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Old 10-03-2021, 03:38 PM
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Same high school parking space, different 66 GTO, same photographer/owner. 39 years later;-)




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Old 10-03-2021, 07:21 PM
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Hard to believe they sat that low from the factory....with an empty trunk too.
That's how they were. Since the '70's, everybody has the rear end raised up, and those who were not around in the '60's think that the raised ride height is original, when it's not. These cars were very low originally, which makes them look longer, IMO. I kind of like the raised look, personally.

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i'll see if i can find an old pic of the cougar taillights, but be prepared to HURL, they stuck out over the top of the bumper. i had to replace the rear fascia panel, it was hacked to install the cougar lights. one other odd thing that i could never get a straight answer about is i have 4 reverse lights in the bumper. (see pic) Dad told me a few years ago that it came like that, but he was 90 yrs old then so he prob. forgot that modification(lost him last year). The cast aluminum side pipes burned quite a few legs. my car also has a 67 dual-gate and console. i still have the original 66 console and shifter.

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just a note in my evolving defense, this is an ongoing project. i have a few closets full of interior and exterior replacement pieces and parts to install, before repaint + an engine being assembled with EFI (i'm not a purist either, sorry). i like to retain the flavor of the era like 5 spoke mags only, kinda like half restified. rewired the whole car last winter....that was fun.

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Old 11-01-2021, 07:41 AM
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A few before and after pictures of the trunk lid.
Wet sanded with 2500 to knock down all of the cracks and high spots in the original lacquer paint. Then compounded and buffed with 3M three step polishing system. I started with the Dutchman panel and you can see the color change between the Dutchman panel and the trunk lid. Then after taping off the factory pinstripe I started on the top of the drivers quarter panel.
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Outstanding results!

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Outstanding results!
Thank you sir! I’m very happy with the way it is polishing out. Just doing one panel of the time is very therapeutic;-)

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Old 11-01-2021, 12:00 PM
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Your car looks awesome! What a great color. Any interior pics?

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Your car looks awesome! What a great color. Any interior pics?
Thank You! All original interior headliner to carpet.





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Amazing polishing results.. wondered if mine could have the same results.. or paint is just gone.

Incredible interior.. looks like new!

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Amazing polishing results.. wondered if mine could have the same results.. or paint is just gone.

Incredible interior.. looks like new!
Easy enough to test the Dutchman panel which is hard to see if you do not like the results but gets just as much sunlight as the rest of the paint. Start all the Dutchman close to the sail panel or buttress??
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Old 11-04-2021, 08:07 AM
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After having a 50+ year old crease from a parking lot mishap removed by a paint-less dent remove, I wet sanded the drivers quarter panel with 2500, then compound, buffed, and polish it. This 55 year old lacquer paint is starting to look very respectable. Only 7 more panels to go;-)
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Are those original rallye I? or 15".
Wheelwells look very "full" for a 14" redline!

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Old 11-04-2021, 10:35 AM
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Are those original rallye I? or 15".
Wheelwells look very "full" for a 14" redline!
Original 14” rally 1. Note the 225/70 red line tire are taller.

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That looks absolutely Fantastic!! Amazing what some time and patience can do - not to mention the right tools. Looks great!

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Remarkable improvement in the clarity of the reflection when looking at the before and after photos where the quarter emblem is located. In addition to removing all the "dead" paint & oxidation, the wet sanding really leveled out the orange peel.

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That looks absolutely Fantastic!! Amazing what some time and patience can do - not to mention the right tools. Looks great!
Patience is the key!
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Remarkable improvement in the clarity of the reflection when looking at the before and after photos where the quarter emblem is located. In addition to removing all the "dead" paint & oxidation, the wet sanding really leveled out the orange peel.
Fortunately this car has been indoors all its life so there’s a lot of paint to work with.
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Old 11-07-2021, 07:30 PM
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That car is drop-dead gorgeous in and out. Nice work. Unbeatable color combo, IMO.

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That car is drop-dead gorgeous in and out. Nice work. Unbeatable color combo, IMO.
Thank you sir! I agree, if I could order a new 66 GTO I think I would spec it the same color!
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Old 11-22-2021, 09:46 AM
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Moving along panel by panel, resurrecting the 55 year old lacquer paint.
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