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Forum: THE LOBBY 11-03-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By The Champ
I was working on mine while I was gathering all...

I was working on mine while I was gathering all the pieces. Didn't get the last couple of critical pieces until 1995. If I had waited until I got all the pieces, I probably wouldn't have been...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-03-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 492
Posted By The Champ
A well rebuilt 400 is worth the $5000. So the...

A well rebuilt 400 is worth the $5000. So the car is basically free. It's a big cruiser and your dog should love it.

Worst case scenario, after you enjoy it for a few years, you sell it for...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 11-02-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By The Champ
Summit has them brand new for $143.95.

Summit has them brand new for $143.95.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-02-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,355
Posted By The Champ
Talking The OP has been driving his GTO with a 2.52 first...

The OP has been driving his GTO with a 2.52 first gear and a 2.93 rear gear (effective 7.4 ratio).

I think a 2.87 first gear alone would be more than 'tolerable', even with the current 2.93 rear...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-02-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By The Champ
Don't get discouraged. Just keep working on it...

Don't get discouraged. Just keep working on it and get it done.

The first photo below is the day I brought it home in June of 1992. Second photo is the fall of 1995, after driving it for a year.
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-02-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 738
Posted By The Champ
It was about a decade ago, but my last trip to...

It was about a decade ago, but my last trip to Germany (Christmas 2013) I rented a BMW 5 Series. It was not a fun car to try and park in the parking ramps over there, because the spaces are quite...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-27-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,355
Posted By The Champ
You're used to driving your GTO with a 2.92 rear...

You're used to driving your GTO with a 2.92 rear and an M20 with a 2.52 first gear. Effective gear in first being 7.38.

Going to a 3.08 with a WR 3.27 first gives you an effective 10.07 gear. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-23-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 742
Posted By The Champ
As someone that has experienced cancer from the...

As someone that has experienced cancer from the surgical side of things (3 surgeries, 2006, 2015 and 2017), best of wishes for good cancer free health.

I still see my oncologist regularly and hope...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-21-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By The Champ
I haven't been in a KMart for a very long time......

I haven't been in a KMart for a very long time... And that time it wasn't even for me, but a coworker who split his pants at work and needed a replacement pair ASAP and KMart was the closest place....
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-13-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,366
Posted By The Champ
One of the benefits of buying a branded is fuel...

One of the benefits of buying a branded is fuel is that typically, you get what you pay for.

Toyota contracted with ACDelco a number of years ago to test fuel samples from random stations in MO to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-10-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By The Champ
While he may be honest and truthful, does not...

While he may be honest and truthful, does not make his right.

My dad starting SELLING Pontiacs in 1963. I have his 1964 factory dealers sales manual. The Tempest/LeMans only V8 available was a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-10-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,366
Posted By The Champ
To those that don't think Top Tier fuel helps: ...

To those that don't think Top Tier fuel helps:

How do you know that you haven't been running Top Tier fuel.

It's been around for over two decades. There are well over 60 different gas station...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-15-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,086
Posted By The Champ
As HWYSTR455 says. If you jack the rear end high...

As HWYSTR455 says. If you jack the rear end high enough, you can put any width tire on the rear. But a 275/60/15 is over 28" tall - taller than the OE tires - that actually fit inside the fender. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-15-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,417
Posted By The Champ
How many 'smiles' to the 'mile'???

How many 'smiles' to the 'mile'???
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-14-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By The Champ
We went down to Huntsville, AL to see Lee's 40th...

We went down to Huntsville, AL to see Lee's 40th anniversary concert. 40 different performers/groups performed during the 3+ hour long concert and it was a great show. Closed of course with Lee's...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 831
Posted By The Champ
Pro Tec is Wix's 'economy' line, They are not...

Pro Tec is Wix's 'economy' line, They are not the same quality.

Pro Tec is what Wix markets to quick oil change places that use cheap oil filters. They are better than Fram, but I wouldn't put...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-19-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 978
Posted By The Champ
I've had the privilege of resurrecting a few cars...

I've had the privilege of resurrecting a few cars after being in storage for multiple decades. It's a lot of work, but very satisfying when you have history with the cars.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-18-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 556
Posted By The Champ
I figured the hood would make a significant...

I figured the hood would make a significant difference. Glad you don't have to remove and replace your springs.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-18-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 736
Posted By The Champ
100% correct. You don't want to run the MAX...

100% correct.

You don't want to run the MAX pressure (typically 50 or more pounds).

I typically run 35 pounds on my GTO and the Camaro.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-17-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 556
Posted By The Champ
Your 12" measurement as shown in the picture is...

Your 12" measurement as shown in the picture is not a complete car. Besides the hood and top, what else is missing from the car? Have you lightened the car in any other way?

Another variable is...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,343
Posted By The Champ
Ironically, I had cataract surgery on my left eye...

Ironically, I had cataract surgery on my left eye yesterday. The right eye will be done in 4 weeks.

It was easy and painless. The biggest pain in the a$$ is the patch over my left eye (which...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-09-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By The Champ
I first got Hagerty on my '64 GTO in June of...

I first got Hagerty on my '64 GTO in June of 1992. It was a project car (engine not in vehicle, tranny in trunk) when I brought home. Body and frame were separated for a year and a half. I first...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-07-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,674
Posted By The Champ
Hagerty for decades. I haven't needed to...

Hagerty for decades.

I haven't needed to make a claim, but the folks I know that did have been very satisfied with the claims process.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-06-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,601
Posted By The Champ
Jed My first Pontiac was a '60 Bonneville. ...

Jed

My first Pontiac was a '60 Bonneville.

That was 54 years ago and was also my first car back in 1970.

Looks like you've got a solid project. Wish you as much happiness with this as I've...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-06-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,102
Posted By The Champ
I'm a veteran of 3 cancer related surgeries. ...

I'm a veteran of 3 cancer related surgeries.

Back in '06, I needed emergency lung surgery. When I went in to get the clean bill of health on my lungs, thankfully my medical team looked at the...
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