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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-26-2006, 05:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,920
Posted By happy_rappy
Hardtop looks better

I love the 68 and the 69. (own a 68 convertible work in progress).
The 65 rear end is my favorite (just as cool looking as the original Rivieras IMO).
68/69 body style GTO's (and Lemans & Tempest)...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,919
Posted By happy_rappy
Great looking car! And I bet it is fun to stomp...

Great looking car! And I bet it is fun to stomp on it.
I am glad that you didn't tear up a restoration/show car. You have inspired me to stick closer to my schedule and get it done.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-27-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,311
Posted By happy_rappy
me too

The "different" factor is important to me as well. This is why I have an old pontiac. 68 tempest convertible (inherited by me in 1990)

I recently purchased a 428 long block out of a 69...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2006, 10:45 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,771
Posted By happy_rappy
great thread

Lots of good advice here! I am also opening my first v8. 428 with 2 bolt main caps. I have the heads off as well as the oil pan, oil pump and windage tray.

The crank turns freely. The block...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2006, 02:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,687
Posted By happy_rappy
KRE aluminum D-ports also look like they would...

KRE aluminum D-ports also look like they would work for me. They flow very well and $1850 "out of the box" is less than what I would end up spending on e-heads. Is aluminum reliable? What is the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-20-2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,687
Posted By happy_rappy
You made a good point. I did not consider...

You made a good point. I did not consider purchasing a set of "built and ported" d-heads. This would cost much less than sending my #46 heads out to be "built and ported". I was comparing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-20-2006, 09:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,687
Posted By happy_rappy
Question also considering e-heads

I am also considering edelbrock heads for my 428. This is a street-only 1968 tempest convertible with 66 tripower automatic.
I want the 87cc version with reproduction cast headers. This will run...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-21-2005, 09:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 910
Posted By happy_rappy
I definately want a system. The cost needs to...

I definately want a system. The cost needs to $169.00 or less. I will send a deposit....
My 68 convertible is out in all its droopy glory today!
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-09-2005, 02:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 872
Posted By happy_rappy
I also want to replace the transmission in my...

I also want to replace the transmission in my Tempest. It is a 68 Tempest Custom convertible with 350cid/2bbl/st300 2speed. The shifter is on the column. The open rear end is 2.78 I think.
...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 11-18-2004, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By happy_rappy
Thanks for the information. I will keep looking...

Thanks for the information. I will keep looking for a th400 or a th350 before I do the swap.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 11-17-2004, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By happy_rappy
Hi: I am purchasing a the drivetrain from a...

Hi:

I am purchasing a the drivetrain from a 69 bonneville. This is a 2 door car with automatic tranny. I am hoping it is a th400 short tail 3 speed automatic.

Is it a short tail or a long...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 11-17-2004, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By happy_rappy
Hi: I am purchasing a the drivetrain from a...

Hi:

I am purchasing a the drivetrain from a 69 bonneville. This is a 2 door car with automatic tranny. I am hoping it is a th400 short tail 3 speed automatic.

Is it a short tail or a long...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-24-2004, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By happy_rappy
Thanks for all the answers. It is a 455...

Thanks for all the answers.
It is a 455 crank. I will put a deposit on the motor this weekend. The pistons are domed and I think I may need standard flat tops to reduce the compression ratio for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-24-2004, 05:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By happy_rappy
Thanks for the guidance. The crank is a 428 p/n...

Thanks for the guidance. The crank is a 428 p/n 9799103 with four bolt caps. It looks like I will need a different crank to really make it work.
OMT: I love the setup and I want to put a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-23-2004, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By happy_rappy
Newbie question. I am looking at a 428 motor...

Newbie question.
I am looking at a 428 motor (+.060) that has 455 SD rods and TRW 455 pistons (+.030).... What problems can I expect?
What are the differences in rods & pistons? The engine will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-23-2004, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By happy_rappy
Newbie question. I am looking at a 428 motor...

Newbie question.
I am looking at a 428 motor (+.060) that has 455 SD rods and TRW 455 pistons (+.030).... What problems can I expect?
What are the differences in rods & pistons? The engine will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-17-2003, 09:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,070
Posted By happy_rappy
Hi I towed my 68 Tempest convertible 400...

Hi

I towed my 68 Tempest convertible 400 miles (Brighton, NY to Brighton, Michigan) with a U-Haul Tow dolly. My tow vehicle is a 98 Suburban LT. I disconnected the drive shaft at the rear...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-15-2003, 06:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By happy_rappy
Is there someone who can make me the same type of...

Is there someone who can make me the same type of linkage? I am considering a dual quad for my 428.
Can you send me a photo of this too please.

Steve
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-08-2003, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 354
Posted By happy_rappy
This is not available in all states: ...

This is not available in all states:
http://www.ustrace.com/mvr.htm

I have not used this but it might be worth a try.

Steve
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-01-2003, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 332
Posted By happy_rappy
Thanks for the advice. I will start looking for...

Thanks for the advice. I will start looking for a transmission cooler. Anyone have a good th400 near Rochester, NY for sale?

Steve
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-27-2003, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 332
Posted By happy_rappy
I am also going to do the same thing. My vehicle...

I am also going to do the same thing. My vehicle is a 68 Tempest Custom convertible and I have found a good deal on a newly rebuilt 69 428HO with RA III cam. I don't think my 2 speed can handle the...
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