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Old 03-03-2023, 01:43 PM
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Time to update the status of my 66 GTO. I installed a new gardener exhaust system. System fit and looks great.
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Looks like it's going to be a quiet ride. Stunning car, great color.

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Time to update the status of my 66 GTO. I installed a new gardener exhaust system. System fit and looks great.
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Very nice! You cant beat the quality, fit & sound of a Gardner system.

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Old 03-03-2023, 06:29 PM
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I also replace the 25 year old tires
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Old 03-03-2023, 07:31 PM
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I also replace the 25 year old tires
Are those the new "bias look" radials?

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Old 03-03-2023, 07:37 PM
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Fabricated a fire extinguisher mount that utilized existing holes in the seat track.
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Well done, very nice.

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Are those the new "bias look" radials?
Yes, and they ride great!

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Old 03-03-2023, 08:50 PM
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Before installing the new exhaust I power washed and steam clean the bottom of the car to get 55+ years worth of grime off. Looks like a toy on the end of that big boat forklift;-)
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Old 03-03-2023, 09:23 PM
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The 67s had the most bling of all the GTOs. Personally, I think the stainless rocker panels on your 66 are attractive. The 66s and 67s had the same basic body lines. I can see a 66 with 67 front grill and the 67 stainless rockers as combining the best of both years!

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Old 03-07-2023, 09:32 PM
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Last winter project was replacing the original leaking heater core. Hardest part of the job is the access to outer bolt holding the heater box assembly to the firewall. The replacement heater core is similar in size but thinner. Slightly bending the original clips hold it in place nicely.
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Old 03-07-2023, 09:37 PM
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Install went smoothly, except for same battle of getting that outer nut installed.
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Nice work! A leaking heater core is what causes many peoples' passenger front floorboard to rot out, mine included. Surprised you didn't remove the seat during the processes to minimize the amount of contortion needed to R&R!

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Old 03-08-2023, 04:30 PM
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Nice work! A leaking heater core is what causes many peoples' passenger front floorboard to rot out, mine included. Surprised you didn't remove the seat during the processes to minimize the amount of contortion needed to R&R!
With the seat slid back I had plenty of room as most of the work was through the glove box opening.
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Hey Pat, I've got a question for you... Assuming your hood latch is original and hasn't been altered (painted), what is the finish of it on your car? I need a new hood latch kit for my '66, and Ames sells one that is plated in silver cad, whereas OPGI sells one that is plated in gold cad. I'm trying to figure out which finish is correct. Thanks.

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what size tires did you use

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Old 03-30-2023, 12:47 PM
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Hey Pat, I've got a question for you... Assuming your hood latch is original and hasn't been altered (painted), what is the finish of it on your car? I need a new hood latch kit for my '66, and Ames sells one that is plated in silver cad, whereas OPGI sells one that is plated in gold cad. I'm trying to figure out which finish is correct. Thanks.
The latch is original and it is gold cad but note the latch stop mount is silver cad. See attached picture.
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FR70-14
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The latch is original and it is gold cad but note the latch stop mount is silver cad. See attached picture.
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Thanks! Much appreciated.

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Thanks! Much appreciated.
Glad I could help and good luck with your project!
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