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by Sean Mattingly. 1972 GTO Parking Lot Biggest GTO image collection anywhere! |
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by Sean Mattingly. 1972 GTO Parking Lot Biggest GTO image collection anywhere! |
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The front end suspension gets assembled. Disc brakes up front!CLICK-> 
Another shot of the front suspension. You can see that the engine is also being fit before paint.CLICK-> 
  
This red 1972 LeMans hardtop is owned by Chris from Canada. He has owned this car for 20 years. He got it from my brother in law. It was painted 19 years ago.CLICK-> 
Red 1972 LeMans hardtop, left side view. The car looks like it could fly.CLICK-> 
Red 1972 LeMans hardtop, left rear view.CLICK-> 
It's got a 402 Chevy engine under the hood.CLICK-> 
Wilderness Green 1972 LeMans hardtop with the Endura nose option. It is owned by Shawn Baird from Minnesota. It has the factory YS motor with 7K3 heads, Turbo 400 automatic, 3.55 gears, Rally II wheels, Formula steering wheel, AM/FM radio, a rear decklid spoiler (not on), and a console. Shawn, "It has 55,000 miles and has never been apart. It was just cleaned up and detailed."CLICK-> 
Close-up wet view of Shawn's Wilderness Green 1972 LeMans hardtop. This image would make a great 600-800 size wallpaper for your computer. How about a 1024-768 wallpaper version.CLICK-> 
Wilderness Green 1972 LeMans engine.CLICK-> 
Don't mess with this car (or Shawn's son).CLICK-> 
Monarch Yellow 1972 GTO 455HO hardtop owned by Tim Fleming from Salt Lake City, Utah. Tim had this story to share, "This was my step-father's car. It He purchased in 1974 in California and sold in 1985 in Colorado. I tracked it through five different owners and many states until I found it in Charleston, South Carolina. After years of pleading with the owners to sell it back to me, I got the call and purchased it in 2005. It was transported back to Salt Lake City, Utah and lovingly restored by Dan Green. The car speaks for itself. It is a very rare 455 HO 4-speed car that was originally special ordered Starlight Black (one of only a few I'm told). My father loved the car in Monarch and so did I." CLICK-> 
Arizona Gold 1972 LeMans convertible owned by Dave Pitnick from Kansas City, Missouri. This car took over four years to restore. Dave tells us more, "I bought the car from a private owner outside of Cincinnati, Ohio and had it hauled to Kansas City. The car was a real beater before but it was a matching numbers vehicle. I have done some engine mods (#16 heads, factory headers and an Edelbrock intake and carb) but the original block has been retained. I still have the old heads and intake. In addition, I have converted the car to a near fully functional Ram Air system (less heat cross over). I have also changed the ignition system over from points to the Pertronix unit. The PHS documentation shows the car as being ordered with numerous options including the Endura option, A/C, power locks, bucket seats, clock, and Safe-T Track rear differential. This car was, for all intensive purposes, a frame-off restoration (although I didn't have a rotisserie). New sheet metal was added in the following areas, new trunk floor pans, new quarters, new front passenger floor pan & floor pan support channel, and front and rear valances & transmission cross member. All mechanical systems were rebuilt or replaced including: fuel lines, brake lines, transmission cooling lines, and vacuum lines. The brake system was completely replaced along with a new master cylinder and brake booster. The steering system was completely replaced and a tilt steering column was added. The front and rear suspension was completely rebuilt and received new bushings, springs, shocks and fasteners. The chassis received all new body mount
bushings along with a fresh coat of POR-15 paint to protect it. The A/C and heating systems were rebuilt as well. A new heater core, radiator, hoses and vacuum lines were installed. The A/C system is fully functional and has been completely rebuilt. Though it appears stock it has been converted to R-134A."CLICK-> 
Dave tells us more, "Some of the personal mods I made were the addition of these; front air dam, hood tach, rear air foil, and the 72 full length body stripe kit (black). I opted to use the rear valance with cut outs (from the 70 - 71 GTO) instead of the side splitters from the 72. A complete new 2-1/2 inch mandrel bent exhaust system with X-pipe are mated to the 40 series Flowmaster mufflers. The rear end received and 1-1/4 inch aftermarket sway bar. At the corners I installed 15 x 7 Honeycomb (polycast) wheels with trim rings in lieu of the traditional Pontiac wheels. Aftermarket gauges were installed to monitor the cars vitals and the Fog/DRL units were recessed in the lower front valance. The interior was completely redone with new Dynomat pads, carpet and upholstery. The convertible top has been completely rebuilt and has received new fasteners, washers and paint. A new pump and switch were also installed. The dash received a new dash pad and the machined turned vinyl insert on
the lower dash surround. The sound system was enhanced using 8 speakers with the front speakers mounted in the kick panels and on the column and the rear speakers mounted in the side panels. The car averages about 250 miles per week during the summer. It goes to car shows, rallys, etc. and during the winter it’s put in hibernation. But it still managed to get out on a weekend afternoon for a little exercise."CLICK-> 
Sunburst Orange 1972 LeMans convertible owned by Jim Shorts from Atlanta, Georgia. Jim tells us, "I found the car locally. It was in very good overall condition. It does need a new top but runs very well. My two girls love it when I pick them up from school in it. They don't like it when I 'hurt the road' - that's when my foot gets a little heavy and I smoke the tires."CLICK-> 
Sunburst Orange 1972 LeMans convertible, left front view.PICTURE SET CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ... |
           
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