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Old 04-06-2012, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboy6622
Always weary of "a weekend of work will have it running." Then why don't you take a weekend and make it run? Always a BS there.


"Underpowed" comes down to what people think . The GTO was a heavy car for what it was... I do'nt know where the weight in those things was, but dang it was there. You could feel it when driving the car too.
Mine doesnt feel heavy when i drive it goes anywhere i point it & quick, i love the way they drive, ppl just dont like em cuz they wernt retro
 
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Old 04-06-2012, 10:45 PM
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Mike your exactly right. I like the car overall but was never crazy about it being called a gto. They are nice and I like them more and more every time I see one I just wish gm would have built it with a little more retro style. If I ever got the opportunity to own one id buy it for sure tho. It would have to be a stick tho..
 

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I like the look of the GTO but I think they run like a 15 stock with that big v8..... I might be wrong though I'm sure some one will correct me..lol........I like that one crazy looking GTO....was that just a concept car that they made?
 
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Old 04-06-2012, 11:09 PM
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LS1 GTOs run 13.6 & LS2 run 13.2 i love mine & i love the looks of it im glad its not retro
 
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Give me a 56 Bel Air and I'll be a happy camper.

 
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Old 04-07-2012, 06:39 AM
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TO: EnZo `Brock
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Hi `Brock, this is the best I could do on short notice.
Get online 2day & make your bid ~> Good Luck

^^^^Now that's what I call a detailed clean install 4-Sure...Love the 2 fours with pro linkage WoW ^^^^

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VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; PADDING-TOP: 5px">BEL AIR </TD></TR><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; PADDING-TOP: 5px">Style:</TD><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; PADDING-TOP: 5px">CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE </TD></TR><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; PADDING-TOP: 5px">VIN:</TD><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; PADDING-TOP: 5px">VC56J176810 </TD></TR><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; PADDING-TOP: 5px">Exterior Color:</TD><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; PADDING-TOP: 5px">RED/WHITE </TD></TR><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: right; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; 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Custom dash and center console, Dolphin gauges, IDIDIT polished tilt steering column with leather wrapped wheel, custom two tone tan leather interior and trunk, power remote open doors and trunk, power windows, power top, power antenna, Vintage heat and air, Pioneer stereo CD player, new tan convertible top. Chicago World of Wheels 2007 Best of Show winner. Only 6,400 miles on the build. 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Old 04-07-2012, 07:28 AM
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Very informative and entertaining pics Space!
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Tadcaster
Very informative and entertaining pics Space!

Thanks `Tadd, this thread is going in many different directions 4-Sure, but it's all good & `Fun...
Thanks again for your words
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Below is for Mike(JG) & GTO fans
This 1967 GTO is very rare. The car is a pillar coupe. Pontiac made very few pillar coupes in 1967. This GTO has a 400cid engine and automatic transmission.

^ From B/J auction 2 day
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Space
TO: EnZo `Brock
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Hi `Brock, this is the best I could do on short notice.
Bidding now, I put your name down as a co payer on the loan. Thanks :P
 
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