[Nicks67GTO]

I cleaned up some old M/T valve covers and the stock HO air cleaner. I think im going to use these, they look pretty sharp.

[Nicks67GTO]

Someone is getting excited to go for a ride this spring!

[old66tiger]

I know the feeling. My car is still at the body shop. It will be sprint to the finish.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by Nicks67GTO

I cleaned up some old M/T valve covers and the stock HO air cleaner. I think im going to use these, they look pretty sharp.

That motor looks fantastic. Looks like someone just laid it in its bed. Perfect!

[old66tiger]

Saw you are running the Richmond transmission. How does the shifter come out in comparison to stock? I considered using them but no one could give me a straight answer as to how far the shifted would be off. I think Richmond is missing out in this market by not making a tranny that is a direct fit for our cars.

[Nicks67GTO]

Originally Posted by old66tiger

Saw you are running the Richmond transmission. How does the shifter come out in comparison to stock? I considered using them but no one could give me a straight answer as to how far the shifted would be off. I think Richmond is missing out in this market by not making a tranny that is a direct fit for our cars.

It fell in the tunnel. No mods necessary. Not even a ding in the floor. I'm running the old street 5 speed with the 1:1 5th gear. It has a Long H pattern shifter. I ended up cutting the tunnel hump top out and replacing it with something thicker for a better and much more tap able shifter boot mounting surface. I think i had to move the hole back 4" center to center from stock. I still have the original piece i cut out. If i get a chance ill measure and let you know exactly. I also had to lower the tranny crossmember mounting surface about a 1/2" That took a little bit of time there.

[Nicks67GTO]

Mounted up my tach and gauges. I just stuck with the old autometer sport comp stuff. I wanted to do the new/old Stewart Warner Green Line stuff but WOW they don't give them away. I also dont like the look of the flat gauge panel everyone uses so i opted for some cups for the temp/oil pressure gauges below I also angled them a bit tward the driver seat. I think it turned out well. I mounted the tach where i did so it didnt block the view of the speedometer or gas gauge. Its just blocking a couple idiot lights and you cant even tell i have a tach in the car from outside. Semi-stealth. I'm not in love with it but its probably my best option.

[Nicks67GTO]

Well I haven't posted anything on here in a bit. I figured id update. I got My HEI dropped in and plug wires ran. I squared away a bunch of torn up factory wiring thanks to some gentlemen on this board. I fired it off today. If you click the sideways video you can watch a quick minute of it. I also have a couple shots of the plug wire separators i used. R&M specialties from Summit. for 48 bucks these look great, are very reasonably priced, made in the USA, and are high quality IMO. I posted both of these in the street section but i figured id do it here since this is my project thread.

[Nicks67GTO]

I also have to plug M&H for their superior customer service and products. I got an engine harness from those guys to eliminate my external regulator and add and HEI. It is top notch product. They have a customer for life.

[Nicks67GTO]

Another video walk around and some shots after I gave it a bath today!

[Nicks67GTO]

click on the top picture for a video

[fyrffytr1]

It sounds as good as it looks and it looks great!

[Nicks67GTO]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

It sounds as good as it looks and it looks great!

Thanks!

[Old Blue 66]

Question: What did you do with the small heater hose coming from the water pump? I see clamp but no hose.

[Nicks67GTO]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

Question: What did you do with the small heater hose coming from the water pump? I see clamp but no hose.

I rubber capped it and used a radiator clamp to secure it. I did the same on the rear passenger side cylinder head nipple. Im not hooking my heater up for a while so i didnt see a need to run it. I'm not going to hurt anything am I?

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by Nicks67GTO

I rubber capped it and used a radiator clamp to secure it. I did the same on the rear passenger side cylinder head nipple. Im not hooking my heater up for a while so i didnt see a need to run it. I'm not going to hurt anything am I?

Well I dont know but I have mine running to the back of the motor. I dont have it going to the firewall because I dont need heat. I never used it and the heater core went out.

Maybe someone can chime in? Id love to do what Nick did and get rid of that hose.

[Mister Pontiac]

Originally Posted by Nicks67GTO

I rubber capped it and used a radiator clamp to secure it. I did the same on the rear passenger side cylinder head nipple. Im not hooking my heater up for a while so i didnt see a need to run it. I'm not going to hurt anything am I?

No worries... You're perfectly fine by capping both of those fittings. You won't hurt a thing. I've done it many times over the years for similar reasons.

Of course I do have my heaters all hooked up these days, but that's 'cause I have that thin Arizona blood!

[Nicks67GTO]

Mine is only capped until i install vintage air

[F ROCK]

cool thread!
realy cool car and story!

[lust4speed]

Only thing I would recommend is to not use those lousy rubber caps. I've seen them go bad on the shelf at the auto parts store - the top of the cap rots off. Better to cut a 3" or so piece of heater hose and clamp it to the nipple and find a solid plug for the other end of the hose and clamp the hose around it. A very short piece of 5/8" and 3/4" inch rod work good.

Also agree that there is no harm in blocking them off. If there was a problem, the drivers side of our engines would have self destructed years ago.