[GT182]

IIRC you said it's not the original engine. I see a 2bbl, is that a 326 in it? Just wondering. Leaks can be fixed if nothing is broken or cracked.

That grant steering wheel should have a darker finish on it. It should match the walnut veneer on the dash, then it wouldn't look so bad. Once you get used to it it has a better feel than the original sw. I've got the same sw in my GTO and it like it better than the skinny original. But that's me.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by GT182

IIRC you said it's not the original engine. I see a 2bbl, is that a 326 in it? Just wondering. Leaks can be fixed if nothing is broken or cracked.

That grant steering wheel should have a darker finish on it. It should match the walnut veneer on the dash, then it wouldn't look so bad. Once you get used to it it has a better feel than the original sw. I've got the same sw in my GTO and it like it better than the skinny original. But that's me.

It is a two barrel. Carter. The motor casting checks out at 9773155 date code E224 (May 22 1964). So it is a 389, but someone through a little carb on it at one time.

[1966geeto]

Enjoy the car and fix it while you drive it it's 47 years old we all have a few leaks at 47 .Are the headlight bezels orig mine have a dimpled center section so am wondering if mine are correct to bad you so far away would love to help you straighten out the kinks.

[GT182]

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66

It is a two barrel. Carter. The motor casting checks out at 9773155 date code E224 (May 22 1964). So it is a 389, but someone through a little carb on it at one time.

Glad to hear it's 389 Paul. For some reason it didn't look right.... probably because of the 2bbl and the intake. Sorry I made you nervous but I had to ask.

Has to be a 389 out of a full size Pontiac... Charles and I say so too. BTW... my dad's 64 Star Chief had a 389 with a 2bbl Carter.

[YNOBIL]

Looks good Paul. It's a balmy 34* in Chicago today. Perfect weather for cruising around with the top down.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by YNOBIL

Looks good Paul. It's a balmy 34* in Chicago today. Perfect weather for cruising around with the top down.

Thanks Bill. I saw your car this weekend at MCACN. Looked great.

[Old Blue 66]

Originally Posted by GT182

Glad to hear it's 389 Paul. For some reason it didn't look right.... probably because of the 2bbl and the intake. Sorry I made you nervous but I had to ask.

Has to be a 389 out of a full size Pontiac... Charles and I say so too. BTW... my dad's 64 Star Chief had a 389 with a 2bbl Carter.

Gary

Just curious as to why? The stamp on the distributed pad on the block is GTO and the heads are GTO. What makes you feel it's from a different car?

It appears that when someone put the GTO 389 in the car, for whatever reason they put an intake and carb from another Pontiac on it.