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slowbird 09-02-2025 09:16 PM

Had a good weekend
 
Got our GTO running and took it racing Fri and Sat. On Fri I was able to take my dad and brother down the track (was I had to let out half track though). Sat I was cutting pretty good light just got out drove in second round. When we got home Sat evening I took my brother for a quick spin around the block in my Firebird.

https://youtu.be/7BQ0_-Q8COs?si=JwQ7MvAAeVNGjwnH

https://youtu.be/uD6kufRg56o?si=2muLIH7eatoXbDBD

https://youtu.be/wV8G4uBNiPA?si=j5EoM9FzyR4MQQpV

gtokid1968 09-02-2025 10:38 PM

very Cool!

PAUL K 09-03-2025 07:47 AM

Good times!

tc 09-03-2025 08:50 AM

Happy to see you made it back "home" and go to the track with your dad and brother again is special. How many years and runs did you dad have in that GTO?

slowbird 09-03-2025 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tc (Post 6580103)
Happy to see you made it back "home" and go to the track with your dad and brother again is special. How many years and runs did you dad have in that GTO?

He has been racing this gto since the late 70s. No idea on runs, a lot though lol

Dragncar 09-03-2025 10:19 PM

What engine is in that thing ? Is it the one you did recently in the street section ?
Any plans on getting your Firebird back to the track ?

slowbird 09-03-2025 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragncar (Post 6580264)
What engine is in that thing ? Is it the one you did recently in the street section ?
Any plans on getting your Firebird back to the track ?

The Firebird has the engine from the street section. Having fun with it on the street.
GTO has a 505 with standard port e-heads, Victor and 1050.

Scott Stoneburg 09-04-2025 10:56 AM

Very cool!!! Glad to see this. Having fun with the cars we spend so much time on.😁

Nacs Fab 09-04-2025 01:28 PM

I grew up going to Eddyville and met your Dad numerous times. He even helped me when I finally took my 76 TA up and ran in the Nostalgia Drags back in 1990. He will most definitely remember it, my engine was painted Pink! LOL

That GTO and Bird were both so bad ass and still are. Glad to see Rodney get out on the track!

Jim Moshier 09-05-2025 09:47 AM

Very cool!!! Glad to see someone enjoying the fruits of their labor.

CraigG. 09-09-2025 12:19 AM

Always glad to see your family together and enjoying the tradition of Pontiacs with memories and fun - Miss you guys.

Blessings to your father, you and your brother.

slowbird 05-25-2026 10:10 PM

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Had the GTO out again Saturday, 1st time this year. I installed TRZ arms up front and AFCO shocks, also replaced a faulty alternator. Those up grades appear to have helped by .05et and a little over 1mph. Also in the 11 passes I have made in the car my light average is .033, pretty good I think for foot braking.
I would like to try a converter with more stall currently mine flashes to 5500 on the hit. Also would like to try a bigger carb. Also need to try messing with timing. Lots to do but sadly time is hard to come by.

PAUL K 05-25-2026 11:12 PM

Good job..... Glad you're out having fun


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