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Straightaxle63 · 08:45 PM

Well I oficialy started the project today. All I did is pull out the old front end but it feels good to get started.

6567GTO · 02-06-2006, 11:01 PM

Man, I wonder how much that front end weighs? Good to see you started it!

68Prix · 02-06-2006, 11:57 PM

is that front end from a V8 car?
That solid axle is going to be sweet.

Straightaxle63 · 02-07-2006, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 6567GTO

Man, I wonder how much that front end weighs? Good to see you started it!

It's actually not as heavy as I thought. I dragged it out by myself pretty easily.

Straightaxle63 · 02-07-2006, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Prix

is that front end from a V8 car?
That solid axle is going to be sweet.

I don't know. The car did have a V8 in it and there are no other motor mounts. But I don't know one crossmember from another for sure.

Peter Serio · 02-08-2006, 02:41 AM

By any chance do you still have the original 326 engine & are you going to be selling it anytime soon? I saw that you had other parts & they were going to be on ebay soon. What's your Ebay seller name? Thanks,. Pete

Straightaxle63 · 02-08-2006, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter Serio

By any chance do you still have the original 326 engine & are you going to be selling it anytime soon? I saw that you had other parts & they were going to be on ebay soon. What's your Ebay seller name? Thanks,. Pete

Sorry, I didn't get the engine with the car. I will be selling the entire front nose in pieces, and some other small things under the hood. My ebay name is fat52gmc. If you want something let me know though. I don't want to deal with ebay if I don't have to.

Straightaxle63 · 02-12-2006, 06:38 PM

Well it looks like I won't be building this car after all. I started really digging into it today and it is much worse than I thought.

I already bought a straight axle and a few thousand in parts to build a straight axle car, so I will do one but it might not be a Pontiac.

I'd like to find another 63 in better shape but considering this is the first one I've ever seen around here it most likely won't happen.

I am parting my car out in the swap section if anyone is looking for anything.

tom s · 02-12-2006, 08:42 PM

Peter,I have the 326 out of Greg Walters wagon if you really need a engine.Tom

6567GTO · 02-12-2006, 09:22 PM

thats a bummer 63. I was looking forward to your build up.

Killough Racing · 02-13-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 6567GTO

Man, I wonder how much that front end weighs? Good to see you started it!

I left the front wheels on and rolled it out from under the car.

Steve Barcak · 02-13-2006, 11:30 PM

Glad to hear you whimped out on the build up. You aren;t a Pontiac guy anyway and it sounds like it was going to get a chebbie. Better not to see it get built than to get built with a chebbie.
Maybe a Pontiac guy will buy it and build it the right way. If it that rusty, it may be a great tube car candidate. Find yourself a nova or something.
Good luck chebbie man.
Steve Barcak www.pontiacheaven.org

R 70 Judge · 02-14-2006, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Barcak

Glad to hear you whimped out on the build up. You aren;t a Pontiac guy anyway and it sounds like it was going to get a chebbie. Better not to see it get built than to get built with a chebbie.
Maybe a Pontiac guy will buy it and build it the right way. If it that rusty, it may be a great tube car candidate. Find yourself a nova or something.
Good luck chebbie man.
Steve Barcak www.pontiacheaven.org

I'm starting to get the impression that you don't really care for chevy powered Pontiacs.

Jack Gifford · 02-14-2006, 03:41 AM

When you narrow it down to "Chevy powered Pontiacs", Steve ain't alone in disliking them.

Straightaxle63 · 02-14-2006, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Barcak

Glad to hear you whimped out on the build up. You aren;t a Pontiac guy anyway and it sounds like it was going to get a chebbie. Better not to see it get built than to get built with a chebbie.
Maybe a Pontiac guy will buy it and build it the right way. If it that rusty, it may be a great tube car candidate. Find yourself a nova or something.
Good luck chebbie man.
Steve Barcak www.pontiacheaven.org

Wow. You really know how to hurt a guy. I'm crushed.

You're right though. I am not a " Pontiac man". I try not to be so narrow minded when it comes to the hobby. I am capable of seeing more than the badges on the fenders.

Besides the more diverse you are, the more there is to enjoy.

Chebbie man

Killough Racing · 02-15-2006, 12:52 PM

One of my all time favorite cars is Rod Bruce's '65 GTO "ZOMBIE". It is what inspired me to put the straight axle in and build a blowen 455 for my LeMans. Rob's GTO had a chevy motor in it and it still was the coolest car at the SSDI show years ago. I wouldn't put a chevy in my car, but that GTO was very cool.

6567GTO · 01:27 PM

this one? That's the look I'm kinda going for in my 65 gasser. I won't copy it but I like the no-bumper look and the straight axle. Mine will be hot rod black for now with a chromed front drilled I-beam dropped axle. I'm putting a naturally aspirated 600+ HP stroked 455 roller motor in it. Gotta come up with a name for it. I love the name Zombie. Something along those lines would be cool. Just haven't thought of one yet.

Straightaxle63 · 07:34 PM

Ok. We took a long hard look at the car and went over some ideas and decided to go through with the build.

It will take alot longer than we expected but thats ok. I wanted a project and this is that for sure.

If you guys are really that dead set against it being Chevy powered and would rather not follow the build I won't bother you with it any more.

I will be looking for parts and advice from time to time however and will apreciate any help I can get here.

Tim

Straightaxle63 · 02-15-2006, 05:32 PM

I love the "Pontiac from hell" ! That is perfect.

6567GTO · 02-15-2006, 06:49 PM

Not all of us are dead against it, but it's a bummer. I'll never build one with a chevy but I now it's definately cheaper. I'd like to stay in touch regardless. I saw your posts on the HAMB. I go by Gas_Tires_Oil there. So, whether its here or on the HAMB I'll see ya.

Phil

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