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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2026, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By Dawbs
Distributor Gear Type

I have just had my 68 400 engine rebuilt and used a hydraulic flat tappet cam - Mellings 068 cam that I purchased some 14 - 15 years ago. For peace of mind I had the cam nitrided and now there seems...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-25-2026, 01:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 272
Posted By Dawbs
1968 GTO Fan Shroud / Guard

Can anyone advise if there is any difference between a new 68 fan shroud / guard that mounts to the top of the radiator core support and a used one?
New ones from Ames are around $48 but used ones...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 02-22-2026, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
Posted By Dawbs
Mike, Did you ever sell the cruise control? ...

Mike,
Did you ever sell the cruise control?
If not I would be interested.
Mark
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 02-11-2026, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By Dawbs
I think the switch is part #3016754. Photo...

I think the switch is part #3016754.
Photo attached is the current rpo version.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 02-11-2026, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By Dawbs
68 Thermo Vacuum Switch

PM sent
Mark
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 02-11-2026, 01:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By Dawbs
68 Thermo Vacuum Switch wanted

I am finalising the rebuild of my 68 400 and looking for an original thermo vacuum switch, not the current Chinese repo.
Mark
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-11-2026, 12:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 677
Posted By Dawbs
My 68 Fremont built Oct 1967 has both engine and...

My 68 Fremont built Oct 1967 has both engine and trans numbers on the billing sheet.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-20-2025, 11:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By Dawbs
Haven’t started to play with it yet. Just...

Haven’t started to play with it yet.
Just focusing on putting the engine back in then will turn my attention to the trunk and will let you know how things go.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-29-2025, 07:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By Dawbs
Thanks all, will see how we go.

Thanks all, will see how we go.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-27-2025, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By Dawbs
All sorted, spoke with Ames and all good for rear...

All sorted, spoke with Ames and all good for rear drums with the parts they sent.
Have fitted them on the rear and no issues.
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 08-27-2025, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,820
Posted By Dawbs
No unfortunately, just confirmation of the...

No unfortunately, just confirmation of the delivery which was the correct address.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-27-2025, 07:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By Dawbs
I don’t believe it will be flush with quarters if...

I don’t believe it will be flush with quarters if the latch is lifted but I am yet to try it out.
Just finishing the engine bay so I can get the rebuilt engine back in then will start to play around...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-27-2025, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By Dawbs
Yep, factory original lid from when the car was...

Yep, factory original lid from when the car was built in Oct 1967.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-15-2025, 02:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By Dawbs
Shiny, Thanks. Dataway - You can see that...

Shiny,
Thanks.
Dataway - You can see that the lid hangs down on either side and I am not sure that shimming the hinges will lift it up without impacting the flush finish on either side and the...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-15-2025, 02:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By Dawbs
Contacted Ames and they confirmed the dimenions...

Contacted Ames and they confirmed the dimenions which are pretty close to the existing so will give the part a shot.
Thanks all.
Mark
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-13-2025, 06:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By Dawbs
The photos are upside dow as I couldn’t work out...

The photos are upside dow as I couldn’t work out how to rotate them.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-13-2025, 06:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By Dawbs
Trunk Lid Alignment

I have attached a couple of photos which show the misalignment.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-13-2025, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By Dawbs
No the lid hangs down past the line of the...

No the lid hangs down past the line of the adjacent quarter panel almost as if it is too long but is flush with each side and back.
I guess it is just a matter of playing with the hinges and latch...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-13-2025, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By Dawbs
I saw the Ames part but it is listed for wiper...

I saw the Ames part but it is listed for wiper motor to firewall so I assumed it was not for the concealed wiper motor but rather the standard one.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-12-2025, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By Dawbs
68 GTO Wiper Motor

My wiper motor has a round gasket on the motor that fits against the adapter plate.
Does anyone make this gasket as a replacement or do you just make one?
Everyone seems to only carry the gasket...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-12-2025, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,016
Posted By Dawbs
68 GTO Trunk Lid Alignment

On both sides of the end of the trunk lid it does not line up with the quarter panel.
The top of the lid is pretty much flush with the sides.
Is this a case of just playing with the hinges using...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-28-2025, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By Dawbs
Scott, Looking for 68 with power steering. PM...

Scott,
Looking for 68 with power steering.
PM cost.
Mark
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-27-2025, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By Dawbs
68 GTO Rag Joint Recommendations

Received a Lares 201 rag joint and it is a 1 piece rubber joint rather than the reinforced rubber type.
Anyone have any experience with this type, is it as good as the reinforced type or am I better...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-26-2025, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By Dawbs
68 GTO Rear Drum Brakes Rebuild

I am rebuilding the brake drums on my 68 GTO and when stripping them down the self adjusting setup has been removed which means manual adjustment which is ok.
I have the self adjusting components...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 05-15-2025, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,820
Posted By Dawbs
Restoration Parts Unlimited Inc

Anyone had a good experience with these guys? Unfortunately I am not one who has.
I purchased a pre made fuel line for my 68 GTO and had it shipped to a freight forwarder as RPUI do not ship to...
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