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Old 06-06-2020, 04:06 PM
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Default Bought Me A 66 GTO Today

Search is over. Flew to Chicago and made a deal on a ‘66. Currently painted Nightwatch Blue. Running the original block and heads, which were rebuilt, and a little more cam added. Topped with a ‘66 tripower. Motor sounds good, and runs strong. Ralley dash, 4 spd, console, non ac car. Trans rebuilt, centerforce clutch, quicker ratio power steering, disc brakes up front. The original 3:55 rear was all refurbished and new bushings, but he sourced a 2:93 rear and installed that. 3:55 comes with car. Also, frame was removed, cleaned, painted, and all new suspension and bushings. Now, to get it home.

There is one issue that I need to dig into though. The passenger door will not open by the exterior handle. Inner handle works fine.


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Old 06-06-2020, 04:14 PM
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Couple more pics.







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Old 06-06-2020, 05:04 PM
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The car looks great!

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Old 06-06-2020, 05:42 PM
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Congratulations, you got one!

I’m sure you will find items that maybe need attention or upgrading.
That’s the fun of the hobby.

One thing I may suggest is the radiator.

A higher performance engine, such as the “Factory“ 360 HP Tri-Power motor would have come with the larger (thicker 4 core) radiator.

It seems your 66 has the thinner 3 core version.

Also FYI, as always someone installed the valve covers backwards/wrong sides

Good luck and have fun.

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Old 06-06-2020, 06:37 PM
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Not that my opinion matters...but i like this car 10 times as much as that last one. I hope you did better than 50K. This car looks like someone drives it. Tried and true.

Enjoy it!

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Old 06-06-2020, 06:46 PM
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Very nice car!

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Old 06-06-2020, 06:47 PM
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Congrats
I been following your thread
I am a 67 guy but if you need any parts I would be happy to donate to your new toy
Good luck

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Old 06-06-2020, 07:12 PM
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SCORE! Yep, I like that one.

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Old 06-06-2020, 07:35 PM
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And the door latch is an easy fix. Nice car.

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Old 06-06-2020, 07:55 PM
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Enjoy it!

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Old 06-06-2020, 08:12 PM
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Drives very well. Even with the taller gearing, it has some peppy acceleration. Need to get the 3:55 back under it. Fairly warm here today, and put a few miles on it, freeway and side roads. Temp stayed solid at 190-192. There are a few little things that could use some attention, but its mostly minor items. His asking price was 35k, so I felt I did ok on it, with money left in the bank.

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Old 06-06-2020, 11:57 PM
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Congratulations! Looks like a very nice car for the price. Have fun with it!

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Old 06-07-2020, 12:23 AM
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Sweet looking car! Congrats on finding your dream ride. Enjoy it

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Old 06-07-2020, 01:24 AM
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Try working the door lock knob up and down a couple times. Then, make sure it is all the way up. If it is off a little bit the exterior door handle won't work.

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Old 06-07-2020, 01:27 AM
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Forgot to add, I like that car lot. Enjoy it.

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Old 06-07-2020, 01:32 AM
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A goat with a manual and in a great color is always a winner.

Congrats!

Get out and enjoy it.

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Old 06-07-2020, 05:32 AM
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Niiiiiice! I have had my 66 GTO 25 years now & never get tired of looking at it & driving it....

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Old 06-07-2020, 10:25 AM
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That 15K you have left over will go a long way to dial in to suit your likes. Win! Win!Win!

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Nice score congrats! Now get out and burn some gas

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Take that interior door panel off and you will be able to see what the problem is. There is a rod that runs off of the button and engages a paddle type lever deal. Sometimes the rod will slide off to the side of the lever.

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