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HMM GTO JUDGE
Just got my new Hemmings Muscle Machines today and there is an article on a very nicely done '69 Judge. I like the whole package the way he did it. Anybody on here own that car??
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Not mine but enjoyed the article, the Tri-Power carb base insulator install to prevent heat-soak and Joe Oldham's apology for being so critical against the then new 1974 GTO in his May 1974 CARS magazine article.
So, that's (3) directly related Pontiac items in HMM which is why I've continued reading since day 1 as a charter subscriber. |
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I have it but I keep a strict "read them as they arrive" policy in the......ah, library. It's next.
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frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core. |
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Enjoying taking the Judge out even more now that I don't need the AC.
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1969 Judge 4sp w/AC 1969 Hurst Olds 1970 Olds 442 W30 4sp (next project) 1968 RS Camaro |
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"If the best Mustang is the Camaro, the best Camaro is actually the Firebird" David Zenlea |
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Beautiful car. In my opinion it's the best of both worlds, it appears all original, yet you have the power of the stroker, the convenience of the 5 speed and the comfort of the AC. It's a car I would look forward to driving all the time.
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I just picked up that mag on the weekend and of course that article was my first read. You've done a beautiful job and it's good to see you're driving and enjoying it. Pretty neat mod hiding the a/c clutch cycling switch, a far better control than the POA valve. Just wondering where you managed to find some R12? Wish there were a few more interior pictures, I was hoping to spot your hidden speakers! Very Nice
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And then I'll have an excuse to road trip down to Tucson and see it in person.
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"...ridge reamer and ring compressor? Do they have tools like that?" |
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I just read the article on the judge. Sweet car. I do have to question the published power output. 9.5-1 compression, a mild 224/230 Hyd roller cam, RAIII exhaust manifolds. The article says it has 450 hp and 525 lb ft of torque. "At the tires".
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frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core. Last edited by David Jones; 12-07-2014 at 06:40 PM. |
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Thanks for the link, lots of comments for that article too.
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Thanks for the mention on the link comments, I hadn't read them until just now. Pretty funny stuff, especially the "disc brakes were standard on Judges" etc. usual comments.*
* Most seem to forget (if they ever knew) that the original plan for The Judge package was to be a direct competition model for the stripped down Plymouth Road Runner - that had taken a chunk out of GTO sales in '68 IIRC. Correct me if I'm wrong, seems most '69 Judges were ordered "loaded" w options out pricing their intended "budget" category...like a 4-drum manual brake/steering, bench seat, no option Road Runner wo radio or heater * I remember a Hemmings Muscle Machines issue with a Red 1970 Judge equipped w 4-drum brakes and a few other options - that was featured and owned by contributing writer Jim McGowan - that was a reminder of a low option Judge as built by Pontiac. * I could be wrong (again!)BTT - was good to read the Todd Hood comment on the Hemmings Blog reminding all of what his was/is and what he started with. On the car & comments I say: Job well done sir! |
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