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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
06-16-2024, 09:45 AM
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How to determine how rare my GTO is?
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236
Posted By
The Champ
Some base numbers: 1964 GTO Production...
Some base numbers:
1964 GTO Production Totals
Convertible 6,644
Coupe 7,384
Hardtop 18,422
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THE LOBBY
06-05-2024, 08:17 AM
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1989 Pontiac too new for here
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977
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The Champ
My dad (longtime Pontiac and other GM brands...
My dad (longtime Pontiac and other GM brands salesman) had one as his company demonstrator, back in the day.
Going back even further, he had the first Pontiac Trans Am (Lucerne Blue, RA 400, 4spd)...
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THE LOBBY
05-24-2024, 12:34 PM
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Greg Reid needs us
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The Champ
Speaking from experience, that's an EXCELLENT...
Speaking from experience, that's an EXCELLENT sign. Keep your attitude going strong. It helps!!!
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THE LOBBY
05-20-2024, 08:28 AM
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Where were you 50 years ago?
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The Champ
50 years ago, I was stationed in Germany and my...
50 years ago, I was stationed in Germany and my wife and daughter had just left MN to join me over there.
My wife had made me promise we would come home at least one time during my 39 months...
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THE LOBBY
05-19-2024, 10:46 AM
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Greg Reid needs us
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The Champ
Greg Glad to hear that you're results were...
Greg
Glad to hear that you're results were (relatively speaking) positive. I've been where you are (3 cancer surgeries - 2006, 2015 and 2017) and there is a lot of stress and worry every time.
...
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66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-14-2024, 09:01 AM
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1967 GTO Tire Options?
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603
Posted By
The Champ
I had good luck with Diamondback. Many, many...
I had good luck with Diamondback. Many, many more tire sizes available too.
I'm a fan of redlines, no matter what tire construction.
To me, bias ply tires are for show, not for driving.
...
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66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-14-2024, 08:53 AM
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66 GTO oil filter
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636
Posted By
The Champ
The correct filter adapter is the angled one for...
The correct filter adapter is the angled one for a '66 GTO. Somewhere along the road, someone either replaced the OE one for some reason or the block came out of another car that came with the...
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66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-12-2024, 09:12 AM
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66 GTO oil filter
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636
Posted By
The Champ
Both the 51049 and the 51258 have 13/16" threads....
Both the 51049 and the 51258 have 13/16" threads. Wix filter lookup specs the 51049 for a '66 GTO, but the 51258 is a suitable replacement.
Specs for both:
Product Specifications
Part...
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THE LOBBY
05-12-2024, 08:43 AM
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This is one EV I might consider.
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662
Posted By
The Champ
After looking at the photo in your first link, I...
After looking at the photo in your first link, I said to myself that Buick will never build this - they haven't had anything but SUV's for years.
Then I looked at the link you posted above, and...
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THE LOBBY
05-05-2024, 07:59 PM
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Battery recommendation
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1,330
Posted By
The Champ
Why am I full of myself? I didn't say...
Why am I full of myself?
I didn't say anything bad about Chinese batteries.
You're the one that claimed "They are all made at 1 of 2 or 3 places now."
I merely pointed out that Clarios...
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THE LOBBY
05-05-2024, 08:41 AM
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Battery recommendation
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The Champ
There are a lot of towns without an Auto Zone or...
There are a lot of towns without an Auto Zone or a Walmart.
But most of those towns have a GM dealer or an independent repair shop that sells ACDelco batteries.
I live in a town of over 100,000...
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THE LOBBY
05-05-2024, 08:25 AM
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Battery recommendation
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1,330
Posted By
The Champ
36 months is better than 42 months? There...
36 months is better than 42 months?
There are three main car battery manufacturers with operations in the US alone. Clarios (formerly Johnson Controls) is the largest, Exide and East Penn.
...
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THE LOBBY
05-04-2024, 11:00 AM
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Battery recommendation
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1,330
Posted By
The Champ
An ACDelco Gold has a 42 month full replacement...
