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02-09-2014, 07:06 PM
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new member
I like to introduce myself(Dave)
I become a proud owner of 1968 GTO from my brother who past away this past thanksgiving morning at the age of 51. My brother (Joe) owned this GTO over 30 years. I am also a car guy. I have had a few Pontiac's 73 400 grand am, 74 formula 400, 74 350 firebird, 88 formula and a few other GM cars. I own a few mopars now. I also have My 68 Barracuda for 30 years. Joe and I would battle back and both about are cars, great times! Joe was a bad a*s 4 speed driver this car went in so many direction and now back to a 400 engine. Great friend on mine is helping with get this GTO back into Shape. He is a member on here GTOLIB thanks buddy! We bin friends since child hood. Joe never was a numbers guy, so I was going to do the PHS for Joe so he would know what he had. But that day did not come. So GTOLIB and I had it done last week. WOW!!! Here is a small brake down. 1968 GTO special ordered car Special ordered paint Chrome front bumper 400 HO Close Ratio 4 Speed Trans 3.90 rear Hood tach Power rear antenna Hub caps (why) joe'sgto Here's Joe Doing what he love to do! |
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02-09-2014, 07:20 PM
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Welcome, Dave!
Looks like you have a great GTO. Post some pics. |
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02-09-2014, 07:36 PM
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Welcome Dave, our regrets on your loss of Joe.
Very cool car - keep us posted on your progress with it - and congratulations on the burnout pic!!! 
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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02-09-2014, 07:50 PM
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welcome sorry about your brother way too young. as for the car, cool deal. I love the stance with the big tires. reminds me of my youth.
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02-09-2014, 07:50 PM
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cool man I've always kinda liked the chrome front bumper.
sorry to hear of your loss. welcome to our forum! |
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02-09-2014, 07:55 PM
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It's great to hear you're keeping your brother's memory alive through his Pontiac.
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Frank (Catalina) Tupka 1964 Pontiac Catalina Ventura Sports Coupe Connecticut Pontiac Association 
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02-09-2014, 08:03 PM
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Good to have you.
My condolences on your brothers passing. This is a great place to take care of his car.
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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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02-09-2014, 08:16 PM
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Welcome. Nice that you're taking care of your brother's car.
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02-09-2014, 08:50 PM
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Welcome Dave to PY, great story you bring to your intro. Sorry for your brothers passing way to young. Glad your taking care of the car. Nice picture, again welcome to the PY forums.
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'68 GTO '69 Corvette '75 Cadillac Coupe Deville TOM |
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02-09-2014, 09:24 PM
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Welcome. Sorry about your brothers death at the young age of 51.
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02-09-2014, 10:17 PM
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Welcome Dave. Sure Joe would be proud of you.
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02-10-2014, 12:13 AM
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Welcome Dave bet your bro is proud and loves to see that ole goat burnin those rubbers , he has taught you well.
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02-10-2014, 12:23 AM
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Welcome Dave! The 68 looks great in that pic, Joe would be proud no doubt.
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02-10-2014, 07:50 AM
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Welcome Dave. Thanks for keeping the goat and sorry for your loss.
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02-10-2014, 08:49 AM
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Welcome and keep those memories alive with that 68
A regular participant at the Wed night cruise in has his rear window etched with " In memory of ______ ______ 19XX-20XX". Something to consider. |
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02-10-2014, 09:02 AM
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Welcome! Nice car!
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1971 Pontiac GT-37 Car is a junk yard dog and maybe one day will be restored. 
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02-10-2014, 11:19 AM
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Welcome, Dave. I agree with Ross (arbys). A rear window tribute in your brother's Goat would be very appropriate.
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02-10-2014, 11:39 AM
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Welcome, cool project idea
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www.fquick.com/Captainofiron 68 Firebird 400, YC 400, Hbeam rods, ported 670 heads (2.11i, 1.77e valves), 1.65 RRs, Torker 2 intake, Nodular Crank, Eaton Limited Slip, Richmond 3.55 gears, M-20 M4 97 Trans Am WS6, LT1, M6, FLP LTs, Cutouts, Flowmaster catback, Jet Airfoil, K&N air filter, MSD Opti and Coil 14 Fiat 500e 83kW motor, 24kWh lithium ion battery, +2 sized summer tires |
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02-10-2014, 07:56 PM
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Welcome Dave- glad you're here. Nice first post.
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02-13-2014, 12:55 AM
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Thanks everybody.
I will be posting more pictures and progress on the GTO. I am having some art work done in memory of Joe. I am going to transfer it onto a sticker for the car and for some close friends. |
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