67 GTO Build - Elizabeth

[beavecleave009]

So this is Elizabeth-I bought this non numbers matching 67 GTO back in April of 2014, I have come to find out with buying a classic car is that you never know what your going to get. After a couple months of light driving I developed a knock, I changed the oil from the beginning and noticed a it was extremely thick! So from the beginning I never trusted the "good work" that the previous owner told me that he did. I have found patch panels filled in with window sealant and nice chrome self tapping screws to hold things down. I have been following the pro touring forum for some time without letting the world know what I have been building in the garage.

The Plan - To go absolutely crazy!
I have been working with Butler performance to get my 400 back in the business of kicking a**!
The suspension has been built with parts from Speed Tech and SC&C performance.
I spent hours upon hours getting all the road grime and oil off the frame so it can be painted
I will be running C5 Z06 brakes (thank goodness for a buddy upgrading his brakes)

The list continues but I will continue to post updates about Elizabeth and will be willing to answer any sort of questions about the build. I have jump head first into the deep end and I really appreciate everything yall post on here it has helped me solve some issues and keep pressing towards the end result.

Thanks
Nathan

[andrewb70]

This should be good. First in for updates!

Andrew

[beavecleave009]

Old vs New Brakes
Cowl mount Gauges

[ekmxryda]

Looks like a nice start, in for another GTO!

[no go nova]

Nice rendering, I like where this is headed keep us updated on this.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Always loved GTOs...will be interesting to see those Volks on there. I have replicas of them on my 240!

[Nicks67GTO]

I'm in. Iv'e got a similar 67 GTO build going as well. There is a link in my signature if you're interested.

What are you doing with the 400? If you're installing 4 bolt caps on a Pontiac, I have to assume it must be pretty serious business?

Is that SC&C's new front end brace you have installed? What are your thoughts on it?

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Oops..double post, sorry

[beavecleave009]

@Justin - couple months after the rendering was done I found out the volks are not going to work super bummed :( but I am going to try and find a work around. P.S. I need a radiator! lol

@Nick - Man I have been following you for awhile and really like what your doing! So the 400 has been bored 60 over, 4 bolt mains, 487 stroker, forged H beams, flat top forged pistons, solid roller lifters, CNC round port heads, full msd ignition, and the list continues. I am in the process of getting the engine together, hopefully my cam comes in today! Shooting for High 600 to 700 ft/lb of torque NA.
Frame Brace was a breeze, except for drilling through the skid plate! I would recommend a strong drill bit and slow motor speed, after I drilled it it was tapped; cant remember the size. At the time I did not have the sway bar so I measured and measured before I actually marked and drilled. The sway bar was a tight fit but it was parallel to the frame brace so I was pleased. Anything to help this car drive better than it did (Yacht) when I first got it will be a plus, Also replaced all the body mounts to ABC Performance solids.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

can help with both instances...call me when you're ready for a Radiator, and the wheels you can get as a Rota..either the CVN or Fighter..which I have on my car in 18x9.5 but you can get wider