[hellerods]

Very nice job Tom, good thing that you have owned a few Poncho's before this car,otherwize, you would not be able to turn loose of this primo GTO??????????? Thanks for sharing--- this is great!!

[tom s]

getting a little closer,might drop a engine in week after next.Tom

[tom s]

little more work to be done in the engine bay before I drop the steering back in.Tom

[The Boss]

You do nice work!

[hellerods]

Thanks for the pics Tom. After looking at the pics,I realize how much easier it is to work on the interior cabin without the steering wheel and column in place, I'll keep that in mind when I get around to my 67' clone.

[tom s]

Also way easyer in the engine bay.I need to put the splash guards in and im sure have it out of the way will help also.Tom

[hellerods]

Tom, do you staple or?????????? your splash guards, Lee

[tom s]

I got a tip from Tiemann,will use a coated wire that is flexable.My inner panels are new so no holes.Will let you know how it goes and looks.Tom

[tom s]

And it not a train.Getting close to putting a engine in the car.Have the seat,steering and complete new wiring done.Exhaust system arrrived.Just trying to figure what motor to drop in.I would guess about 3 weeks away as im going sking again next week.Tom

[tom s]

The car is now ready for a engine.Price is 43K with the original engine.I have a WS(restamp) stroker motor being finished up and should be on Joe Shermans dyno next week.This engine could be avil in the car.Also my alu block RA V engine could be avail for the car.Anyone interested can contact me at t.schlauch@yahoo.com. The car will need to go to the shop for the headline and package tray install after running.Trying to sell before I have to title and pay tax.That would only add to the price.Tom

[tom s]

Had a question about the WS engine.It is a 9790071 block,B139 date.The heads are fresh rebuilt 48s D019 date.Comp springs,and retainers,new stainless valves,clearanced for 1.65 H&S roller rockers.Comp hyd roller cam and lifters.Ross forged pistons,forged H beam rods and forged Ohio 4.21 stroke crank.I started with just a block so virtually everything on it is new.Timing cover,balancer,water pump,valve covers every nut and bolt except head bolts,oil pump billet timing set etc.Intake is a stock 69 intake ,dist is a fresh rebuilt factory unit with Pertronix mod or can be the 270 point unit.Carb can be the 8273 or a NOS SR QJ.Joe Sherman did the head work and will break the engine in on his dyno.Hope this helps.Tom

[tom s]

original engine is in.Tom

[hellerods]

Tom- the engine looks great, and probably sounds better!!

[tom s]

might get it lit off this week.Going to install the exhaust today.Then will work on the cooling system.Tom

[tom s]

Car is virtually done,just have a couple elect gremlins to figure out.Car is $43500 if I dont have to reg.Tom

[hellerods]

The car is super Tom, you really do it up right!!!!!!!!!! Goood luck with your sale-- Lee

[tom s]

I learn everyday of stuff I did wrong and have to go back and fix!Tom

[421mike]

An absolutely beautiful job Tom. Did you use the coated wire on the window seal also? Can you share what the wire is with us?

[tom s]

the wire on the front inner finders are alu wire I found at a local hardware store.SOOOooo easy to use,will see how it holds up.Tom

[tom s]

The car is done except for hooking up the tach and the RA cable.Should be done after the weekend.Hope someone shows interest before I have to title the car.Tom