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by Sean Mattingly. 1968 GTO Hardtop Parking Lot Biggest GTO image collection anywhere! |
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by Sean Mattingly. 1968 GTO Hardtop Parking Lot Biggest GTO image collection anywhere! |
 
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... PICTURE SET CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE CLICK-> 
Here the interior of the car has been painted. This looks new!CLICK-> 
The interior and top is masked off for painting the exterior.CLICK-> 
The dash area is detailed. This looks 100% better than before.CLICK-> 
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.CLICK-> 
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."CLICK-> 
The body is back on the frame. The front clip is reinstalled. CLICK-> 
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."CLICK-> 
Can you see the car coming back to life? The GTO has been transported back to Joe's home for re-assembly.CLICK-> 
NEW POST Awesome. Vacuum Actuated Exhaust (VOE).CLICK-> 
NEW POST Joe's set of Rally II wheels are all ready for rubber.CLICK-> 
NEW POST 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'?"CLICK-> 
 
NEW POST Nordic Blue 1968 GTO hardtop, front end view.CLICK-> 
NEW POST Close-up of the grille and fixed headlight set.CLICK-> 
NEW POST The engine came out great!CLICK-> 
NEW POST The interior is parchment and black. The VOE control is the knob on the box mounted to the left of the 8-track tape player.PICTURE SET CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ... |
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