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#281
06-30-2013, 08:59 PM
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9 Days 'til Dayton. I've taken a lot of things off the to do list over the past couple weeks. Today's progress was I finished up the installation of the A/C hoses and pipes under hood. I also installed the core support to bumper A/C seals. The car is pretty much done at this point. Lots of primping to do. Alignment is scheduled for Tuesday. Need to schedule the A/C charge.
Other than the A/C and untried windshield washer, everything on the car is working. I'll get the washers primed and working this week. The throttle cable is still crap. I've isolated the problem to the cable. It's just got tons of internal friction when its mounted to the firewall and intake bracket. Still searching for an NOS or nice used, but I can make it to Dayton with this one. I have driven the car up and down my driveway a few times. I'm getting more comfortable with it.
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'04 GTO Yellow Jacket, A4, Kooks, CAI, etc. '02 Firebird, V6, auto '68 GTO Convertible, HO, 4spd, driver '66 LeMans Hardtop, 400, FI, A/C, 4L80E. '65 GTO Hardtop, next project '64 GTO Hardtop, "389", Tri-power, 5 speed, A/C, Yorktown Blue. http://www.gtoaco.com |
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#282
06-30-2013, 10:12 PM
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Looks really good Ron...........JB.
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#283
07-01-2013, 07:14 AM
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Ron, I had the same issue with the throttle cable. Turns out I had tightened the bolt on the intake manifold bracket just a little too much. That was causing the cable to bind. I loosened up on it and the problem disappeared. It had me wishing I had never taken the thing off in the first place.
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#284
07-01-2013, 07:52 AM
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'04 GTO Yellow Jacket, A4, Kooks, CAI, etc. '02 Firebird, V6, auto '68 GTO Convertible, HO, 4spd, driver '66 LeMans Hardtop, 400, FI, A/C, 4L80E. '65 GTO Hardtop, next project '64 GTO Hardtop, "389", Tri-power, 5 speed, A/C, Yorktown Blue. http://www.gtoaco.com |
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#285
07-01-2013, 02:24 PM
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8 Days 'til Dayton. Really good day today. Loaded the car into my new (to me) trailer for the first time. I installed an electric winch and marine battery in the front of the interior. I've never loaded one this way before. Wow, way nicer than driving it in.
I played with the the throttle cable a little more yesterday. I found that twisting it 180 degrees from its natural position in the intake bracket helped smooth it out. It was pretty good today. We'll see. Off to the alignment rack in the morning.
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'04 GTO Yellow Jacket, A4, Kooks, CAI, etc. '02 Firebird, V6, auto '68 GTO Convertible, HO, 4spd, driver '66 LeMans Hardtop, 400, FI, A/C, 4L80E. '65 GTO Hardtop, next project '64 GTO Hardtop, "389", Tri-power, 5 speed, A/C, Yorktown Blue. http://www.gtoaco.com Last edited by ron cozzo; 07-01-2013 at 02:49 PM. |
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#286
07-02-2013, 08:25 AM
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That doesn't look restored. That looks brand new! WOW!
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1964 GTO 4 spd Fremont project car! 1960 Ventura Hardtop, Dad's oldie! 1962 Olds Dynamic 88 Hardtop, original 330 Horse 394 1965 Le Mans Convertible 326HO 1965 GTO 4 speed Convertible 1964 Olds 442 real! 1930 Model A Coupe (current project) 1927 T Roadster traditional style Hot Rod All of these cars are heaps...but I like them! |
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#287
07-02-2013, 12:51 PM
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I'll stop to say hi if I see you there. Great idea regarding the throttle cable and bracket tension. Mine been sticking a bit too. Tim |
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#288
07-02-2013, 12:59 PM
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I don't understand why the '64's are so prone to the throttle sticking. I've spent many hours with my GTO and my wife's eliminating the problem. I've tried to help many posters on this board with the same problem. Nearly all with the problem are '64 GTO's. One of life's mysteries, I guess.
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BONESTOCK GOATS '64 GTO Tripower Hardtop (Wife's Car) '64 GTO Tripower Post Coupe (My Car) '99 Bonneville SE Sedan |
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#289
07-02-2013, 03:00 PM
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7 Days 'til Dayton. Alignment is done and it's back home in my shop for final primping. Today, the throttle, choke and idle all worked well. The electric choke from Mike Wasson I put on seems great. And I'm learning how to start this tripower better. If its stone cold, mash it to the floor once and start it. I did that this morning and it went right to 2000 rpm and sat there, perfect. If its even remotely warm, do not touch the gas. I did this after the hour long trip to the alignment shop. Started right up and needed a minute to build some temperature before it wanted to move, then it's fine. I'm learning.
