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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 07:47 PM
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Posted By Tuske427
pics of the passenger side. again, I hope this...

pics of the passenger side. again, I hope this is helpful for ya
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 07:44 PM
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Posted By Tuske427
2nd post. more pics of the driver side and one...

2nd post. more pics of the driver side and one of the pass
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 07:43 PM
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Posted By Tuske427
I happen to have the front bumper off of my GTO...

I happen to have the front bumper off of my GTO while I'm on an unrelated project posted in another thread, and I took some pics of my hideaway assembly for you since it's all apart and easy to see. ...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 12:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By Tuske427
minor update today- I got the frame back on. I...

minor update today- I got the frame back on. I wasn't intending to do this just yet as I was thinking I'd leave it off and install the engine, then reassemble as a unit as the engine was not fun to...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-27-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By Tuske427
more progress today, and was able to finish up...

more progress today, and was able to finish up the plumbing on the chassis. I reused a piece I had made previously for the front section of the fuel line, and made the remainder today along with...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-26-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By Tuske427
update: I worked on the lines for a couple of...

update: I worked on the lines for a couple of hours today, and have decided to make my own. I have the supplies, and I can't in good conscious reinstall what was on there. the old lines are...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-25-2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By Tuske427
With the Hellwig frame reinforcement kit, it one...

With the Hellwig frame reinforcement kit, it one should be able to use oem convertible parts and be fine. It's not like those other kits that add tubes underneath the middle of the car. I was also...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-25-2024, 02:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By Tuske427
Cool, thanks guys, I'll def keep an eye on this. ...

Cool, thanks guys, I'll def keep an eye on this. Currently in the teardown mode and parts are everywhere.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-19-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By Tuske427
one more shot of the rear supports and a few pics...

one more shot of the rear supports and a few pics of painting this weekend. I first applied the Eastwood Rust Encapsulator getting as much as I could inside the frame rails, and today added some...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-19-2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By Tuske427
more detail shots of the front bracing, and I...

more detail shots of the front bracing, and I also added a piece of DOM tube to support the lower rear control arm mount, as this too is just a piece of stamped metal supporting it all. I'm hoping...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-19-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By Tuske427
The Hellwig kit (shown in previous post pics)...

The Hellwig kit (shown in previous post pics) provides parts to box the middle rails on the regular frame boxing it like a convertible, and it adds a additional mount inwards that helps with...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-19-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By Tuske427
The frame game

When I bought my GTO it came with a bent frame unbeknownst to me. Though I had it straightened it's still not quite right, so now it's time for the next step- to replace it with a straight one. I'm...
Forum: Pacific 05-13-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By Tuske427
ha ha, I have had many years of practice...

ha ha, I have had many years of practice perfecting my skills of quickly taking pics of cars at SEMA in between the mad rushes of lookey-loos running up to the cars just to stand over them and point...
Forum: Pacific 05-12-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By Tuske427
and a few more pics. last photo dump

and a few more pics. last photo dump
Forum: Pacific 05-12-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By Tuske427
more pics from Saturday atthe 34th all pontiac...

more pics from Saturday atthe 34th all pontiac show in fullerton
Forum: Pacific 05-12-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By Tuske427
more pics from Saturday's show. It was a good...

more pics from Saturday's show. It was a good turn out and a good variety of rides
Forum: Pacific 05-12-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By Tuske427
pics from the 34th All Pontiac show 1

some pics from Sat (no order, and more to follow)
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-28-2024, 05:57 PM
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Views: 43,044
Posted By Tuske427
got my windows tinted yesterday w/ ceramic film. ...

got my windows tinted yesterday w/ ceramic film. Clear on the windshield and the lightest available for the remaining. it's uv blocking which should help reduce interior temps, too.
Forum: Pacific 04-20-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By Tuske427
I now have a partial schedule conflict in the...

I now have a partial schedule conflict in the morning and will arrive a bit later- 10am ish. still looking forward to this!!
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-20-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By Tuske427
agreed. seeing the pics from the original...

agreed.

seeing the pics from the original post it appears there's abrasion/ rubbing on the one side of the latch assy- perhaps it's binding here with the engine hood when closed? It may be...
Forum: Pacific 04-16-2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By Tuske427
Tom is correct, you don't have to stay any longer...

Tom is correct, you don't have to stay any longer than you want to. I see folks leaving throughout the day, and if you're still concerned then you can park outside the venue, too. there is parking...
Forum: Pacific 04-15-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By Tuske427
34th all Pontiac car show May 11th @Fullerton Airport

These are always fun shows and neat seeing a gathering of Pontiacs.

Who's in?

info/ registration here: https://socalpoci.com/
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-24-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 953
Posted By Tuske427
if you do replace the frame- be sure to get a 2...

if you do replace the frame- be sure to get a 2 door frame. the 4 door, station wagon and el camino ones look similar but have a longer wheelbase. It’s possible to cut and weld it to size but more...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-19-2024, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,241
Posted By Tuske427
ok, long overdue update on this, but today I can...

ok, long overdue update on this, but today I can finally say the AC system is working like it should be.

It turns out whoever had this car before me had the system all wrong. They had the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,031
Posted By Tuske427
LOL hadn’t noticed that. Were they all like this...

LOL hadn’t noticed that. Were they all like this in ‘67, or just a small batch of them?
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