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Old 08-13-2016, 12:04 AM
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Just found this place, so thought I'd introduce myself. I've had several Pontiacs over the years. Trans Ams mostly, and GTO's - both old and the Holden variety. Anyway, my current project is a 72 GTO. It's a damn good car, but my critical eye detects a few things it needs. I'll be posting in the parts wanted section for some stuff, but here's a pic of what I'm currently obsessed with:






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Old 08-13-2016, 01:47 AM
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Hi From the west coast of Canada, Sweet ride.

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Old 08-13-2016, 02:47 AM
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Welcome to the most helpful board on the web
I trust you enjoyed the Holden Monaro
I also have the G8,the Holden Calais 6.0 Ll
The black and red combo is a killer

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Old 08-13-2016, 07:15 AM
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to the Forums. This is definitely the place to find what you are looking for-be it parts or information .

Your beautiful '72 is one of my favorites!

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Old 08-13-2016, 08:49 AM
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Beautiful 72, welcome aboard. Where are you from?

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Old 08-13-2016, 03:40 PM
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Beautiful 72, welcome aboard. Where are you from?
North Carolina

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Old 08-13-2016, 03:55 PM
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Welcome - great looking '72. I see a Buick lurking in the back ground too. That surely makes you good people...

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Old 08-13-2016, 04:52 PM
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Welcome and X2 what everyone else said!

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Old 08-13-2016, 07:08 PM
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Nice GTO! Welcome to the forums!

Good luck with your GTO.



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Beautiful ride, and welcome aboard.

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Old 08-14-2016, 07:22 AM
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Welcome - great looking '72. I see a Buick lurking in the back ground too. That surely makes you good people...
The Buick is mine also. 67 Skylark Convertible

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Old 08-14-2016, 04:46 PM
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Hello and Welcome, damn nice ride!

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Old 08-15-2016, 10:20 AM
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Welcome.Enjoy.Yes nice rides.

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Old 08-15-2016, 09:33 PM
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Looking very good, in the neighborhood!
My buddy had one, it was a racer though.

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Old 08-16-2016, 12:53 PM
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Welcome from Mocksville, North Carolina. Good looking 72. Where bouts are you located?

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Welcome here!

That is a sweet looking GTO!

Judging by the rocker callout I'm guessing an L78 400;
auto or stick?

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Old 08-16-2016, 08:12 PM
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Welcome here!

That is a sweet looking GTO!

Judging by the rocker callout I'm guessing an L78 400;
auto or stick?
Auto

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Old 08-16-2016, 08:12 PM
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Welcome from Mocksville, North Carolina. Good looking 72. Where bouts are you located?
Kernersville

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Old 08-16-2016, 08:58 PM
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Old 08-18-2016, 12:08 PM
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It looks real good and that's from a 72 GTO owner

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