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Forum: Tri-Power Tech 03-22-2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 419
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Our car is hardly a painted-the-wrong-color...

Our car is hardly a painted-the-wrong-color modified car. But that vacuum system does not benefit the car.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 03-22-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 419
Posted By Rich-Tripower
What's the best thing about the vacuum actuated...

What's the best thing about the vacuum actuated tripower system? You can remove all the vacuum stuff and replace it with a simple mechanical system! Even the most beautifully restored vacuum system...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-20-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 310
Posted By Rich-Tripower
And just for fun, a few pictures from "back in...

And just for fun, a few pictures from "back in the day" (early 1970s) and one of the alpha and the omega (we own both).
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-20-2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 310
Posted By Rich-Tripower
I'm not Sunfirered 64, but we have a Sunfire Red...

I'm not Sunfirered 64, but we have a Sunfire Red 64 and here are some pictures.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-22-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Which is why I added the build date of our car to...

Which is why I added the build date of our car to my post. As stated, mostly likely a mid-year change. Now the question is, when did the change occur? It may be hard to determine as there are so...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-21-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Both of my grills have the vertical support...

Both of my grills have the vertical support riveted in. At this point I really have no idea if they are the originals to the car but if I had to guess I'd say they are. Car was built in July 1964.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-12-2024, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 946
Posted By Rich-Tripower
You mean like these? No clips involved, they...

You mean like these? No clips involved, they just press onto the wheel. The wheels have locating nubs around the perimeter of the center raised portion and the inner back side rim of the cap just...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-10-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 773
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Goes good too. All numbers matching, family has...

Goes good too. All numbers matching, family has owned it since 1970.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-10-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 773
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Sunfire Red can look different from spot to spot...

Sunfire Red can look different from spot to spot and depending on how the light is coming in at it. Straight on it has more of a salmon color to it, at an angle it looks much more red. It has to be...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-03-2023, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Don't carry heavy, hard stuff in the trunk that...

Don't carry heavy, hard stuff in the trunk that isn't at least strapped down? Or you could make some heavy upholstered side panels to install inside the trunk.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 07-27-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By Rich-Tripower
The standard block off plate is not thick enough,...

The standard block off plate is not thick enough, not enough meat there to accept threads that would seal. I used 3/8" thick steel which is the minimum thickness I would use. For anyone who is...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 07-26-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By Rich-Tripower
I could never find one. I had to have a local...

I could never find one. I had to have a local shop make me one.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-23-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Rich-Tripower
The best guy I've ever found is in Indiana. If...

The best guy I've ever found is in Indiana. If you change your mind and decide you are willing to ship them let me know and I'll share his contact information.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-18-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By Rich-Tripower
For what it is worth, when I built my 65 Chevelle...

For what it is worth, when I built my 65 Chevelle 2-door wagon, I used an El Camino frame (boxed like a convertible frame) and used poly body bushings. I could put a jack under the frame just behind...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-17-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Poly body bushings help a noticeable amount if...

Poly body bushings help a noticeable amount if you care to use them instead of rubber.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-24-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,323
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Removing the back seat is easy. If there are arm...

Removing the back seat is easy. If there are arm rests on the side panels, remove those first. Then, on the bottom cushion push rearward and lift up on the bottom frame of the cushion. A good firm...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-10-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,531
Posted By Rich-Tripower
FWIW, in 69 a bench seat was standard in the...

FWIW, in 69 a bench seat was standard in the Chevelle and buckets were optional even on the SS396. The SS396 option did not automatically include buckets.

Another FWIW, in 64/65 the Malibu SS...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 02-04-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,472
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Welded? No. Brazed or silver soldered perhaps.

Welded? No. Brazed or silver soldered perhaps.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-28-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,466
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Another tidbit. Untouched "quick ratio" steering...

Another tidbit. Untouched "quick ratio" steering boxes are fairly rare. Ours was still original to the car. I sent it off to be rebuilt and the guy called me and said he was making no promises...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-27-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,466
Posted By Rich-Tripower
I believe it is 20:1 instead of 24:1. The option...

I believe it is 20:1 instead of 24:1. The option came along with the steering stabilizer I believe. Our GTO has the quick steering and the stabilizer, all manual. This is also coupled with the...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-07-2022, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Evidence of his work.

Evidence of his work.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-19-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By Rich-Tripower
And one of those accessory hazard flashers for...

And one of those accessory hazard flashers for $8.95!
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-19-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Yep, dealer installed. On the original dealer...

Yep, dealer installed. On the original dealer invoice for my Chevelle the flashers are listed, but as a dealer install for sure. Again, FWIW:
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-19-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By Rich-Tripower
FWIW here is the same thing installed in my 65...

FWIW here is the same thing installed in my 65 Chevelle. I think Pontiac used a little chrome bezel and mounted it horizontally under the dash, but this is how they put them in Chevelles. The...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-14-2022, 11:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,318
Posted By Rich-Tripower
I guess it is reproduced: ...

I guess it is reproduced:
https://secure.amesperf.com/qilan/Detail_Web?part_num=R166JT&order_number_e=NTUxODEzNg%3D%3D%0A&web_access=Y

Never saw one on our car, we've had it since 1970. But who...
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