1965 Pontiac GTO update...

[PT Goat]

Here are some pics of my '65 after a quick bath yesterday. It has been in about this same condition (midway through final assembly) for about a year while I sorted out various front suspension issues. I think the stance is just about nailed, but I'm afraid it's going to have to come apart at least one more time. We'll see. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pics.

[compos mentis]

As a kid I vividly remember my friends brother. He had just picked up his '65 Goat.

Driving on a 30 mph street and coming out of L shaped corner after a sun shower, he got on it a little too much and spun completely around right in front of us playing football in the road. As an 8 year old that '65 made a big impression.

So I like seeing what you are doing to your '65. Looking forward to your ride and drive impressions when you're done. I really like the redline tires also.

[pchdrive]

PT Goat, your car looks awesome!
Being a Pontiac guy it seems you have selcted some very nice components for the build. How long have you been working on this?

[Young Gun]

looks awsome!!!

[andrewb70]

Nice GTO. 65s is on of my favorite years!

Andrew

[PT Goat]

Thanks everyone for the compliments!


PT Goat, your car looks awesome!
Being a Pontiac guy it seems you have selcted some very nice components for the build. How long have you been working on this?

I bought the car in April of 2003, and it was originally a 6cyl/auto on the column Tempest. White with a blue interior. I originally wanted a sleeper, so I filled every emblem hole and painted it Mayfair Maize. I also swapped in a black GTO interior. At the same time I installed a pretty built 400/4spd and did a basic suspension rebuild. Eventually I decided to clone it into a GTO and I took it on one cruise - July 4, 2004. Then I got the bug for a tripower. Then I ordered a TKO600, and a short time later found a 421 block, and once the ball got rolling I couldn't stop. I blew it apart in April of 2005 and that's when the PT thing really got going.

[compos mentis]

Reminds me of the famous Royal Pontiac 421 GTO 'Bobcats'.

Great styling front and rear on the '65's IMHO.

Skip

[PT Goat]

Reminds me of the famous Royal Pontiac 421 GTO 'Bobcats'...

Actually that's the theme I was going for with the 421. Those are royal bobcat decals on the rear pillars.

[compos mentis]

Actually that's the theme I was going for with the 421. Those are royal bobcat decals on the rear pillars.

Then you'll enjoy this article if you haven't seen it already about 1 of 11 GTO 'Bobcats' made with a tri-power 421 in '65.

Skip

http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2004/08/01/hmn_feature19.html

[PT Goat]

Then you'll enjoy this article if you haven't seen it already about 1 of 11 GTO 'Bobcats' made with a tri-power 421 in '65.

Skip

http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2004/08/01/hmn_feature19.html

Interesting that you'd post that article. I have about 5 copies of the orignal 8/2004 Hemmings Muscle Machines edition that the Bobcat story ran in. On page 36 of that particular mag, there is a story titled "Don't Get Ripped Off," to which my father contributed. Our office handled the litigation concerning the Viper pictured in the article.

[compos mentis]

Matt, Interesting about the litigation article. I'd be interested in reading it if there is a link you can send me.
Back to your GTO project. Years ago I bought a quick ratio steering box from a place called The Goat Farm. In your parts travels, have you run across them?

Skip

[gearheads78]

Nice!!! 65 pontiac is my 2nd most favorite abody with 64 being my first. :yum:

[PT Goat]

Matt, Interesting about the litigation article. I'd be interested in reading it if there is a link you can send me.
Thanks for asking, here's a link to the article: http://www.ritterlawoffice.com/Articles.shtml


Back to your GTO project. Years ago I bought a quick ratio steering box from a place called The Goat Farm. In your parts travels, have you run across them?

Skip
Could it have been Bethel's goat farm?

[compos mentis]

Thanks for asking, here's a link to the article: http://www.ritterlawoffice.com/Articles.shtml


Could it have been Bethel's goat farm?

That's the one.

Thanks for the link, I enjoyed the article.

Skip

[HectorM52]

Smooth looking car.

How's that suspension coming along: ;)

[Code Red]

looking good are those the valve covers that have the raised pontiac lettering and arrow head? if so I just ordered a set today lol

[PT Goat]

looking good are those the valve covers that have the raised pontiac lettering and arrow head? if so I just ordered a set today lol

Yep - that's them. It was tough getting the roller rockers to fit under them but I managed with 5/16" gaskets and some grinding. They are a little hard to keep clean, but they are great looking covers.

[sprintracer]

pictures please!