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Goals for 2011..
OK, to all of you in the 70-72 group, what are your goals for 2011? I'm thinking automotive/hobby type stuff, but personal stuff is just fine.
Me, I want to drag race again which calls for going to the Nationals in Oregon in July. Secondly, to finally get that 11-second timeslip. Considering all my runs have been at 4000+ ft altitude tracks, being at sea level should be an eye-opener as well as the few extra HP I need to get the elusive 11.xx out of my street car. That, and losing the last 20 pounds on top of the 50 I've already lost. Anyone else want to chime in? Happy New Year to all. 2011 has to be better than 2010 was.
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Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. -RONALD REAGAN 462 cid/ 6x-4/ TH400/ 3.36:1/ 28x10.5/ 3880#/ 12.35 @ 109.36/ 1.69 60 ft/ 4 wheel disc brakes/ 15 mpg |
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I'd be happy getting my 60' down into the 2.0's,on my street tires,of coarse.
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‘63 LeMans- ‘69 400 w/ original transaxle. 2.69 gears. ‘55 Catalina ‘62 Mercury Meteor-all original, bought new by my grandfather 71' GTO -original 400/4-speed/3.23 posi 13.95 @ 102.1 on street tires @ 4055lbs.-now my sons ride |
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my number one goal is to cruise one of my cars....i dont care if its been painted yet or not...by the time the weather gets good, i am driving the wheels off of something!
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Congrats on losing the pounds. That is a tough thing to do. My only goal is to put this dang LeMans back together and get it on the road again. Its been 10 years since it moved under its own power. I am having a hard time getting motivated though.
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I'm looking forward to getting my 71 vert on the strip for a first run(with me at the wheel anyway). Need to get the new intake and carb on and get her running better first. Personaly I just hope that 2011 is better than 2010 in all aspects.
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I'm looking foward to going to the GTOAA's for the first time in my life.
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I wanna get the vibration worked out of my 72 Lemans, and take it to the track for my first racing experience.
And also want to begin the restoration on Dad's 70 GTO. Hope to get it to the body shop in February.
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Matt 70 GTO 400 4-speed "Turbos make no noise and leave the line like Baby Diarrhea!" - GTOGeorge |
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paint and finish the orange car...then start saving money...in that order.
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I really... really... really want to get my '70 T-37 done this year. And then, once it's done, get it into the 11s in stock appearing trim.
I want to get a 12.5x time slip from my '69 'vert on G70-14s... I want to get my '66 GTO back on the road again...
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1966 GTO 1969 Lemans Convertible- F.A.S.T. legal family cruiser. 12.59 on G70-14 Polyglas tires. 1.78 60' 1969 Bonneville Safari- cross country family cruiser. . 1979 Trans Am 400, 4-speed, 4 wheel disc. View from the drivers seat racing down Atco Raceway- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhYDMdOEC7A Ride along in the other lane-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIzgpLtF_uw |
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My goal is to be driving my 70 Judge for the first time. It has "only" been off the road for close to 30 years now so it is about that time. Mark
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69 GTOx2 69 Judge CR 4SPD 70 RAIV Auto Judge 71 GT-37:usa2 71 T/A WHT AUTO 71 T/A LB 4SPD 72 T/A WHT 4spd 74 SD T/A Admiralty Blue Auto others that reside in the barn too |
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Need to get the carrier bearings and pinion bearing in the LeMans rear replaced, think I'll just go through it. Want to get the interior freshened up too, sound deaden, heat barrier, new carpet, that stuff.
Of course this is all after I get the W-30 clone done for my daughter! Matt, you still have that vibration issue? Thought you were on the right track there to getting it worked out? .
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. 1970 GTO Judge Tribute Pro-Tour Project 535 IA2 http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=760624 1971 Trans Am 463, 315cfm E-head Sniper XFlow EFI, TKO600 extreme, 9", GW suspension, Baer brakes, pro tour car https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ght=procharger Theme Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKAS...ature=youtu.be |
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I want to get the interior in my car then sell it,getting tired of trying to find the time to work on it,just doesnt seem to happen!
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Darren 72 Endura Optioned Lemans Wagon |
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Quitter! Bet you'll find once you're done, you'll like it, and start driving it! Heh-heh! Or have someone else work on it!
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. 1970 GTO Judge Tribute Pro-Tour Project 535 IA2 http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=760624 1971 Trans Am 463, 315cfm E-head Sniper XFlow EFI, TKO600 extreme, 9", GW suspension, Baer brakes, pro tour car https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ght=procharger Theme Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKAS...ature=youtu.be |
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I did buy a magnetic base angle finder (protractor) and took some "rough" measurements on pinion angle numbers... first time for me. in less than ideal conditions, all the angles seemed to be right on, and I calculated the pinion angle to be -1*. but i was layin on my back, halfway in the dark, cramped up under the car... etc. probably didn't get a good square look at the protractor, and it probably wasn't perfectly squared up to the places it ought to be... so I haven't ruled pinion angle out yet. I may revive that old thread here in the near future...
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Matt 70 GTO 400 4-speed "Turbos make no noise and leave the line like Baby Diarrhea!" - GTOGeorge |
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1) get the 70 into the 9's....knocked on it all last year....new converter should get me there
2) will be in Oregon in July...with the Racecar 3) will be at Norwalk in August....with the Racecar....was there in 08...had a blast
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Man...
I'm lovin' that '70! Good luck!!! Ron
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"The great obstacle to discovery is not ignorance...but the illusion of knowledge." Daniel J. Boorstein "Gas is STILL your cheapest thrill!" Your opinion of me is none of my business. |
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And this was vibrating when you put it in nuetral and coast, right? .
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. 1970 GTO Judge Tribute Pro-Tour Project 535 IA2 http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=760624 1971 Trans Am 463, 315cfm E-head Sniper XFlow EFI, TKO600 extreme, 9", GW suspension, Baer brakes, pro tour car https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ght=procharger Theme Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKAS...ature=youtu.be |
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Yep... out of gear coasting still produces vibration, but it should be mentioned that it's a different feel to the vibration. which in my mind indicates an issue with drivtrain loading vs. unloading the rear end/suspension. but I could be wrong.
I'll dig up that thread.
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Matt 70 GTO 400 4-speed "Turbos make no noise and leave the line like Baby Diarrhea!" - GTOGeorge |
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Cool. Well, that makes it behind the trans yoke.
Yup, once you're ready to hammer on that, revive the thread, sure you'll get the answers you need. .
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. 1970 GTO Judge Tribute Pro-Tour Project 535 IA2 http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=760624 1971 Trans Am 463, 315cfm E-head Sniper XFlow EFI, TKO600 extreme, 9", GW suspension, Baer brakes, pro tour car https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ght=procharger Theme Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKAS...ature=youtu.be |
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well... I can't find where I had one goin on here... maybe never did? I know I did over on PSP... may just start a new one and touch base with what has been done.
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Matt 70 GTO 400 4-speed "Turbos make no noise and leave the line like Baby Diarrhea!" - GTOGeorge |
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