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#1
03-01-2016, 02:23 PM
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68 gto to be on road soon
Well with help from my son got engine and transmission back into the 68 gto. It a 69 block with number 12 heads 9.3 cr and dyno at crank 360 hp and 450 torque with little tune. Plan to have on road by end of April Doug
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1979 Trans Am 307 RWHP 380RWTQ 13.8@103 1979 400 Block, 1970 Heads, Unknown Cam, Comp Cam Lifters, Edelbrock RPM Intake, Hedman Headers, Holley 750 Carb, WFO Drop Base SOLD 1968 GTO convertable project. 400 auto with air. west coast car . Not started in 15 ..update now running (around block spinning tires all the way. Have a lot of cosmetic work to do winter of 17/18 1969 GTO 400 4 Speed this a complete project. Rebuild will start in spring of 2017. SOLD |
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#2
03-01-2016, 02:31 PM
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Good luck!!!
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 frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core. 
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03-01-2016, 05:40 PM
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Congrats! Always a big step.
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03-01-2016, 05:57 PM
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Sweet ... can't wait till mine gets there ..... another 18 months at least.
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03-01-2016, 08:36 PM
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I don't know why but having that motor back in was a huge motivational step for me. The motor in ran but got this motor built cheap , do to all parts being free. I was going to just pull motor and replaced but when I had it out one thing lead to another and before I knew it the whole front clip was off. I had both motor and transmission rebuilt professionally and I did all the detail work. Its got a long way to go and I know it's not going to be easy but I just retired and now have plenty of time. Now its coming up with money to finish which I am committed to, funny how that has changed over the years. I already have a new convertible top on it and interior was in excellent condition other than front seats that I had recovered with Ledgendary covers. So after I get this front clip on and motor running I'm going to drive it for the summer and then finish the out side body which overall is in great condition with little to no rust. next update when running. I know this is going to be a tough couple of month but I have nothing else to do now . Doug
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1979 Trans Am 307 RWHP 380RWTQ 13.8@103 1979 400 Block, 1970 Heads, Unknown Cam, Comp Cam Lifters, Edelbrock RPM Intake, Hedman Headers, Holley 750 Carb, WFO Drop Base SOLD 1968 GTO convertable project. 400 auto with air. west coast car . Not started in 15 ..update now running (around block spinning tires all the way. Have a lot of cosmetic work to do winter of 17/18 1969 GTO 400 4 Speed this a complete project. Rebuild will start in spring of 2017. SOLD |
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03-02-2016, 12:39 AM
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I feel the same way about the engine ... I know when it's back in the frame I'll feel like it's a car again.
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03-02-2016, 01:16 AM
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Looking good, Good luck with it.
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03-02-2016, 01:58 AM
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Nice work! Glad to see another one soon to be back on the road.
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Ken '68 GTO - 464 - Ram Air II heads - 236/242 roller - 9.5” TSP converter - Moser 3.55 Truetrac (build thread | walk around) '74 Ventura 350 '69 AMC Javelin SST |
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#9
03-02-2016, 11:40 AM
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I'm in the same boat... but my car was missing a engine and trans... so I have to hunt down all the parts to make it whole again..
Quick question ... the thermostat housing looks like its wrong for this car? Good luck James
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#10
03-02-2016, 12:20 PM
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It is. The builder put a chrome one on for dyno I will replace with the original off my other motor.
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1979 Trans Am 307 RWHP 380RWTQ 13.8@103 1979 400 Block, 1970 Heads, Unknown Cam, Comp Cam Lifters, Edelbrock RPM Intake, Hedman Headers, Holley 750 Carb, WFO Drop Base SOLD 1968 GTO convertable project. 400 auto with air. west coast car . Not started in 15 ..update now running (around block spinning tires all the way. Have a lot of cosmetic work to do winter of 17/18 1969 GTO 400 4 Speed this a complete project. Rebuild will start in spring of 2017. SOLD |
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03-02-2016, 07:51 PM
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I always feel a nagging in the back of my brain when parts are scattered all over the place... and a whole lot better when they are back in one place.
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1972 LeMans "Individual results may vary..." |
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#12
03-02-2016, 08:35 PM
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I could not agree more. I think most of you know how many parts and bags of bolts I have to put back on this. I think it like running a marathon not that I have, but when you reach that halfway point it must start to feel better. I think I have turned the corner and will be leaning on this site for a lot of help to finish this project . I have parts that I have no idea where they go but one step at a time. At least I took it apart so I know everything is there. Doug
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1979 Trans Am 307 RWHP 380RWTQ 13.8@103 1979 400 Block, 1970 Heads, Unknown Cam, Comp Cam Lifters, Edelbrock RPM Intake, Hedman Headers, Holley 750 Carb, WFO Drop Base SOLD 1968 GTO convertable project. 400 auto with air. west coast car . Not started in 15 ..update now running (around block spinning tires all the way. Have a lot of cosmetic work to do winter of 17/18 1969 GTO 400 4 Speed this a complete project. Rebuild will start in spring of 2017. SOLD |
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03-03-2016, 05:51 AM
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Doug, Nice job. I have just left the finish line.
Bryan |
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03-06-2016, 12:26 AM
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Congratulations Doug with your retirement and with getting this convert back on the road after 15 years. Its a big bonus with you son helping out too!
 Making memories!
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03-06-2016, 10:06 AM
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Great feeling getting it back on the road.
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1971 Pontiac GT-37 Car is a junk yard dog and maybe one day will be restored. 
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03-06-2016, 07:28 PM
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Good deal!
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#17
03-12-2016, 07:19 AM
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Nice....will have to head out west and look you up some day
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#18
03-20-2016, 02:25 PM
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I know you'll be happy when she hits the road.........3 more weeks here.
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03-20-2016, 02:37 PM
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Thing are moving along. Just got radiator back from shop pressure check, boiled it out and painted for 60 dollars. Not many of these shop around any more my city use to have 5 or 6 now none but found this shop in another town. Most have plastic revesvoir , this one was all steel. It a real nice original 4 core because of ac car. Now my problem is a foot of snow tonight. Update running soon,
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1979 Trans Am 307 RWHP 380RWTQ 13.8@103 1979 400 Block, 1970 Heads, Unknown Cam, Comp Cam Lifters, Edelbrock RPM Intake, Hedman Headers, Holley 750 Carb, WFO Drop Base SOLD 1968 GTO convertable project. 400 auto with air. west coast car . Not started in 15 ..update now running (around block spinning tires all the way. Have a lot of cosmetic work to do winter of 17/18 1969 GTO 400 4 Speed this a complete project. Rebuild will start in spring of 2017. SOLD |
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03-20-2016, 08:11 PM
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Yep I remember when our little town had two excellent radiators shops, all gone now.
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