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knomadd · 08-26-2013, 04:01 PM

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

knomadd · 08-26-2013, 04:51 PM

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 · 08-27-2013, 01:30 PM

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

knomadd · 02-19-2014, 02:23 PM

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 · 02-19-2014, 02:58 PM

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 · 02-19-2014, 05:18 PM

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 · 02-19-2014, 05:27 PM

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

knomadd · 03-10-2014, 01:49 PM

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** · 03-11-2014, 12:08 AM

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

knomadd · 04-17-2014, 06:00 PM

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** · 04-18-2014, 12:07 AM

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

knomadd · 05-19-2014, 02:49 PM

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 · 06-05-2014, 09:45 PM

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

knomadd · 06-05-2014, 09:48 PM

Thanks Keith, you and me both!

slowcpe · 06-06-2014, 12:19 AM

Those ought to look killer on the goat.

knomadd · 06-11-2014, 03:21 PM

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 · 06-13-2014, 12:46 PM

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 · 06-13-2014, 10:39 PM

Very nice

knomadd · 06-14-2014, 07:21 PM

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 · 06-15-2014, 04:11 PM

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

knomadd · 06-15-2014, 05:02 PM

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** · 06-15-2014, 05:15 PM

Wheels look great!

hopped up · 06-15-2014, 05:53 PM

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 · 06-16-2014, 08:01 PM

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.

knomadd · 06-17-2014, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Wheels look great!

Thanks Keith! I'm really happy with them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

I agree, big improvement! Use any photos you want. Thanks again for your help ordering these wheels. You were very patient and helpful to me. I will gladly buy from you again... When my car/truck fund replenishes

08-26-2013, 04:01 PM	#1
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) I still need to paint the intake manifold (it's in primer now). This is what they all started out like. 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, 04:51 PM	#2
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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, __________________ -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)

08-27-2013, 01:30 PM	#3
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Just bought some new valve covers and breathers. I love the look of these! 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)

02-19-2014, 02:23 PM	#4
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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... __________________ -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) Last edited by knomadd; 08-25-2017 at 04:48 PM.

02-19-2014, 02:58 PM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,213	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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 __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-19-2014, 05:18 PM	#6
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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! __________________ -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)

02-19-2014, 05:27 PM	#7
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Following along.... look forward to seeing it come together.

03-10-2014, 01:49 PM	#8
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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. __________________ -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)

03-11-2014, 12:08 AM	#9
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Looking good Duane.. I like that tri-power setup! __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

04-17-2014, 06:00 PM	#10
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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? 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)

04-18-2014, 12:07 AM	#11
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) I like it.. Always have been a fan of split spoke styled wheels.. __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

05-19-2014, 02:49 PM	#12
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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! __________________ -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)

06-05-2014, 09:45 PM	#13
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Nice looking wheels, can't wait to see them mounted up __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-05-2014, 09:48 PM	#14
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Thanks Keith, you and me both! __________________ -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)

06-06-2014, 12:19 AM	#15
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Those ought to look killer on the goat. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold



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06-11-2014, 03:21 PM	#16
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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! __________________ -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)

06-13-2014, 12:46 PM	#17
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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. __________________ -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) Last edited by knomadd; 08-25-2017 at 04:50 PM.

06-13-2014, 10:39 PM	#18
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Very nice __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-14-2014, 07:21 PM	#19
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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. __________________ -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) Last edited by knomadd; 08-25-2017 at 04:51 PM.

06-15-2014, 04:11 PM	#20
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Took her for a ride today. Loving the new look. __________________ -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) Last edited by knomadd; 08-25-2017 at 04:51 PM.

06-15-2014, 05:02 PM	#21
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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. __________________ -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) Last edited by knomadd; 08-25-2017 at 04:51 PM.

06-15-2014, 05:15 PM	#22
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) Wheels look great! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-15-2014, 05:53 PM	#23
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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!

06-16-2014, 08:01 PM	#24
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Knomadd's '65 GTO (Royal Goat) 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.

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