Project' Rabid Goat

[69*Goat]

Hey guys, I have not been on in a while mainly because I have been broke from paying for two years of my sons college(that was the promise I made him). Anyway, I have come into a little bit of money, and I am going to change some things on my 69' Goat. This thing is not much more than my weekend warrior, and I have already decided on Vari-Shocks for it. I am currently running Global West tubular suspension on it. It has been lowered 1.5" in the front(spring choice), and 1" in the rear(spring choice). I am wanting to upgrade the brakes, so some suggestions there would be helpful. It is a factory disc brake car, and I am looking at running either 17", or 18" wheels. I am also wanting to swap rear ends, but I am having a hard time deciding on a 9", or a 12 bolt. Any suggestions there will be helpful as well. I want to ditch my current dash, with stock gauges for something that is more modern, so any suggestions on who I can contact for that is greatly appreciated. My engine combination is listed in my signature, but feel free to ask me questions. Also, the car is a factory auto with a TH400. I am trying to decide between a Keisler 5 or 6 speed, or a 200R4 auto with overdrive. Any input for that would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance guys.

[riles]

Go with the 12"., looks more natural in that car.

Putting a Ford rear in a GM really "gets my goat!" (te-he)

[69*Goat]

70+ views, and no one has any suggestions?

[rfalker1]

I have a 700r4 tranny with the overdrive and i love it.. had to get a new drive shaft but heyyyy its life.

I think for brakes its all about budget. People go with wilwood to baer to kore3. Its all about budget, just remember to save some money for your emergency brake setup. I think that cost 600 by itself.

ANd why do you want to swap rear ends?? do u have a 8.5 or 8.2? I hear that if u are not draging the car with slicks any rear end will do and because I assume as gto owner you dont want to cut into it so u arent going to minitub it. Your rear wheels probably wont be bigger than 285... and i dont think that warrants a rear end swap! Maybe upgrade ur differential and axle and keep it moving?


good luck and show a pick of the beaut 69!!!

good luck

Just my opinion as a 8.2 rear owner who.

[69*Goat]

I might have to stick with the TH400 for a little longer. The Keisler set-up is going to cost $5,800.00, and it is a 5-6 month wait. As far as rear end, it is a stock 8.2, and the carrier was on it's last legs when I put the 462 in it. This engine combo was already responsible for breaking two carriers, so I know the current carrier is not long for this world, it already goes in and out of posi at will :). As far as brakes I will probably go Wilwood, but I am still investigating. I am even re-considering the Vari-Shcock choice. I might go with Koni's, or QA-1's some suggestions there would be helpful. I do not plan on tubing it so the widest I can go on wheels is 10", 18 x 10's might look a little funny.


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The Global West front suspension pieces installed.


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[69*Goat]

Did some more parts investigating yesterday. I have decided to NOT go with a Keisler set up. Too many questionable issues with them. Next question, how many of you here are running a hydraulic clutch? What are your thoughts?

[andrewb70]

Did some more parts investigating yesterday. I have decided to NOT go with a Keisler set up. Too many questionable issues with them. Next question, how many of you here are running a hydraulic clutch? What are your thoughts?

I am using the Keisler firewall mount MC and a Quarter Master hydraulic TOB. I would never go back to a mechanical linkage. With that being said, setting up a TOB needs attention to detail. Keisler's full kit (which I do not have) uses a more forgiving Sachs bearing.

Andrew

[69*Goat]

Thanks Andrew!!

What shocks are you running on your 70'? Also, didn't you do an LS swap in your Goat?

[andrewb70]

Thanks Andrew!!

What shocks are you running on your 70'? Also, didn't you do am LS swap in your Goat?

I am using the QA1s all around. Yes, I did a LS swap. I wouldn't change that either. LOL

Andrew

[CarlC]

Agree with Andrew. I'm using the GM TOB and it works just fine.

[69*Goat]

I am using the QA1s all around. Yes, I did a LS swap. I wouldn't change that either. LOL

Andrew

I don't blame you, cheaper to mod, and higher revs... :)

[andrewb70]

I don't blame you, cheaper to mod, and higher revs... :)

Plus a boat load of other benefits.

Andrew

[69*Goat]

This is my current ride height. The front is about a 1/8-1/4' higher right now because the hood is off. I'm not going any lower. This is with KYB shocks on it, I don't know if it will settle anymore with a vari-shock, Koni, or QA-1

Rear height
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Front height
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[69*Goat]

Just before I put my GTO away for hibernation, I let my son take it out and take a little rubber off of the back tires...

He was always scared of it.

I think you have to be logged in to FB to see it, I'm working on trying to embed it.




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[rockytopper]

I don't blame you, cheaper to mod, and higher revs... :)

The LS bone yard route with 6 speed is about as cheap as you just wanting to add a 5 or 6 speed to your existing setup. That's why I did it. The boat load of benefits as Andrew has point out above is just icing on the cake.

[69*Goat]

The LS bone yard route with 6 speed is about as cheap as you just wanting to add a 5 or 6 speed to your existing setup. That's why I did it. The boat load of benefits as Andrew has point out above is just icing on the cake.

I don't doubt that it is cheap. My List of mods that I will be starting on here in a couple of weeks is adding up.

Kore3 Brakes $2,200.00

Double Adj. QA-1 Shocks $940.00

Swapping an 8.2 rear, for an 8.5 $1,800.00

Electric Fuel Pump $250.00-$300.00

And if I decide to bite the bullet now for the TKO 600 set-up $5,400.00+

Intro Wheels, and some tires 3,500+

This is all before the Re-paint... :)

[rockytopper]

^^^ Sad to say but unless you have skills of your own that last line item can make the rest of the list seem like pocket change.

[69*Goat]

Oh, don't I know it.

Also, scratch the rear end swap, I already have an 8.5 in this beast. Something went my way for a change. :)

[69*Goat]

I did some tuning on the GTO yesterday. I installed some stronger springs in the MSD HEI that is in it. The timing was going in and out of mechanical advance at idle, and the timing was jumping. new springs corrected that. I reset the timing, and re-adjusted the carb. The paint and body guy will be coming to look at it today, so I can get some idea about re-paint cost. I will be ordering a bunch of parts next week: Kore3 brakes(All the way around), TKO600 and install kit, new rear end carrier, 3.73 gear set, all new rear end bearings, QA-1 Shocks for all 4 corners. I will order new wheels as it gets closer to the paint being finished. I am also planning on having the exhaust turned down just behind the rear wheels. I am also looking at having the rear bumper redone in a brushed nickel.

