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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-14-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 229
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Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Thanks. I don't think it will come to that - but...

Thanks. I don't think it will come to that - but I'll keep it in mind.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-13-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 49,966
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Hi Everyone -- A little update for those still...

Hi Everyone -- A little update for those still following along.

The hits just keep coming...The passenger door was banged up pretty good. Enough that fixing it was easier/faster by removing the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-28-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 672
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Welcome -- I have seen importsmasher post about...

Welcome -- I have seen importsmasher post about it a few times. Good luck with your projects.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 02-09-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,052
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
PM sent. 6.7 rods.

PM sent. 6.7 rods.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-26-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Very cool. Any details on the engine?

Very cool. Any details on the engine?
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-17-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 49,966
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Thanks. Feels good to be making real progress...

Thanks. Feels good to be making real progress again.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-16-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 49,966
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Hi Everyone -- Cam says: "And with that, all...

Hi Everyone --

Cam says: "And with that, all the major body work is done!"

Now we handle some of the "minor" stuff...Then SPI epoxy...Then my shop for everything else...

Yahoo - Progress!
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-14-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 49,966
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Thanks guys. Hard to believe there a still people...

Thanks guys. Hard to believe there a still people in the world that can start with a flat piece of steel and end up there. I'm glad I got sent to see Cam...



He makes the initial cut with a...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-14-2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 49,966
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Moving on to metal finishing...A picture is worth...

Moving on to metal finishing...A picture is worth a thousand words - so I'll save myself some typing and you some reading...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-13-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 49,966
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Hi Greg -- I think the doubled Clecos just allow...

Hi Greg -- I think the doubled Clecos just allow for securely clamping the panel where is needs to be. You can see that there is a little clip between the two Clecos (Cleci?).

I can certain ask...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-12-2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 49,966
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Thanks for checking in Cardo...I'm definitely...

Thanks for checking in Cardo...I'm definitely happy with how that "patch" worked out.

One upside to all the metal finishing is once I'm in the bodywork phase - it should get really straight...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-10-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 49,966
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Hi Everyone -- I thought I would post a little...

Hi Everyone -- I thought I would post a little update for anyone still following along on this saga...

We resume the driver's quarter repair already in progress. The lip where the quarter meets...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-03-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,826
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Did you check the little “keep me logged in” box...

Did you check the little “keep me logged in” box before entering your password?
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 10-29-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 188
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-15-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
I’d have to find it - but I have some info for...

I’d have to find it - but I have some info for DBC (deltron ). Maybe your Sherwin-Williams people could cross-reference it. In DBC it is called “Bronze Mist Poly” …I think that was the Olds or Buick...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-29-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,440
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Nice work woof….color me jealous. I’m doing a 421...

Nice work woof….color me jealous. I’m doing a 421 the hard way - 4” stroke into a bored 389 block. Not even close to done though.

Sounds great. Congrats.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-16-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,598
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Fun thread -- lots of history with that car....

Fun thread -- lots of history with that car. Following along now.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-16-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 52,611
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
64 GTO full restoration from a basket case. Some...

64 GTO full restoration from a basket case. Some serious metal fabrication and metal finishing. I hope everyone enjoys it...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783497
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 08-16-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,233
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Wow...what a really great car and connection to...

Wow...what a really great car and connection to it. I grew up around the Finger Lakes - but would be too young to remember that car. Please keep us updated on the restoration - it is a lot of fun to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-09-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
Hopefully it works. I remember being under those...

Hopefully it works. I remember being under those planes as they dropped the water/retardant when I was a young man. Wildfire on that scale is quite a thing...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-31-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
I get a kick out of the special order paint...

I get a kick out of the special order paint cars...I wonder what the PHS looks like. There was a 64 convertible restoration thread on here a few years ago with a special paint car. If I remember...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-29-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,303
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
The 4” stroke was a new product for them. They...

The 4” stroke was a new product for them. They took preorders to justify the run/offering. That said I ordered 8/2/22 and received on 7/28/23. About 1 month sooner than the expected lead time.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-28-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 49,966
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
A day late for the goat's birthday -- but my...

A day late for the goat's birthday -- but my 4"-stroke Molnar crank arrived today. I'm excited to be making progress on the engine front...
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,303
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
I can tell you with packaging it weighs 88 lbs....

I can tell you with packaging it weighs 88 lbs. I'll try to get a weight on the bare crank when I take it to the machine shop.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,303
Posted By 1_Wild_Cat
4" stroke crankshaft arrived today. Man that...

4" stroke crankshaft arrived today. Man that package is heavy...
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