My $1,500 69 GTO project

[67speedfreak]

I finally started my GTO project. I have always wanted a 69 GTO and have been half ass looking on Craig's List now and then.
So a couple months ago I saw this ad for a 69 GTO for 1500 bucks. This was a Thursday and I was at work. I called the guy he still had it so I closed the shop and drove 4 hours to look at it. I think it was well worth the money.

Car is pretty original has all original drive line. There was a Buick motor installed but I have the original engine.

So now the dilemma, Keep it original or Pro Tour the hell out of it ! Well I think you can probably guess the direction I am leaning.


Here are some pics.

[67speedfreak]

[im4u2nvss]

Its a start! Thanks for saving another classic from the crusher.

[BuzzKillian]

Man.... Does that bring back memories... Looking forward to the rebuild!

[shortrack]

Run the VIN and see what it came with. Only the super high option hi po cars are worth anything in original condition. PT it.

[SShep71]

Is it a true "242" car? Its all there, its weathered BUT its a good start. Like mentioned before, unless you have a car with rare options PT the pants off it. Is there a build sheet? a cowl tag?

[Tango68SS]

Brian,

I was by the shop yesterday and took a look at your new "toy"... Well you know the route I vote for!! PT the hell out of that bitch! Get a new GTO drivetrain in it (LS2/T56) with all the GTO trimmings, paint it Hot Rod black, then drive the HELL out of it!
TC

[67speedfreak]

Its a start! Thanks for saving another classic from the crusher.

Yes it is a start ! My pleasure !

[67speedfreak]

Yes it is a true 242 VIN, Car has manual drums, automatic, A/C. Not a high option car.
It does have the trim and VIN tags and a clear title in my name.

PT it is !

[67speedfreak]

Brian,

I was by the shop yesterday and took a look at your new "toy"... Well you know the route I vote for!! PT the hell out of that bitch! Get a new GTO drivetrain in it (LS2/T56) with all the GTO trimmings, paint it Hot Rod black, then drive the HELL out of it!
TC

Sorry I missed you man ! You know I can't leave it stock ! Looks like I am going to run the LS2 in this puppy.

[67speedfreak]

Here are some shots of the tear down.

[67speedfreak]

As you can see I found a lot of rust.

[mikes2nd]

just to rub the pain in more.. But I have gone through your pain on a rebuild, no where near that.

wowsers...

that thing is annihilated...

I just bought a perfect zero rust shell with frame rolling for 850$... it pains me to see that much rust and I am thanking heaven right now for my luck.

I had to buy this of course, I have to store it in a storage unit also...

[T_Raven]

Nice. I've always loved 69 GTOs. I had a 69 Tempest I was going to make look like a GTO but sold it when I was kinda broke. Wasn't broke anymore shortly there after so I regret selling it. Their not so easy to find. I'll be waiting to see what you do with this one.

[67speedfreak]

Nice. I've always loved 69 GTOs. I had a 69 Tempest I was going to make look like a GTO but sold it when I was kinda broke. Wasn't broke anymore shortly there after so I regret selling it. Their not so easy to find. I'll be waiting to see what you do with this one.

Thanks, To bad about the Tempest !

[67speedfreak]

I Made a little progress on the GTO.

Got the firewall and cowl area sand blasted and in epoxy.

[brnzbuddha]

Good luck! I'm anxious to see what comes of this!

[ekmxryda]

Looks to be in better shape than mine when it came back from media blasting. Are you going to mini tub it? What are your suspension plans?
Eric

[67speedfreak]

Looks to be in better shape than mine when it came back from media blasting. Are you going to mini tub it? What are your suspension plans?
Eric

I would love to tub it but not sure if I have the time, may just get the metal work done and drive it a while and then tub it.

Suspension will get coil overs with new control arms and Trailing arms, sway bars. Don't have a huge budget for this, I'm building three cars at this point. Most likely I will use C-6 brakes.

Brian

[Steve68]

Very cool, Still have Agent O ???