Click on the picture for a short idling video.


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[69*Goat]

The Paint/Body guy came by yesterday to take a look at the Goat. There is a lot of stuff I have to get done to this thing in a month. Unfortunately the TKO600 will not be one of them. I am going to have to put that on the back burner until later this year. With everything I am wanting to do to this thing, the paint, and body work was going to put me over budget. I will still get 90% of the things I wanted to do, but the Trans is a no go for now. The paint/body guy will have it for 3 months.

I have decided on GM Atomic Orange for the color. NO Stripes, no graphics, just the single color.

[69*Goat]

I ordered all new wiring harnesses today, and a set of Speedhut Gauges. I will be pulling the dash this weekend, as well as 1 axle so. I have to tell Tobin at Kore3 which rear end bearing I have so he can send me the correct rear disc set up. I will post pictures when parts start arriving.

[69*Goat]

Got the dash pulled today. Waiting on the new wiring harnesses, and gauges. Big parts order tomorrow. I will be very busy next week. Lots of stuff to clean up before I re-install the dash.

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[LeighP]

Fun working under there, eh?
I like the sound of the Poncho idling.... :)

[69*Goat]

Decided on the wheels. Bonspeed GTb 18 x 9 front. 18 x 11 rear.

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[69*Goat]

Mark at SC&C just put a whipping on me... :D

[67speedfreak]

Wow , that dash is in good shape !

I like the Speedhut gauges was thinking of using them myself.

[69*Goat]

Been here, done this before. Hopefully I won't have to do it again.

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This is my Poor Man's rendition. XBOX Forza is good for something...


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[rohrt]

Cool stuff going on with that car. Subscribing.

[69*Goat]

Keep watching guys. Lots of parts will be arriving this week.

1) Wiring harnesses from the dash forward to the headlights
2) New Gauges from Speedhut
3) A butt load of misc parts from Performance Years Pontiac
4) 2-Fenders
5) Electric Conversion of the Headlight Doors
6) Internally Regulated Alt
7) Double Adj. Vari-Shocks
8) SC&C Upper control arms
9) SC&C Tall Spindles
10) Lee 670 Steering Box (6 Week Wait)
11) Kore3 Brakes
12) Eaton Posi-Carrier
13) Bonspeed wheels (8-Weeks wait)

[69*Goat]

Got the front bumper pulled tonight. You know something that just really ticks me off... it is a body guy that won't admit he can't do something, and covers up crappy work, hoping it will never be discovered.

[Nicks67GTO]

Wow man youre going wild on this thing! Thats an impressive parts list. There seems to be a lot of Pontiacs getting the PT treatment on here lately. Its pretty cool.

[andrewb70]

At this point, you might as well do a frame off! LOL

If you do a frame off, you can box the spring and I would also run the Global West extended front travel coilover kit. You can also reinforce the frame in the rear and run a proper coil over kit back there.

Andrew

[69*Goat]

At this point, you might as well do a frame off! LOL

Andrew

I know right. I did a frame off 7 years ago when I got it. Had I been interested in the pro-touring thing back then, I would have done things differently. I will at some point in this cars life, put a complete new chassis under it made for track time.

[E.rodz]

if you have a th400 in the car now and it is set up allready I would consider a gear vendors o.d. unit I had one in my pick up and it was awesome o.d. every gear and launch control so it automaticly goes into overdrive 1st for great launches. I love this body style looks like you have a great start here can't wait to see the progress.

[69*Goat]

Had a very nice conversation last night with Ben "Pumkn8r" Meissner. I will be the proud owner of one of his renditions in a month or so. He is going to see if there can be some graphics "Tastefully" added. :bananna2:

[69*Goat]

Hydra-Boost System inbound...

[69*Goat]

Spent 3.5 hours tonight removing the front lighting harness, and the engine harness. I managed to get the front lighting harness replaced. Tomorrow I will be removing the brake booster, M/C assembly, and cleaning up the firewall. I won't be doing the flat firewall conversion, so I will just get it cleaned up, and paint it satin black. Two weeks before the new Hydroboost system arrives. I may be asking for some guidance on the installation.

[69*Goat]

Two original Fenders showed up today. One has a dent, and the other has two small dents(quarter size), and a small patch of rust on the outer skin. Both are better than what was on the car, and the body guy knows what he has to start with.


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[69*Goat]

A lot of stuff going on today. I removed all items that were hanging off of the fire wall. I am replacing my ext. regulated Alt with an int. regulated Alt, so was able to do away with the ext. regulator. I am putting in Hydro-boost, so the Vac Booster is gone. I washed the firewall, and gave it a coat of semi gloss paint.

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[andrewb70]

Nice work!

Andrew

[69*Goat]

Nice work!

Andrew

Thanks Andrew!!!



Ok,

All of the front end, and engine wire harnesses are installed, as is my new Alternator. I am having a heck of a time finding the correct power steering pump that will work with a Hydro-Boost system. I am pretty sure I will be able to source one on Monday, so patience is in order.


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[69*Goat]

Got my P/S Pump issue squared away. Now I am just waiting on more parts. I did get the electrical H/L door conversion in, so I will probably wire that up tomorrow. Not as productive as I wanted to be this weekend, but I used all of the parts that I have received so far. This week should be a busy UPS/Fed Ex week. My gauges should be here later this week, and if I get my dash harness, I can start that upgrade.

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[Z06killinSBF]

Looking good, I have always liked these.

[69*Goat]

Can't say enough good about Tobin at Kore3. :)

[69*Goat]

Frustrated as all get out. My new gauges will be here tomorrow, but I am still waiting on the Dash Harness. I can't go any further until I get the dash harness. I did get the new electric H/L door conversion installed and wired up.

[69*Goat]

I got the ABS plastic mounting/backing plate cut for the new gauges. The cluster openings are 3 11/16" across, and my new gauges are 3 3/8" across. There will be a couple 16th's of an inch of the backing plate showing after the gauges are installed. I have some more trimming to do, and then a shot of flat black.

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[69*Goat]

Things of beauty... :D

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[andrewb70]

Those look nice! Is there a tach?

