Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-09-2018, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 284
Thank you Tempest.
I made door opening braces...
Thank you Tempest.
I made door opening braces like yours with 1 inch steel tube. I also used the door hinge and striker bolt holes to secure the brace. I'm thinking of welding cross braces to these...
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-06-2018, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 284
Brace body for convertible floor install
I'm looking for pictures of a properly braced 67 vert for replacing the floor pan. I also plan on replacing the floor pan cross supports. The body is bolted to the frame but I want to lift it after...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
11-08-2017, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 4,443
Stant Super Stat
I worked at the Stant thermostat manufacturing facility for nearly twenty years. That doesn’t make me a thermostat expert, but I’ve been involved with them more than most people. I no longer work for...
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-08-2016, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 329
Door skin help
After being away from my 67 GTO vert restoration project for nearly a year I finally got back to it last week.
I jumped at what I thought would be a quick and dirty project - strip the paint from...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
03-10-2016, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 223
I recently removed the door glass from my GTO....
I recently removed the door glass from my GTO. After closely following the Fisher Service Manual instructions I found that the glass still could not be removed. I eventually found that the glass was...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
03-08-2016, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,216
A few weeks ago I stripped my drivers door. It...
A few weeks ago I stripped my drivers door. It took about 30 mins. to do the outside of the door using a DA sander with 80 grit paper. I used two or three sheets, changing them when they stopped...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
03-08-2016, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,216
I’ve stripped almost all of the paint from my...
I’ve stripped almost all of the paint from my frame off project. I’ve used a number of methods to do it, including sand blasting, sanding with a DA sander with 80 grit paper, chemical stripping, and...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
09-19-2015, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 328
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-25-2015, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 167
Thank you guys.
So am I to understand that...
Thank you guys.
So am I to understand that generally, most people clean and repaint the hinge assembly while it is still assembled in the trunk. I guess that it could be bead blasted in place and...
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-25-2015, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 167
Deck lid hinge removal
I have removed the deck lid and one of the two hinge torsion bars. Before I remove the second torsion bar, I wanted to be clear on how to remove the hinge. Does the vertical plate that the hinge and...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
07-24-2015, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 338
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
07-24-2015, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 338
Spray gun practice
I’m doing my first restoration. At some point, I will hopefully be done with the body work and be ready to spray some paint. I’m leaning toward a basecoat/clearcoat system. When I decide which spray...
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-10-2015, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 259
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-09-2015, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 259
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-08-2015, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 259
Trunk lid molding extension
I'm looking for a picture or pictures of the mounting surface for the trunk lid molding extensions on a 67 GTO. These moldings are the L shaped chrome pieces that are outside and above the rear tail...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
04-13-2015, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 94
Contour Template
I’m looking for help in making contour templates. I’m replacing sheet metal and trying to straighten damaged areas on the rear quarters of my 67 GTO. I’d like to make vertical templates of good areas...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
03-14-2015, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 135
Thanks to both of you for your good advice.
I...
Thanks to both of you for your good advice.
I spent several hours yesterday trying different methods with the materials and tools I had on hand. I mostly ended up with shiny scratches and pits. I...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
03-12-2015, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 135
Pitted stainless trim
I’m in the process of polishing my exterior stainless trim from my 67 GTO. The trim is removed.
From Caswell plating I ordered three types of polishing compound – black, white and green, and a...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
03-06-2015, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 596
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Forum: Electrical Tech
02-15-2015, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 314
gogtogo
Go to ebay motors. Search "Packard...
gogtogo
Go to ebay motors. Search "Packard twin-lock terminals"
Seller has 25 for $6.99.
If you only need one, I think I have a couple buried somewhere.
Let me know if I should go digging.
Jim
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Forum: Electrical Tech
02-05-2015, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 596
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Forum: Electrical Tech
01-31-2015, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 596
Relay wire size
It's too cold in my garage to work out there, so I stay warm and plan future projects.
I'm thinking about powering my convertible top motor through a relay. I have read that the top motor can draw...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
11-28-2014, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 367
Keep in mind that the thermostat opens very...
Keep in mind that the thermostat opens very slowly in response to the rising water temperature. If you suspect that the thermostat is suddenly opening to full flow, then the thermostat is bad. Try a...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
10-26-2014, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 457
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
09-15-2014, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 345
Rear wheel opening trim
I'm in the process of cutting and patching the typical rust thru areas around the rear wheel well of my 67 GTO vert. I've patched the lower front area, parts of the outer wheelhouse, some spots on...
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