LS3 powered 1968 GTO on Art Morrison chassis

[MetalWorksClassics]

This is the build of the MetalWorks Pro-Touring 1968 GTO. The goat will be powered by a Wegner Motorsports LS3 running MSD Atomic LS fuel injection. The LS will be tied to a TREMEC 6 speed manual transmission. Other goodies will include an Art Morrison chassis, Wilwood 6 & 4 piston brakes, and Budnik wheels.

[Swain]

Awesome can't wait to see this come together.

[Che70velle]

Oh yeah! Keep us posted please!

[MetalWorksClassics]

Thanks guys...yeah it should come out pretty cool.

Here are some more "before" shots and some tear down pics.

[spacepirate]

Looks like a good build!

[MetalWorksClassics]

The 68's body was pretty solid, but we did have to replace a section of the trunk floor...but it didn't take long to get the body into primer.

[66fury]

i love it when a car makes it to primer in one post!

[214Chevy]

i love it when a car makes it to primer in one post!

Hey, that's how it's done on TV. They cut to a commercial break then come back and the car is almost finished. :sarcasm_smiley: :sarcasm_smiley: Love the rendering...keep the pics coming.

[MetalWorksClassics]

i love it when a car makes it to primer in one post!

Ha ha...yes, "in primer in a single post"...figured I'd spare you guys the countless hours of body work...plus I'm playing major catch up on the build, but wanted to show the overall process.

Here are a few pics of the 68 painted, then undergoing hours of wet sanding and buffing.

[MetalWorksClassics]

Took deliver of a pair of Art Morrison chassis...one for our 68 GTO, the other for a 67 GTO project. Dis-assembled the frame, and put it in a nice coat of black.

[87SS]

WOW....can't wait to see more pics.........this GTO will show :flag2: PRIDE !

[waynieZ]

Nice work the paint looks like its smooth as glass.

[hersheys69z]

The 300sl is impressive

[MetalWorksClassics]

Assembled the chassis, and set in a mock-up motor...then dropped the painted GTO body onto the chassis.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Nice shop too!

[MetalWorksClassics]

Nice shop too!


Thanks Justin...yeah it's a pretty nice set-up.

Next step in the build was the install of a Tiger Cage by Ridetech.

[MetalWorksClassics]

The Budnik wheels arrived, and look really nice on the GTO.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Cool project. :thumbsup:

Is the Gullwing getting a LS3/Tremec combo too?



:D

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Just a little lip in the rear I see :D

[Swain]

The BOZE wheels arrived, and look really nice on the GTO.

You meant Budnik wheels lol.

[MetalWorksClassics]

The initial engine used in mock up was a LS1, but then we decided the GTO needed a little more punch so we ordered up a Wegner MotorSports LS3 that they warmed over to about 600 hp. We then added MSD Atomic LS fuel injection. The LS3 is backed by a Tremec T56 six speed manual...and the pair is linked by a Centerforce Dyad dual disc clutch set-up.

[MetalWorksClassics]

The LS1 was pulled, and the custom Wegner Motorsports LS3 set into place...besides the MSD Atomic LS fuel injection, we have a host of other MSD goodies planned for the LS3 was well.

[waynieZ]

It sure looks sweet in there!

[MetalWorksClassics]

It sure looks sweet in there!

WaynieZ...thanks, yeah the shop is full of fun projects.

The next step was to start the delicate process of assembling a painted car...here are some shots of the firewall and under dash work.

[1965_SS]

Very Nice!!!!!!!!!

[willj313]

Sweet

[hersheys69z]

Saw this car finished at good guys Pleasanton show this past weeknd. Nice car

[MetalWorksClassics]

Thanks guys...

Here we are with more assembly...always fun with a painted car.

[MetalWorksClassics]

Getting AC and cooler lines built and installed...converting the hidden headlights from vacuum to electric.

[randy]

what radiator is that? prc?

[MetalWorksClassics]

what radiator is that? prc?

Randy,

It is a universal Griffin then we added custom mounts to.

[MetalWorksClassics]

Carefully hanging sheet metal.

[Campbellshotrods]

Wow, beautiful car! I love nice bright reds.

[MetalWorksClassics]

Wow, beautiful car! I love nice bright reds.


Thanks...we call it "MetalWorks Red"...ha ha.

[MetalWorksClassics]

Here we are fabricating 3" SST exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers.

[Spiffav8]

This car is going to be so bad ass. :D

[MetalWorksClassics]

Here are some shots of how thing looked finished up under the GTO.

[workng247]

Looks great, lots of detail. Where did you get that angled firewall boot for the wire harness? It almost looks like a door jamb loom.

Thanks!

[MetalWorksClassics]

Looks great, lots of detail. Where did you get that angled firewall boot for the wire harness? It almost looks like a door jamb loom.

Thanks!


It's an AUDI A1 trunk wire boot...

[Tim john---]

Can you provide a part number for that wireharness boot. I too like the look of that and would like to incorporate that into my project. Beautiful Pontiac. Tim john---

[MetalWorksClassics]

Can you provide a part number for that wireharness boot. I too like the look of that and would like to incorporate that into my project. Beautiful Pontiac. Tim john---

Tim...sorry I don't have a part #, we just called the AUDI dealer and told them what we wanted...and Audi A1 trunk wiring boot.

[waynieZ]

They're doing a beautiful job. I'm getting excited for you! Wow!

[MetalWorksClassics]

Thanks everyone for watching the build unfold. Once the GTO was completed we were lucky enough to get the amazing John Jackson of NotStockPhotography to come and snap few pics of it. See everyone out cruising!!!

[V8TV]

Came out great, guys - nice work!

I am guessing the paint came first while waiting for the chassis to arrive? That must have been a fun task to fit a freshly painted body together for the first time on a new chassis, but you pulled it off! The car looks great in the photos!

[awr68]

Great build! Really came together nicely!
Where are you located?

[jeds]

They are located in Eugene Oregon.

[awr68]

They are located in Eugene Oregon.

Nice! Just a couple hours or so South of me! Thanks.

[MetalWorksClassics]

Nice! Just a couple hours or so South of me! Thanks.


Yes, we are at 1045 Arrowsmith in Eugene, OR. We have a full walk in speed shop, acid dipping facility, and restoration shop...you are welcome to stop by anytime.

[Tim john---]

Really well executed, looks great. Thank You for responding in regards to the rubber boot for the wire harness. Tim john---

[weircc]

how does the msd efi perform? i have the same one but have not installed mine yet. also do you have any more pictures of the breather lines? thanks for your time car looks amazing!!

[MetalWorksClassics]

how does the msd efi perform? i have the same one but have not installed mine yet. also do you have any more pictures of the breather lines? thanks for your time car looks amazing!!

We love the MSD efi systems...we install them on the majority of our restorations,and we've had great luck with them. I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for on the breathers, and the GTO is not at the shop currently...hope this image helps.

[awr68]

Yes, we are at 1045 Arrowsmith in Eugene, OR. We have a full walk in speed shop, acid dipping facility, and restoration shop...you are welcome to stop by anytime.

Perfect! I will stop by next time I'm down that way!