My 64 GTO project

[jray1]

Finally about done. Now I need to find an overdrive 5 or 6 speed. Cruising down the interstate at 70mph turning 3000rpm's is really sucking down the gas. :D

[eric1967]

Looks great. Need to post some more pics. 64 is my favorite year. Thanks Eric

[KnightMare]

A friend of mine got a 64 sitting at his house, I love the original GTO's

[Later-A-body]

Car looks very nice. Are the bumpers painted or brushed aluminum?

[jray1]

Bumpers are original 64's that need a rechrome. Funding has been a big issue with this project. I was really thinking about going with fiberglass bumpers to drop a few more pounds and it will be a lot cheaper than a rechrome.

[jray1]

A few more pics.

[ramrod]

one of the best looking cars ever....IMHO. that is beautiful. you KNOW you need to post more pics.....interior, engine....the usual.

[damannhw]

Nice looking ride ! Love the 64's too, and I've been looking for a nice builder for a couple of years now myself.

[TurboLark]

Nice color and stance. What was done for the suspension?

[Glenn]

Turned out very nice!

[Zoomin]

one of the best looking cars ever....imho. That is beautiful. You know you need to post more pics.....interior, engine....the usual.

x2!

[Oldskool442]

Looks beautiful! Would you mind sharing the tire and wheel sizes? You nailed the fitment, I'd love to match that look on my '65 442

[jray1]

Wheels are 18x9 rear with 255/45/18 and the fronts are 18x7 with 225/45/18. Tubular upper and lowers in front with 2" drop springs(I think) its been a while and a 1.5" drop in the rear. Bilsteins and 4wheel disk brakes, rears complements of a 95 camaro. Interior is a complete front and rear set from a 2006 GTO and I even used the package tray from the 2006 with a little modification and a recover. Converted to power windows and door locks, keyless entry and power trunk release. Motor was with the car when I bought it and is a matching number Pontiac 400 from a 68 GTO with the matching Muncie 4 speed. I rebuilt both in the process even though it was a running driving car when I bought it. I will try to upload some more pics.

[jray1]

Another pic.

[jray1]

An interior pic when I was still working on it.

[jray1]

My other ride.

[BPDRacing]

Very nice. I think GM nailed the a-body cars in 64-65.

[droptop73]

This is the first '64 that made me miss mine. I sold it 15 years ago.

[jray1]

Thanks guys glad yall like it. It is still a work in progress and there are several things that need tweaked. Still little more wiring to do as well. Hopefully I can get some pics of the engine bay here in a couple days and post them.

[eric1967]

What size wheel & tire are you running? I have a 64 Lemans that is all original. I have been thinking about messing with the suspension & engine.

[jray1]

18x9rear wheel with a 255/45/18 and 18x7 up front with a 225/45/18.

[Zoomin]

I had a 2004 and 2006 Goat. Had to upgrade to get the LS2, dual exhaust and hood scoops. Really nice cars, but it's amazing how many are being parted out already.

[jray1]

A lot of the 04-06's are getting wrecked. There are 25-30 of us 04-06 owners that get together regularly in the area I live in and a couple of them have wrecked and parted out the cars.

[jray1]

Dirty engine bay.

[jray1]

Close up of front wheel.

[SPDMETL]

I had a 2004 and 2006 Goat. Had to upgrade to get the LS2, dual exhaust and hood scoops. Really nice cars, but it's amazing how many are being parted out already.



Although they are a great source of drivetrain and seats, I cringe every time I see somebody parting out an easily saveable new GTO. :spank2:

[jray1]

Me too.

[fastd]

jray1

i have a 64 that i am dropping also.

what kind of clearance issues do you have now? youre car looks great but do you now think it sits too low?

[fastd]

jray1

i have a 64 that i am dropping also.

what kind of clearance issues do you have now? youre car looks great but do you now think it sits too low?

[fastd]

also, can you measure the ride height at the wheels, from the ground to the high part of the fender wheel well? thanks.

[TEMP GTO]

Hi Jray1. Nice ride. I love the way it sits. I have a quick question. Where did youget your head lamps from? I have a 65 Tempest that I am working on and want to put in some modern head lamps in. I can't seem to find anything.

[jray1]

As far as the ride height and clearance the only trouble I have is cutting the wheels all the way one side or the other it catches one of the wheel well bolts. The headlights are from ebay. Just search 5 3/4 h4 headlights. I will try to remeber to measure the ride height tomorrow and post it.

[jray1]

I also just put a corvette 4+3 trans in it so I would have overdrive for interstate travel but still have the old school 4 speed. I had to build a new trans mount and it is a couple inches lower than the original so I have definitely noticed that.

[robbie9999]

I just put in a tremec 5 speed its BLODDY AMAZING !!! do it ! my link

1966 GTO HELL BEAST

[jray1]

Ride height measurements rear from the ground up at center wheel opening is 24" . The front measures 23".