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Forum: THE LOBBY 12-05-2023, 11:44 PM
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Posted By 68gtoMN
Interesting scenario in this thread with the...

Interesting scenario in this thread with the apparent identical VIN on the engine for sale in NY. Question: Why is the last digit of the VIN on the engine out of alignment (7 is dropped below other...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-07-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By 68gtoMN
I still have two original hoods with these...

I still have two original hoods with these "loops" intact.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-31-2022, 12:49 PM
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Posted By 68gtoMN
I have purchased many sets of these headlight...

I have purchased many sets of these headlight bezels for my cars. FYI - The last set I purchased was roughly 5 years ago and I think the price was $300.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-15-2022, 01:33 PM
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Posted By 68gtoMN
Actually, the switch at the front of the intake...

Actually, the switch at the front of the intake is called a Thermal Vacuum Switch (TVS), not a Ported Vacuum Switch - semantics. This operates via coolant temp

Low vacuum means a leak - duh. If...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-02-2022, 03:48 PM
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Posted By 68gtoMN
It's Mark's car. I considered it for purchase. ...

It's Mark's car. I considered it for purchase. I don't believe it will remain on market long. I have an idea where it might end up... :)
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-20-2022, 04:39 PM
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Posted By 68gtoMN
Let me go out to my 68 today in the garage to...

Let me go out to my 68 today in the garage to examine heater core at firewall of my VERY early car. In fact, that car was produced on August 9, 1967 - the first 68 GTO convertible ever made (built...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-11-2022, 06:48 PM
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Views: 2,000
Posted By 68gtoMN
Your signature: At least you are not a...

Your signature: At least you are not a sesquipedalianist!
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-05-2022, 06:39 PM
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Posted By 68gtoMN
Roger, see my update above in RED text - giving...

Roger, see my update above in RED text - giving attribution where it belongs. Like always, it's a guilty pleasure to see your work. Thank you so much for sharing it all with us!
Kurt (68GTOMN)
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-10-2021, 01:13 PM
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Posted By 68gtoMN
Roger, if I missed this in reading the thread,...

Roger, if I missed this in reading the thread, please forgive me. Did you add any flexible additive for the Endura or painted it as you did for other panels?
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-10-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,453
Posted By 68gtoMN
Agreed! Before I understood what a terrifically...

Agreed! Before I understood what a terrifically versatile and capable carburetor the Q-Jet was, I mocked it. I ran a Holley 3310 for years without issue. However, when I finally went back to a...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-09-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
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Posted By 68gtoMN
I had my hood tach serviced by another party this...

I had my hood tach serviced by another party this summer. Excellent work and the bulb were upgraded to LED and are bright/white and easily read, using the original sockets.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-02-2021, 04:07 PM
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Posted By 68gtoMN
Roger, this is likely the date code stamp in the...

Roger, this is likely the date code stamp in the bumper. Our friend Paul has had many original bumpers rechromed / straightened. If you are not concerned wtih 100% originality (as we understand),...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-21-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,587
Posted By 68gtoMN
Vacuum canisters employ advance according to...

Vacuum canisters employ advance according to engine vacuum, which is why they must be connected to a ported vacuum source. Ported vacuum is drawn from just above the throttle blades to ensure the...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-18-2021, 03:42 PM
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Posted By 68gtoMN
Roger, I hope all is well. I wish to...

Roger,

I hope all is well. I wish to register my concern for the lack of updates posted in the past few weeks. You see, this is not about your car; rather, is is about how WE live vicariously...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-15-2021, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,349
Posted By 68gtoMN
Pontiac engines produce prodigious torque low in...

Pontiac engines produce prodigious torque low in the rev range, but peak torque for GTO 400 (350 HP in 1969) is approximately 3000 rpm.

From Revmaxconverters.com: "In general, the desired stall...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-12-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,831
Posted By 68gtoMN
I can only go by what I believe I see in the...

I can only go by what I believe I see in the picture. As you have the hood in your possession, you are best suited to make the call. I turned the picture horizontal to better gaze at it. Either...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-11-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,831
Posted By 68gtoMN
Correct. 68 hoods APPEAR to be the same if one...

Correct. 68 hoods APPEAR to be the same if one is only looking at the top of the hood. 68 hoods will bolt to the 69 and 70 cars, but the center support will interfere with 69 and 70 radiator/fan...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-11-2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,831
Posted By 68gtoMN
The numbers are what is important to you. The...

The numbers are what is important to you. The letters may signify plant and shift of creation, but 1/16 = January 16th for the date of the hood stamping. You should also look for the stamping on...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-11-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,831
Posted By 68gtoMN
I can validate, from your picture, that your hood...

I can validate, from your picture, that your hood is either a 1969 or 1970 hood based on the divot. You can determine month/day of production of this hood from the two date stamps that your hood...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-08-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,831
Posted By 68gtoMN
Sorry to hear about your frustration. This is a...

Sorry to hear about your frustration. This is a common complaint among 69-72 GTO owners. First, are you certain that this is due to a person leaning on the shroud? Have you checked to see if you...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-04-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 696
Posted By 68gtoMN
Greg, try this for pictures - current ebay...

Greg, try this for pictures - current ebay listing
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184287333023

Will search for block for you

What about this? It looks to be part of the rubber hose - perhaps you...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-01-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,322
Posted By 68gtoMN
Engine casting dates, especially at the beginning...

Engine casting dates, especially at the beginning of production, can have VERY long lead times to actual build.

Case in point - my 1968 GTO convertible. This car is the first ever produced 1968...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,908
Posted By 68gtoMN
From a 69 Judge for Sale in Wisconsin ...

From a 69 Judge for Sale in Wisconsin
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-29-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,895
Posted By 68gtoMN
No wing on olds

No wing on olds
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-29-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,895
Posted By 68gtoMN
Hood tach needs to be 5500 rpm redline for RA...

Hood tach needs to be 5500 rpm redline for RA cars...
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