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Forum: Suspension TECH 09-14-2005, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 153
Posted By rustbucket66
Mini-tubbed '66 Convertible

I'd like to squash 315s under my car and need to build a mini-tub to give the wheels the space they'll need. Has anyone attempted this on a '66 convertible? If so, please let me know how it worked...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-19-2004, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 433
Posted By rustbucket66
Awesome! Thanks guys.

Awesome! Thanks guys.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-16-2004, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 433
Posted By rustbucket66
Getting ready to restore the engine bay in my '66...

Getting ready to restore the engine bay in my '66 Lemans (no ac, has ps). I'd like to restore it to a close-to-stock GTO look but can't find many good photos to go by. Interested in hose and wire...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-16-2004, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 433
Posted By rustbucket66
Getting ready to restore the engine bay in my '66...

Getting ready to restore the engine bay in my '66 Lemans (no ac, has ps). I'd like to restore it to a close-to-stock GTO look but can't find many good photos to go by. Interested in hose and wire...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-09-2004, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 219
Posted By rustbucket66
Great! I'll check it out this weekend and fill...

Great! I'll check it out this weekend and fill you guys in. Question: does a little leak often preceed a big one? I can tolerate a drip here and there ... thanks again.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-01-2004, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 219
Posted By rustbucket66
Was under the car over the weekened and noticed a...

Was under the car over the weekened and noticed a very slow drip of what looked like coolant dripping from the teeth of the flexplate in my TH400. Can't seem to find the source. The leak is perhaps...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-01-2004, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 219
Posted By rustbucket66
Was under the car over the weekened and noticed a...

Was under the car over the weekened and noticed a very slow drip of what looked like coolant dripping from the teeth of the flexplate in my TH400. Can't seem to find the source. The leak is perhaps...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-01-2004, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By rustbucket66
Thanks gents. Much appreciated.

Thanks gents. Much appreciated.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2004, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 292
Posted By rustbucket66
How can I determine the best shift points w/out...

How can I determine the best shift points w/out taking the car to a dyno shop? Car is '66 Lemans Conv, '74 455 w/ .030 over, mild cam, 750cfm Edelbrock, Performer manifold, "62" heads, electronic...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2004, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 292
Posted By rustbucket66
How can I determine the best shift points w/out...

How can I determine the best shift points w/out taking the car to a dyno shop? Car is '66 Lemans Conv, '74 455 w/ .030 over, mild cam, 750cfm Edelbrock, Performer manifold, "62" heads, electronic...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2004, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By rustbucket66
I've got a '66 Lemans convertible with a 455 and...

I've got a '66 Lemans convertible with a 455 and th400. Since I've had the car, the vacuum hose to the governor has been loosely hanging behind the engine. It's 1/3 rubber hose, 1/3 aluminum pipe,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2004, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By rustbucket66
I've got a '66 Lemans convertible with a 455 and...

I've got a '66 Lemans convertible with a 455 and th400. Since I've had the car, the vacuum hose to the governor has been loosely hanging behind the engine. It's 1/3 rubber hose, 1/3 aluminum pipe,...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-27-2004, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 251
Posted By rustbucket66
Thanks guys. I'll tear into this weekend and...

Thanks guys. I'll tear into this weekend and report back.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-26-2004, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 251
Posted By rustbucket66
My '66 has a mildly built 455 th400 3:55 rear. ...

My '66 has a mildly built 455 th400 3:55 rear. It's got a ton of torque and around 400hp. When floored it roars, but then around 4500+rpm the belts (I think) screech like a banshee. I've tightened...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-26-2004, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 251
Posted By rustbucket66
My '66 has a mildly built 455 th400 3:55 rear. ...

My '66 has a mildly built 455 th400 3:55 rear. It's got a ton of torque and around 400hp. When floored it roars, but then around 4500+rpm the belts (I think) screech like a banshee. I've tightened...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-28-2004, 06:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By rustbucket66
Brilliant! I thought the tranny was haunted. ...

Brilliant! I thought the tranny was haunted. Thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-27-2004, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By rustbucket66
Just got my car back from the shop where a...

Just got my car back from the shop where a mechanic installed a custom shift kit in my rebult th400 w/ 2500 converter. Nice crisp shifts when manually shifted, but when the car hits 5500 rpm it...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-27-2004, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By rustbucket66
Just got my car back from the shop where a...

Just got my car back from the shop where a mechanic installed a custom shift kit in my rebult th400 w/ 2500 converter. Nice crisp shifts when manually shifted, but when the car hits 5500 rpm it...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-27-2004, 06:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 200
Posted By rustbucket66
Thanks guys. Lots of good info to chew on.

Thanks guys. Lots of good info to chew on.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-24-2004, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 200
Posted By rustbucket66
Thanks. Still trying to find cam info -- engine...

Thanks. Still trying to find cam info -- engine was built by the previous owner so it's tough to figure out. I'll run the car next month and see how I do -- and then I'll be back for...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-24-2004, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 200
Posted By rustbucket66
Tires are 235/60-15s, 3:55 rear, 2500 converter,...

Tires are 235/60-15s, 3:55 rear, 2500 converter, just upgraded to a Pypes 3" exhaust with a X-over and a shift kit. A mechanic friend says the car "feels" like around 400hp. With a 750 carb does...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-22-2004, 05:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 374
Posted By rustbucket66
I understand the temptation since I was...

I understand the temptation since I was considering it with my '66 Lemans convertible. But what changed my mind were two things. 1. I would feel uncomfortable at a show or drive in, parked next to...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-26-2004, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 233
Posted By rustbucket66
What do you guys think about these: ...

What do you guys think about these:
http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/hedman/details?part_num=35260&products=1&model_detail=1966+PONTIAC+LEMANS

Look's reasonable. BTW, I have a th400 and 3" pypes...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 08-24-2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 490
Posted By rustbucket66
'66 lemans convertible with a 1974 455, 1969 gto...

'66 lemans convertible with a 1974 455, 1969 gto heads, th400: which headers will work well in the under $400 range? Also, if you have a set of Doug's headers collecting dust ; ) let me know you...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 08-24-2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 490
Posted By rustbucket66
'66 lemans convertible with a 1974 455, 1969 gto...

'66 lemans convertible with a 1974 455, 1969 gto heads, th400: which headers will work well in the under $400 range? Also, if you have a set of Doug's headers collecting dust ; ) let me know you...
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