Forum: Suspension TECH
07-08-2026, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 126
Hi 433lemans,
Thanks for the well wishes. ...
Hi 433lemans,
Thanks for the well wishes. I'm sure with a bit more research and some help from some folks on this forum who have done something similar, I should be able to pull this off.
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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
07-07-2026, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 121
Wanted: 1965 GTO/Lemans AM/FM radio
I am looking for a original, 1965 GTO/Lemans factory AM/FM radio. Needs to have good chrome, have all the knobs, but does not need to function.
Thanks,
Brad
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Forum: Suspension TECH
07-07-2026, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 126
1965 GTO Front Disk Brake Conversion
I want to add front disk brakes and a dual master cylinder to my 1965 GTO hardtop. Currently the car as the stock 4 wheel drum setup with power assist. I would like the conversion to look as though...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
09-19-2025, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 984
This thread is very timely. I'm having my 421...
This thread is very timely. I'm having my 421 tripower rebuilt and I'm looking for a way to prevent engine paint from burning off the exhaust crossover part of the intake manifold. It seems one way...
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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
07-07-2025, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 269
1965 GTO/LeMans AM/FM Radio
I'm looking for a 1965 AM/FM radio to fit a GTO/LeMans/Tempest. Does not need to work, but must look good.
Brad
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-21-2025, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,181
Hi Keith, dhcarguy, and steve25,
I contacted...
Hi Keith, dhcarguy, and steve25,
I contacted Seymour Paint technical support asking if they had an engine paint in the correct color for 59-65 Pontiac engines. I also supplied the Pontiac engine...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-07-2025, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 19,069
starter wiring with RA exhaust manifolds
Hi Cardo,
Your engine looks great! I know this thread was about engine paint, but after looking at the picture of your engine I became interested in how you are routing your battery cable and...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-05-2025, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,181
65 GTO engine paint
Hi All,
Has anyone used engine paint from Seymour? (https://www.seymourpaint.com/)
This is what my engine builder likes to use, but I've never heard of this brand and they don't appear to have...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-15-2024, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,416
So it sounds like the easiest solution is to...
So it sounds like the easiest solution is to upgrade to a 68 and later damper and crank pulley if you’re going to use the 69 and later timing chain cover. Are the 68 and later dampers + crank pulley...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-14-2024, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,416
Hi Goatracer1,
I'm really glad to hear that...
Hi Goatracer1,
I'm really glad to hear that enlarging the chambers on the #62 cylinder heads is a viable way to drop compression ratio. This might be the easiest way to get my engine to run on...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-14-2024, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,416
Hi 65 Lamnas,
This is great info on the...
Hi 65 Lamnas,
This is great info on the timing chain cover! So, If I did upgrade to a 11 bolt timing chain cover and used an early 69 water pump, would I be able to retain my existing crank...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,416
Hi John,
Thanks for responding to my post. ...
Hi John,
Thanks for responding to my post. Your engine sounds a lot like what I'm looking for. To lower the compression ratio, is it advantageous to keep the 62 heads and change pistons because...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,416
HI Goatracer1,
Thanks for responding to my...
HI Goatracer1,
Thanks for responding to my post. Although I won't be racing my car it's good to know that you can get lots of power from a stock appearing engine that can run on pump gas. My...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,416
Hi Steve25,
Thanks for providing this...
Hi Steve25,
Thanks for providing this guidance to the thread. I 100% agree with your assessment of my goals with this engine build. Of course, having more power that's reliable is always a...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,416
Hi tempest1964,
Thanks for this link. Very...
Hi tempest1964,
Thanks for this link. Very interesting build and surprisingly good dyno performance results!
Apparently the key to this build was the SD "Stump puller" cam. I've been told...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,416
Hi Steve,
Thanks for responding to my post. ...
Hi Steve,
Thanks for responding to my post. I was hoping to retain the existing pistons and short block assembly. I'll have to pull the heads next and get some pictures of the pistons to post. ...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
Hi b-man,
Great info! If I ran a 72 or...
Hi b-man,
Great info! If I ran a 72 or later pan with the baffle, would I still be able to use the stock windage tray?
Looking at some of the parts vendors it appears there is good...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,242
Hi b-man,
Sounds like you've had good luck...
Hi b-man,
Sounds like you've had good luck with the POR-15 manifold paint? I tried the Eastwood product and it lasted a couple years. Do you feel the POR-15 product is superior to the other...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,242
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,242
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-31-2024, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,242
Hi grivera,
Thanks for this info. I wonder...
Hi grivera,
Thanks for this info. I wonder what type of ceramic coating the guys at RAM Air Restorations are using on their manifolds? I've seen some other postings indicating that Cerekote and...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-31-2024, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-19-2024, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,242
ceramic coating exhaust manifolds
Hi All,
I have a pair of 67 Ram Exhaust manifolds that I would like to get ceramic coated. (e.g. Jet hot). I live in the Detroit, MI area and wondered if anyone has done this and had good...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-19-2024, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
421 oil pan
Hi All,
As part of my pump gas 421 engine build, (see link to post below) I want to replace my existing oil pan. I want the new pan to be stock, or at least stock appearing. Are all Pontiac V8...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-19-2024, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,416
421 engine build for pump gas
Hi All,
I have a 1966 WG code 421 block with 1968 #62 heads, 67 Ram Air exhaust manifolds, and a 1966 TriPower. I am looking for recommendations on how I can build this engine to run on unleaded...
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