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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Feb 2005
      Location
      Metro Detroit
      Posts
      865

      Update of R.P. 1969 GTO JUDGE

      This project has been of ongoing for over 13 years. The last 10 years it has pretty much been sitting in this condition as you see it now. Last week I transferred the car to Motor City Steel, Commerce, MI. A complete automotive shop that will transform the car to pro-touring condition. I have done most of the dirty work, example; removing undercoating from undercarriage of car, wire brushing inside of wheel wells, etc. Plus the organizing, research, locating of parts, and of course painting and cleaning every misc item, along with each nut and bolt. That in its self is a huge job! I have over 2 skids of misc. parts not including the interior.

      www.motorcitysteel.net



      The body was reattached to the restored frame for blocking purposes. The exterior color is going to be black, so prep work has to be correct! An artist has already laid out a awsome paint scheme. The quarters, door skins, fenders, hood and trunk are all NOS purchased back in 1976.




      The dash is the only thing that didn’t have to be removed. The car only has 48,000 original miles. A new factory wood steering wheel will be added.




      Ten plus years of dust and that was with a sheet over the engine compartment. All factory pulleys and hood hinges are polished and chromed.






      Detailing the firewall was an afterthought. Engine will be removed to accomplish this.




      The car is sitting as we await parts such as Global West suspension components, QA1 shocks, AGR steering box and pump, and a Baer brake kit, along with a Tremec 5 speed. These are just some of the parts that have been ordered.




      Sway bar, tie rods, oil pan, etc. are all chrome. It’s hard to tell in this picture with all the dust on everything.


      The blocking on this car has been extreme. By the time it is finished you will be able to take a ball bearing test to the body.




      A polished Edelbrock Torker manifold which will have an 850 Holly double pumper sitting on top. Plus all factory Ram Air components will be reinstalled.





      A Pontiac engine with Ram Air IV heads on a 428 4 bolt main. The headers are round port with 2” Hooker exhaust pipes. Coated 13 years ago. Exhaust will be all stainless steel.


      More to come in the next few weeks as work progresses.


    2. #2
      Join Date
      Jun 2002
      Location
      Long Island, NY
      Posts
      11,320
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      Looking good, Roger! Keep us updated as the car progresses.

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Oct 2004
      Location
      Illinois
      Posts
      186
      NICE, NICE, NICE........... Glad to see your staying with the PONCHO POWER

      That engine combo should be good for around 500 HP or so !
      A link to some pictures of my Firebirds and other toys

      http://community.webshots.com/user/ponchoman69

    4. #4
      Join Date
      Jul 2004
      Location
      Braselton, Ga.
      Posts
      1,477
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      alright!

      Looking good, hope your having fun with it!
      Brent

    5. #5
      Join Date
      Jan 2005
      Location
      Netherlands
      Posts
      1,012
      Quote Originally Posted by BEEBE
      NICE, NICE, NICE........... Glad to see your staying with the PONCHO POWER

      That engine combo should be good for around 500 HP or so !
      ................................................ i agree STAYING WITH PONCHO INJUN POWER!!!!! . 428 / torker 1 / ram air iv head / comp cam 1.65. full roller rockers 2:19 1.77 valves / comp XE 274 cam / holy 850 ho aed ecetera would get him there i thingk lolol

    6. #6
      Join Date
      Jan 2003
      Location
      Arizona
      Posts
      5,388
      Country Flag: United States
      13 years is a long time. Glad to see that the project is rolling again. Good luck with it. Pro-Touring Goats are awesome.
      ________________
      Steve Chryssos

    7. #7
      Join Date
      Jun 2001
      Location
      Orlando, FL
      Posts
      10,603
      Country Flag: United States
      My favorite post-high school car was my 1969 GTO. I'm watching this one! Please keep the pics coming.

      jp
      John Parsons

      UnRivaled Rides -- Modern upgrades for your ride.

      UnRivaled Rides recent project -- LS9-powered 69 Camaro

    8. #8
      Join Date
      Nov 2002
      Location
      Georgetown,TX
      Posts
      2,557
      Nice work,Roger. Our shop is just finishing up a 69 Judge on the rotisserie. It's also going to be Black. The owner also has a Silver Judge and an Orange Judge.
      Sorry I haven't got back to you,yet. Just been so busy.

    9. #9
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      Annapolis, MD
      Posts
      451
      Looks like she is coming along, gotta love a well done Goat!

    10. #10
      Join Date
      Nov 2003
      Location
      michigan
      Posts
      1,232
      gonna be an awesome car when done, keep us udated throughout the build!
      colt zantop

      1968 camaro LS1.......aka......."NJECTED"





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