My Other Baby

[M-17]

Dude that's awesome.

Since I'm 25 atm, I always wished I had the time to buy and wrench an old classic muscle car. So its nice seeing someone around my age living it up when i can't yet.

And I'd like to see a video of your GTO, if possible, once you upgrade to a new transmission in it.

[Mr.Jay]

Originally Posted by Umbie

I bought the car in August 2003 for $3,000. The frame-off restoration took nearly 10 years and I won't even say how much it cost. Let's just say the chrome alone was close to the price of my BRZ. I also had a 1966 Lemans with an overhead-cam straight 6 (one of the first American cars with that type of motor). I did some work to that and doubled my money when I sold it about a year ago. Even though I'm only 25, I love cars from this era and driving them is an absolutely amazing experience. I'm glad to see there are so many of you on this forum that also appreciate it!

Let me know if you have any other questions or comments. I'll be glad to post more pictures too.

Chroming is sooo expensive! I have a co-worker who has a 64 Buick which he chromed a bunch of the parts. I believe the cost easily pays for my FRS as well but with a car of that era chrome look like it belongs.

This is a man with deication and passion my fellow car people.

1. Buy car for cheap
2. Deicate 10 years to making it prefect

btw damn I'm 25 too and love cars from this generation thanks to my friends dad but never do I think I could own one or put the time into fixing one up (though I would love a 70s Chevelle)

Keep the passion alive my friend :happy0180:

[Umbie]

I'd be glad to take a video with the current set-up. I just bought a house, so I don't know when the tranny swap will take place, plus I got more mods planned for the BRZ...

[Umbie]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

Chroming is sooo expensive! I have a co-worker who has a 64 Buick which he chromed a bunch of the parts. I believe the cost easily pays for my FRS as well but with a car of that era chrome look like it belongs.

This is a man with deication and passion my fellow car people.

1. Buy car for cheap
2. Deicate 10 years to making it prefect

btw damn I'm 25 too and love cars from this generation thanks to my friends dad but never do I think I could own one or put the time into fixing one up (though I would love a 70s Chevelle)

Keep the passion alive my friend :happy0180:

Thank you for the kind words, sir. A '66 GOAT was always my dream car, and I wanted it to be absolutely perfect no matter how long it took. I am still changing/adjusting things; the fuel injection system still needs some fine tuning and I plan on putting a pinstripe down the side bodyline (same color as interior). There were times when I thought the car would never get done, but where there's a will, there's a way!

And for those of you who still lust for a classic muscle car, don't give up yet! You never know when you might come across one for the right price that won't necessarily take a decade to rebuild.

[fender9530]

Was not expecting this. I love it. Beautiful ride! Very nice work!!

[Shagaliscious]

Beautiful GTO!

[dem00n]

How do you like fuel injection?

My friend did it to his Firebird, he doesn't stop bitching about how much he regrets, really changes the car in my view as well.

[Sonolin]

God DAYUM!

[Sonolin]

Originally Posted by Umbie

Thanks for the flattering comments, guys!

It is in fact a 1966 Pontiac GTO. However, the motor is 1967 400ci 6.5L (that's how I bought it). I had it completely rebuilt by a local racing company and replaced the carburetor with a FAST electronic fuel injection system. The transmission is the original Muncie 4-speed, but a 5 or 6-speed will be installed in the near future (4 gears isn't enough for what the engine is putting out). The paint is a custom color mixed by yours truly (I call it Giants Blue), base and clear/no metallic or metal flake. The interior is Parchment seats/door panels/headliner with black carpet and dash.

I bought the car in August 2003 for $3,000. The frame-off restoration took nearly 10 years and I won't even say how much it cost. Let's just say the chrome alone was close to the price of my BRZ. I also had a 1966 Lemans with an overhead-cam straight 6 (one of the first American cars with that type of motor). I did some work to that and doubled my money when I sold it about a year ago. Even though I'm only 25, I love cars from this era and driving them is an absolutely amazing experience. I'm glad to see there are so many of you on this forum that also appreciate it!

Let me know if you have any other questions or comments. I'll be glad to post more pictures too.

I dream about owning a classic muscle car someday. Congratulations on living the dream

That thing is gorgeous. Interiour, exterior, chrome, everything looks top notch. 10/10 would bang

[Umbie]

Thanks again for the comments and appreciation. It was rather unexpected!

Originally Posted by dem00n

How do you like fuel injection?

My friend did it to his Firebird, he doesn't stop bitching about how much he regrets, really changes the car in my view as well.

I enjoy the fuel injection. Being as young as I am, I'm not all that familiar with carburetors and how to address an issue should one arise. Thus, I wanted something more modern and reliable. I initially considered an LS2 swap from a 2006 GTO or Corvette, but was not thrilled about the amount of electronics, wiring, etc. associated with such a swap. So my next choice was to fuel inject the rebuilt 6.5L. To my surprise, the electronics and wiring of this system was still beyond what I planned to do. It took a few tries to get it right (for example, the control module was shorting out until I realized I needed a thick rubber pad between the module and the portion of the frame it was mounted on). Also, there was stalling problems initially until I worked with the engineers at FAST to sort it out. But after a few headaches, I got the system working properly and don't have a complaint thus far. The system has a remote which I wired through the firewall to make adjustments to the air/fuel ratio, etc. It also learns as you drive and automatically makes adjustments. It is quite impressive and reliable from what I can tell.

[bcj]

Had a 64 LeMans convertable 4sp in the sand color. 326 and a two barrel carb.
Wonderful car while I had it. Picture is a GTO off the web, but it looked just like that.

[Umbie]

Originally Posted by bcj

Had a 64 LeMans convertable 4sp in the sand color. 326 and a two barrel carb.
Wonderful car while I had it. Picture is a GTO off the web, but it looked just like that.

'64 was a great year! Do you have any pictures of your actual car? And can I ask why you got rid of her?

[dagame]

wow! thats a nice ride!

[bcj]

No pictures. Wasn't into photos then and it wasn't as easy at the time.
Caught some gravel in a corner and collected a phone pole on the drivers side
No injurys, but it was sad.

Got it for $250 because it had been in Hawaii and was pretty well rusted in the quarters.
Made a great commuter car from Seattle to Pullman when I was in college though.