An ACDelco Gold has a 42 month full replacement warranty. The warranty can be honored at any GM dealership or independent repair shop that handles ACDelco batteries.
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Exhaust TECH
05-02-2024, 08:57 AM
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Seeking a quiet muffler
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1,856
Posted By
The Champ
I've been running a 2.5" exhaust with X pipe with...
I've been running a 2.5" exhaust with X pipe with the DynoMax 17749's in my '64 GTO convertible for 10 years. I primarily drive with the top down and the exhaust is far from loud. I put these on...
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THE LOBBY
04-26-2024, 09:45 AM
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Is Pontiac coming back?
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4,551
Posted By
The Champ
I think this is BS.
I think this is BS.
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THE LOBBY
04-20-2024, 10:07 AM
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Need new Auto Insurance
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1,693
Posted By
The Champ
When you are insuring a house, it's not what the...
When you are insuring a house, it's not what the house could sell for, it's what it cost to repair or rebuild.
If not insured to replacement cost (which would pay the claim in full) your home...
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Suspension TECH
04-18-2024, 11:30 AM
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65 lemans 17” tire size??
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887
Posted By
The Champ
b-man I've got front disc brakes which widen...
b-man
I've got front disc brakes which widen the track. The 215's are NARROWER than the 245/45's. I have run 235/60/15's (26.1") with 15x7's with 4.25" BS with the disc brakes with no clearance...
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Suspension TECH
04-18-2024, 09:05 AM
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65 lemans 17” tire size??
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887
Posted By
The Champ
Just would like to point out that the 245/45/17...
Just would like to point out that the 245/45/17 is only 25.7" tall, with is a LOT shorter than the tires these cars came with (about 27").
I run 215/55/17's (26.3") on the front of my '64 and...
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THE LOBBY
04-18-2024, 08:42 AM
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Need new Auto Insurance
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1,693
Posted By
The Champ
Late to the party, but having spent 10 years of...
Late to the party, but having spent 10 years of my life in commercial insurance...
I strongly recommend working with an independent agent. Check out a couple down in TN. Let them shop your...
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THE LOBBY
03-28-2024, 09:30 AM
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Firebird shipped to/sold new in Germany/Spain/Italy/UK?
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465
Posted By
The Champ
Most definitely American cars were shipped...
Most definitely American cars were shipped overseas for the American military stationed over there. The big 3 all had programs for the military to take delivery of their products in Europe. But...
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Suspension TECH
03-23-2024, 09:52 AM
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Firestone Wide Ovals FR or GR for 69' Goat?
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726
Posted By
The Champ
Bias ply Coker G70x14's are 27" tall. Coker...
Bias ply Coker G70x14's are 27" tall. Coker FR70x14's are 26.4" tall.
I don't think you're Coker rep knows what he's talking about.
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THE LOBBY
03-19-2024, 04:56 PM
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Snake meat to replace beef
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1,800
Posted By
The Champ
Had Rattlesnake Chili years ago. It was pretty...
Had Rattlesnake Chili years ago. It was pretty good.
Having said that, I'm not giving up on a good old beef steak to have a slice of snake anytime soon.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-17-2024, 12:03 PM
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64
How long do tires last?
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3,632
Posted By
The Champ
You claim that I didn't debunk anything, yet you...
You claim that I didn't debunk anything, yet you agree that tire stores won't sell 5 year old tires. If they won't sell them, they lose money. That is the debunk I was referring to - which you...
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Pontiac - Street
03-16-2024, 10:53 AM
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39
Oil viscocity 5W50
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2,469
Posted By
The Champ
Tom IIRC, you still have a supply of that...
Tom
IIRC, you still have a supply of that 15W40 that you bought 20 years ago.
But is that oil the same as the currently produced 15W40 diesel oil, or has oil technology changed in 20 years?
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-16-2024, 10:48 AM
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64
How long do tires last?
Views:
3,632
Posted By
The Champ
If you can't afford replacing aged tires, maybe...
If you can't afford replacing aged tires, maybe you can't afford the car. Your exterior examination will not discover any internal problems.
No reputable tire store will sell you a 'brand...
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