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#21
04-04-2017, 09:59 AM
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Nice looking car! Sad you had to go through the mess but at least it looks like it's being done right and hopefully will be like new!
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#22
04-04-2017, 11:45 AM
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Nice
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#23
04-04-2017, 12:54 PM
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Chris,
It's looking great and we can't wait to see it! Gerry & Cindy |
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04-04-2017, 04:53 PM
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Looking good Chris, glad it will finally get some of the look's it should!!!
Lyn.
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'72 400 M22 4-speed Lemans Sport GT '72 400 4-speed Luxury Lemans '72 Luxury Lemans 4dr. hardtop 45,000 mile car '72 Lemans 2dr. 20,000 mile car [sold] '73 Grandville backhalfed Drag Car '73 Grand Am 400 4-speed '74 Lemans Sport Coupe-4800 original miles |
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#25
04-05-2017, 08:57 AM
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Looking good.
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#26
04-05-2017, 12:35 PM
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Chris, It's looking like mission creep is setting in...but that car deserves it. It is looking fantastic and those new "400" emblems are the finishing touch.
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#27
04-05-2017, 04:26 PM
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You would think Chris would post more detailed pictures...
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04-05-2017, 10:44 PM
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Thanks guys.
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Well, the car is 5 hours away and I'm sharing the pics the painter is sending me (absolutely KILLING me, my car isn't home). Once I get the car back however, things could change.
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http://gloryrestoparts.20megsfree.com/ 1970.5 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 400ci 4bbl 4sp 3.90:1 12.73 @ 112.42 2011 Pure Stock Drags 12.71 @ 110.58 2013 Martin FAST/FS race 12.70 @ 111.74 2014 Pure Stock Drags 12.60 @ 111.66 2015 Martin FAST/FS race 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 TH400/3.08 open export car - factory heater delete 14.48 @ 95.86 w/ 2.14 60' 2018 Pure Stock Drags 14.47 @ 95.02 w/ 2.16 60' 2019 Martin FAST/FS race |
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04-05-2017, 11:45 PM
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Chris,
Curious as to how you think the W31 will run compared to the GT37. Ive heard the W31s are pretty wicked but havent really seen a well built/tuned pure stock effort with one.
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#30
04-06-2017, 06:26 PM
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Wow does that car look straight. Going to be nice when done.
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#31
04-07-2017, 09:59 AM
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Considering the W-31 is giving up 50 cubes to the GT-37, I don't think it'll be quite as fast/quick. While I have lightened the GT-37 some (radio delete, manual steering, will be going back to 2/3core radiator vs the 4core aftermarket in the car now) it will still weigh less than the W-31 (which I've lightened by only manual steering and radio delete. Mine is a buckets, console, HD cooling car so not the stripper it really needs to be for an all out effort). GT-37 weighs about 3740 with me in it. I expect the W-31 to be at least 100lbs more. There have been a couple 68 Ram Rods (W-31) that have raced, best has been 13.3s. Several other 70 W-31s have raced, but no 69s have.
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http://gloryrestoparts.20megsfree.com/ 1970.5 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 400ci 4bbl 4sp 3.90:1 12.73 @ 112.42 2011 Pure Stock Drags 12.71 @ 110.58 2013 Martin FAST/FS race 12.70 @ 111.74 2014 Pure Stock Drags 12.60 @ 111.66 2015 Martin FAST/FS race 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 TH400/3.08 open export car - factory heater delete 14.48 @ 95.86 w/ 2.14 60' 2018 Pure Stock Drags 14.47 @ 95.02 w/ 2.16 60' 2019 Martin FAST/FS race |
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04-07-2017, 10:02 AM
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Interesting. Why does the W-31 weigh more? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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04-10-2017, 01:36 PM
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One difference would be buckets and console in the olds, vs bench in the Pontiac.
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http://gloryrestoparts.20megsfree.com/ 1970.5 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 400ci 4bbl 4sp 3.90:1 12.73 @ 112.42 2011 Pure Stock Drags 12.71 @ 110.58 2013 Martin FAST/FS race 12.70 @ 111.74 2014 Pure Stock Drags 12.60 @ 111.66 2015 Martin FAST/FS race 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 TH400/3.08 open export car - factory heater delete 14.48 @ 95.86 w/ 2.14 60' 2018 Pure Stock Drags 14.47 @ 95.02 w/ 2.16 60' 2019 Martin FAST/FS race |
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04-10-2017, 01:37 PM
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The current plan is Monday April 24 the car comes home. FINALLY!!!!!
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http://gloryrestoparts.20megsfree.com/ 1970.5 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 400ci 4bbl 4sp 3.90:1 12.73 @ 112.42 2011 Pure Stock Drags 12.71 @ 110.58 2013 Martin FAST/FS race 12.70 @ 111.74 2014 Pure Stock Drags 12.60 @ 111.66 2015 Martin FAST/FS race 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 TH400/3.08 open export car - factory heater delete 14.48 @ 95.86 w/ 2.14 60' 2018 Pure Stock Drags 14.47 @ 95.02 w/ 2.16 60' 2019 Martin FAST/FS race |
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#35
04-25-2017, 09:58 PM
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I'm soooo happy to have the car back.
I'll let these pics speak for themselves.            Here's a pic of one of my oldsmobiles ... as a reflection in the pontiac  I still need to fix the tailpipe from the accident. And of course install the stripes and GT-37 decals. then the mightaswells - weatherstripping, door and trunk bumpers, package tray, rechromed door handles, etc, etc
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http://gloryrestoparts.20megsfree.com/ 1970.5 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 400ci 4bbl 4sp 3.90:1 12.73 @ 112.42 2011 Pure Stock Drags 12.71 @ 110.58 2013 Martin FAST/FS race 12.70 @ 111.74 2014 Pure Stock Drags 12.60 @ 111.66 2015 Martin FAST/FS race 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 TH400/3.08 open export car - factory heater delete 14.48 @ 95.86 w/ 2.14 60' 2018 Pure Stock Drags 14.47 @ 95.02 w/ 2.16 60' 2019 Martin FAST/FS race |
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#36
04-25-2017, 10:01 PM
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Looks great
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#37
04-25-2017, 10:18 PM
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Best the car has looked since new Chris!!!
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'72 400 M22 4-speed Lemans Sport GT '72 400 4-speed Luxury Lemans '72 Luxury Lemans 4dr. hardtop 45,000 mile car '72 Lemans 2dr. 20,000 mile car [sold] '73 Grandville backhalfed Drag Car '73 Grand Am 400 4-speed '74 Lemans Sport Coupe-4800 original miles |
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#38
04-26-2017, 01:52 AM
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Chris,
It looks absolutely terrific! I'm glad you finally have it back. Gerry Zanger |
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04-26-2017, 06:20 AM
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Awesome!
You must be happy.
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04-26-2017, 07:22 AM
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Looks great Chris! 
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