Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat)

[knomadd]

I started rebuilding a tripower setup I bought for it a year or two ago. Here's some progress...

End carbs are done.

[knomadd]

I still need to paint the intake manifold (it's in primer now). This is what they all started out like.

[knomadd]

If any of you come across a factory GTO hood for sale from a 65-67, like the pictures on the first page, would you let me know? I'm looking for a spare. It doesn't have to be in excellent shape, but not a lot of rust or major damage. I'd rather do factory vs. these repop garbage so I won't have a ton of extra work to get it to fit, but if anyone knows of a good repop, I'll consider it too.

Thanks,

[knomadd]

Just bought some new valve covers and breathers. I love the look of these!

[knomadd]

Just in case any of you are curious, I'm still making changes to the GTO. Bought a new set of Dakota Digital VHX gauges in black alloy face.


Also started the tri-power install...

[Keith Seymore]

Very nice; always happy to see another vintage Pontiac enthusiast.

You might enjoy these -

Photo album: http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...hp?albumid=184

Short Version: http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/cgi-b...=9990396621018

Looong version: http://forums.performanceyears.com/f...d.php?t=560524

K

[knomadd]

I'll have to take a look at your looong version when I've got time at home. I've read the first 8 or so posts and it sounds like a cool story. Thanks for sharing!

[Pro Performance]

Following along.... look forward to seeing it come together.

[knomadd]

Got the Tripower installed and operational. Took it to work this afternoon. I'm trying to get a good video to post. Until then, sorry but no pics either. The camera and memory card are at home.

[screaminchevypickup]

Looking good Duane.. I like that tri-power setup!

[knomadd]

I was playing with MS Paint today and tried to put the future wheels on the GTO to get a better idea of how it would look. This is the result, probably not very accurate, but fairly close. What do you think?

[screaminchevypickup]

I like it.. Always have been a fan of split spoke styled wheels..

[knomadd]

Well, I changed my mind and went with a different wheel. Travis with azproperformance.com helped me with all my measurements and ordering the wheels. Placed the order this morning for these:


18x8's up front and 18x9's out back. I like the style and overall look a lot. Plus, I think they'll hold up over time without getting dated so fast as the Foose Knuckle's I was going to get. They're cheaper than the Foose wheels too. I was able to save enough to buy one for a spare!

[Bennett68C10]

Nice looking wheels, can't wait to see them mounted up

[knomadd]

Thanks Keith, you and me both!

[slowcpe]

Those ought to look killer on the goat.

[knomadd]

Thanks Ryan! I think they'll look great!

Travis just sent me tracking info, and it looks like they will be here Friday. Now if I can get tires in by this weekend, I'll be set!

[knomadd]

Wheels just came in!!!

18x8 front & spare

18x9 rear

Going to get tires mounted this afternoon. If the rain holds off, I'll get them mounted up this evening. If not, tomorrow will have to do.

[Bennett68C10]

Very nice

[knomadd]

It's not a very good pic, but here's one...

Too much sun up front, not enough in back... I'll get better ones later.

[knomadd]

Took her for a ride today. Loving the new look.

[knomadd]

Here are a few more pics for you guys.




Stainless Steel Brakes - Force 10... No longer the name of their 2 piston calipers. 11" slotted rotors, calipers powder coated black.


Factory style "splitters" exhaust tips on 2.5" dual stainless exhaust with Flowmaster original 40 series mufflers.

[lolife99]

Wheels look great!

[hopped up]

Bad car man! I love 3 deuce set ups! I think the wheel change looks much better, that's the only change it needed. Sweet ride man!

[Pro Performance]

Car looks sweet! It is amazing how wheels can change the complete look of a car (or truck). Might have to steal some of these photos for our gallery.... if you don't mind.