Andrew

[69*Goat]

Those look nice! Is there a tach?

Andrew

Keeping the Hood Tach in place. I may have it redone to match these.

[69*Goat]

Got the gauges installed in the dash tonight.

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[69*Goat]

The Fed Ex guy just delivered two boxes of fun from Kore3. :) Thanks Tobin.

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[andrewb70]

Dang...You're fancy....parking brakes and everything!!!

You will love modern brakes. I don't know how many people have told me how good my GTO stops, even with manual brakes and being 4100lbs with a passenger.

Andrew

[69*Goat]

Dang...You're fancy....parking brakes and everything!!!

You will love modern brakes. I don't know how many people have told me how good my GTO stops, even with manual brakes and being 4100lbs with a passenger.

Andrew

I had to splurge for the e-brake. They check that here in Texas.

[andrewb70]

I had to splurge for the e-brake. They check that here in Texas.

They do in Memphis as well, which is why my car lives in KY.

Andrew

[69*Goat]

It is going to be a busy week this week. My new suspension pieces will be arriving from Mark at SC&C. My Dash harness will be arriving, along with my hydro-boost system. I will have two weeks to get this thing up and drive-able for the paint guy.

I am getting excited now! :)

[LUV2XLR8]

speed hut gauges?

[69*Goat]

speed hut gauges?

Yes sir. :)

[69*Goat]

Haha;

My daughter just called and said "You got a package from Syvitz, Syvitz, Shiznitz Custom"... LOL.

[69*Goat]

There is one word that I am learning very well in this rebuild/upgrade of my GTO. That word is: "Patience". Yesterday when I got home from work, I ran into the house like a kid on Christmas morning expecting to see a nice big box from SC&C with all of my new suspension pieces in it. The box that was waiting for me was quite a bit smaller than what I expected, and when I opened it all that was in it was my new upper control arms:crying:. I guess I better learn the patience thing, because when the paint guy picks this thing up in two weeks, I won't get it back for 3 months.

[andrewb70]

Get a grip man...my car took 4 years to build...LOL

Andrew

[69*Goat]

My dash harness came in today :)

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[69*Goat]

I'm on a roll now. My hydro-boost arrived today. :)

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[69*Goat]

Finished up the Hydra-boost installation yesterday, and I will start to tackle the new gauge wiring today.


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[69*Goat]

Cleared a small hurdle today. All of the wire harness's have been installed, and the car did not catch on fire when I started it. I had to adjust the starter wires, and the neutral safety switch, but other than that everything worked fine.

[69*Goat]

Oh boy, look what arrived today. :)

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[69*Goat]

So darned excited. The body/paint guy picks up my GTO tomorrow. I will post pictures of it's departure.

[69*Goat]

There she go's.. :D

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[69*Goat]

Long story here guys. 5 years ago, when I paid an alleged "Body/Paint guy to redo my GTO, I got sold a bill of goods (no other way to put it). 2 years after he did the body work and paint, the paint started to bubble up, and I don't mean your typical little rust under paint bubbles. Anyway, one afternoon, I decided to get out my hand grinder and see for myself what the idiot did. I discovered that instead of the guy taking the time to correctly align the panels with shims, and panel tweaking, all he did was bondo everything to line up. I swear he increased the weight of my car by 100#'s :). When the current guy came to look at the car, I showed him where I removed the paint, and just how thick the bondo was. All he could do was scratch his head, because he and I neither one could figure out why the previous guy had done what he did. So, two weeks ago, I removed all of the front end sheet metal and took it to the new shop. The new guy removed all of the paint, and found a layer of at least 1/2-3/4" of bondo on at least 80% of both fenders :o. Today I get a phone call from the new guy, and he told me that he removed the paint and bondo from the doors , and with a 6.00 box of shims,the fenders and doors fit, and matched damn near perfect. He will have to pull the drivers door forward just a smidge to even up the gap, but that is nothing. I took a couple of pictures. I am so pleased that the car is at a real body/paint shop. The next hurdle is to get the hood, and endura bumper fitting correctly.

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[69*Goat]

Checked on the goat this morning. the shop got the drivers door moved forward just a little, so the gap now is balanced. The body guy peeled a piece of paint off of the hood that had bubbled up and handed it to me. Most of you probably already know this, but paint thickness should be somewhere between 4-6 mils thick. When the guy peeled the paint off, there was still a layer of primer left on the hood. I brought the piece back to the office with me and mic'd it. This car had been completely blasted and was starting with bare metal when the first jack-wagon got it. I will let pictures do the talking.


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25 mils :eek:

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[69*Goat]

I have had the hardest time settling for the "One Color", "NO Graphics" paint scheme that I thought I wanted. I pulled out a 69 GTO Model, and did some painting today. The real car would have a black line separating the Atomic Orange and Silver

Any thoughts?, Comments?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/DSC_0770800x334_zpsbfc6a1e0-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_0770800x334_zpsbfc6a1e0.jpg.html)

[AstroCreep]

I have had the hardest time settling for the "One Color", "NO Graphics" paint scheme that I thought I wanted. I pulled out a 69 GTO Model, and did some painting today. The real car would have a black line separating the Atomic Orange and Silver

Any thoughts?, Comments?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/DSC_0770800x334_zpsbfc6a1e0-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_0770800x334_zpsbfc6a1e0.jpg.html)
I think thats an awesome idea. I actually love orange (Astros color) and those colors together will be, atleast IMO fantastic.
Do you plan to have the little design effect thingy thats over the rear wheel on the actual car.

[andrewb70]

My personal preference is for a solid color.


Andrew

[stp43rcs]

Great use of a model kit! I'd stick with the one color myself. Just curious, what was the factory color?

[69*Goat]

Great use of a model kit! I'd stick with the one color myself. Just curious, what was the factory color?

The factory color was Silver.

[Nicks67GTO]

JMO but when I see a 2 tone car like that it makes me think of Overhaulin and Chip Foose circa 2005

[69*Goat]

Bumping this for more comments. This is a very rough rendition. What about flipping the colors?

[Z06killinSBF]

No 2 tone. NO!

[rickpaw]

I'd stay with one color myself. Either sliver or orange, but not both.

I'll bet you're excited to have the car back painted. Sucks to hear about the previous paint guy.

[69*Goat]

Ok guys, I heard you NO Two Tone!!!


She's Naked!!!!

