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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-01-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By b-man
Lower the compression using dished pistons. ...

Lower the compression using dished pistons.

These engines were advertised as having 10.75:1 compression but were actually about a half point lower. I’d recommend dropping down to around 9 to maybe...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-05-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,529
Posted By burd
There’s a - on ea board, click on it you you...

There’s a - on ea board, click on it you you don’t want to see it. Easy.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-04-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,994
Posted By mrennie
I used the alignment holes in frame and body when...

I used the alignment holes in frame and body when I put my 70 back together. Found some pin dimensions on the Chevelle site and turned them up to size on a lathe, although a drift punch would work...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-04-2023, 12:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,994
Posted By 242177P
I recall reading about some of the adjustments...

I recall reading about some of the adjustments Quality Control guys made at the end of the assembly line. Bumper wasn't quite right, a couple of whacks with a big piece of lumber (covered with carpet...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2023, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By Lemans64
I have stainless lines on my 64 with no issues,...

I have stainless lines on my 64 with no issues, BUT you do not just tighten them, you MUST loosen and tighten numerous times in order for them to seat properly.
Since doing this on mine I have not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,364
Posted By Cliff R
For the record I am not taking in any new work at...

For the record I am not taking in any new work at this time. I stopped doing any restoration or plating work nearly 2 years ago and don't want any. I officially retired last month and for now have...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-04-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By Lemans64
The car is NEVER completely finished and will...

The car is NEVER completely finished and will alway require time. During resto time, thought about car per day was probably 10 hrs a day.
car is drivable now, ( won't say Finished) But still...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-04-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By bird72
Talking an hourglass and hash marks in the sand :D

an hourglass and hash marks in the sand :D
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-13-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,540
Posted By dld
my 65 frame. bad angle but its flat in that area

my 65 frame. bad angle but its flat in that area
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-12-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,540
Posted By Sirrotica
Red face Yes, it's bent from improper lifting. When these...

Yes, it's bent from improper lifting. When these cars were daily drivers and I worked on them daily, it wasn't at all uncommon to see frames tweaked like yours is.

It won't have any effect on the...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-12-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,540
Posted By ID67goat
What does the other side look like? My car...

What does the other side look like?

My car had something similar (on one side) and I just assumed that it was due to car being jacked up incorrectly some time in the past. I just bent mine back...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-12-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,540
Posted By John V.
I can try to look at my frame but if I understand...

I can try to look at my frame but if I understand the area you are checking, mine is a convertible with a boxed frame so not sure that area is visible on mine. When I get a chance I'll try to take a...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-12-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,540
Posted By Tom Vaught
I bought a 66 very solid GTO frame (boxed) for my...

I bought a 66 very solid GTO frame (boxed) for my 64 GTO.

We have a frame shop about 2 miles away (they are Dirt and Asphalt circle track racers).

They checked and trued the frame for a couple...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-12-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,540
Posted By Stuart
I think you'll get a faster response in the...

I think you'll get a faster response in the '64-'65 GTO tech section so I've moved the discussion there.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-01-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,566
Posted By george kujanski
Repair. George

Repair.

George
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-01-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,566
Posted By JSchmitz
Absolutely can be repaired. I would overlap it...

Absolutely can be repaired. I would overlap it vs. butt weld it.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-01-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,566
Posted By Sirrotica
I've repaired them for many years by cutting off...

I've repaired them for many years by cutting off the rusted portion and welding another new section in place of it. The crossmember isn't structural lending strength to the frame itself, it just...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-09-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,416
Posted By nashcar
Craig knows his parts, I have his contact if you...

Craig knows his parts, I have his contact if you want.
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-08-2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,416
Posted By newmexguy
Am of belief most, if not all chain store new...

Am of belief most, if not all chain store new drums are chinesium units and differ from original appearance. Will they work, sure.
I purchase original rear drums (9 1/2 in) from the yards that...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-04-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,416
Posted By 66sprint6
I second the comment that the rears do not need...

I second the comment that the rears do not need to be anything special with properly working front discs. I'd get new drums and shoes from Rock Auto or whomever and call it done.
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-04-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,416
Posted By TCSGTO
If you’re talking about the shoes I use them on...

If you’re talking about the shoes I use them on the front and back, manual brakes. They are a 5 years old and have some hard use on them.
At first they were awesome and would haul my 4000lb car down...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-03-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,416
Posted By hobbygto65
If your looking for new drums, older Chevy S10 ...

If your looking for new drums, older Chevy S10
use the same drum. Easy to get at your local parts store.
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-03-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,416
Posted By chrisp
With disc up-front stock rears should be...

With disc up-front stock rears should be excellent as most stopping power is from the front brakes.
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