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Old 08-13-2023, 05:18 PM
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Default What did you do with your Pontiac today?

There’s a running thread over on the HAMB similar to this, but my GTO is off topic over there.
Actually it was yesterday, but…… Since I’ve spent countless hours getting my ‘71 GTO roadworthy after a 5 year nap in my pole barn, my wife (who is definitely a old car lover) and I are taking trips. We venture out a little father each time as I build trust in its roadwortyness.
Yesterday we went on a 160 mile cruise through the country, including crossing over the Wisconsin River at Merrimack on the free ferry. It didn’t miss a beat, though I have a laundry list of things still needing attention.
So what did you do?
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Old 08-13-2023, 05:30 PM
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I'm doing a total re-wire on my 69 T/A. Just wrapped up the dash & interior today (among some other odds & ends

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Old 08-13-2023, 06:14 PM
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Nice! It was a 108° today.... I looked at the blue car in the garage when I walked to the shop to measure for a nitrous line for the red car. Thought about taking the Super Duty to Buccees with the dog for an Icee and decided not to.

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Old 08-13-2023, 06:28 PM
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Nice 71! Glad you were able to waken it from its slumber. I took a 1 hour drive (on Saturday) up to the foothills and back down again with my wife. Got a wave from a guy driving an XKE coupe which was kind of cool since my GTO is Mayfair maize and the Jag was a very similar color. It had been 3 weeks since I last drove it which is longer than I like letting it sit.

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Old 08-13-2023, 06:56 PM
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Woodward Dream Cruise month here in the Motor City (the official event is this Saturday).

Gotta pull the trans from the race car then hit the streets in the GP.

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Old 08-13-2023, 06:59 PM
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Today?? I put a new coil and plugs in my 2+2.. Didn't fix the problem.

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Old 08-13-2023, 07:10 PM
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I have a drag-off coming for a few days and wanted to take advantage of the ability to get rid of things that are too large to toss in the garbage. I have a pretty clean and straight bumper in the basement but it won't go on for a while.
It actually kick-started my excitement about this car. I think it's time has come. Going to pull the front clip and go from there.

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Old 08-13-2023, 07:46 PM
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Disconnected all my new SS brake lines in the rear to install copper crush washers because the gol' dang Inline Tube flares looked pretty rough/gouged on a number of them.
Slipped the new tailpipes in over the axle, reinstalled the cleaned/painted original gas tank & hooked up the electric & new fuel line there. Another few item checked off.

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Old 08-13-2023, 07:48 PM
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Drove it down the interstate and attended caffeine and coffee yesterday morning.

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Old 08-13-2023, 07:52 PM
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Drove thee 69 bird to Donuts yesterday AM,changed the oil and filter on the 421 SD Lemans today.Will change the oil and filter on the 69 Bird tomorrow.Tom

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Old 08-13-2023, 09:20 PM
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Took the 61 tempest wagon 421sd 4 speed off the hoist and replaced it with the 63 tempest 421sd to change back to 3.90 from 4.10. Shoulda took the 67 GTO on a road trip but felt old and tired.

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Old 08-13-2023, 09:37 PM
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Went to start my 67 GTO that has been sitting for a few years, Poured in some gas and it came out as fast as it went in. The tank wasn't that old but upon inspection there was a dime sized rust hole. So looks like time for a new tank!

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Old 08-13-2023, 09:43 PM
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A week ago... but we took the 67 on a 495 mile trip and got 20.6mpg! Pretty happy with that.

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Old 08-13-2023, 10:23 PM
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Drove mine to a cruise-in about twenty miles from here. It was 80 degrees when I got there and 96 when I left three hours later. Oh yeah, my battery put me down when I tried to leave. Had to boost it with my Noco booster. Taking it to the battery store tomorrow.

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Old 08-13-2023, 11:42 PM
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A week ago…..put my new (almost 8 years ago) 421 HO in my Le Mans.

I move slowly.
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Old 08-13-2023, 11:51 PM
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Drove to harvestfest, fam had meltdown halfway there, rained all the way home but still worth it lol

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Old 08-14-2023, 12:21 AM
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Put on 300 miles over the weekend, and 250 in fuel, LOL. It's expensive up here in Canada. 9.50 for a US gallon of high test Chevron. 94 octane.
Have to give it a rest for a few days, another busy weekend coming up. 95* up here and she stayed in the 180 range so she behaved.

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Old 08-14-2023, 02:49 AM
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What did I do today? I rebuilt some 67 GTO spare vacuum operated throttle return checks that had broken diaphragms using good donors.
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Old 08-14-2023, 06:50 AM
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This time of year is not ideal, between the touron invasion and the humidity/heat, anything I do now is very early or late.

I took in some weekend Cars & Coffee over in Old Town and tucked it back in by 2.

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Old 08-14-2023, 09:32 AM
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Getting ready for a fresh 4 speed and clutch install.

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