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[69*Goat]

Sorry for the slow trickle guys, but parts are coming in 1, and 2 at a time. If you are tired of me posting like this, let me know and I will cut back and wait for more substantial posts.

Today was a good day, my "Tall" spindles arrived. :)

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[Nicks67GTO]

Its your thread man, you post it how you want to post. I dont mind little parts updates. Ive been doing that same thing occasionally with my GTO build thread on PY.

[69*Goat]

The sticky bits for the front arrived today. The rears are about 3 weeks out. Glad I'm not in a hurry.

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[69*Goat]

Stopped by the shop this morning to check progress. They have been trying to get another customers 72' C10 finished for a 4th of July Parade, so not much has been done to mine. One custom thing that we are doing to my GTO is "tucking" the rear bumper, and painting it body color. They removed the bumper bolts, and welded the bracket to the bumper, and then welded up the visible bolt holes, and the jack slots.

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[F82fan]

Bumping this for more comments. This is a very rough rendition. What about flipping the colors?
IMHO:
Go single color. ORANGE
Anyone that knows me knows I don't like black wheels... HOWEVER, THIS THING LOOKS PERFECT WITH THEM!
Lastly, if, when you finish your ride folks tell you "that looks like a Foose car", it is quite an honor! Just make it YOUR dream machine. Then it will be perfect.......

[69*Goat]

Went by to check on this weeks progress. He got the hood on and the gaps cleaned up on the panels.Right now he is fixing all of the dings, and dents that seem to be all over this car. I also got another rendering in. It will need some tweaking, because the artist has it sitting too low, the wrong mirrors, and he has the rear spoiler on it, which I am not putting on mine.

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[69*Goat]

Ok;

The final rendering from Gerald at Whatadesigns. Now that I have the plain vanilla, lets see what Ben at SRD comes up with :)



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[67speedfreak]

The car is looking great ! Love the rendering !

[SRD art]

Nice! Let's add some more flair though, yeah? ;)

[F82fan]

It's a GOAT man.... It's gonna look GREAT!!!!!!!

[69*Goat]

Got word that my Lee 670 box will be on my door step next week!!!! My 295/35-18 BFG Rivals have been delayed a couple of weeks, and no telling when my wheels are going to be here. Things are slowly starting to arrive.

[WHATABURGER]

Got inspired this morning and set your goat on fire! LOL Burning money baby!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/russellsgtoflamed_zps8c9daef6-1.jpg (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/geraldwaynemartin/media/russellsgtoflamed_zps8c9daef6.jpg.html)

[69*Goat]

Haha!

Gerald added some graphics

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[69*Goat]

Pictures from today's visit. They are pretty close to being done with all of the panel alignments, and are in the middle of fitting the front bumper. When they get done with this, they will sand it 1 more time to remove the last of the filler that needs to be removed. They will then prime it, and block sand it. When the block sanding is done, then they will prime it again, and then let it sit so that that the primer can settle and shrink. After the primer sits, and shrinks then they will wet sand it before they paint it.


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[69*Goat]

I know NO TWO Tone!!!

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[rickpaw]

I know NO TWO Tone!!!



No worries man. It's your car. Do what you think that makes you happy. The car will look great either way.

[cactuss4]

Like it, getting closer :) But the back gives me an Olds 442 vibe due to the rear fender schema. the 442's have a pretty large bulgy fender where the GTO' et all don't

[69*Goat]

My Lee 670 box arrived today!!!! :twothumbs


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[Nicks67GTO]

Nice!

[69*Goat]

She's got her first coat of primer. Next step is to block sand, and then a final coat of primer.

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The rear bumper is going to be painted body color also

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[69*Goat]

Wait until you guys see what Ben@SRD and I concocted for the final paint scheme!!! All I can say is, it will have some painted on Carbon Fiber... :)

[Z06killinSBF]

Nice

[69*Goat]

Ben has been working hard on this one. Here is a sneak peek. :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/Russ69GTO1_zps0d6ff28a-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Russ69GTO1_zps0d6ff28a.jpg.html)

[andrewb70]

Ben has been working hard on this one. Here is a sneak peek. :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/Russ69GTO1_zps0d6ff28a-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Russ69GTO1_zps0d6ff28a.jpg.html)

That looks way cooler than the two-tone!!!

For the love of all that is pure and good, NO FLAMES!!!

Andrew

[69*Goat]

The stripe will be done in painted on carbon fiber.

[mikes2nd]

I have seen the Camaro's with that stripe. It rolls better on the 69 though.

Its an extended "hockey" stick stripe...

80123

[Z06killinSBF]

That stripe looks great! I would do that if it were mine.

[69*Goat]

Long Blocking it today!!!!

3 more weeks till the paint is done!!!!!!!!:bananna2:

Then it comes home so I can get all of the cool stuff put on it. :)

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[69*Goat]

I got home from work to find that the UPS guy dropped off the Rivals for the rear... :)

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[lbluecamaro69]

As far as tranny keep your th400 and sick a gear vendors overdrive on the back that's what I have in my camaro and you won't be disappointed

[mikes2nd]

French tires!

[69*Goat]

Another beauty off of SRD's table. :)


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[69*Goat]

Another step closer guys. This is the last coat of primer, it will sit for about a week and then be wet sanded. It will get color in about 8 days. :)

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[67speedfreak]

Congrats man ! Your almost there !

[SRD art]

Man, it must be a good feeling to be this close to paint! Woohoo!

[69*Goat]

Badabing Boys!!

Here's the color. :)

PPG # 932155

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/sparklelightorange_zps1f68a5b2-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/sparklelightorange_zps1f68a5b2.jpg.html)

[Z06killinSBF]

:seizure:

[69*Goat]

You should be able to see it from your garage in McKinney!!! LOL.

[69*Goat]

All I have to say right now is what you see in a picture, is nothing what it is in real life, SO, back to the color drawing board. :(

[Z06killinSBF]

HOK Tangelo

End paint debate

[69*Goat]

HOK Tangelo

End paint debate

Tangelo requires shooting it over a HOK Base of white. The painter is telling me that that makes it a Tri-Coat, and wants an additional $900.00-$1,000. He may just not want to shoot it.

[69*Goat]

Found the Color!!!!

PPG Oh So Orange.:cool: It should be in color next week.

