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Forum: Collectibles WANTED 04-02-2024, 03:09 PM
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Posted By drewm
Not necessarily helpful to this thread, but I am...

Not necessarily helpful to this thread, but I am restoring a 66 GTO that was originally purchased at Marchese Pontiac. Unfortunately, no dealer paraphernalia came with the car, as it was a basket...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 10-23-2023, 05:20 PM
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Views: 207
Posted By drewm
66 gto taillight lens WTB

Looking for a driver quality RH taillight lens for a 66 GTO. Minor scratches that can be cleaned up are OK, but no cracks. If you have a pair and don't want to break them up, let me know and maybe...
Forum: Interior TECH 07-12-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,936
Posted By drewm
Reviving an old thread... I am doing...

Reviving an old thread...

I am doing legendary seat covers on my 66, and the legendary video shows listing wire being threaded into the front of the seat bottom. However on both seat bottoms, the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-11-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By drewm
I can definitely see how this would most likely...

I can definitely see how this would most likely work better, but hopefully if I just take my time I'll end up with a good repair. When I first got the car, no body guy wanted to deal with it because...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-10-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By drewm
My plan is to use it much like I was going to use...

My plan is to use it much like I was going to use the skin. Cut below the body line from the jamb to the tail panel and weld it in. So really nothing on the top part of the quarter, that will be...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-10-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By drewm
Regarding the gto quarter, they only have the HT....

Regarding the gto quarter, they only have the HT. I can't imagine the quarter being any different other than the sail panel. Wouldn't make sense for GM to have made them different.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-10-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By drewm
66 convertible quarter panel vs. hardtop QP

For a 66 convertible GTO, there are no convertible quarter panels available. So I ordered a HT quarter panel with the understanding that it will need to be modified in order to fit. Is there...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By drewm
I got the quarter skin and even though there were...

I got the quarter skin and even though there were numerous warnings about fitment and the stamping, it is worse than I could have imagined. The bumper cutout isn't even close. The panel is about...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,349
Posted By drewm
According to the Ames catalog, the 67 flanges are...

According to the Ames catalog, the 67 flanges are both 3 bolt, while the 68-72 have one 3 bolt and one 2 bolt.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2023, 06:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,349
Posted By drewm
Correct, oversized d-ports for 64-67 A body,...

Correct, oversized d-ports for 64-67 A body, specifically a 66 GTO.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,349
Posted By drewm
I dont mind waiting a little. I havent even...

I dont mind waiting a little. I havent even started on my motor, so I have time. But I am trying to spread out the costs and when the RAR manifold seemingly came available, I thought it would be a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,349
Posted By drewm
Our host sells 2.5 inch manifolds, part # N179GC,...

Our host sells 2.5 inch manifolds, part # N179GC, which I assume are similar to the 2.5 (2.45) inch RAR manifolds?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,349
Posted By drewm
Im getting that vibe no doubt. And lots of...

Im getting that vibe no doubt. And lots of threads about it to back that up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,349
Posted By drewm
66 gto convertible. Just a run of the mill 461...

66 gto convertible. Just a run of the mill 461 with home ported 6x-4s. Not sure about HP, but I think 400+ should be do-able.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,349
Posted By drewm
When I spoke with him in February, they were...

When I spoke with him in February, they were coming available, and again in May they were in and orders were being processed. They also show up as in stock on the website.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,349
Posted By drewm
RAR manifolds vs. others

Just looking for insight of the RAR manifolds, which everyone seems to acknowledge are the best ones made, versus the ones that our host sells. I've been trying for months to purchase a pair of RAR...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By drewm
Did you butt weld the top joint, or lap weld? ...

Did you butt weld the top joint, or lap weld? All the videos Ive watched show people lap welding the top, and butt welding the rest of the joints.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By drewm
All the circled areas are previous damage areas...

All the circled areas are previous damage areas that had been repaired many years ago. The rear corner was hit also and I welded a piece from a junkyard quarter to try to fix that. The squiggle...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By drewm
66 quarter skin vs. full quarter

Hoping to get some real world experiences here. I have to replace the passenger quarter on my 66 gto convertible. I know that all the damaged area can be repaired with just a skin, but the Ames...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 02-23-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,776
Posted By drewm
I forgot, its a GTO. And thank you for the...

I forgot, its a GTO. And thank you for the answer.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 02-23-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,776
Posted By drewm
1957 - 1966 Tri-Power Jet Sizes

Did a google search, but no luck. Anyone know what size jets would have originally come in a 66 tripower, manual trans? I just started working on my tripower and was just curious if anyone had done...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,609
Posted By drewm
How about this one? Butler Comp SP Street...

How about this one?

Butler Comp SP Street Performance Billet Roller Cam (HR) 282/288, 230/236, .510/.521, 112 LS (Std Firing Order/ Std Journals)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,609
Posted By drewm
That makes sense. I would like a little lope to...

That makes sense. I would like a little lope to the idle but I dont need anything ridiculous. Im not sure where that falls as far as lobe separation? Will 112-ish have a nice idle?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,609
Posted By drewm
When working on a build, what is the first thing...

When working on a build, what is the first thing someone should think about once a decision is made on what you want from the motor? Cam? And then build out from the cam? From there, springs,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,609
Posted By drewm
What advantages would a 1.65 rocker give me over...

What advantages would a 1.65 rocker give me over a 1.5? And should I look at hydraulic rollers or stick to flat tappet?
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