[Greg Reid]

'68 has a couple of trim pieces that help hold that down also. One on each rear corner of the tray. Sounds like they probably all have something there.

[AdamIsAdam]

Originally Posted by Jeff Hamlin

Those are the sail panel finish trim for the bottoms.
I'm not sure about '64 but the '66-'67 has a metal finish piece that runs left to right in front of the glass/gutter on the interior that the tray slips into to prevent blow-up when trunk is closed.
This piece is part of the metal shelf of the body.

Yes, I have this. The package tray slips into it like sliding a drawer closed. However, after several trunk slams, the tray slides forward a bit allowing the tray to come out of that trim piece and then rise with the burst of air.

[Jeff Hamlin]

That's odd, it usually fit's snug. Are you using the Jute? this may help.
I don't, However I have the rear defogger which I'm sure is why it will not move.

Might try some peel & stick Velcro strip under it.
I use this on my trunk mat which tends to roll down at the top over time.
Got tired of the cheap Repro POS and now use black 1/2" Velcro strip, it works well and I can remove it when/if needed.

[AdamIsAdam]

Originally Posted by Jeff Hamlin

That's odd, it usually fit's snug. Are you using the Jute? this may help.

NO! I just ordered the first package tray listed on Ames. I see now that there's a SECOND option for tray and Jute. (I had to Google "Jute" to be sure )

I wonder if I can find some generic Jute material at my local upholstery shop and install that.

EDIT: I guess I could just buy a new tray with speaker holes/mesh to allow the air out. It comes with the aforementioned Jute!




THANKS!

[Jeff Hamlin]

A piece of 3/8 Rebond carpet pad would/could fit the bill perfectly.

[Dick Boneske]

After struggling with a too-sensitive pedal brake problem, I finally got it fixed. The cause was grease that had leaked out of the front hubs and contaminated the linings. They were glazed and the slightest touch of the pedal would lock up the front wheels. I disassembled, cleaned the backing plates, and put new Monroe shoes on the fronts. Braking is now like a new car---just the right pedal effort. I'd never have guessed grease would cause a problem like this. I was at the point of removing the power booster and going back to manual brakes. Here's a video of Nancy's first test drive after I fixed the brakes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LLc...ature=youtu.be

1,000 miles since finishing the restoration last fall. Ready for a summer of fun in her GTO!!

[Dick Boneske]

I used RTV (bathtub caulk) to hold down the rear package cardboard. I put six dabs of RTV between the cardboard and the metal deck by crawling into the trunk and lifting the cardboard slightly to allow a dab of RTV. I weighted it down from the top, left it undisturbed overnight. Now, when I slam the trunk, the cardboard stays in place--problem solved!!!

[AdamIsAdam]

Originally Posted by Dick Boneske

I used RTV (bathtub caulk) to hold down the rear package cardboard. I put six dabs of RTV between the cardboard and the metal deck by crawling into the trunk and lifting the cardboard slightly to allow a dab of RTV. I weighted it down from the top, left it undisturbed overnight. Now, when I slam the trunk, the cardboard stays in place--problem solved!!!

Great method! See, that's why you get the big bucks!

[Dick Boneske]

My wife's car won our local Winneconne Car Show, besting the GTO class! You can tell from her smile how much she liked it!! The trophies they award are like no other I've seen! The top "tire" is machined from aluminum, put on a milling machine indexing head, tire tread cut. The base is turned aluminum. The V and the 8 are machined from aluminum. It appears that the aluminum is anodized or whatever it takes to provide color. Buying a trophy like this would cost at least $100, maybe more. Fortunately, a local machine shop makes them for the local club.

I finally have nearly all the bugs out of her car. The main thing left is the turn signals--they don't return from either direction, so you have to be on your toes moving the lever back to center after using them. I also need to put on the decals and stencil the radiator hose numbers, etc.

Can't wait for the POCI National Convention for 2018 at Wisconsin Dells, not a far drive from Winneconne. I plan to have her car judged for Concours rating.

I hope my posts on this project have helped some of you with your '64/'65 restorations.

[1_Wild_Cat]

Congrats to your wife (and yourself)...Beautifully done for sure. BTW: I have certainly enjoyed the thread and learned quite a lot following along.

[Greg Reid]

Congratulations to you both! That is an awesome car. What are the tires? They look kind of like bias tires in the cross section but they appear to be radials..?

[MUSLCAH]

Not bad for an old guy ...

[Dick Boneske]

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

Congratulations to you both! That is an awesome car. What are the tires? They look kind of like bias tires in the cross section but they appear to be radials..?

Thank you. Tires are Coker 225R-70-14. B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A's. Car handles so much better than it did with bias ply tires.

[Tempest]

Congratulations to you both,

and thank you for sharing your resto with detailed pics and information.

[Old Goat 67]

Great job Dick, Congratulations to both of you!

[GT182]

Very nicely done Dick. Congrats to you both.

[michaelroy]

Well done ole buddy.

[Dick Boneske]

michaelroy, How's your GTO coming? Did you start the engine yet?

[Tenney]

Congratulations! Nicely done!!

[Rich-Tripower]

Hard work and dedication works!