Home Menu

Menu


          
PY Online Forums - Bringing the Pontiac Hobby Together > Search Forums > Search Results
Page 1 of 4 1 23 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 81
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Orion88
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-02-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By Orion88
Looks like the magic part # is Dorman Coupler...

Looks like the magic part # is Dorman Coupler Assembly 31011. Sound about right?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-21-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By Orion88
Interrsting. What years?

Interrsting. What years?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-20-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By Orion88
Issues with using 85 Monte Carlo SS PS Box

I installed an 85 Monte SS steering box on my GTO for improved steering etc and I have everything hooked up except the steering coupler (rag joint). I bought a monte carlo coupler, which obviously...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-16-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 188
Posted By Orion88
Anyone using Tred Wear products?

I've been looking at maybe buying a set of US Mags Bandit wheels down the road. Problem I've found is that no one makes tires that fit a 17-18" wheel with raised white letters, aside from truck tires...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-26-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 176
Posted By Orion88
Aftermarket radiator fitment

I am restoring a 70 GTO and it had a Pro Cool aluminum radiator in it when I was still driving it. The core support was rusted, cut/hacked on, etc so i replaced it with a dynacorn repop. The radiator...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-02-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
I was told not to remove the entire wheelhouse by...

I was told not to remove the entire wheelhouse by a friend of mine who restores GTOs for a living. Problem is he has been too busy to come down and show me exactly what he means. But he told me...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-01-2015, 11:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
Ok, sorry it's been so long since I've posted....

Ok, sorry it's been so long since I've posted. Grad school and family issues have put my project on the back burner for a bit. And I hit a snag. As I mentioned when I removed the passengers quarter...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-11-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
Drivers quarter is 90% complete. Just need to...

Drivers quarter is 90% complete. Just need to weld the bracket in the quarter window area and where the quarter meets the top of the rocker, and grind everything down. Finished cutting out the rest...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-09-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
More pictures. Once again I want to say that I am...

More pictures. Once again I want to say that I am not a body man. This is my first restoration, and my first quarter panel replacement. I am lucky to have an experienced GTO restorer as a friend who...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-09-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
As promised, here are more pictures of my...

As promised, here are more pictures of my progress made today. Please don't judge the welds. I am new at this, and I opted to leave them raw and unground for the pictures so people can better see...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-07-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
Definitely! I couldn't find a detailed "how to"...

Definitely! I couldn't find a detailed "how to" post on quarter panel replacement, so I will be sure to upload as many photos along the way as I can, and describe my steps in full detail for others...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-05-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By Orion88
I will have a repop deck lid next week. I will...

I will have a repop deck lid next week. I will let you know how it fits. Supposedly the fit is excellent. So far all of my aftermarket panels on my 70 fit remarkably well. Fenders and quarters are...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-05-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 385
Posted By Orion88
As long as the material you are using is...

As long as the material you are using is rubber-butyl based you will have good results. The stuff from Lowe's works, but there's a reason the rubber-butyl based sound deadeners designed specifically...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-02-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
Things went quite well this weekend. My friend...

Things went quite well this weekend. My friend Josh came down to give me a hand on the issue with the quarter/filler panels. He's rebuilt more GTO's than I can count so he knew exactly what needed to...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-30-2014, 08:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
Sounds like there is about 1/2" or so variance...

Sounds like there is about 1/2" or so variance between cars. Thanks for the help. I will tackle this project this weekend and give you an update Sunday or Monday.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-28-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
I measured my rear deck filler panel when I got...

I measured my rear deck filler panel when I got home from class today. 52" wide. My friend who has a 68 measured his and it is also 52", but they are completely different, so he had is brother...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-28-2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
Maybe with a convertible or if I wanted to cut...

Maybe with a convertible or if I wanted to cut both quarters off, but I'm not terribly concerned about that happening with a hardtop thats on the frame. Any shifts or sags in the roof will most...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-28-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 247
Posted By Orion88
The Jack stand was only there because I had to...

The Jack stand was only there because I had to remove the wheel to drill out the spot welds in the wheel well. This is how she sits now.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-27-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
Yes they are. Thank you for letting me know. I...

Yes they are. Thank you for letting me know. I will keep this in mind once I start working on them. Unfortunately mine were LeMans fenders with the marker light sections of a GTO crappily welded in...
Forum: 61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests WANTED 10-27-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,258
Posted By Orion88
Ponchjoe I am from Indy as well. Are you familiar...

Ponchjoe I am from Indy as well. Are you familiar with the Fast Automotive guys down in Batesville? If you are still looking I'm sure they can help you.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-27-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
This is how she sits right now.

This is how she sits right now.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-27-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
The car was only on one jack stand to drill out...

The car was only on one jack stand to drill out the spot welds in the wheel well. It is back on all four wheels now.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-27-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
Yes, it's called a rear deck filler panel. I...

Yes, it's called a rear deck filler panel. I didn't think they used the same piece for Chevelle's and GTO's. I thought they were completely different. I bought it from a Pontiac only parts dealer so...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-27-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,182
Posted By Orion88
70 GTO quarter panel/filler panel replacement

I posted this in the body shop section but I figured if I wanted to get help from someone familiar with 70's I should post it here instead.

I'm replacing both my quarters and the rear deck filler...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-27-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 247
Posted By Orion88
1970 GTO quarter panel swap questions

I'm replacing both my quarters and the rear deck filler panel on my 70 GTO. Currently I have the filler panel and the drivers panel cut out, and I have everything underneath cleaned up and epoxy...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 81
Page 1 of 4 1 23 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:42 AM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Contact Us Home
Copyright © 2017