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Dans long gone GTO

  • Well this used to be Dave's GTO.  He was a heavy footed self proclaimed Pontiac guy.  He walked the walk and talked the talk.  We built him a screamer but he ended up selling it to Rick.

    • Well this used to be Dave's GTO. He was a heavy footed…
  • Now most people would be happy with a nice little 64 Convertible GTO.  This really was a nice ride and I probally should of bought it when given the chance.

    • Now most people would be happy with a nice little 64 Convert…
  • I liked the car but the body panels under the back had not been welded in proper and I had a whole lot of other dream cars to weld on.

    • I liked the car but the body panels under the back had not b…
  • Rick has been looking for a good starting point like this vehicle.  Now that he has it the restoration can start.  There are alot of areas that demand attention.

    • Rick has been looking for a good starting point like this ve…
  • This is probally the last time I saw the car.  Dave had just started it up cold.  Stomped on the gas before it was even warm.  I was quaking in my shoes.  I had just rebuilt the engine less than 200 miles ago.

    • This is probally the last time I saw the car. Dave had just…
  • I had really thought that the lower end might let go during that rev show.  I know the bearings were tight and not even broke in.  Oh well it was fine but I was still nervous.

    • I had really thought that the lower end might let go during…
  • So far Rick seems to be a good owner.  He claims to take care of it with kit gloves.  He always lets here warm up before driving.  Loves the well pulling power.

    • So far Rick seems to be a good owner. He claims to take car…
  • Here is an underhood shot of the engine bay after we had finished.  It took alot of work.  The craftsmanship was top notch and Dave was pleased.

    • Here is an underhood shot of the engine bay after we had fin…
  • Here she is before we decided to redo the engine.  Notice the smile on her face.

    • Here she is before we decided to redo the engine. Notice th…