[69*Goat]

Repainted the front grille pieces today to get rid of the chrome, and I installed the Howe Ball Joints into the SPC upper control arms.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/DSC_0084800x532_zps501ceffc-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_0084800x532_zps501ceffc.jpg.html)

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[69*Goat]

Brad at Bonspeed autographed my wheels. :)

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[Chadman27]

Don't let the brake pad dust mess up that signature!

[ROBS6T8]

Just read the whole thread Russell. Great job! :twothumbs Brings back memories of mine.
I know this is a mute point but the HOK Tangelo could have been painted over the grey primer. The white sealer he's talking about does give it that lil' extra pop! The color you chose is going to look awesome anyway.
I'll be checking back in.

[69*Goat]

Well, UPS made me 50% happy.

They delivered 1 side of the Goats new shoes...


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/Wheels_zps26628412-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Wheels_zps26628412.jpg.html)

[69*Goat]

Took the two wheels in this morning and had the Rivals mounted. Nice looking tire!!! I now have 11.5" of rear end stickum. :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/Bonspeed2_zps07b9a345-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Bonspeed2_zps07b9a345.jpg.html)

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[67goatman455]

the other two wheels got shipped to me for my GTO :D haha, man i am jealous of your new shoes

[SShep71]

What size did you go with for the wheels tires? I am going with the SAME setup.

[69*Goat]

18 x 8 for the fronts, 18 x 10 for the rears. Rival 245/40-18 fronts 295/35-18 rears. I don't remember the offsets, I will have to check my Bonspeed order.

[rickpaw]

Nice. When do you think the car will be finished?

[69*Goat]

My goal is to have it ready for the October coffee and cars.

[rickpaw]

My goal is to have it ready for the October coffee and cars.

Coffee and cars off of Louetta/249? I'm hoping to have my Firebird there as well. Just took it on a shake down run after the LS swap. Saw your post regarding Goodguys in Oct. Are you heading up there after coffee and cars then?

[69*Goat]

Coffee and cars off of Louetta/249? I'm hoping to have my Firebird there as well. Just took it on a shake down run after the LS swap. Saw your post regarding Goodguys in Oct. Are you heading up there after coffee and cars then?

I don't know about the Goodguys trip yet. I don't want a 4 hr trip to be the "Shakedown" trip. If I don't get mine back before Mid-September, it is going to be very tough to get it finished for either show.

[69*Goat]

She gets a little color today!!!:twothumbs

The Jams, Underside of Decklid, Inner fenders, door edges.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/DSC_0084800x532_zps6bc78716-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_0084800x532_zps6bc78716.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/DSC_0085800x532_zps0024f490-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_0085800x532_zps0024f490.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/DSC_0086800x532_zpsfa4006e5-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_0086800x532_zpsfa4006e5.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/DSC_0087800x532_zps28155f91-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_0087800x532_zps28155f91.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/DSC_0088800x532_zps08ca8545-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_0088800x532_zps08ca8545.jpg.html)

[rickpaw]

Getting closer. Only 5 weeks to cars & coffee. :)

[69*Goat]

Color!!!!:seizure:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/IMG_3118800x600_zpsd32dd46e-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/IMG_3118800x600_zpsd32dd46e.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/IMG_3119800x600_zps61c03a86-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/IMG_3119800x600_zps61c03a86.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/IMG_3120800x600_zps10c2a891-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/IMG_3120800x600_zps10c2a891.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/IMG_3122800x600_zpsa7c6f7b6-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/IMG_3122800x600_zpsa7c6f7b6.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/IMG_3123800x600_zps1279c9aa-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/IMG_3123800x600_zps1279c9aa.jpg.html)

[Nicks67GTO]

SWEET!!! That's a nice shade of orange! I had a Nova that was pretty close to that shade and I loved it. That will look killer with your black wheels too!

[69*Goat]

More:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/IMG_6393800x600_zps78a01b82-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/IMG_6393800x600_zps78a01b82.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/IMG_0432800x600_zps8aa8f2f2-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/IMG_0432800x600_zps8aa8f2f2.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/IMG_0036800x600_zps3c016a2c-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/IMG_0036800x600_zps3c016a2c.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/IMG_8051800x600_zpsc77907e4-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/IMG_8051800x600_zpsc77907e4.jpg.html)

[rickpaw]

Nice.

[69*Goat]

Even in the shade, it's "Bright"!!!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/PlainOrange1_zpsdf111058-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/PlainOrange1_zpsdf111058.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/PlainOrange_zps9bfc75db-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/PlainOrange_zps9bfc75db.jpg.html)

[SRD art]

Found the Color!!!!

PPG Oh So Orange.:cool: It should be in color next week.

BAM!

That's it!

[69*Goat]

Finally; she got color today!! :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Primer1_zpsc09fc0cf-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Primer1_zpsc09fc0cf.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Primer2_zps54048ace-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Primer2_zps54048ace.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Primer3_zpsd306f669-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Primer3_zpsd306f669.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/BaseCoat1_zps9e842f50-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/BaseCoat1_zps9e842f50.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/BaseCoat2_zpsd9b23283-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/BaseCoat2_zpsd9b23283.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/BaseCoat3_zpsd896d699-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/BaseCoat3_zpsd896d699.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Orange1_zps72bb755e-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Orange1_zps72bb755e.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Orange2_zpsc3f54666-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Orange2_zpsc3f54666.jpg.html)

[67goatman455]

82032

you snuck more pictures in on me.....i now hate you.





haha, if you ever take a road trip, you better head north! i wanna see this color!

[69*Goat]

Now this gentlemen, is ORANGE!!!



https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Orange3_zps0201bea6-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Orange3_zps0201bea6.jpg.html)

[Z06killinSBF]

Nice!

[rickpaw]

Looks nice. Let me know if you need a hand putting it back together. You have my number. :)

[69*Goat]

Here we go boys... :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Stripe1_zps0b457c80-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Stripe1_zps0b457c80.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Stripe2_zpsbb772132-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Stripe2_zpsbb772132.jpg.html)

[SRD art]

Woot woot!

[lbluecamaro69]

Lookin good! Can't wait to see the stripe

[69*Goat]

I'm speechless...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/CF1_zps0bb5012e-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/CF1_zps0bb5012e.jpg.html)

[SRD art]

Awesome!

Is he going to reveal his method?? :naughty: We learned one in our custom painting class but his looks a little more uniform. Hmmmm...

