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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-07-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,255
Posted By 68gtoMN
I still have two original hoods with these...

I still have two original hoods with these "loops" intact.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-31-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Posted By 68gtoMN
I have purchased many sets of these headlight...

I have purchased many sets of these headlight bezels for my cars. FYI - The last set I purchased was roughly 5 years ago and I think the price was $300.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-11-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,059
Posted By 68gtoMN
Your signature: At least you are not a...

Your signature: At least you are not a sesquipedalianist!
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-10-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,530
Posted By 68gtoMN
Agreed! Before I understood what a terrifically...

Agreed! Before I understood what a terrifically versatile and capable carburetor the Q-Jet was, I mocked it. I ran a Holley 3310 for years without issue. However, when I finally went back to a...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-09-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,207
Posted By 68gtoMN
I had my hood tach serviced by another party this...

I had my hood tach serviced by another party this summer. Excellent work and the bulb were upgraded to LED and are bright/white and easily read, using the original sockets.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-18-2021, 03:42 PM
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Views: 192,959
Posted By 68gtoMN
Roger, I hope all is well. I wish to...

Roger,

I hope all is well. I wish to register my concern for the lack of updates posted in the past few weeks. You see, this is not about your car; rather, is is about how WE live vicariously...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-15-2021, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,412
Posted By 68gtoMN
Pontiac engines produce prodigious torque low in...

Pontiac engines produce prodigious torque low in the rev range, but peak torque for GTO 400 (350 HP in 1969) is approximately 3000 rpm.

From Revmaxconverters.com: "In general, the desired stall...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-11-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,875
Posted By 68gtoMN
Correct. 68 hoods APPEAR to be the same if one...

Correct. 68 hoods APPEAR to be the same if one is only looking at the top of the hood. 68 hoods will bolt to the 69 and 70 cars, but the center support will interfere with 69 and 70 radiator/fan...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-11-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,875
Posted By 68gtoMN
I can validate, from your picture, that your hood...

I can validate, from your picture, that your hood is either a 1969 or 1970 hood based on the divot. You can determine month/day of production of this hood from the two date stamps that your hood...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,079
Posted By 68gtoMN
From a 69 Judge for Sale in Wisconsin ...

From a 69 Judge for Sale in Wisconsin
...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-29-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,079
Posted By 68gtoMN
Here are a couple of pictures from my collection....

Here are a couple of pictures from my collection.


The rusty differential had the tag as shown. I merely cleaned it up for this picture. Upon removing the tag for a closer look, only a...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-23-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 915
Views: 192,959
Posted By 68gtoMN
Roger, I enjoyed reading this entire thread...

Roger, I enjoyed reading this entire thread today. First, to your comment about choppy idle - fuel injection setups generally tend to smooth the idle on a "choppy" cam compared to a carburetor...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-09-2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 809
Posted By 68gtoMN
I too ordered pad from Patton and a tank from...

I too ordered pad from Patton and a tank from Advanced Auto. All is same situation. Need to remove original tank, remove original neck and attach to new tank
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-09-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,602
Posted By 68gtoMN
EXACTLY. We all can appreciate how nice a car...

EXACTLY. We all can appreciate how nice a car this IS while sharing observations about the "correctness" of a car/component. Pointing out a non-standard/non-correct attribute does not constitute...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-23-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,288
Posted By 68gtoMN
100% correct for 1968. Flat black on backsides. ...

100% correct for 1968. Flat black on backsides. Stainless trim at lower windshield was like a medium steel wool finish, just a bit less than polished - reflections are muddied and not mirror-like....
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-22-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,288
Posted By 68gtoMN
This is exactly why they used a flat paint on top...

This is exactly why they used a flat paint on top vs. Gloss. Sunlight coming into car reflecting into eye and onto windshield causes huge issues with outward visibility.

On a tangent, this is...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-02-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By 68gtoMN
and I like the name "the painter". :)

and I like the name "the painter". :)
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-26-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,085
Posted By 68gtoMN
I will watch for responses to this persnickety...

I will watch for responses to this persnickety issue as I have 5 verdoro 68 GTOs to paint
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-29-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By 68gtoMN
Also, don't forget that 68 inner fenders differ...

Also, don't forget that 68 inner fenders differ from 1969 inner fender wells! The easiest way to tell on a car is to reach your hand inside the wheel well from the fender, curl your fingers up and...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-26-2021, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,137
Posted By 68gtoMN
10,127th 23537 Tempest Body built by Fisher for...

10,127th 23537 Tempest Body built by Fisher for Pontiac Plant.
163,238th V8 car produced by Pontiac Plant
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-19-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,082
Posted By 68gtoMN
The original tank is leaking badly; therefore,...

The original tank is leaking badly; therefore, will be replaced. It has gasoline in it now. To remove neck properly without risk of BOOM, I believe that a cleaning will be needed. If not, then I...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-04-2021, 02:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,000
Posted By 68gtoMN
Was over at a buddy's place last night and...

Was over at a buddy's place last night and examined a completely original Endura bumper setup with hidden headlights. The covers have the tabs installed on them. This bumper had never been off the...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-22-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,000
Posted By 68gtoMN
Speaking of "no see ums"... How many of you have...

Speaking of "no see ums"... How many of you have ever found the original wavy spring washer that was installed between your valve cover bolt and the valve cover in 1968? I have a complete original...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-22-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,363
Posted By 68gtoMN
Don't overlook the original tower clamps on...

Don't overlook the original tower clamps on Radiator hose at Thermostat! :)


I have a VERY early Pontiac built 68 GTO - 08/09/67 build date (VIN 100110) that is a 400 2bbl car, buckets...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-10-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,134
Posted By 68gtoMN
Benefits to electric vehicles in certain fields?...

Benefits to electric vehicles in certain fields? Sure! Benefits to fossil fueled vehicles also. Infrastructure and costs are key, along with power generation (as mentioned in several posts above). ...
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