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All the interior floor pans are replaced. Wow! That is a lot of work!
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The panel seams were sealed and everything was primed.
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Here the interior of the car has been painted. This looks new!
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The interior and top is masked off for painting the exterior.
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The dash area is detailed. This looks 100% better than before.
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Meanwhile work starts on the frame half. The rear cross-member was not useable and a replacement was acquired from Frank’s Pontiac Parts in California. Many parts were found on eBay and some at Carlisle and Hershey swap meets.
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Joe adds, "After sandblasting and painting, the frame/suspension/steering/rear end were re-assembled with rebuilt or new components. We had to remove the Chevy motor mounts that had been welded to the front cross member; the car most recently been powered by a small-block Chevy. The rear end was built by Danny’s Transmission in Windsor with a gear set from Drive Train Specialists in Warren, MI. Most of the suspension, brake and fuel system components came from Ames Performance. The fuel tank is from Qantas."
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The body is back on the frame. The front clip is reinstalled.
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Joe continues, "The car was painted with poly base/clear in the original Nordic Blue. The Ivory vinyl top was installed by Paul from The Trim Shoppe in Windsor."
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Can you see the car coming back to life? The GTO has been transported back to Joe's home for re-assembly.
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Awesome. Vacuum Actuated Exhaust (VOE).
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Joe's set of Rally II wheels are all ready for rubber.
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It's done! Joe comments, "I registered the car to be judged in the 'Concours - Restored' category at the 2009 GTOAA Nationals. First time out, the car was judged at the 'Silver' level. The tough question is: Should I drive it or spend the time and effort to get it to 'Gold'?"
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Nordic Blue 1968 GTO hardtop, front end view.
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Close-up of the grille and fixed headlight set.
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