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knomadd · 01-09-2013, 06:26 PM

I thought you guys might like to see my first love... My 1965 Pontiac GTO. I've had her since 1998 and have done most of the work myself. She used to be white and had a LeMans 326 c.i.d. 2bbl and 2 speed "Super Turbine 300" paper weight. Power now comes from a 1968 Pontiac 400/TH400 combo out of a Bonneville. I had the trans rebuilt since there are thousands of little parts to lose and I wasn't comfortable attempting it myself. Did the engine while I was in college and swapped it out in my parents garage. here she is now...

knomadd · 01-09-2013, 06:27 PM

A few more pics...

knomadd · 01-09-2013, 06:36 PM

I'll post more when I get home. No more pictures at work.

Kurt L · 01-09-2013, 07:26 PM

thats one beautiful ride there love me a gto, gas tires and oil.

NONHOG · 01-10-2013, 01:56 PM

Great year! Nice looking car!

72BlckButy · 01-10-2013, 02:27 PM

Very cool car!

**Clyde65** · 01-10-2013, 02:40 PM

Yummy!

2manyprojects · 01-12-2013, 11:28 PM

Nice Goat, I had 2 65's I bought around 97/99. The last is the only car I regret selling.

1st, Tiger Gold 389 4bbl, 4spd, post car.
2nd Nigh****ch Blue 428 tri-power, 4spd, hard top.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-13-2013, 12:32 AM

I love old goats... even in my favorite color... blue!

64shortbox · 01-13-2013, 02:24 AM

Nice GTO. 65's are my favorite year Goat. But then I'm biased towards the old Pontiacs anyway.

motornut · 01-14-2013, 12:21 PM

nice one
high school alumni has a prostreet 65
love these old tin indians

NONHOG · 05-02-2013, 02:25 PM

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high school alumni has a prostreet 65

LOL me too! Actually he moved away before HS but we keep in touch.
Here is his 65.

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motornut · 05-02-2013, 04:39 PM

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LOL me too! Actually he moved away before HS but we keep in touch.
Here is his 65.

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wow another beefy goat nice

knomadd · 05-02-2013, 10:07 PM

Thanks gentlemen for the compliments, and the pics of all those cool cars!

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

LOL me too! Actually he moved away before HS but we keep in touch.
Here is his 65.

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I know that car! Very nice!

I've seen it at Tiger Run in Bend, Oregon on Memorial weekend back in about 2000??? I was (still am) a member of the Goat Herd, GTO club of Oregon and went to that show every year since then until I moved to Texas. I was born and raised in Oregon and moved to Texas in 2007 (my wife is from here). I have a pic of it because I love those wheels and wanted something like that before I bought what's on there now.

bigguy69 · 05-01-2013, 06:49 PM

My dad has a 65 gto. I would love to fix it for him. Great looking cars!
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knomadd · 05-02-2013, 10:10 PM

If you're ever in the mood to take a trip to Bend Oregon on Memorial Day weekend (always the same time every year) you should check out Tiger Run. They have a few events from Friday evening cruise-in, show on Saturday, and drag races on Sunday. Check out http://www.goatherd.com for more info if you're interested.

knomadd · 07-18-2013, 11:54 AM

Here's another pic I found on my work computer. From my wedding day nearly 5 years ago.

77ChevySharkBite · 07-18-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Here's another pic I found on my work computer. From my wedding day nearly 5 years ago.

Now that is an awesome picture!!!

motornut · 07-18-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Here's another pic I found on my work computer. From my wedding day nearly 5 years ago.

very cool shot

chevyrestoguy · 07-19-2013, 10:54 AM

Nice car, knomadd!

I LOVE the '60s Pontiacs, and I've had quite a few of them. I owned a '65 GTO (389, 4-spd, 3.55s, "K" code paint (Reef Turquoise), blk interior) and even had a '65 LeMans (326, 2-spd, "w" paint code (Bluemist Slate). I bought the LeMans as a parts car for the GTO, but it was too nice to part out so I drove it while I was building the GTO.

I wound selling them both as a package. Great cars, and I still think about those two all the time.

knomadd · 07-18-2013, 11:55 AM

The A/C low pressure port worked its way loose from the compressor 2 Saturdays ago. Took it in to get it vacuum tested for leaks and to pull the humidity out, then recharge the system. Hopefully there isn't anything else wrong with it.

