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#161
12-18-2020, 06:18 PM
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Quick Ratio Power Steering Box
Is anyone using a Lares quick ratio box?
I just got this Lares 10972 and swapping out my stock box Just wondering if there is a noticeable difference 
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#162
12-27-2020, 07:30 PM
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The Joys of Auto Restorations
So I thought my restoration was totally completed except for a few items that are on back order
I fired the car up for the first time and the steering is all wacked and the power brakes blow. Time to regress and go backwards. I find that the steering box is bad. I installed a new quick ratio box as posted previous. WOW what a difference. Steering is now perfect and precise. Moving on to the brakes . I found the new brake booster is bad and I have a new one on order. It sucks when you buy new parts and they are bad out of the box Hopefully I will be driving this car soon with no issues |
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#163
01-06-2021, 07:17 PM
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Installed the brake booster and the car now stops perfectly
I was referred to a great shop here in South Jersey that actually enjoys working on old cars. I sent the GTO to them and they did a fantastic job with the front end alignment. The specs are dead on Mechanically the car is perfect. Still waiting on back ordered interior items. Hopefully there will still be a few nice weekends left so I can take it out on some short drives so I know its reliable and all the bugs are worked out   
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#164
03-30-2021, 03:14 PM
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I just found your post.
I'm looking at the Lares 10972 for my '69. Rock Auto seems to have the best price and their shipping on it is cheap. Still like it? Would you do the same thing again?
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'69 GTO Convertible - Acquired October 2020. An all original project car. Restomod is underway PROJECT THREAD '83 Chevy Choo Choo SS El Camino - LT1 350/4L60e, Owned for 30 Years, completed 2nd restomod in 2018 PHOTO 2019 BMW 440ix - Twin turbo I6, 8spd auto. PHOTO '55 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe - Ram Jet 350 / T56 Magnum 6spd, Restomod Completed Sept. 2012, Sold Sept. 2021 PHOTO |
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#165
04-01-2021, 08:00 PM
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Bought mine from Rock Auto too
They had the best price and reasonable shipping too I have not really driven my car yet since I installed it Living in NJ the weather wasn’t the best I will begin driving it soon and working out the bugs |
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#166
04-01-2021, 10:50 PM
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Thanks.
I decided yesterday to go with the Borgeson 800130. More expensive but the reviews were a bit better on it. I bought it from Ames. Their price is a little higher but includes a full coupler with pinch bolt. Plus they don't charge me sales tax for shipping to Texas.
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'69 GTO Convertible - Acquired October 2020. An all original project car. Restomod is underway PROJECT THREAD '83 Chevy Choo Choo SS El Camino - LT1 350/4L60e, Owned for 30 Years, completed 2nd restomod in 2018 PHOTO 2019 BMW 440ix - Twin turbo I6, 8spd auto. PHOTO '55 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe - Ram Jet 350 / T56 Magnum 6spd, Restomod Completed Sept. 2012, Sold Sept. 2021 PHOTO |
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#167
05-08-2021, 08:34 PM
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The GTO now has 50 miles on it.
Spent today putting on 40 miles Just a few squeaks and rattles I need to solve |
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#168
05-08-2021, 10:54 PM
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Looks great!
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#169
05-09-2021, 11:23 AM
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Looks magnificent, Dominic! Such a pretty color. Other than the few squeaks, how's she go, turn, and stop?
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 1966 Pontiac GTO (restoration thread) 1998 BMW 328is (track rat) 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (daily) View my photos: Caught in the Wild |
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#170
05-10-2021, 08:58 AM
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Was wondering about the Borgeson 800130. I understand that it is a quick ratio box and that they install a bigger T-bar for a modern feel. But the application chart shows that it can be installed in both an A-body and an F-body. The last time I got a newer steering box, they said it was for an A-body, but the installation of it resulted in a wide turning radius that makes it difficult just to pull into the driveway.
So I’m curious about what your results are. |
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#171
05-10-2021, 06:19 PM
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You should PM Roger
I didn’t use a Borgeson steering box |
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#172
05-20-2021, 06:28 PM
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A/C all charged up and now. In operation
47 degrees and dropping Nothing works like R-12 . |
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#173
08-03-2021, 12:33 PM
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I took the GTO out for a maintenance drive and stopped by my favorite photo op location to shoot some photos.
The car has been running great and I get a lot of looks and compliments at every red light     
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#174
08-03-2021, 08:06 PM
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Anyone else unable to see the photos?
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1966 Pontiac GTO (restoration thread) 1998 BMW 328is (track rat) 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (daily) View my photos: Caught in the Wild |
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#175
08-03-2021, 08:41 PM
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Too bad we can't see your favorite photo op location...or the car.
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#176
08-03-2021, 08:52 PM
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No can see either.
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 1970 GTO (Granada Gold) - 400 / TH400 |
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#177
08-03-2021, 08:58 PM
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I guess the resolution was too high and the files too big
Maybe this will work |
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#178
08-03-2021, 09:17 PM
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Strange. I could see them at first and now they don't show. But your re-post shows them fine.
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'69 GTO Convertible - Acquired October 2020. An all original project car. Restomod is underway PROJECT THREAD '83 Chevy Choo Choo SS El Camino - LT1 350/4L60e, Owned for 30 Years, completed 2nd restomod in 2018 PHOTO 2019 BMW 440ix - Twin turbo I6, 8spd auto. PHOTO '55 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe - Ram Jet 350 / T56 Magnum 6spd, Restomod Completed Sept. 2012, Sold Sept. 2021 PHOTO |
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#179
06-08-2022, 10:51 PM
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Way back when … when I bought this project car it came with a rebuilt transmission. At the time I did take off the pan and inspected. No doubt it was clean and rebuilt
Fast forward to when my car was completed. My car just didn’t have the power and performance it should have. The trans was shifting from 1st to 2nd in 10 ft so basically I didn’t have 1st gear. After dealing with this for a year I finally bit the bullet and replaced the transmission yesterday. I hate trans work! Just waiting on my Amsoil ATF fluid so I can road test |
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#180
06-08-2022, 11:39 PM
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My 67 GTO was originally sold in Edison, NJ …
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