[Z06killinSBF]

Yaaaaa... that looks awesome!

[rickpaw]

Russell,

The carbon fiber stripe looks great. Can't wait to see it person. Wonder how the painter did it.

[69*Goat]

It gets cleared tomorrow.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/17efed066f524eeb974d85a5019ce779_zps6e38-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/17efed06-6f52-4eeb-974d-85a5019ce779_zps6e38a21f.jpg.html)

[erikgto]

Can't wait to see here finished!!
Looks awesome!!!!

[Slammd-Gto]

Wow!!!!!!!!!

[69*Goat]

She got cleared this morning... :D

Look at the color change from front to back.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Cleared1_zps89765f88-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Cleared1_zps89765f88.jpg.html)

[69*Goat]

Getting closer to coming home. The indoor pictures do not do this color justice.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/buffed1_zps101c535b-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/buffed1_zps101c535b.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Buffed3_zpsa655baf2-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Buffed3_zpsa655baf2.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/buffed2_zps7173a364-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/buffed2_zps7173a364.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/doorhandle_zpsd557235b-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/doorhandle_zpsd557235b.jpg.html)

[captainofiron]

Man that looks great!

[67speedfreak]

beautiful !

[Nicks67GTO]

Sweet. I cant wait to see it with the wheels/tires on

[69*Goat]

Went today to help with putting my Goat back together. Keep in mind, I have not lowered it yet.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/50cadf33b3844493b066ec7535d17168_zps4715-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/50cadf33-b384-4493-b066-ec7535d17168_zps4715da9a.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/almost2_zpsfb25362f-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/almost2_zpsfb25362f.jpg.html)

Look at the color difference between the sides, and the deck lid and bumper.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/almost3_zps81a68aa1-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/almost3_zps81a68aa1.jpg.html)

You can really see the metal flake in this one.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/Almost5_zpsb83afa87-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Almost5_zpsb83afa87.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/almost4_zps3be7e17b-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/almost4_zps3be7e17b.jpg.html)

[rickpaw]

Looks great. Let me know if you need a hand putting it back together.

Tu

[67goatman455]

remember when i said i was jealous? :seizure:

damn this is going to look good when it gets a good stance on it.

[69*Goat]

Alcantara(Suede) head liner being installed.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/suedeheadliner_zpscfc5e8d4-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/suedeheadliner_zpscfc5e8d4.jpg.html)

[69*Goat]

Guess What Dayyy It Is!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D

[rickpaw]

Guess What Dayyy It Is!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D

Tuesday, all day. :)

[69*Goat]

Ok guys, i have had the car home for almost a week. Got the dash back in, sorry for the poor quality picture.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/dash_zps89668b4b-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/dash_zps89668b4b.jpg.html)

Patiently waiting for me to start replacing the suspension and brake pieces.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/Front_zpsa930cd1f-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Front_zpsa930cd1f.jpg.html)

One of my favorite pictures of me and my daughter before my 50th BD party this past Saturday. The rear has settled nicely. I can only imagine the stance when I get the front suspension changed out.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/A1_zpsa10524ef-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/A1_zpsa10524ef.jpg.html)

[rickpaw]

The car looks great Russell. I'd be interested in looking at the arms from SC&C. I'm thinking about changing my front suspension out.

BTW, happy BD.

[Z06killinSBF]

This thing is looking great!

Oh and happy BD, mine was thursday (26th)

[69*Goat]

Pictures later today. I removed the old steering box, and I started to remove the drivers side upper control arm. One stupid header pipe is in the way, so tonight I will remove the offending header (thankful for individual tube headers) and get the new SPC control arm on. I will just leave the tube off until I get the new brake lines connected to the distribution block.

[chevelletiger]

Looks badass,good job! Im happy more abodys are getting built.phil

[69*Goat]

Took the day off to get some parts installed today.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/DSC_07792800x532_zps33a1d23d-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_07792800x532_zps33a1d23d.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/DSC_0780800x532_zpsd72e9a3e-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_0780800x532_zpsd72e9a3e.jpg.html)

[69*Goat]

I had to relieve the front brace on the upper control arm mounts so that the SPC arms have full travel.

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[gearbanger]

I am just guessing but I would say he painted the stripe black first, then put that cheap kitchen cabinet drawer liner over it and sprayed it grey. The kind that looks like little foam squares formed in a checkerboard pattern.

Looks really, really good. Awesome car!

[69*Goat]

Ok, got the upper control arms installed, as well as the new chin spoiler. I am trying to get it looking as much like the rendering as I can. Tomorrow, I will tackle the Vari-Shock installation on the front. I will have to drop the lower control arms and knock off the blind nuts that are inside the control arms, and then mount the shocks. This is going to be the fun part.

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[csouth]

Love to car, I like tha way you're making it into the rendering. I'm anxious to see what it looks like completed. I have one question though, did Marc sell you the tall spindles and ball joints together? I thought that you typically use one or the other?

[69*Goat]

Love to car, I like tha way you're making it into the rendering. I'm anxious to see what it looks like completed. I have one question though, did Marc sell you the tall spindles and ball joints together? I thought that you typically use one or the other?

Thanks Chris.

I purchased the ball joints direct from Howe. They are not tall ball joints. They are Howe's standard racing ball joint.

[csouth]

Got it. I thought I read they were tall, but I read lots of stuff so who knows..lol Have fun with the Varishock install, complete headache....

[69*Goat]

Have fun with the Varishock install, complete headache....

Yeah, I have a feeling about that. I am telling myself "only two beer's, only two beer's" :)

[69*Goat]

4 hours under the Goat tonight. Got the old shocks out, installed the Vari-shocks. I had to drop both lower control arms, remove the spring, grind off the welded on nut for the old lower shock mount. I bolted up the top of the new shocks, re-installed the springs, reset the lower control arms. I also temporarily installed the new tall spindles,waiting on new lower ball joint dust boots. I also installed the front braided brake lines.

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[69*Goat]

Ok, I think I nailed the stance. Today she gets new tie rods, and the front brake upgrade gets completed.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/G5800x351_zpsfc780fa5-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/G5800x351_zpsfc780fa5.jpg.html)

[SShep71]

The dreaded always a pain in the a** hideaway headlight misalignment. You shold look into doing the electric conversion for the moving parts.

