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  • Title: Jims 66 GTO
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Jims 66 GTO

  • Now the plan is coming together. You will notice that the bolts are grade eight. That is the first consideration. They will need to hold up the Transmission and pull the frame in a bit.

    • Now the plan is coming together. You will notice that the b…
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  • Not only did I weld up the top of the OEM Crossmember I also welded it up on the bottom. In the process you also have to weld it up on the inside of the U Channel.

    • Not only did I weld up the top of the OEM Crossmember I also…
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  • Once the Crossmember is bolted up you need to check the setback measurement. It has to be right to make sure that the Tranny will fit when it goes back together.

    • Once the Crossmember is bolted up you need to check the setb…
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  • Notice the complete weld from this shot. You can see that there is a full lenght weld in the center of the U Channel. It is critical that the whole area of the Crossmember is welded.

    • Notice the complete weld from this shot. You can see that t…
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  • Remember those old door hinges? Well now they look OEM NOS. I had to sandblast the heck outa them. Pull the old pins and bushings, coat and then repin them. Now they are done.

    • Remember those old door hinges? Well now they look OEM NOS.…
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  • The Lemans door hinges are solid cast iron. The GTO Hinges are Aluminum. Not many people realize this or even know it. That is why I took the time to have Jim repin his OEM units.

    • The Lemans door hinges are solid cast iron. The GTO Hinges…
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  • You really do not have any idea how much weight is lost thru aluminum until you handle them. I was somewhat amazed at the difference between the Lemans Hinges and the GTO ones.

    • You really do not have any idea how much weight is lost thru…
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  • On top of it all these are the original units that came off the car. It does not make sense to replace them unless you can find a better set. In this case the NEW Hinge he ordered was cast iron.

    • On top of it all these are the original units that came off…
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  • In the process of building his car we are gonna make it handle better than a Porsche. Yes that is correct. Not to hard to do and I am quite positive that he will love it.

    • In the process of building his car we are gonna make it hand…
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