#161  
Old 05-24-2019, 07:11 PM
CDN2PLS2 CDN2PLS2 is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Hamilton,Ontario
Posts: 1,259
Default

See it in Chicago!

__________________
  #162  
Old 05-30-2019, 06:09 PM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default

The finish blocking is completed and the body is bolted to the restored frame and is now ready for paint. Scott Tiemann and his staff already sprayed the Verdoro Green overspray to the bottom side. Paint next week...woo hoo!

Dennis
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	7249.jpg
Views:	251
Size:	68.2 KB
ID:	513257  

  #163  
Old 06-12-2019, 02:42 PM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default

Dan broke in the cam (068) in the 428HO and is scheduled for the dyno in a couple weeks. The final body sanding is all but done now and the paint is sprayed next week! The instrument panel gauges were rebuilt/restored, so connecting of all the finished sub assemblies is the next big push.

Any guesses what a 428HO will make on the dyno?

The engine is .030" over, 068 cam & factory lifters, stock un-ported heads with10.75 actual compression, factory iron intake & Q-jet, factory long branch exhaust manifolds with 2.5" mandrel headpipes from Pypes.

Dennis
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	June 2019 Breakin 1.jpg
Views:	200
Size:	99.5 KB
ID:	514011   Click image for larger version

Name:	June 2019 Breakin 2.jpg
Views:	211
Size:	89.6 KB
ID:	514012  

  #164  
Old 06-12-2019, 04:15 PM
Stuart's Avatar
Stuart Stuart is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 7,938
Default

The 428HO was factory rated at 390 HP and 465 lb-ft in 1968. My guess is it will make at least that on the dyno.

  #165  
Old 06-12-2019, 05:01 PM
proximity_alrt's Avatar
proximity_alrt proximity_alrt is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 23
Default

My guess will be -10-15hp on the first run, and with some tuning maybe right at 405.

On a side note, it almost seems impossible to find dyno numbers on the 068 cams. Does anyone have any links to any tests? Just out of curiousity's sake. Other than the RAIV, I'm not one who thinks Pontiac's numbers were all that far off from what they advertised.

  #166  
Old 06-14-2019, 08:18 PM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default

The 428HO is scheduled for the dyno this Tuesday! The cam has been broken in on the test stand and now we'll find out how much power the pure stock motor makes...Dan dynoed another stock 428 HO (69) a couple months ago with a 068 cam as well, but with 10.2 to 1 compression and it made 415 hp and 495 tq...so, were hoping for 425 hp and 510 lb.ft. Dan is going to dyno it with the RA exhaust manifolds rather than the long branches, so will give up a few hp and tq.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	20190614_133830.jpg
Views:	192
Size:	57.7 KB
ID:	514128   Click image for larger version

Name:	20190614_133645.jpg
Views:	168
Size:	85.3 KB
ID:	514129  

  #167  
Old 06-14-2019, 08:29 PM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default

The doors were being installed and aligned getting ready for paint next week. Everything is coming together quickly now...after what seemed like an eternity of waiting.

Dennis
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	20190614_153312.jpg
Views:	202
Size:	68.0 KB
ID:	514130   Click image for larger version

Name:	7669.jpg
Views:	215
Size:	46.3 KB
ID:	514131   Click image for larger version

Name:	7670.jpg
Views:	189
Size:	55.8 KB
ID:	514132   Click image for larger version

Name:	7671.jpg
Views:	188
Size:	58.9 KB
ID:	514133   Click image for larger version

Name:	7673.jpg
Views:	187
Size:	48.7 KB
ID:	514135  


  #168  
Old 06-15-2019, 10:07 AM
Stuart's Avatar
Stuart Stuart is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 7,938
Default

Looking good. Are those the final wheels and tires you'll be using? It would be fun to have some mags and different tires (maybe even some cheater slicks for the rear) to swap on occasionally - like what they call a 'day two' modification. Then, the steel wheels and dog dish caps can go back on when desired.

  #169  
Old 06-15-2019, 03:52 PM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuart View Post
Looking good. Are those the final wheels and tires you'll be using? It would be fun to have some mags and different tires (maybe even some cheater slicks for the rear) to swap on occasionally - like what they call a 'day two' modification. Then, the steel wheels and dog dish caps can go back on when desired.
Stuart - Thanks and no, those are just rollers for now, however, the car was equipped with 15x6 steel wheels and dog dishes with H70-15 tires, so Dan will be running those. As for day two...that will be up to him...but I kinda doubt it.

Dennis

  #170  
Old 06-15-2019, 10:07 PM
mgarblik mgarblik is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 6,035
Default

Dennis, I just found this thread and read all 169 posts! That took quite a while. I am just blown away with the fact that you guys have put such a monumental effort into this car. It's just wonderful. The best part about it to me is you will have this car out and on the race track . It's just fantastic. I can't wait to see it in person. 44 years ago, it was a 1968 Bonneville that changed my automotive trajectory forever. When my highly modified 69 Camaro was blown into the weeds by my friends's stock 68 Bonneville, I sold off the one and only Chevy I ever owned and never looked back. I am so happy a concourse quality restoration on a factory hot rod like this ended up in your hands. Very, very cool.