[69*Goat]

The dreaded always a pain in the a** hideaway headlight misalignment. You shold look into doing the electric conversion for the moving parts.

It has the electric conversion on it. It just needs some tweaking.

[Slammd-Gto]

Does anyone sell a kit for the electric conversion?
I remember reading about someone using miata actuators but that's all I've found.

[Carl @ Chassisworks]

That looks amazing!

[csouth]

Keeps getting better! Love the stance...

[67speedfreak]

Looks great !

[69*Goat]

Next step in the evolution..

Adding rear disc brakes, and installing the new Vari-shocks on the rear. New SPC Adj front Lower A-arms will be here Friday.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/reardiscs_zps18eb12f2-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/reardiscs_zps18eb12f2.jpg.html)

[rickpaw]

Looks good Russell. You're moving right along.

[67goatman455]

sweet!!!

[69*Goat]

Here is one for Larry...


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/DSC_01242800x532_zpsab5443bc-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/DSC_01242800x532_zpsab5443bc.jpg.html)

[rickpaw]

Cool banner. I'm still waiting for mine from Larry. I think he sent you my banner instead. LOL.

[69*Goat]

To get to this point was truly a PITA!!! Of course, I had some weird situation that Tobin @ Kore 3 had only seen one other time, and that was about 5-6 years ago. I can't say enough good about Tobin, he sure knows his stuff!!!

My schedule is still somewhat intact. Hopefully have it on the ground, and driving by Saturday.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/Reardiscs1_zpsb057c05b-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/Reardiscs1_zpsb057c05b.jpg.html)

[Carl @ Chassisworks]

Good talking to you this afternoon, Russell. Thanks for the call!

[69*Goat]

Shake down run this past Saturday. I need to rectify a couple of issues, but it went very well.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/Finished_zpsbb6ef575-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Finished_zpsbb6ef575.jpg.html)

[rickpaw]

Car looked good Russell. What show did you go to?

[69*Goat]

Car looked good Russell. What show did you go to?


Niftee Fiftees at the Academy in Tomball. It was the last show of the year.

[rickpaw]

Niftee Fiftees at the Academy in Tomball. It was the last show of the year.

Did the show move from the old Kroger location?

[69*Goat]

Did the show move from the old Kroger location?

Yep, NO More Kroger. Kroger booted them. I feel bad for the eateries around there. Niftee Fiftees was a big draw. Now they are looking at having it at the old Randalls at Louetta and Kuykendahl. That might be a questionable spot. We will see when the first show starts in March.

[67goatman455]

im giving you one task....drive it to a Kansas car show so i can see it :D or there is a nice road course in Oklahoma to shake her down at

[1965gp]

Wow- car is beautiful. I love the stripe on the car; has a modern 60's flair (yea I just made that up- it's a thing now). The color is insane. After reading this I realized you are in Spring- cant be more than a few miles from me. I was just at the niftee fiftees show in my 70 GTO a few weeks ago at Kroger?

Are you going to take the car to cars and coffee his weekend? Would love to check it out in person, very impressive build.

[69*Goat]

Wow- car is beautiful. I love the stripe on the car; has a modern 60's flair (yea I just made that up- it's a thing now). The color is insane. After reading this I realized you are in Spring- cant be more than a few miles from me. I was just at the niftee fiftees show in my 70 GTO a few weeks ago at Kroger?

Are you going to take the car to cars and coffee his weekend? Would love to check it out in person, very impressive build.

Thank You!

Yes, I plan on being at coffee and cars.

[SRD art]

Makes a great statement, looks terrific. Now we need some nice professional photos that we can all steal and hang on the wall... :)

[69*Goat]

Makes a great statement, looks terrific. Now we need some nice professional photos that we can all steal and hang on the wall... :)

As a matter of fact, that happens Saturday. :D

[69*Goat]

I shot this video a couple of weeks ago when I had the exhaust dropped so I could replace the lower control arms.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVHqPNQR2ic

[moparcolt]

I had a question about the wheel tire combo. Iam doing a 68 GTO convertible right now. It was taken down to the frame and is now on the way back together. It is fitted with a complete Front and Rear UMI suspension.

What size wheels and tires did you use with what back spacings? Did you have to trim anything or do any other body mods to fit them? I am planning on doing a 17" or 18" wheel on mine and want to know from others experiences what will fit. It has 1" lower springs on both ends.

Your project is awesome I hope mine can be as nice. It is a factory Black convert with a black top and red interior. I am trying not to do anything to it that cant be reversed if someone should want to put it back to stock some day.

Thanks, Chris

[67speedfreak]

I shot this video a couple of weeks ago when I had the exhaust dropped so I could replace the lower control arms.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVHqPNQR2ic

Sounds good ! Love the grin on your face ! :)

[cwmiller]

Car looks great. I was just in the Willowbrook, Houston area for work this past week. Not far from Spring.

[tmadden]

Very nice car. Keep it up. Hope to see you at Goodguys in the spring.

[1965gp]

Saw the car this morning- pictures do not do it justice at all. The more you look at it the more subtle custom touches you see. The paint is INSANE.

[Roger Poirier]

Looks very nice. Its amazing how much work you can put into these cars. I love the the pic of you smiling. Enjoy!

[69*Goat]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Jeremy, it was nice meeting you on Saturday, I look forward to seeing you at other shows.

Roger, your GTO is what inspired me to do mine.

[Roger Poirier]

Since you lowered you car what have you done to create more header clearance?

[ekmxryda]

69 Goat, love the video and the sound of that 462 Pontiac!
I remember bottoming out and dragging my headers in my first car, 69 Custom S (with GTO emblems)!
Was thinking about adding 3/4" wear plate to the underside of the engine crossmember.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/group.asp?GroupID=HARDWEAR

[69*Goat]

Since you lowered you car what have you done to create more header clearance?

Short of modifying the floor, there is not much I can do. Fortunately the headers are tucked up pretty tight. My front suspension is pretty taught so there is very little give. Hopefully I won't have to do anything.

[Roger Poirier]

Here is an idea for you if needed. I understand they call these NASCAR headers.

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[captainofiron]

Here is an idea for you if needed. I understand they call these NASCAR headers.

84633

that is insane looking

[Nicks67GTO]

Here is an idea for you if needed. I understand they call these NASCAR headers.

84633

Who makes these and how pissed would my wife be when she sees the bill?

