1968 GTO Resto-Mod

[waynieZ]

I'm lovin it!

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

I'm lovin it!

progress has been coming pretty slow lately.
i spent a little time under the car last week and found a stainless steel fastener in the passenger side rear brake assembly with no anti seize on it.
there was only minor galling, but after stripping the allen head out of it i still had to remove the whole assembly down to the backing plate and drill out the fastener to accept an extractor.
then i decided that if i had to replace one of the stainless fasteners i might as well replace them all- so that's what i did.
no more stainless fasteners for this project.

after coordinating with rdrp for a mutually acceptable solution to the radiator installation they ultimately decided they want to build a new one.
those guys have been super helpful and very easy to communicate with.
also, i'm thankful they've offered to cover the cost of all additional shipping.
last weekend i boxed it up and prepared it to go back on the ups truck.

i'm hopeful the hydroboost unit and the baer master cylinder will be arriving sometime soon...








still moving forward!



danny

[fleetus macmullitz]

Great build/thread Danny.

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

just about ready for another big push.
always moving forward.

thanks for checking in,
danny

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis

Great build/thread Danny.

cheers, skip! thank you very much for your comment.


...the pieces are coming together!!!
i'm very happy to report that i have finally found a replacement 1968 door for the goat!











judging from the photographs which have been sent to me this door appears to be in reasonably good condition- and it comes with complete guts and glass.
ultimately it makes sense to me to retain the vent windows on account of the fact that it's one of the most readily identifiable distinguishing characteristics of the 1968 model.

thanks for checking in on my project.

danny

[WSSix]

nice find, Danny. I personally vent windows from a nostalgia stand point. Glad to see you're keeping them.

[Tuske427]

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just about ready for another big push.
always moving forward.

thanks for checking in,
danny

You're going to love that Hydroboost system. I have it working on my car now and, wow, the brakes are really responsive with minimal pedal travel, and just the right amount of effort. Best responding brakes I think of any car I have ever driven.

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis

Great build/thread Danny.

Originally Posted by WSSix

nice find, Danny. I personally vent windows from a nostalgia stand point. Glad to see you're keeping them.

Originally Posted by Tuske427

You're going to love that Hydroboost system. I have it working on my car now and, wow, the brakes are really responsive with minimal pedal travel, and just the right amount of effort. Best responding brakes I think of any car I have ever driven.

guys, thank you so much for your interest in my project!



this project is still moving forward although it's been quite some time since my last update.
i'm hoping to crank the engine by christmas.
i will post again soon with more details.
happy holidays to all!
danny

[Roger Poirier]

I look forward to this post every time it shows up...

Any idea when you will be ready for paint? That one will tie you up time and money wise, however it will all be worth it in the end.

Steady as she goes, keep up the good work!

[1968 GTO Resto-Mod]

Originally Posted by Roger Poirier

I look forward to this post every time it shows up...

Any idea when you will be ready for paint? That one will tie you up time and money wise, however it will all be worth it in the end.

Steady as she goes, keep up the good work!

roger! thanks for commenting!
...and i've been looking forward to bringing this thread up to date.



at this point it's looking like blocking, fitting, etc. are all on the agenda immediately following start-up. paint is the next big piece of the puzzle.
i would like to have the paint job completed by the end of march to leave myself at least a couple months to get the car road ready before summer rolls around.

the last few days i've been putting the finishing touches on engine wiring and making other preparations to start the engine.
i ran the oil pump priming tool for about 15 minutes at around 500 rpm last night, disabled the ignition coil, and cranked it over for the first time.
the starter motor pinion gear engages nicely with the ring gear and i didn't hear any strange sounds.



on friday i'll prime the fuel line and fire it up...
best wishes to all for a happy holiday season!
danny