My $1,500 69 GTO project

[67speedfreak]

Is that floor and trunk pan one piece or two?

The floor and trunk are separate pieces, thanks.

[Joker69Camaro]

Awesome work as always! The more work I see done buy you the more I wish my Camaro could make the trip across state for some body work. Mini-tubing that GTO is making the impossible a reality!

[67speedfreak]

Awesome work as always! The more work I see done buy you the more I wish my Camaro could make the trip across state for some body work. Mini-tubing that GTO is making the impossible a reality!

Thanks, Let me know when your ready for that Body work !

[srh3trinity]

The L76 and LS3 from the Pontiac G8 count as keeping it Pontiac in my book. Mine is getting an LS3 plus a few extra cubic inches.

[SShep71]

Gotta love the argument for old iron. "Put modern suspension in there, modern brakes, modern trans, modernize the hell out of the car but don't you touch that inefficient old iron, because that would take away the cars originality" WAA WAAA WAAAAAA


Car looks good, it's making me jealous that I am not working on mine.

[67speedfreak]

Gotta love the argument for old iron. "Put modern suspension in there, modern brakes, modern trans, modernize the hell out of the car but don't you touch that inefficient old iron, because that would take away the cars originality" WAA WAAA WAAAAAA


Car looks good, it's making me jealous that I am not working on mine.

I agree SShep, Just doesn't make sense to me to use the old iron. The LS2 is lighter, stronger and will make the car handle better. Thanks

[SShep71]

The weight isnt even a factor. Just the engineering and efficiency of the LS motors are leaps and bounds better than the iron. Thats not even considering the power potential, however I digress. I dont want to turn your thread into a Poncho vs. LS debate. The work is awesome and I love seeing more Pontiac builds going on that arent F-bodies.

[rickpaw]

Sure it is ! Thanks !

I was being sarcastic.

Gotta love the argument for old iron. "Put modern suspension in there, modern brakes, modern trans, modernize the hell out of the car but don't you touch that inefficient old iron, because that would take away the cars originality" WAA WAAA WAAAAAA


Car looks good, it's making me jealous that I am not working on mine.

I was at a car show last weekend, and a guy walked up glanced over my car and said "you ruined the car". I said "why?". He pointed out the LS engine, and plus other things that were "wrong" with the car. His car is a 68 Firebird, with custom 2 tone paint job, drop spindles, 18" wheels, Wilwoods, Camaro rear spoiler, but it has a "proper" Pontiac 350 (albeit done in chrome and billet pieces).

Purists drive me nuts.

[67speedfreak]

The L76 and LS3 from the Pontiac G8 count as keeping it Pontiac in my book. Mine is getting an LS3 plus a few extra cubic inches.

Now I'm jealous !

[ekmxryda]

Hey nice work!
If you don't have shock tabs yet here is a good source, and they have control arm brackets that you might be able to adapt to your setup.

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...Tabs_c_11.html

[67speedfreak]

Hey nice work!
If you don't have shock tabs yet here is a good source, and they have control arm brackets that you might be able to adapt to your setup.

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...Tabs_c_11.html

Thanks for the link ! I forgot about these guys.

[Tango68SS]

You are a mad scientist my friend! Looking killer! Not sure what rear you will be going with or how wide a wheel, but I'm sure Frannie will be pissed when you have to buy them!

[67speedfreak]

[67speedfreak]

Progress has been slow but here are some pics of where I am.

[67speedfreak]

[ekmxryda]

Hey Brian,
Hows the frame going? Did you get the coil over mounts set up yet?

[67speedfreak]

I know its been awhile. I have been moving my shop and have ben busy as hell.
Here are some updated pics of the project.

I still have some work to do on the chassis but it's back in one piece.







Rebuilt the windshield pillars on both sides that were rusted thru.





new toe boards installed and torque boxes going in.

[67speedfreak]

Also repaired the rockers on both sides and filled the trim holes for a smoother look.

[ekmxryda]

Hey Brian, Lookin good, nice to see some progress pics!
Before you finish all the welding on the frame grab some of these UMI Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets and weld them in too.
They would save you some time if you didn't feel like making your own. Your probably a little scattered after moving shops, hope you kept all the parts organized. I keep making trips out to my Mom and Dad's to bring home boxes of parts for my GTO that I took off almost 30 years ago (scary)!

http://www.jegs.com/i/UMI-Performanc...ductId=2971021

[67speedfreak]

Hey Brian, Lookin good, nice to see some progress pics!
Before you finish all the welding on the frame grab some of these UMI Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets and weld them in too.
They would save you some time if you didn't feel like making your own. Your probably a little scattered after moving shops, hope you kept all the parts organized. I keep making trips out to my Mom and Dad's to bring home boxes of parts for my GTO that I took off almost 30 years ago (scary)!

http://www.jegs.com/i/UMI-Performanc...ductId=2971021

Thanks man.
I am going to build a custom rear with adjustable lower control arm mounts and adjustable coil over mounts.
I think I pretty much know where everything is, lol.

I need to pop over and check out you thread.