[Nicks67GTO]

I shot this video a couple of weeks ago when I had the exhaust dropped so I could replace the lower control arms.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVHqPNQR2ic

Badass. Gotta love open headers!

[Roger Poirier]

Who makes these and how pissed would my wife be when she sees the bill?



Hooker headers for Ram Air IV heads, modified by a local fabricactor. When you change up all the suspension to aftermarket its not uncommon to run into issues with your headers. Plus I lowered my front end by 3". I needed the clearance underneath. Money is not important when you don't have enough to began with. My thought was to do it once and make sure its right. A little lesson I have learned over my 50 years of life.

[67speedfreak]

Short of modifying the floor, there is not much I can do. Fortunately the headers are tucked up pretty tight. My front suspension is pretty taught so there is very little give. Hopefully I won't have to do anything.

Here is another alternative, 3/4 length headers with modified cross member = tons of ground clearance.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/IMG_0270JPG-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/IMG_0256JPG-1.jpg

[Nicks67GTO]

who sells 3/4 length headers for Pontiacs?

[Later-A-body]

I don't know why I never saw this thread before, but what a great project. I read through the entire post. You got a lot done in a short time, and now I hate you! LOL. Not really, just glad to see such a nice build on a Pontiac. I bet you love those BFG Rivals as well as all the new suspension pieces. Really love the paint too.

[69*Goat]

Thanks Later A!!!

I had a professional photographer shoot a butt load of pictures today. He sent me these 3 as a teaser.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/Pugz1_zps94579c9b-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Pugz1_zps94579c9b.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/Pugz2_zps1c280b90-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Pugz2_zps1c280b90.jpg.html)

This one is the "Money Shot"

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/11/Pugz3_zps4757eb7f-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/Pugz3_zps4757eb7f.jpg.html)

[Later-A-body]

Terrific shots. I need to do that on my car when it's done.

[rickpaw]

Those carbon fiber stripes showed up really nice. Great looking car Russell.

[1965gp]

Car looks great! Pics only hint at the flake in the paint!

[69*Goat]

Got some pictures back from the photographer.

I like this one.

[Carl @ Chassisworks]

Nice! That orange really sparkles.

[csouth]

Nice! you really nailed the stance.

[Nothingface5384]

What springs are you using? spc inch drop?
stock spindles with tall balljoints or afx spindle?

stick rocking the poncho 8.2 or did you go 8.5 or 12bolt?

[oldgoat69]

Very nice! I just stumbled on the thread this morning, can't believe I missed it before. I am doing some similar things to my 69 ragtop.

[69*Goat]

Stephen Kim came by yesterday to photograph my GTO for a magazine. Some of you may know Mr. Kim.....


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/PHRPlate_zps2fb932d6-1.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/mrwells/media/69%20Goat/PHRPlate_zps2fb932d6.jpg.html)

[1965gp]

Awesome

[Z06killinSBF]

Nice

[rickpaw]

Russell,

It was nice meeting you at cars & coffee yesterday. The car looks incredible.

Congrats on the magazine feature.

Tu

[69*Goat]

I just could not leave well enough alone. Now I am kind of kicking myself because I have lost a summer of driving, and national shows because of it. I yanked the engine in April so that I could drop the oil pan to retrieve about 3-4 inches of dipstick that had broken off (don't ask).

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While I had the engine out, I got the hair-brained idea to upgrade from the CnC ported Iron Heads, to the KRE CnC Ported Aluminum heads.....

So, I yanked, and sold the iron heads, and purchased the KRE Heads from SD Performance... 8-10 week wait :(

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With the old cam out, I cleaned up the pistons, and repainted the block.

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After talking to Dave at SD performance, I decided to go BIGGER with my Hyd. Roller Camshaft.

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A buddy checking that the installation was correct.

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I had been looking pretty hard at putting a 5 speed in this thing. However, the cost to do this with a new unit, was proving to be expensive. I had an opportunity to purchase a New, never installed built 200r4 with a 2800 stall lock-up converter at a heck of a price, so I snapped it up. I will have it gone through, and have the hardened parts replaced with billet parts, and I will be saving about $2,000.

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I also purchased the items needed so that I can re-locate my battery to the trunk.

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I am hoping to at least have her back together for the October Good Guys Event in Dallas...

Fingers Crossed...

[Gil]

Bad a$$ car & skillz !
I love it ! 69 GTO is a dream for me...
Gil

[Nicks67GTO]

SWEET! Is that SD Daves Old Faithful grind on a 114? With a 4.25 stroke crank that usually comes out to around 550hp and 600 ftlbs with the 295cc heads.

[69*Goat]

SWEET! Is that SD Daves Old Faithful grind on a 114? With a 4.25 stroke crank that usually comes out to around 550hp and 600 ftlbs with the 295cc heads.

Yes it is, and Dave is doing the 305 CFM port job on my new heads.

[rickpaw]

You'll like having overdrive in the car.

I'm hoping to drive my car to FW Goodguys as well. Trying to get the local Firebird owners to go along.

[andrewb70]

Just do an LS swap while you're at it...:poke:

Andrew

[Roger Poirier]

I just could not leave well enough alone. Now I am kind of kicking myself because I have lost a summer of driving, and national shows because of it. I yanked the engine in April so that I could drop the oil pan to retrieve about 3-4 inches of dipstick that had broken off (don't ask).


My, oh my. You seem to take the long road to completing your car. I don't know whether to laugh with you, or cry for you! Just remember each improvement your taking with the car takes it to the next level. Good luck. R.P.

[Motown 454]

Going to make a great car even better! Nice work.

[69*Goat]

Looks like I'll be seeing the Brown Christmas Truck soon!!!!


Oh!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!

From: Tech Support [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 10:20 AM
To: 'Russell Wells'
Subject: RE: Please don't forget

First head will ship tomorrow and the second one will ship on Monday, so if you can have the funds there on Friday would be great as we typically do the billing a day or two before shipping to avoid any delays on the day of shipping. We ship the heads separate to keep the values under $2000.00 so we don’t need to use a customs broker which drives the shipping cost up a bunch.

Thanks

Dave

[Nicks67GTO]

SWEET! Post some shots of them when they show up.

[69*Goat]

Heads made it in.....

Time to make the doughnuts... :)

[69*Goat]

The oh so important "Flow" numbers...