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Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-12-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,202
Posted By G.T.O.boy
Yes you are correct, just sharing info with Rocky...

Yes you are correct, just sharing info with Rocky for his research, these are 400 sr blocks and 1 455
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-12-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,202
Posted By G.T.O.boy
Rocky, Here are some numbers as I have been...

Rocky,

Here are some numbers as I have been trying to do some research for a replacement of my 64 389 76x block which is not repairable

these are from Ebay (still there)
9792506 built A229...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-07-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,479
Posted By G.T.O.boy
I know this is an older thread, but we are trying...

I know this is an older thread, but we are trying to research the same for a Kansas plant car. I have done several cars over the years, some cars seemed to have a red oxide paint and some were a...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-18-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,656
Posted By G.T.O.boy
That's good information. One ex race car with low...

That's good information. One ex race car with low mileage Black exterior red interior car that I did a restoration back in the early 90's had a silver headliner from the factory, it was in great...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-14-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
Posted By G.T.O.boy
pics of an e-clip (they tend to fly far on...

pics of an e-clip (they tend to fly far on install or removal). and the nut style that is/was on my 67 HO GTO
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-14-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Posted By G.T.O.boy
One could add AC at the dealer level, as well as...

One could add AC at the dealer level, as well as many options, it cost more than having it built that way, I have never seen a firewall make that was not painted over on the assembly line on a low...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-14-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,288
Posted By G.T.O.boy
I have been doing much research on this and it is...

I have been doing much research on this and it is dependent on the plant more than anything. Fremont installed the parts then sprayed a black out coat, look at this website has good info, as many of...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-14-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,656
Posted By G.T.O.boy
You asked about the headliner being white,...

You asked about the headliner being white, Pontiac thought the interior would be too dark so many of the headliners were white or silver dependent on interior color, black and red interiors got...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-14-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,318
Posted By G.T.O.boy
The shifter cover was meant for states with snow,...

The shifter cover was meant for states with snow, it was a dealer installed item. the rectangle cover is a backup light cover
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-24-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,401
Posted By G.T.O.boy
5N is only for the Kansas and Pontiac plants,...

5N is only for the Kansas and Pontiac plants, Fremont and Baltimore were Chevy controlled and did not use group numbers on the data plate. Group 5 was accessory codes and has nothing to do with...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-08-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,418
Posted By G.T.O.boy
Ask the owner for the original owners manual if...

Ask the owner for the original owners manual if he has it, it should have a protecto plate with engine production number to see if it matches the engine in the car, if not ask the car owner to make...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-08-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 823
Posted By G.T.O.boy
John, It may be a little while, but I will take a...

John, It may be a little while, but I will take a pic, my memory is just not as good as it used to be and the alt. is boxed away for the resto on this one. Body work is complete at this point and...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-27-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 40,103
Posted By G.T.O.boy
64 is the hardest year to decode as there were so...

64 is the hardest year to decode as there were so many changes and plants all differed it seems. Not a true model car change over and yes there are always running changes, but January was a big...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-26-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 40,103
Posted By G.T.O.boy
There was a change over in January, this car was...

There was a change over in January, this car was built the very last week of January. Starting in February (it was thought within the first couple of weeks at the latest) the standard equipment on a...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-26-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 61,893
Posted By G.T.O.boy
64 is the best

I have two 64's, two 65's, two 2004's have had one 66 a 67 a 69

I like the 64 the best, for the one off's, the blue gray gauge pads and trim, the dash emblem, the odd windlace on the pillars, the...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-26-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 40,103
Posted By G.T.O.boy
64 Sunfire Red Tripower

Here's mine 64 tripower 4spd Sunfire Red, last of the early build cars at Fremont, I'm the third owner, second had it since 76
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-25-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By G.T.O.boy
https://www.flickr.com/photos/134996339@N04/sets/7...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/134996339@N04/sets/72157655423885673/with/20852249596/

Here is a link for a 1400 mile original car
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-20-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By G.T.O.boy
Rare, as the radio was a cheap option and one did...

Rare, as the radio was a cheap option and one did not choose to delete it per say, just not order it. Many cars that did not get one ordered had the dealer add it after the car was delivered. Only...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-24-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,580
Posted By G.T.O.boy
Stud with a steel nut was factory, brass is the...

Stud with a steel nut was factory, brass is the common replacement nut (better but not oem) stud would have been blackened zinc plated, and nut was zinc with a blue hue. If it is not concours...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-13-2021, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,758
Posted By G.T.O.boy
Franks has a 389 WS block for $650 and shipping...

Franks has a 389 WS block for $650 and shipping around $250. It is original only once and there is someone out there that can tell if it is on original as well as not original but still correct. It...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-08-2021, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,334
Posted By G.T.O.boy
The best paint that I have used is a single stage...

The best paint that I have used is a single stage acrylic enamel such as PPG etc. mixed by a paint shop, it hold up much better than a rattle can. It will still discolor but not even near as bad as...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-04-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,750
Posted By G.T.O.boy
These carbs where made by two vendors, need more...

These carbs where made by two vendors, need more pics (part number stamps and other markings) and info to confirm, but both Carter and Rochester made these for GM, also later dated carbs with correct...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-30-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,082
Posted By G.T.O.boy
There was a 64 tripower 4speed 3.55 posi post...

There was a 64 tripower 4speed 3.55 posi post coupe with very little to no rust complete numbers matching needing complete resto on ebay that just sold for 18k, but that checks 99% of the wish list...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-29-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,082
Posted By G.T.O.boy
Without seeing the frame and the floor and trunk...

Without seeing the frame and the floor and trunk pans it is hard to tell what it needs for rust repair. The factory engine is great but then most 2 speed automatic GTO's were not raced so the engines...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-23-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,865
Posted By G.T.O.boy
Think about stroking a 389? Better oiling and...

Think about stroking a 389? Better oiling and revving than a 421 more displacement (450+ CID), factory crank and rods are not as strong (even the factory forged crank and rods) as cast replacements....
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