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Killough Racing · 01-30-2006, 02:46 PM

6567 GTO I'd love a list of names. I've got some of my own, but nothing sticks either.

Spartazoo I sent you an email. Thanks

Bill

spartazoo · 04:54 PM

Photos for your viewing pleasure. All the photos are great but that front view is AWESOME!

spartazoo · 01-30-2006, 04:03 PM

I also have been working on a name for mine. I think that I have it nailed down. I just about have the graphics done. Now I am just trying to decide what color lettering for a silvermist car with Yorktown blue interior.

Killough Racing · 01-30-2006, 04:19 PM

Thanks
The front rims are changing to the "kidney bean" style for more nostalgia look.

6567GTO · 01-30-2006, 04:29 PM

I love it! Real cool.
I'd send you the names but your email is blocked in your UserCP.

Killough Racing · 01-30-2006, 05:21 PM

Try horsepower@netwurx.net

6567GTO · 01-30-2006, 08:19 PM

Ok, I have the list at work. Tomorrow I'll email it to you.

Phil

Steve Barcak · 01-31-2006, 12:41 AM

Bill Killough- Nice car! I saw it too in the Good Guys magazine.
Hey Straight Axle 63. I also hope you decide on running a real Pontiac too in your '63 but, if you decide on using the chevy afterall I don;t think the Pontiac guys will really care. Have you ever heard of Arnie Beswick? He is looked up too with great respect in the Pontiac community and he runs a chevy in his tempest so it shouldn't matter that you do the same. Arnie has his own web site too, you could contact him if you need help installing a chevy in your Pontiac like he has for over 15 years now.
If you build it with a chevy and any Pontiac guy gives you a hassle about the motor just say " I am following Arnie Beswicks lead by running a chev in my Pontiac just like he does". How could any Pontiac guy dispute that?
Either way, good luck with you project. Those are really cool cars.
Steve Barcak www.pontiacheaven.org

Killough Racing · 01-31-2006, 11:15 AM

Thanks Steve
Maybe you could donate a motor for Beswick to run in his Pontiac. How cool would a hemi headed Pontiac be in a Beswick car. Barcak-Beswick team up, look out.

Jack Gifford · 02-01-2006, 02:10 AM

Ooohhhh.... the exquisite pain of sarcasm.......

Killough Racing · 02-01-2006, 06:03 PM

Sorry if it sounded sarcastic, just thought it would be cool to put a Pontiac back in Beswick's GTO.

Straightaxle63 · 02-01-2006, 06:46 PM

Well, I ordered a pile of parts last night so I guess we'll be starting on it soon.

I ordered the straight axle kit, brake/steering kit, coilovers, ladder bars, cheater slicks, Radir tri rib 15x4 front wheels, set of 560/15 US Royal front tires with a 1"w.w., panhard bars, Muncie m-21 close ratio, and I bought a 69 Camaro 12 bolt posi with 4:11's. As soon as I get the rear mounted I will order a set of black powder coated steel wheels from Paulson for the back.

Oh... and a front crossmember/motor mount. Sorry to disapoint but it looks like I will be following Arnie Beswicks lead after all.

It's enough to keep us busy for a little while.

tom s · 02-01-2006, 06:58 PM

well thats it then!LOL

Straightaxle63 · 02-01-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tom s

well thats it then!LOL

LOL.

We have a sbc .406 almost built that is going in a 52 GMC. It will be awhile before I get to building an engine for the 63. I can use the .406 for mock up and weight for getting the stance right.

It's what makes the most sense right now.

tom s · 02-01-2006, 07:22 PM

except now my fender stays in CA,cant have it protecting anykind of chey!LOL

Straightaxle63 · 02-01-2006, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom s

except now my fender stays in CA,cant have it protecting anykind of chey!LOL

Did I say Chevy? Arnie Beswick?

Poncho power all the way!

Brian Baker · 02-01-2006, 08:02 PM

Straight'...the smallblock isn't going to help you at all for mock up. It might be close in weight, but that's where the similarities end. If you're going to drop a Pontiac in it, get a block now so you can at least mock up your mounts. Even a tunnel rammed Pontiac will get more attention in that car than any SBC could ever dream of (unless it were a blown and alky injected SBC, and it would have to be a pretty hot running one at that).

Straightaxle63 · 02-01-2006, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Baker

Straight'...the smallblock isn't going to help you at all for mock up. It might be close in weight, but that's where the similarities end. If you're going to drop a Pontiac in it, get a block now so you can at least mock up your mounts. Even a tunnel rammed Pontiac will get more attention in that car than any SBC could ever dream of (unless it were a blown and alky injected SBC, and it would have to be a pretty hot running one at that).

I'm running a small block. I was just joking around with Tom S. I can get more than enough power out of it to make me happy. Besides the carbs will look just as good poking through the hood no matter what they are bolted too IMO.

White Warrior · 02-02-2006, 02:14 PM

You are probably safer with the SBC engine. If you go too fast with the front end up as high as that other straight axle 63 Tempest you could end up on your roof.
I have seen in person what happens to cars that get air under the front end at speed.

Straightaxle63 · 02-02-2006, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Warrior

You are probably safer with the SBC engine. If you go too fast with the front end up as high as that other straight axle 63 Tempest you could end up on your roof.
I have seen in person what happens to cars that get air under the front end at speed.

I don't think I will ever see speeds that will make this ol'girl try to fly. Especialy with 4:11's and a Muncie!

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