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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-28-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By paul6874
Thanks for the kind words Guys. I...

Thanks for the kind words Guys.




I had a spare set of closed scoops painted with the car, but they have never been on.
I never take it out in the rain, but the first time I got caught out, I...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-28-2007, 01:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,352
Posted By paul6874
Wow! you used the term "fuel economy" in a GTO...

Wow! you used the term "fuel economy" in a GTO forum. You must be a newbie alright :O)
All I can tell you is:
1) pack the camping gear.
2) Premium only. I run 94 octane in both my GTO's (and...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-28-2007, 01:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 622
Posted By paul6874
Years ago I bought one of those horrible...

Years ago I bought one of those horrible fiberglass repos. Total piece of Crap!
The steel ones were not available then, So I sent it back and made my own. Now, my car is not an original ram-air car...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-20-2007, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By paul6874
Hey JMT455 ! My hat is off to you!! I have...

Hey JMT455 !
My hat is off to you!!
I have had that 68 shop manual for at least 15 years and never noticed that table right at the end of 4C. Doh !
My Drive shaft is exactly 1" short at 55" but...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-25-2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By paul6874
Then they must have used a special short yoke,or...

Then they must have used a special short yoke,or I got a long one, cuz the Dearborn case is 3/4" shorter than the Muncie. My yoke was banging the rear of the trans on any good bumps. In any case,...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-24-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By paul6874
4 speed driveshaft length ??

Can anyone advise the factory driveshaft length for a muncie equipped 68/69?
I had mine shortened a long time ago when I swapped out the dearborn, and now after finding a wiped out tailshaft...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-05-2007, 04:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 504
Posted By paul6874
Smile I suppose this should be a real treat for you.

I suppose this should be a real treat for you.
Forum: 71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH 07-23-2006, 05:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 782
Posted By paul6874
This site decodes the vin and data plate. Looks...

This site decodes the vin and data plate.
Looks like you need the build sheet to be sure.
code 342.

http://www.74gto.com/
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-08-2006, 04:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By paul6874
Mine were black. I repainted them semi-gloss. I...

Mine were black. I repainted them semi-gloss.
I assumed it was original.
Forum: 71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH 04-21-2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By paul6874
Footnote: The filled in body seam was my doing...

Footnote:
The filled in body seam was my doing about 7 years ago. I had to replace the entire
lower half of the tail light panel, and I just could not get the seam right.
The repair is all hammer...
Forum: 71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH 04-21-2006, 03:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By paul6874
I did consider the damage control aspect of the...

I did consider the damage control aspect of the bumper job. Especially since I use the car as a daily driver in heavy downtown traffic. I figured it was just as much protection as any built prior to...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-05-2006, 11:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 807
Posted By paul6874
18-1 on mine.

18-1 on mine.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2006, 01:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 656
Posted By paul6874
Hi All. Just an update. I pulled the dist. on...

Hi All. Just an update.
I pulled the dist. on the weekend to limit the amount of travel on the vacuum can.
I wanted to limit the top end of the pull instead of using the cam that came with the kit....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-09-2006, 02:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 656
Posted By paul6874
Thanks Cliff ! I am using the original 7044268...

Thanks Cliff !
I am using the original 7044268 carb.
This had the hot air choke set up,but I had to ditch it in favor of a divorced coil to use a non-egr 1970 intake. I had a look at my spare carb,...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-07-2006, 04:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 289
Posted By paul6874
Ken, What part do you need?

Ken,
What part do you need?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-07-2006, 12:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 656
Posted By paul6874
Cliff R ! I am honored by your presence in my...

Cliff R !
I am honored by your presence in my little thread. (deep bows)
compression ratio has not been lowered, but we have 94 octane fuel.
I do get a fairly? smooth idle @13 initial which is the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-06-2006, 04:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 598
Posted By paul6874
Replace your front swaybar bushings and end links...

Replace your front swaybar bushings and end links with the polyurethane ones.
You will be amazed with the difference in handling,and it won't cost much at all.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-05-2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 656
Posted By paul6874
Thanks Geoff. Your comments got me thinking...

Thanks Geoff.
Your comments got me thinking about my jetting. 73/46c. I changed the rods today to 42's Big jump I know, but I don't seem to have any 44's. I will try this combo and see how it works....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-05-2006, 05:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 656
Posted By paul6874
Thanks for the info.!! Are you hooked up to...

Thanks for the info.!!
Are you hooked up to manifold vacuum or ported?
Do you have any idea how many turns the unit itself is adjusted?
The info that came with the kit does not say what the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-04-2006, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 656
Posted By paul6874
Adjustable Vacuum Advance Help!

I have installed a Crane adjustable vacuum advance kit in my 74 GTO. I am hoping someone can advise a good starting point.
stock points ignition on an auto 400, 16 heads, comp cams 265 (basically an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-03-2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 918
Posted By paul6874
Halon for sure. I don't plan on ever needing it...

Halon for sure. I don't plan on ever needing it (knock on wood!) Works the best, and dry chem. makes an awful mess of your ride. No longer available here in Canada,and was very expensive. I sure...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-03-2006, 03:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By paul6874
They look even cooler if you cut the center of...

They look even cooler if you cut the center of them out.
IMHO.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2006, 02:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By paul6874
TH350.

TH350.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2006, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By paul6874
2004R/700R4 Conversion Help

I'm looking for some info from anyone who has done the 2004R or 700R4 swap.
How did you handle the TV cable to carb hookup? If anyone has custom made a bracket for the carb I would love to see a pic...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,260
Posted By paul6874
Screamingchief & Geoff If I did not value the...

Screamingchief & Geoff
If I did not value the honest opinions of the people on this board ( well, most of them anyway) I would not ask. Thanks for stepping up.
Please take a look at this pic and...
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