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05-01-2014, 05:14 AM
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1964 GTO Father Son project
Several years ago my oldest son got married and I thought back when I got married and that no guy gets a man gift when he ties the knot.
So I found him a 1964 GTO a complete low mile, car that had gotten in a wreck in the early 70's and was never fixed. 46k original, all matching numbers, plane jane white with black interior, 4 speed, posi, non power steering, no power brakes, poverty hub cap car. So here's some pictures father son project, we have had some priceless times restoring this car together and dozens of stories I have shared with him. I can tell you as we finish each piece, high fiving, celebrating with a beer, hugs, etc. no better time in the car hobby. Here's is some pictures off to painter to finish up the body work and fit the body on. Enjoy I know I have and so has Brian my son!                 
Last edited by richard sargent; 05-01-2014 at 05:42 AM. |
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05-01-2014, 05:58 AM
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GREAT STORY, THANKS FOR SHARING.
KEEP US POSTED WITH PICS AS THE PROJECT CONTINUES. |
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05-01-2014, 06:54 AM
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Great father/son project and a heckuva wedding present!
Lot of bonding time building this car! |
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05-01-2014, 08:19 AM
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Great project and great pics.
keep up the good work, and enjoy the process Thanks for sharing |
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05-01-2014, 10:38 AM
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I see some parts in those shelves I forgot to get last time. Looks like another trip to come and get them, I mean............look at the car. It does look terrific though.
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#6
05-01-2014, 01:32 PM
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I see the "'64 only" curved lever Tripower linkage--Pontiac part #9777060! Nice to see a "correct" '64!
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#7
05-01-2014, 03:33 PM
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Wow, great car, better story!
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#8
05-01-2014, 05:20 PM
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Hey Bob V. its got your steering shock on the front and Dicks 3x2 linkage.
We got most of it right but their is always something................ we could do better. I know I got to do the overspray on the valve covers and the oil filter once we break in the engine. |
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05-01-2014, 06:28 PM
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Beautiful ride and the perfect restoration experience!!!!!
Got a question for the forum. Pass side ground wire; should it be attached on the head or to the coil brkt?? Keep the pictures coming! BEAUTIFUL!!!! "Bill"! |
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05-01-2014, 07:55 PM
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I love it! Subscribed!
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#11
05-01-2014, 08:14 PM
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Niiiiiiiiiice.
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1964 GTO 4 spd Fremont project car! 1960 Ventura Hardtop, Dad's oldie! 1962 Olds Dynamic 88 Hardtop, original 330 Horse 394 1965 Le Mans Convertible 326HO 1965 GTO 4 speed Convertible 1964 Olds 442 real! 1930 Model A Coupe (current project) 1927 T Roadster traditional style Hot Rod All of these cars are heaps...but I like them! |
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#12
05-01-2014, 10:03 PM
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Nice work, can't wait to see the end result.
Is that a Gardner exhaust system? |
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05-01-2014, 10:20 PM
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Quote:
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05-01-2014, 10:27 PM
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Quote:
This was the reference point, unless GTO was different. |
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05-01-2014, 10:37 PM
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If you plan to enter concours judging with GTOAA, you may want to consider not doing the overspray. I did none on my '64 and there were no deducts for lack of overspray. There is some amount of controversy about overspray--valve covers, blue oil filter, firewall, etc.
Maybe it's just me, but why try to duplicate what the factory didn't do "just right?" Look at the rear axle in this 8000 mile unrestored GTO. Do you think that rearend or rear underbody would be OK at a judged carshow? http://www.hotrod.com/muscle_car_rev...ried_treasure/ There's no doubt this car is very close to what a '64 GTO looked like when new, but that's not how restored cars are done today. We can argue for or against "over-restoring," but that's what wins at car shows today. Just something to think about.
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05-01-2014, 11:09 PM
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Interesting that 8k GTO looks so close to underside of 69 88k Judge just a lot more overspray but the Judge came from high desert.
The sand and road dirt wears off the thin overspray. http://www.hotrod.com/muscle_car_rev.../photo_10.html Last edited by richard sargent; 05-01-2014 at 11:20 PM. |
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05-02-2014, 04:59 PM
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That is sure Purdy! (;>)
Tom V.
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05-03-2014, 08:54 AM
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Very nice.
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05-03-2014, 12:27 PM
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I know it's not finished yet but looking at the pics leads me to ask a general question of:
As I recall, the 65's had a long painted bracket piece (wire loom?) that ran along on top of the inside lip (maybe outside lower lip) of the driver side valve cover to hold the distributor/heat sensor/etc? wiring. Did the 64's have a similar piece? |
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05-03-2014, 12:53 PM
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Pretty sure mine did at one time but that was many many years ago, lol!
TV
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