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#1
05-09-2014, 10:22 AM
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Family's '66 GTO Restoration
East Coast Florida -
Sept 66 my parents brought home this new GTO. !! I had just graduated high school and was able to drive it for three years until I left to go into the USAF. Spec’s - eng 389cu in, 4bbl, 2 spd Auto, pwr steering/brakes, and factory AC. 68,900 miles prior to restore. Around ‘80 it was painted “Blue” ??? Mom drove it until ‘84 when she parked it in her garage as is. After she passed away, a friend and I decided to restore it starting mid 2007. Using mainly nights and weekends here’s what 2 guys and 6 years were able to finish this past Feb. Lots of family memories when driving around. |
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#2
05-09-2014, 10:50 AM
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
This is a GREAT story!
The GTO looks very nice and it looks Happy to be back as it was new! Your hard work paid off and Mom would be proud. Thank You for sharing!
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1) 65 GTO Survivor. 43,440 Original Miles. “Factory” Mayfair Maize Paint with Black Pinstripe, Black Cordova Top, Black Interior, OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Purchased from the Lady that bought it new. Baltimore Built (11A). 2) 66 GTO Survivor. “Factory” Cameo Ivory Paint with Red Pinstripe, Red Interior. OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Tri-Power (OEM Vacuum Linkage), Automatic "YR" code (1759 Produced). Fremont Built (01B), with the Rare 614 Option. |
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#3
05-09-2014, 10:56 AM
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Really nice story on car and photos to show the difference!
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#4
05-09-2014, 01:05 PM
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Nice car and I sure like the before and after pictures together. Another amazing story of a car that stayed in family a long. long time.
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#5
05-09-2014, 01:42 PM
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Family's '66 GTO Restoration
what a great story, I,m sure mom,s smiling looking down at her car, always liked the before and after pictures especially when taken in the same place, again great story and car. jd grim 66 gto
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#6
05-09-2014, 02:10 PM
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Wow!
Beautiful car, and even better story! Perfect timing on mothers day weekend!
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#7
05-09-2014, 02:21 PM
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Great story! where on the east coast of Florida are you guys at?
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#8
05-10-2014, 02:04 PM
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Thank you all for the kind comments.
The car has always been located in Brevard County. Parents lived in Rockledge and I live in Merritt Island (10 min away).
Regards, TomT66 |
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#9
05-10-2014, 05:39 PM
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congrats, great car and an even better ending!!
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Chris Lance 67 GTO "survivor" A few 70 Buick GS's.... 87 Buick Turbo T Athens, Ohio |
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#10
05-10-2014, 07:13 PM
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Your parents used great judgment in keeping the car for so long. A lot of other former GTO owners probably wish they did the same. Anyhow, the car looks great.
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#11
05-10-2014, 09:12 PM
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Great job and love the car!
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LEAD, FOLLOW, OR GET THE HE!! OUT OF THE WAY!!! HONEST JERRY'S SPEED AND EQUIPMENT
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#12
05-10-2014, 09:21 PM
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Very nice! You guys did a great job!
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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#13
05-12-2014, 09:23 AM
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looks great.
I envy the long time owners of these cars as their memories are priceless. Great job, and drive it proud. |
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05-12-2014, 10:10 AM
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We are down south a ways in Martin County, but I hope to see you at a show in Vero Beach or possibly the BOP show in Old Town or the WTW show in February.
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#15
05-14-2014, 07:11 PM
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Great story and photos! Thank you for sharing, and many happy miles!
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Jeff 
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#16
05-14-2014, 07:57 PM
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You guys did a great job Tom.
 I'm sure your mom is smiling right now that her baby is all better and lookin good.
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 Gary Get in, ShuT Up, Hang On! Member of the Baltimore Built Brotherhood MY GTO built 4th Week of March 1966 "Crusin' Is Not A Crime" Keep yer stick on the ice. |
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#17
05-15-2014, 07:00 AM
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Nice job! It's hard to make maroon 'pop', but that really pops!
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Mitch Kunath |
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#18
05-15-2014, 08:08 AM
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Nicely done Sir, great story as well. Looks very nice. I am sure you are proud and your Mom would be.
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Bring back my 67 GTO: Shes ALIVE as of 2-19-13 previously owned 78 Firebird 67 Nova 64 Nova |
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