  #171  
Old 06-15-2019, 11:18 PM
Stuart's Avatar
Stuart Stuart is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 7,938
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mgarblik View Post
Dennis, I just found this thread and read all 169 posts!
You inspired me to go back and read the thread from the beginning again - I had forgotten a lot of the early posts.

  #172  
Old 06-17-2019, 06:59 AM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mgarblik View Post
Dennis, I just found this thread and read all 169 posts! That took quite a while. I am just blown away with the fact that you guys have put such a monumental effort into this car. It's just wonderful. The best part about it to me is you will have this car out and on the race track . It's just fantastic. I can't wait to see it in person. 44 years ago, it was a 1968 Bonneville that changed my automotive trajectory forever. When my highly modified 69 Camaro was blown into the weeds by my friends's stock 68 Bonneville, I sold off the one and only Chevy I ever owned and never looked back. I am so happy a concourse quality restoration on a factory hot rod like this ended up in your hands. Very, very cool.
Mike - Thanks for the kind words. Dan is working hard to get this all pulled together and 'dyno' day is tomorrow. The big B-body cars don't get enough love, that's for sure, and this car is certainly a deserving candidate of a full restoration. We love the strippers, especially Dan!

The body painting starts today and we can't wait to see the results. Scott Tiemann and his staff at Supercar Specialties are doing a great job of the body work. The interior is the next major hurdle since these cars are a hybrid of both old and newer details and components. Fortunately, for Dan, the car was so complete and original and not as bad as it initially looked. We'll be posting the progress pictures as soon as they are available.

Dennis

  #173  
Old 06-17-2019, 08:54 AM
J GLASGO's Avatar
J GLASGO J GLASGO is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,021
Default

Love the 428 Catalina. Grandfather ordered a 69 Warwick blue,blue interior, Ventura. Had gauges,3.23,s,rally 2,s, and a 428. It was bad Ass!

__________________
WWW.GLASGOPERFORMANCE.COM. Updated... Sort of!
  #174  
Old 06-17-2019, 12:31 PM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by J GLASGO View Post
Love the 428 Catalina. Grandfather ordered a 69 Warwick blue,blue interior, Ventura. Had gauges,3.23,s,rally 2,s, and a 428. It was bad Ass!
John - Got any pictures of your uncles Ventura? I'm sure we'd all love to see any you may have. Your family had a bunch of great Pontiac cars from new!

Dennis

  #175  
Old 06-17-2019, 07:40 PM
mgarblik mgarblik is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 6,035
Default

Around 1976, I bought my girlfriend a 67 Ventura 2-door coupe. 400 4BBL, Posi rear, console, turbo 400 and a factory hood tach. Didn't seem super special for the $300.00 I paid at the time for it in good running condition. Now, that car would be a cool, fairly low cost cruiser.

  #176  
Old 06-18-2019, 08:12 PM
proximity_alrt's Avatar
proximity_alrt proximity_alrt is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 23
Default

Excited to hear dyno results...

  #177  
Old 06-19-2019, 07:21 AM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default

The engine dyno is delayed until tomorrow...the dyno was needed for a racer for this weekends race, so Dan graciously offered his session. Sorry for the suspense!

Dennis

  #178  
Old 06-19-2019, 07:23 AM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mgarblik View Post
Around 1976, I bought my girlfriend a 67 Ventura 2-door coupe. 400 4BBL, Posi rear, console, turbo 400 and a factory hood tach. Didn't seem super special for the $300.00 I paid at the time for it in good running condition. Now, that car would be a cool, fairly low cost cruiser.
Mike, There were some cool B-bodies in 1968...where did they all go? That was a fun $300 cruiser for sure and would get a lot of attention today.

Dennis

  #179  
Old 06-19-2019, 12:46 PM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default New VooDoo Green Paint...Finally!

Today is paint day and here are the pictures from this mornings paint booth session...hood, front fenders and valance panels this afternoon.

Dennis
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	VooDoo 1.jpg
Views:	207
Size:	47.0 KB
ID:	514465   Click image for larger version

Name:	VooDoo 2.jpg
Views:	227
Size:	51.2 KB
ID:	514466   Click image for larger version

Name:	VooDoo 3.jpg
Views:	238
Size:	51.1 KB
ID:	514467   Click image for larger version

Name:	VooDoo 4.jpg
Views:	219
Size:	48.6 KB
ID:	514468   Click image for larger version

Name:	VooDoo 5.jpg
Views:	198
Size:	37.6 KB
ID:	514469  


  #180  
Old 06-19-2019, 12:46 PM
SD455DJ SD455DJ is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 3,253
Default

...A few more...

Dennis
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	VooDoo 6.jpg
Views:	195
Size:	43.5 KB
ID:	514470   Click image for larger version

Name:	VooDoo 7.jpg
Views:	185
Size:	30.6 KB
ID:	514471   Click image for larger version

Name:	VooDoo 8.jpg
Views:	188
Size:	47.9 KB
ID:	514472  

Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:48 AM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017