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Just bought a '67 today. The good and bad.
Hello All,
This is my first post in the '66 & '67 area (usually the '64 & '65 section). I just bought a '67 HT today. This car was restored in the early 90s somewhere in Moscow ID and parked in a driveway in 1995. It wasn't moved since and has been slowly deteriorating for over 2 decades. It started out as an Aquamarine Turquoise, but was repainted the light blue color. It's an automatic, without any special options. First the bad: -It's been sitting outside in WA State since 1995, hasn't moved an inch. It had 6" of moss and pine needles on it. -The interior is destroyed. -Holes in the trunk pan, bad rust in the channel surrounding the windshield and taillight surround. -Needs a complete restoration. The good: -It's a 1 owner car and all the pieces are original, no modifications to the car (other than the stereo). -It started up after sitting for 24 years! -I got it for a really good price. My plan is to take it apart and put it back together in its original color as I did my '64. It's like a barn find, without the barn. Driveway find? I am sure I will have SO many questions for the '66 & '67 crowd, so thank you! Respectfully, Greg .
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'64 GTO Hardtop Marimba Red, 389, Tri-power, 4spd car. http://www.northwestlegends.com/ Last edited by G20; 10-06-2019 at 06:42 PM. |
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You certainly didn't get hurt if that's what you paid for it.
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Practicing social distancing for 65+ years |
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Bob,
Thanks. I've gotten a few things from you in the past. I am sure I will have a list for you on this one! LOL. -Greg
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'64 GTO Hardtop Marimba Red, 389, Tri-power, 4spd car. http://www.northwestlegends.com/ |
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Data plate shows LL = Mariner Turquoise was the Original color.
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1) 65 GTO Survivor. 43,440 Original Miles. “Factory” Mayfair Maize Paint with Black Pinstripe, Black Cordova Top, Black Interior, OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Purchased from the Lady that bought it new. Baltimore Built (11A). 2) 66 GTO Survivor. “Factory” Cameo Ivory Paint with Red Pinstripe, Red Interior. OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Tri-Power (OEM Vacuum Linkage), Automatic "YR" code (1759 Produced). Fremont Built (01B), with the Rare 614 Option. |
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Nice score. Needs a lot of work but at 3000.00, it gives you a lot of room to fix it up.
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You guys will be a huge resource when I dig into this.
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'64 GTO Hardtop Marimba Red, 389, Tri-power, 4spd car. http://www.northwestlegends.com/ |
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It looks as good or better than mine when I got it. And, I am partial to the mariner turquoise. I got a lot of help and encouragement from the great folks here when I did the restoration' I am sure they will be there for you as well. If there is any way I can help let me know.
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Remember no one is perfect. Everyone's butt has a crack in it! |
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Looks like a great project! Looking forward to seeing it get brought back to life.
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1966 Pontiac GTO (restoration thread) 1998 BMW 328is (track rat) 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (daily) View my photos: Caught in the Wild |
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Nice ride. I think you did good. Good luck with it...
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1967 GTO, 467 roller motor, e heads ported, tremec T56 magnum 6 speed and 9" done. EZ EFI 2.0 with FAST dual sync distributor and separate nitrous system done. Track is at 4300 ft elevation. so far a best of 11.95@116. Suspension now getting dialed in...tubular front a arms with dual adjustable coil overs HR Parts n stuff rear bar and whole car lowered 3 inches.. |
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Looks good for sitting outside for 25yrs
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Chris D 69 GTO Liberty Blue/dark blue 467, 850 Holley, T2, Edelbrock Dport 310cfm w Ram Air manifolds, HFT 245/251D .561/.594L, T400, 9" w 3.50s 3905lbs 11.59@ 114, 1.57/ 60' |
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If I hadn't seen these pics in an older thread, I would've thought six inches was an exaggeration.
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Nice find...looks pretty original under the hood.
Looks like a power front disc car ? Good luck,and have fun fix'n her up. Have you sent in for the PHS documents ?
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1967 GTO Sport Coupe 49,xxx orig.miles Champagne/Parchment 30 Original Owner Ordered PHS Documented Factory Options Second Owner |
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I've seen far worse that that one Greg. I say you make a good decision to buy it. Lots of work but it'll turn out great when your done. Good luck.
Was the house where it sat abandoned? Looks like no one has been in or out of that driveway, or even taken care of the place, in a long long time.
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Gary Get in, ShuT Up, Hang On! Member of the Baltimore Built Brotherhood MY GTO built 4th Week of March 1966 "Crusin' Is Not A Crime" Keep yer stick on the ice. |
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'64 GTO Hardtop Marimba Red, 389, Tri-power, 4spd car. http://www.northwestlegends.com/ |
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I see power steering and brakes ..and a remote mirror
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Nice find!
I think I've seen pictures of this car at some point. Same driveway and state. Always great to hear of a GTO that has been rescued. I know of one, a 67 that has also been sitting in a driveway for 25 plus years. They replace the car cover from time to time. It's at the father's house, the son left it for an east coast career. It was nice 25 years ago but the weather has taken it's toll. Someone told them to leave the windows halfway down for venting...This destroyed a beautiful interior. I convinced the father to roll them up. Not for sale, he's going to restore it someday... Anyway, let me know if you need any support on your 67 - I am a Legends member and local!
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1966 GTO, SD Performance MR1 535, 784 hp. 1967 GTO Convertible, 77k Survivor, 18 Options. 1968 GTO, 1 Owner, Endura Delete, 1 of 1. 1970 GTO JUDGE, 57k Survivor, Ram Air III, M20. 1970 TRANS AM, Ram Air III, M20, Norwood, 10 / 201. |
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Moss Goat
Here you go - pics I have on your GTO...
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1966 GTO, SD Performance MR1 535, 784 hp. 1967 GTO Convertible, 77k Survivor, 18 Options. 1968 GTO, 1 Owner, Endura Delete, 1 of 1. 1970 GTO JUDGE, 57k Survivor, Ram Air III, M20. 1970 TRANS AM, Ram Air III, M20, Norwood, 10 / 201. |
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That's it, same exact spot. I really had my eyes on the K-Car, but settled on the GTO. LOL!
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'64 GTO Hardtop Marimba Red, 389, Tri-power, 4spd car. http://www.northwestlegends.com/ |
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Nice colors and options, great find! Glad that you rescued this one.
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Got some more pics for you! I had been stalking this one since 95/96 myself. I went to Redmond high and would drive by this everyday dropping off a friend. It was absolutely show quality back then. I visited again in 2000 and it had been moved to the spot it stayed in... I tried a few times over the years but never got to talk to anyone and never got a call back from my notes. Glad to see it's getting the attention it's always needed!
Here is a pic from 2005... I'll see if I can dig up the others I took over the years. Congrats!
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Ben R. 2004 GTO - the daily 1966 Olds 442 - the toy 1953 Chevy 5-Window Truck - the heap |
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