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Forum: Suspension TECH 10-09-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 586
Posted By yakker
Sharkbite - I take it they must have rubbed on...

Sharkbite - I take it they must have rubbed on the outside? Not the inside, right? Were the wheels 8" wide? According to my calculations, 4.75" would be the optimum backspace (for a 1969 car) with...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-03-2006, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By yakker
Looks great! Where did you find that transparent...

Looks great! Where did you find that transparent paint?

OK - Now that the pictures are posted, I see it is a very nice car. Congratulations! Good purchase. Welcome to the board.
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-02-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 586
Posted By yakker
The offset of the rim is important here. If your...

The offset of the rim is important here. If your rim width and offset (backspacing) are not optimized, it will limit the width of tire you can put on. The risk is having the tires rub on either the...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By yakker
Thanks for your reply. Actually, I just received...

Thanks for your reply. Actually, I just received a reproduction after waiting 10 weeks for it. I was very disappointed with it, so I was looking for an original. The case on the repop is plastic...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By yakker
Question 71 Tach fit 69 GTO

Hi,

I have a line on a tach out of a 71 GTO. Will it work in my 69? Thanks for the help. It looks like it would to me.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By yakker
Hood Front bumper Grilles Valance Parking...

Hood
Front bumper
Grilles
Valance
Parking lamps
Emblems
Rocker trim (no holes for 350 emblem)
Rear marker lamps
Tail light bezels
Tail light lenses
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2006, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By yakker
That is exactly why I did it.

That is exactly why I did it.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2006, 12:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By yakker
What limits the travel of the chrome bumper back...

What limits the travel of the chrome bumper back toward the fenders is not the mounting holes. The bumper has a bolt-on stop plate on each end that hits the core support as you push the bumper back...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-28-2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By yakker
I have done the swap of a 68 chrome bumper on my...

I have done the swap of a 68 chrome bumper on my 69 Custom S (LeMans). To make it look right, you should use the same year valance as the bumper. If you use the 69 lemans valance with the 68...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-20-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By yakker
Maybe control arm bushing bind is preventing the...

Maybe control arm bushing bind is preventing the differential from dropping all the way. When I did mine, I loosened all the upper and lower bushing pivot bolts so that the bushing would just rotate...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-15-2006, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 336
Posted By yakker
AGR told me that my stock pump would work fine,...

AGR told me that my stock pump would work fine, as long as it is in good condition and you flush it out thoroughly. I bought theirs, but have yet to install it.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-02-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By yakker
I have an original OEM oval mast antenna. I just...

I have an original OEM oval mast antenna. I just went down to the garage and measured it. It is 45" fully extended and 18" fully compressed. This is from a 1969 Custom S (LeMans, basically). Hope...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-02-2006, 05:26 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,831
Posted By yakker
TechTeacher, thanks for the comments. In...

TechTeacher, thanks for the comments.

In back I am running 15X8 wheels with 4.75" BS. The rear tires are 275/50-15.

In front, I am using 15X7 wheels with 4.25" BS. The front tires are...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-29-2006, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By yakker
What year Tempest?

What year Tempest?
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-29-2006, 11:03 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,831
Posted By yakker
Surfnuke - It is "Lemans Blue" off the Z06...

Surfnuke - It is "Lemans Blue" off the Z06 Corvette. Appropriate name, huh? It is used on 2004 to 2006 model years. The same color is used on the Cadillac XLR and is called "Luxo Blue". These are...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-28-2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,831
Posted By yakker
Smile Pics After Paint

Here is mine after paint. The before pics are posted earlier in this thread. Lots more work to do!
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-20-2006, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By yakker
Be careful. The switch for a recessed wiper car...

Be careful. The switch for a recessed wiper car will not work for a fixed wiper car. Before you buy one from somebody, make sure their switch is for your type of wiper system. I know this from...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-20-2006, 10:50 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,831
Posted By yakker
TechTeacher, The "Custom S" was only made in...

TechTeacher,

The "Custom S" was only made in 1969. His is a 68 tempest post car.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-20-2006, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 748
Posted By yakker
15X8 Am Tq Thrust CL205 4.75" backspace with...

15X8 Am Tq Thrust CL205 4.75" backspace with 275/50-15 BFG T/A. I have 1/4" clearance on the outside. No rubbing. It sounds like his car has had a differrent rear end put in it. Maybe a big car...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 07-31-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 838
Posted By yakker
Ames Performance Engineering sells pypes too. ...

Ames Performance Engineering sells pypes too. That is probably where I will buy mine.
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-27-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By yakker
64 - 66 chevelles had bolt-on spring plates. 67...

64 - 66 chevelles had bolt-on spring plates. 67 - 72 had the contoured perch. Your rearend is not a 67, maybe a 66. I have a 67 in mine and it has the later style perch. The 67 is the nice one to...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-26-2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 326
Posted By yakker
There is nothing wrong with mixing series front...

There is nothing wrong with mixing series front to rear.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-26-2006, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By yakker
This is heavily influenced by the wheel back...

This is heavily influenced by the wheel back space. Does the wheel manufacturer let you choose the back space? If not, you need to ask them what the back space is and then repost here and maybe you...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-26-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 245
Posted By yakker
I personally like the chrome. It is one of the...

I personally like the chrome. It is one of the things that makes a 60's car a 60's car. Mine actually came without the wheel opening mouldings, and I added it. I am also adding the drip rail...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-22-2006, 12:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 527
Posted By yakker
Interesting 87LC2. How close does your tire come...

Interesting 87LC2. How close does your tire come to the front of the wheel opening when you turn your wheels? It's gotta be close. Is your front suspension all stock? Very nice car, by the way!
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