that might help others with saggy hideaway headlight doors that otherwise work well. The tip assumes your vacuum lines and actuators are working well but the doors are...
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