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Old 07-17-2013, 09:26 PM
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Paul,

You need to change your signature to (RAII, RAI, HO, Convert, ETC)

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Old 07-27-2013, 01:15 AM
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I just read this entire thread and am quickly becoming a RAII fan. '68 has always been my favorite GTO, and I've heard RAII mentioned sparingly but never understood what was so special about them until now.

Consider me a lifetime scout to be on the look-out from now on. GTOs are seldom seen in my neck of the woods (Maine), but I have at least three annual shows I can catch.
Last year I went to a real decent Pontiac/Buick show in Merrimack NH that had plenty of Goats and at least half dozen '68s. Unfortunately, this year's show has already past and I didn't get the invite to go down there for the weekend at my brother's house.
Got one coming up on Aug 4th that usually has a nice turnout. Ten miles from me. I'll be there with camera & note pad.
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Old 07-27-2013, 01:47 AM
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I do have a lead on a '68 vert that my cousin's common law husband owns.
I just met him two weeks ago, but he's a retired logging business owner who's had a small collection of convertibles for some time.
His GTO is a nice custom restoration. No telling if it has the original drive train but I'll have to quiz him on that, pending the next time I visit my cousin. I don't expect he has a PHS or BHC, but I might be able to get his curiosity up about the build sheet.
I did get photos of the trim tag, as I'm always curious about the 'born as' details on special interest cars. It was originally Meridian Turquoise. Has a black gut but that may have been changed when the car was painted. I looked at the VIN, but didn't write it down. Baltimore car, automatic, no A/C so it is 'eligible' as of yet.
Are there other block codes besides XW and WY for RAII GTO ?
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Old 07-28-2013, 08:16 AM
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Are there other block codes besides XW and WY for RAII GTO ?
Nope, those are it.

Another thing to look for is they ALL had the 4:33 rear.

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Old 07-28-2013, 04:34 PM
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Non A/C and 5C build date - puts it in the hunt .
But 5C can go either way on Uno / Deuce .... Boss had a 5C Uno car.
Uno / Deuce both had the 4.33

BHC Label Price breakdown is the only true verdict on a May built 347 option car.

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Saw a dark Blue RA II 4- speed GTO at Norwalk show. NICELY DONE.

Intake & heads has matching date codes. R A but no 96 in middle.

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Saw a dark Blue RA II 4- speed GTO....
I would have tried to hot-wire it and get gone with it .

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I took a ton of pictures of it Todd - I'll post them up at some point.

Rags to riches deal for that car!

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That 68 is beautiful. Not just the restoration but color looks great on there.
I may have even worn out my welcome by going back by it so many times.





PAUL - WHERE ARE THE BLACK RAII PICTURES AND DETAILS???
Can’t help it - I live for this stuff.

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Old 08-09-2013, 07:41 AM
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Great to finally meet you & your Dad Brian & thanks for the air cleaner foam!

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Old 08-09-2013, 10:57 AM
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Great to finally meet you also.
The foam seal is an incentive. They are usually only good for 8-10 years so get moving!

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Okay, I'm on it! I'll call Gary & the shipper tomorrow!

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Old 08-10-2013, 10:00 PM
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The dark blue is my favorite color on a 68
Probably would have went with White or Blue interior on my order.
But on a second hand car , could live with the black interior.

I'd like to see some pics of it on white concrete as back drop.
Would be incorrect i guess, but would like to see it with color keyed wheels too

Post up some .jpgs when you can Boss

That car/story blows my mind



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Old 08-10-2013, 10:06 PM
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famous loose quotes about a car in OK.

guy #1 - " hope the windows are rolled up "
guy #2 - " don't know if it even has any windows in it "

Go Gettem Boss !

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Baron:
You need to get to Norwalk next year. You would have fit right in. It is weekend of sarcasm and humor with a little knowledge mixed in.

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son
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he did one heckuva job on that Blue Car

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ty Brian

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That 68 is beautiful....I may have even worn out my welcome by going back by it so many times...- I live for this stuff.
Naw, That fella seemed rather nice to talk with, and enjoyed answering questions.

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famous loose quotes about a car in OK.

guy #1 - " hope the windows are rolled up "
guy #2 - " don't know if it even has any windows in it "

Go Gettem Boss !
CLASSICS!

Here are some pictures - heavy on the engine compartment for obvious reasons.
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Old 08-11-2013, 05:11 PM
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Thanks for sharing those pics Boss.
Definitely has emphasis under the hood.
Great to see an original appearance fan shroud in place on it. Bonus Points !


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guy #2 - " don't know if it even has any windows in it "
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