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Old 10-07-2011, 09:48 PM
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This is the first I saw this thread. Nice project and good luck. That car would be sharp in the gold color. Not too common aorund these parts.

I agree with psw about 4 wheel drums being adequate (if you plan to drive easy). I have a '67 GTO here that I am doing some work on for a guy, and I was surprised how well it stops for 4 wheel drums. It doesn't really handle all that well, but it has bias ply 14" redlines on it too.

If you wanna really enjoy it, then at least power disc/drum would be needed.

On my '66, I did front single piston discs, rebuilt the rear drums, and added power. I also did Global West del-a-lum bushings, lowering springs, and rear lower control arms. Also 15" wheels and decent radial tires. What a difference in the 'fun to drive' factor.

The difference between these two cars is amazing. My '66 can be driven on twisty roads much faster that it should be driven, yet still has an original look to it. The '67 is original/unrestored and drives like it.

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1966 GTO Montero Red Hardtop - Holley EFI'd 462, KRE DPorts/Muncie 4spd
1990 Chevy 454SS pickup - Accel DFI/T56 6spd - Hot Rod Power Tour Long Hauler
1996 Chevy K2500 ECSB 'Poopy'
2002 Honda VTX1800C
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My project thread: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=516826