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Burgundy 1967 GTO hardtop, left side view. This car has a black vinyl top and a hood tach. CLICK->
Burgundy 1967 GTO hardtop, right rear view. CLICK->
Burgundy 1967 GTO hardtop, interior view. CLICK->
Here's a shot of the teardown during the frame-off restoration. The burgundy paint was a much lighter shade. Jim adds, "The burgundy goat is from Chicago and was stored for 15 years in a garage! It was a California built goat. It was pretty nice before restoration and had virtually no rust." CLICK->
The front clip is removed which allows easier access to the engine. CLICK->
A shot under the engine. Not much rust. CLICK->
The 1967 GTO looks equally good under the rear. CLICK->
The vinyl top appears to be in great shape. No visible rust around the trunk lid. CLICK->
The last part of the VIN is stamped on the frame. 7 for the 1967 model year. Z for the Fremont California assembly plant. 109083 for the sequential unit number. CLICK->
The frame is all painted up and ready for the engine and body. CLICK->
Here's a view of the rest of the frame. CLICK->
Jim Costello's 1967 GTO hardtop frame from the rear. CLICK->
Here is the VIN stamping on the transmission. CLICK->
The engine block is prepared and painted. CLICK->
Tyrol Blue 1967 GTO hardtop owned by Bob Murphy from Holbrook, New York. Bob tells us more, "I bought this beauty on-line - sight unseen. It's a frame-off with a numbers matching 335hp, except for the 4-speed installed in place of the original 3-speed manual. I love showing and driving this GTO!" PICTURE SET CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ...
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