[xlrate]

The 455 looks alot like a stock 326!

[xlrate]

Once its broke in ...it will be time to look a bit more SDish!

[tom s]

Great color,good to get the 2-4 on it so the 4 cyc air cleaner intake goes away!Tom

[63Banshee]

Originally Posted by xlrate

All put together and a few shake down drives. A real tire fryer! Now I get to put it away till spring :-(

Exterior Shots 1:

Looks tough. The '64 caps work well on it. What tire sizes you go with?

[Jeff Hamlin]

Had it out several times over the summer but never did get tio finish all the little stuff that seems to always add up.
Overall trouble free use, with only a few items that need tweeking.
But as always season is over and space is limited so she will have to wait some more.


XL,
Nice work she looks real tight!

[Poncho_Villa]

So I'm just getting going on a complete brake job on my '63. Over the years I have managed to collect all the hard to get parts like new master and wheel cylinders, shoes as well as the four flex lines. I have read in another thread that a spring kit for '64 and up A body will work for a '63. Can anybody provide insight on that?

[JohnFromVentura]

The GTO gauges are a nice touch! John

Originally Posted by xlrate

Note my conversion to 66 GTO Rally Gauges

[xlrate]

63Banshee,

Out back I am using a beefed up 72 Nova 8.5" rear which is 60.5" wide (mounting face to mounting face) approx 2+" wider than stock. I purchased the two 7" (actually closer to 8") steel repop rims from the ThePartsPlace...these have over 4.5" backspace! (w/ a 4.75" pattern)...I mounted BF Goodrich Radial TAs 255 60 15s .... I was very concerned about being too close but luck was on my side....I think I could have mounted 275 60 15s! Most people that have seen the car love the meats on the back.

Up front I mounted P205 60 15s ... on some used 6" Impala rims (4.75" pattern) I blasted and painted. I had the rotors and hubs redrilled to the 4.75" pattern ($70 for both) at the local fab shop...they did it correctly based off true center ($ well spent). Thus I can run the 64-72 poverty caps and basically any 4.75 pattern wheels! and have a single spare.

[xlrate]

Missed posting these progress pics on the completed trans tunnel. My buddy Rob Livingston did all the work...we used 2" thick foam attached to the top/sides of trans to crate the right size hole and patch panels for mock up... making sure I had the proper breathing room.... he but welded ground both sides.. after seam sealer and paint it looked nearly factory!

And yes the trans went in and out easily...all trans bolts were reachable by hand... however having the BOP to Chebby trans adapter plate (for the 700R4) moves the top bolts lower to a more accessible location.

[blueghoast]

Hey Todd
You guys did a super job on the car and in a short
time frame also, Robs quite the fabracater
and does some real nice work. Can't wait for ya
to come pick me up for lunch one day next summer.


GT.

[blueghoast]

A couple pics of the wagon in progress.

GT.

[blueghoast]

And a couple more of the 62-Tempest.
Hard to tell theres a 10-point cage in there.
And another pic of the headers for it.

GT.

[38932]

Finally on the road and making adjustments..........

1967 428, Offy with 1966 AFB, HO exhaust, 4 speed, 1967 Nova rear, 1969 Z-28 springs front and rear, Scarbird disc, Monte Carlo PS box.

[blueghoast]

Originally Posted by 38932

Finally on the road and making adjustments..........

1967 428, Offy with 1966 AFB, HO exhaust, 4 speed, 1967 Nova rear, 1969 Z-28 springs front and rear, Scarbird disc, Monte Carlo PS box.

Sharp car; I like the stance and the wheels and the color with the top just sets it off.

GT.

[xlrate]

I am eagerly awaiting the spring to shake down the recently completed 63...meanwhile I am detailing the 2x4 setup to look somewhat factory... smooth the Offenhouser logos and paint engine blue...the goal to look Super Duty like!

Unexpectedly the local Pontiac Network became aware of an engine that demanded a review...seems original owner had engine built in Mid 90's never fired ... kept in office as show/conversation piece...waiting to go in his 70 GTO...when economy crashed he sold/traded it for services to his business to a HVAC contractor ...who held on to it till up to this week (pending divorce). I didn't plan on needing anything like this!!! but seller was needing fast cash.... I made a low/not needing it offer ...now it is "home".

