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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 07-17-2026, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 55
Posted By The Champ
Andre Claim was approved by Hagerty already...

Andre

Claim was approved by Hagerty already and check is on the way. Estimate included ordering a new repro pair and the paint work. Hope to get my car in the shop next week to get the repairs...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-15-2026, 07:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 794
Posted By The Champ
We used to have two Advance Auto Parts store in...

We used to have two Advance Auto Parts store in Rochester, MN.

They left two years ago.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-13-2026, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 309
Posted By The Champ
Keith Thanks for posting. I wish you would...

Keith

Thanks for posting. I wish you would have posted a month ago... Just got back from MI after going to the Gilmore Museum and seeing friends in the Flint area and Grand Rapids. I'm sure we...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-09-2026, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By The Champ
I've had regular oncology checkups for 20 years. ...

I've had regular oncology checkups for 20 years. Luckiest guy in the world to have had emergency lung surgery because that's how they discovered my renal cell cancer of my right kidney (lost 20% of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-31-2026, 12:15 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,493
Posted By The Champ
Not afraid of EV's. They are just not...

Not afraid of EV's.

They are just not practical for where I live, work and play. Someday they might be of interest to me.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-23-2026, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By The Champ
A slow motion 5 mile race is the wurst....

A slow motion 5 mile race is the wurst....
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-23-2026, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 370
Posted By The Champ
We were able to spend the past week with our...

We were able to spend the past week with our grandson, home from Okinawa. He's been stationed there since January of 2022 and should be rotating back to the US in early 2027. He is an Osprey crew...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-24-2026, 04:43 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,493
Posted By The Champ
That sound is music to my ears.

That sound is music to my ears.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-13-2026, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 972
Posted By The Champ
Actually old news that some misguided liberal...

Actually old news that some misguided liberal representative was going to TRY and get this passed.

Common sense prevailed and the bill has been tabled at least for this year.

I wrote the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-09-2026, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 776
Posted By The Champ
A number of years ago, my ACDelco trainer told me...

A number of years ago, my ACDelco trainer told me about a test done on E10 fuels around the country. They compared Top Tier fuels to off brand fuels.

The Top Tier fuels all had 10% or less of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2026, 11:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 776
Posted By The Champ
Using pure gas (no ethanol) should deliver...

Using pure gas (no ethanol) should deliver slightly higher fuel mileage than E10.

The E10 should be less expensive which should more than cover the price difference.

Locally I can buy Top Tier...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-13-2025, 10:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,568
Posted By The Champ
One of the great things about being retired.... ...

One of the great things about being retired....

I used to golf on weekends - amidst all the crowds.

Now I don't golf on weekends. I'll be heading out soon to get 18 in (in MN - yes it's...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-10-2025, 10:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,568
Posted By The Champ
I'm thinking of retiring for the 5th time in...

I'm thinking of retiring for the 5th time in January.

My recent work load has been exhausting. I've worked 11 days this year...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-05-2025, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By The Champ
Terry If you enjoyed that museum, I suggest...

Terry

If you enjoyed that museum, I suggest you go to Auburn, IN and visit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in the original factory showroom...

A sample of a small area on the first floor:
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-08-2025, 09:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,562
Posted By The Champ
You're close.... GOLD/PROFESSIONAL Vehicle...

You're close....

GOLD/PROFESSIONAL
Vehicle Battery
42 Month Warranty High Reserve
Part# 24GHR
Per Veh: 1
Years: 1967-1967
BCI 24, minimum vehicle Reqment: CCA 340/RC 70
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-19-2025, 11:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By The Champ
I think you contradict yourself when you say that...

I think you contradict yourself when you say that AF is cheaper than Hagerty or Grundy and then infer that cheap insurance is not good.

I took some time to look into AF collector car coverage (to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-25-2025, 09:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,395
Posted By The Champ
I retired from full time employment in 2018 at...

I retired from full time employment in 2018 at the age of 64. Just didn't want to work 5 days a week anymore and couldn't work out a deal with my employer for a 4 day week. Why didn't I want to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-22-2025, 09:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,787
Posted By The Champ
As a '64 GTO owner for the last 33 years, who has...

As a '64 GTO owner for the last 33 years, who has also driven one of the Holden/Pontiac GTOs - that 2004 Barbados Blue GTO was one outstanding car!

I never drove a G8 GXP, but my boss had one and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2025, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,583
Posted By The Champ
I've had the NOCO GB70 for at least 8 years. I...

I've had the NOCO GB70 for at least 8 years. I am a retired ACDelco warehouse distributor territory manager. I had several of my independent repair shops buy these from me with excellent results...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2025, 10:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,787
Posted By The Champ
When I read this yesterday, I too noticed the...

When I read this yesterday, I too noticed the 1925.

Today, I went back to read it to clarify some comments I will make, and they have corrected it to 1926.

The points I want to make (and I am...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-15-2025, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By The Champ
oldman The 215/60/15 is too short and will...

oldman

The 215/60/15 is too short and will look funny in my opinion. The tire heights for 215's are:

60 series 25.2

65 series 26

70 series 26.9
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-14-2025, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By The Champ
Response from your post on the other thread: ...

Response from your post on the other thread:

oldman

If you really like those wheels, I'd change out the front tires to a pair of 215/65/15 BFG's. Those would be about 1" shorter in diameter...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-14-2025, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,105
Posted By The Champ
oldman If you really like those wheels, I'd...

oldman

If you really like those wheels, I'd change out the front tires to a pair of 215/65/15 BFG's. Those would be about 1" shorter in diameter and give you an extra half inch of clearance.
...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-13-2025, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,105
Posted By The Champ
oldman I think your problem with the Torque...

oldman

I think your problem with the Torque Thrust wheels is the backspacing. I'm guessing, but I think you have 15x7's that only have 3.75" BS on those rims.

Back in the day, the 7.75x14 OE...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2025, 09:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,086
Posted By The Champ
I live in MN where ethanol is very prevalent. ...

I live in MN where ethanol is very prevalent. When available, I will run pure gas, but it is not always available while driving around in MN/WI/IA (corn country).

I've been using E10 in my GTO...
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