CAL 58 GMC · 07-19-2013, 10:58 AM

Very nice ride! What is the name of that color?

knomadd · 07-19-2013, 11:14 AM

Thanks guys!

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Very nice ridw! What is the name of that color?

It's called Dark Cloisonné Blue. It's off of a 94 Corvette Grand Sport.

knomadd · 07-20-2013, 09:35 PM

Went to a car show in Damon, TX today. Here are a couple of shots from the show. The GTO won best 60's. Not bad for a small show.

knomadd · 08-26-2013, 03:59 PM

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

End carbs are done.

01-09-2013, 06:26 PM	#1
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) I thought you guys might like to see my first love... My 1965 Pontiac GTO. I've had her since 1998 and have done most of the work myself. She used to be white and had a LeMans 326 c.i.d. 2bbl and 2 speed "Super Turbine 300" paper weight. Power now comes from a 1968 Pontiac 400/TH400 combo out of a Bonneville. I had the trans rebuilt since there are thousands of little parts to lose and I wasn't comfortable attempting it myself. Did the engine while I was in college and swapped it out in my parents garage. here she is now... Attached Images __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

01-09-2013, 06:27 PM	#2
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) A few more pics... Attached Images __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

01-09-2013, 06:36 PM	#3
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) I'll post more when I get home. No more pictures at work. Attached Images __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

01-09-2013, 07:26 PM	#4
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) thats one beautiful ride there love me a gto, gas tires and oil.

01-10-2013, 01:56 PM	#5
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Great year! Nice looking car! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

01-10-2013, 02:27 PM	#6
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01-10-2013, 02:40 PM	#7
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01-12-2013, 11:28 PM	#8
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Nice Goat, I had 2 65's I bought around 97/99. The last is the only car I regret selling. 1st, Tiger Gold 389 4bbl, 4spd, post car. 2nd Nigh****ch Blue 428 tri-power, 4spd, hard top. __________________ 65 Chevy C10 Panel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7148391 42 Chevy 3100http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post7184392 96 GMC K2500 Diesel Suburban 89 GTA Trans Am Convertible.

01-13-2013, 12:32 AM	#9
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01-13-2013, 02:24 AM	#10
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 733	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Nice GTO. 65's are my favorite year Goat. But then I'm biased towards the old Pontiacs anyway. Attached Images

01-14-2013, 12:21 PM	#11
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) nice one high school alumni has a prostreet 65 love these old tin indians Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

05-01-2013, 06:49 PM	#15
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) My dad has a 65 gto. I would love to fix it for him. Great looking cars! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

05-02-2013, 10:10 PM	#16
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) If you're ever in the mood to take a trip to Bend Oregon on Memorial Day weekend (always the same time every year) you should check out Tiger Run. They have a few events from Friday evening cruise-in, show on Saturday, and drag races on Sunday. Check out http://www.goatherd.com for more info if you're interested. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

07-18-2013, 11:54 AM	#17
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Here's another pic I found on my work computer. From my wedding day nearly 5 years ago. Attached Images __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

07-19-2013, 10:54 AM	#20
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Nice car, knomadd! I LOVE the '60s Pontiacs, and I've had quite a few of them. I owned a '65 GTO (389, 4-spd, 3.55s, "K" code paint (Reef Turquoise), blk interior) and even had a '65 LeMans (326, 2-spd, "w" paint code (Bluemist Slate). I bought the LeMans as a parts car for the GTO, but it was too nice to part out so I drove it while I was building the GTO. I wound selling them both as a package. Great cars, and I still think about those two all the time. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527



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07-18-2013, 11:55 AM	#21
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) The A/C low pressure port worked its way loose from the compressor 2 Saturdays ago. Took it in to get it vacuum tested for leaks and to pull the humidity out, then recharge the system. Hopefully there isn't anything else wrong with it. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

07-19-2013, 10:58 AM	#22
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Very nice ride! What is the name of that color? __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 08-27-2013 at 12:23 AM.

07-20-2013, 09:35 PM	#24
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Went to a car show in Damon, TX today. Here are a couple of shots from the show. The GTO won best 60's. Not bad for a small show. Attached Images __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-26-2013, 03:59 PM	#25
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) I started rebuilding a tripower setup I bought for it a year or two ago. Here's some progress... End carbs are done. Attached Images __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

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