Plans April-May Shake down current setup....June swap on dual quad setup ... dial in ..drive to POCI, Norwalk and Meltdown Drags! http://meltdowndrags.com/

Fall 2013 engine stand/dyno the new Motor ... spring 2014 swap into 63 and enjoy ...determine if I will keep whole thing or sell the top end!

Here is what we know about the engine: (all new stuff never fired)

73 455 .30 over ...forged KB 8.0:1 pistons, Eagle H beam rods AP Bolts, treated/balanced crank/assembly, Milodon pan, ARP studded mains, gear drive, solid hyd blower cam, Roller rockers, MSD Pro billet dist, M/T valve covers polished, alum water pump, Hooker super comp headers, Dryer 6-71 supercharger with belt drive, (2) 750 edelbrock carbs; Edelbrock 87cc heads (supposedly $1,300 in machine work and valves/hardware), To Hats Hillborn type and a Mr Gasket....also a nice engine stand included ... all for $4K

Pulled pan and covers ...& BlueGhoast and I confirmed it is all there!

Builder/Owner claim it should make 650hp on pump gas easily! (says he had 18K invested)

I have never owned anything like this...should be fun...now I need to find a suitable hood to cut and a set of Maddog round tube headers for the 63 + carb linkage too!

I hope the TCI 700R4 and rear end will hold up on street tires! ...looking forward to 2014 already!

-Todd

[Jack Gifford]

I hate you. $4k?

[mechanickeith]

Todd,,,What a find for 4 grand! VFN has a nice fiberglass hood for a decent price. That would be the best way to go. http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/site.htm

[Steve Barcak]

Originally Posted by xlrate

I am eagerly awaiting the spring to shake down the recently completed 63...meanwhile I am detailing the 2x4 setup to look somewhat factory... smooth the Offenhouser logos and paint engine blue...the goal to look Super Duty like!

Unexpectedly the local Pontiac Network became aware of an engine that demanded a review...seems original owner had engine built in Mid 90's never fired ... kept in office as show/conversation piece...waiting to go in his 70 GTO...when economy crashed he sold/traded it for services to his business to a HVAC contractor ...who held on to it till up to this week (pending divorce). I didn't plan on needing anything like this!!! but seller was needing fast cash.... I made a low/not needing it offer ...now it is "home".

Plans April-May Shake down current setup....June swap on dual quad setup ... dial in ..drive to POCI, Norwalk and Meltdown Drags! http://meltdowndrags.com/

Fall 2013 engine stand/dyno the new Motor ... spring 2014 swap into 63 and enjoy ...determine if I will keep whole thing or sell the top end!

Here is what we know about the engine: (all new stuff never fired)

73 455 .30 over ...forged KB 8.0:1 pistons, Eagle H beam rods AP Bolts, treated/balanced crank/assembly, Milodon pan, ARP studded mains, gear drive, solid hyd blower cam, Roller rockers, MSD Pro billet dist, M/T valve covers polished, alum water pump, Hooker super comp headers, Dryer 6-71 supercharger with belt drive, (2) 750 edelbrock carbs; Edelbrock 87cc heads (supposedly $1,300 in machine work and valves/hardware), To Hats Hillborn type and a Mr Gasket....also a nice engine stand included ... all for $4K

Pulled pan and covers ...& BlueGhoast and I confirmed it is all there!

Builder/Owner claim it should make 650hp on pump gas easily! (says he had 18K invested)

I have never owned anything like this...should be fun...now I need to find a suitable hood to cut and a set of Maddog round tube headers for the 63 + carb linkage too!

I hope the TCI 700R4 and rear end will hold up on street tires! ...looking forward to 2014 already!

-Todd

What in heaven is a "solid/hyd cam"?????




It looks like a nice project and I wish you well with it BUT, that looong blower snout scares me. It is not a good, strong set up at all. That is putting a lot of stress on your crank snout. I hope you are underdriving it and it is just a putter street car. If you decide to get serious with that set up ad go to overdriven, get that blower belt closer to the block you will be breaking parts.
People in the know on that stuff will see the set up and know it is not serious but, more for looks. Not saying it will not be fast that way, just saying it is not right and can likely break things . Also, is your crank snout machined? and are you running 2 keys? Hope so.
best to you.

[xlrate]

meant solid lifter - flat tappet cam

[blueghoast]

Some pictures of the wagon with the new front clip.
And some of the trans and shifter going in the 62.


GT.