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'04 GTO Yellow Jacket, A4, Kooks, CAI, etc. '02 Firebird, V6, auto '68 GTO Convertible, HO, 4spd, driver '66 LeMans Hardtop, 400, FI, A/C, 4L80E. '65 GTO Hardtop, next project '64 GTO Hardtop, "389", Tri-power, 5 speed, A/C, Yorktown Blue. http://www.gtoaco.com |
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#290
07-02-2013, 03:07 PM
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THAT is one fine looking ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Bill"!
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#291
07-03-2013, 11:20 PM
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6 Days 'til Dayton. Today's task was laying under the car cleaning. No pictures to share for that. I did put together a little Before and After video. If you've followed this thread you've seen most of these pics, but it does help put it in perspective.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VigQjT_PfxM
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'04 GTO Yellow Jacket, A4, Kooks, CAI, etc. '02 Firebird, V6, auto '68 GTO Convertible, HO, 4spd, driver '66 LeMans Hardtop, 400, FI, A/C, 4L80E. '65 GTO Hardtop, next project '64 GTO Hardtop, "389", Tri-power, 5 speed, A/C, Yorktown Blue. http://www.gtoaco.com |
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#292
07-03-2013, 11:26 PM
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You are right..Puts it into perspective very nicely. You've done a fantastic job with the car. Incredible job actually and congrats are in order!
Oh...and thank you for not using 'Little GTO' for the soundtrack...lol.
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#293
07-03-2013, 11:34 PM
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Nice job on the video, but your work on the car is outstanding! Can't wait to see it (and you) at Dayton next week!
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BONESTOCK GOATS '64 GTO Tripower Hardtop (Wife's Car) '64 GTO Tripower Post Coupe (My Car) '99 Bonneville SE Sedan |
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#294
07-03-2013, 11:35 PM
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I wouldn't use Little GTO, but I did think about using GeeTO Tiger! The song I used just kind of jumped out at me while searching through the media on my phone. By the way, is your 68 wearing Meridian yet? My 68 is going back to Meridian someday.
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'04 GTO Yellow Jacket, A4, Kooks, CAI, etc. '02 Firebird, V6, auto '68 GTO Convertible, HO, 4spd, driver '66 LeMans Hardtop, 400, FI, A/C, 4L80E. '65 GTO Hardtop, next project '64 GTO Hardtop, "389", Tri-power, 5 speed, A/C, Yorktown Blue. http://www.gtoaco.com |
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#295
07-04-2013, 12:55 PM
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Nope. Ever since I decided to turn it over to someone else to do the painting, I've decided to be patient and let him do it at his leisure..(It's cheaper that way). Hopefully, before fall it'll be painted.
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#296
07-09-2013, 08:14 AM
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0 Days 'til Dayton. Well, time to stop working on the car and load it up. Everything works, to my knowledge, except the A/C. Wasn't able to coordinate getting it charged yet. See you in Dayton tomorrow morning
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'04 GTO Yellow Jacket, A4, Kooks, CAI, etc. '02 Firebird, V6, auto '68 GTO Convertible, HO, 4spd, driver '66 LeMans Hardtop, 400, FI, A/C, 4L80E. '65 GTO Hardtop, next project '64 GTO Hardtop, "389", Tri-power, 5 speed, A/C, Yorktown Blue. http://www.gtoaco.com |
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#297
07-09-2013, 08:19 AM
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Hurry up. I've been waiting to see your ride since Sunday. Ops. Time to go register. Now the work begins! "Bill"!
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#298
07-09-2013, 05:19 PM
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You guys missed it today. I spent almost 4 hours in the tech line, and who do you think was holding up the show? The photographer! Anyway, I'm in. "Bill"!
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#299
07-09-2013, 05:23 PM
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4 hours in the line for tech, that's ridiculous. The photographer should take 5 min, tops. He needs a picture matched to an entry number for the awards ceremony. That's it. Any rain there today?
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'04 GTO Yellow Jacket, A4, Kooks, CAI, etc. '02 Firebird, V6, auto '68 GTO Convertible, HO, 4spd, driver '66 LeMans Hardtop, 400, FI, A/C, 4L80E. '65 GTO Hardtop, next project '64 GTO Hardtop, "389", Tri-power, 5 speed, A/C, Yorktown Blue. http://www.gtoaco.com |
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#300
07-09-2013, 06:52 PM
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