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This is the third Judge that John Robinson picked up. This one was wrecked in the left rear corner. This one is also a 4-speed Carousel Red Judge with a parchment interior. John got some extra parts in this one.CLICK-> 
The right rear fender is hacked up pretty bad. It appears to have been a donator for another car. Firestone Wide Ovals -- I wonder if those are originals.CLICK-> 
Here's the corner that was messed up. John says that the car can be saved because the wreck didn't bend the frame. Is that hole in the top fender edge for the power antenna? It's in about the right location, but on a different side than I'm use to seeing. Maybe it was factory installed?CLICK-> 
John's third Judge is all tucked away in the garage. It won't see any more harm from the elements.CLICK-> 
Another shot of the Judge from the front. Looks like this one was stored outside for awhile without a front clip - pretty rusty. After seeing all these pictures, I don't think I would try to save this car. Looks like a tough job. It will be interesting to see what he can do with it. I'll bet a LeMans or two will have to give up its life so this one can survive.CLICK-> 
Another shot of the rear end damage. There's the parchment rear seat in the trunk. See that black paint on the rear tail piece. The black paint allows you to not see body color under the edge of the trunk lid when closed. It was originally believed that GTOs did not come from the factory with this black paint. Since then, many people have come forward saying that they remember their GTO having black on them when new or that they found evidence that the black paint was original to the first paint job while doing the restoration. John believes the black paint on this Judge was factory applied.CLICK-> 
 
Carousel Red 1969 Judge owned by Greg King from Oshawa Ontario Canada. Greg tells us, "I was looking for a Roadrunner when a buddy put this Judge on the market in the spring of 1998. I quickly converted - Good thing I'm living in GM Canada's home town. It took home eight Trophys in ten local car shows in 2002. It was built early in February. It is believed to be one of the first planned 2000 Judges built in 1969. It was originally sold in Jefferson City Missouri. It made its way to Arkansas before being sold & restored in Canada in the early 90's."CLICK-> 
Carousel Red 1969 Judge hardtop, left front view.CLICK-> 
Carousel Red 1969 Judge hardtop, right front view.CLICK-> 
Carousel Red 1969 Judge hardtop, left front view.CLICK-> 
Carousel Red 1969 Judge hardtop owned by Eddie from Vancouver, BC, Canada. Eddie tells us more, "This is my first car. I bought it from my brother when I was 18. I am 33 now. My parents were scared to death, so much car, for a speed freak kid...lol! I have completely restored it twice. The first time was a bit of a learning curve - fortunately I didn't have to do any
major body work. The second paint turned out excellent. Still, after 15 years the car looks great. However, the motor took a terrible turn - the wrist pins floated out on 6 pistons and killed the block. I couldn't even re-sleeve it. I got a new 455 block, worked it, ported and polished the heads, intake, exhaust. I got 585 hp out of it and again have a speedy car on my hands - not that I speed anymore. I have too much to lose! I let my bro take it for a small spin. It scared the hell out of him. He doesn't want to play with it anymore! He still kicks himself for letting a real Judge go, but likes the fact he always knows where it is."CLICK-> 
Carousel Red 1969 Judge hardtop owned by Bob Mullikin from Janesville, Wisconsin. Bob tells us more about his Judge, "I've had this car for over 27 years. The 69 Judge is a RA-IV automatic with 21,600 miles. About 20 years ago I installed a complete NOS RA-V engine so I had something a little different. Everything else appears the way it would have left the factory. It's a fun car to drive. With the 4.33 gears it will do a 1.72 60 foot time and 12 teens in the quarter. That is with no modifications to the engine and the use of slicks. The original engine would run a 12.20. The motor still retains all of its 37 year old parts."CLICK-> 
Here is Bob's Ram Air V engine.CLICK-> 
Vintage picture of Rick Hummel's Ram Air IV Carousel Red 1969 Judge hardtop taken in 1975. She's playing peekaboo with the dog. Rick tells us more, "I bought this car in 1973 and because of midwest rust, parted it out around 1980. Arnie Beswick bought most of the drivetrain and I believe to date he still has the heads."CLICK-> 
First, you saw Matrix paint on the 2004 George Barris GTO Roadster. Now Matrix is seen on a 1969 Judge. Here's a press release that accompanied the following 1969 GTO Judge photos.AUTOMOTIVE FINISHES FEATURED ON DETROIT’S FOX 2 DURING 2006 AUTORAMA Matrix System Automotive Finishes was featured on Detroit’s Fox 2 News as part of a Problem Solver segment that aired during Detroit Autorama on March 3, 2006. Dan Kamensky, owner of 3D Paint Supplies in Belleville, MI, saw the original Fox 2 Problem Solvers Investigation that reported a poorly applied paint job done on a 1969 Pontiac GTO owned by John Wolgast of Columbus, MI. Kamensky contacted Fox 2 and offered to refinish the vehicle, with help from paint specialists 3D Custom Paint.com of Willis, MI and the Belleville High School Vocational Autobody Program. The car was stripped down and refinished with Matrix System Automotive Finishes primer, premium basecoat, sealer, and clearcoat. Kamensky and his team completed work on the GTO in three and a half weeks, just in time for an appearance at the Detroit Autorama Show, featured in the Matrix System Automotive Finishes display. Owner Wolgast will also be driving his newly restored GTO as a participating cruiser during Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday, August 19, 2006. Fox 2 News conducted a follow up report at the Detroit Autorama show that included interviews with Wolgast, Kamensky, and Matrix spokesperson Bevan Perkowski. "This success of this project was a direct result of the tremendous contributions from everyone involved," said Kamensky, "I couldn’t have asked for a greater end result for our efforts." PICTURE SET CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ... |
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