When separating the body from the frame, you have full access to the frame rails, chassis, and body. It shows exploded views of the mechanical parts of the car, and includes part group numbers. This updated second edition now includes additional gto models from 1971 and 1972. It has a small drill hole, a split and a crack in the metal. Pontiac gto restoration guide 1964 1972 automoto bookshop. Shop quality restoration parts and accessories for your 196472 gto. It identifies the car as a coupe, fourdoor sedan or convertible.
If your car has a 421cubicinch v8, its likely from a pontiac catalina. Longtime hpp contributor, smoke signals editorinchief, pontiac historian, and allaround good guy don keefe has written this indepth restoration book. A bodyoff restoration is the most complete and thorough restoration for a gto. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972, book by paul zazarine. You can keep the 421, but your gto is not a restoration piece. The restoration took four years to complete and is documented by complete notebook with pictures and descriptions. Dump the 421 and find a 389 with triple twobarrel carburetors that fits your gto. Pontiac gto, lemans, tempest, firebird, trans am, bonneville, grand prix, catalina, gto parts, restoration, reproduction parts, ram air, engine, hinges, bumpers.
Sep 25, 2017 the featured gto is a 70, the one in the video is a 69. General motors restoration manuals and guides overhauling and restoring any pontiac, chevy, buick, oldsmobile, saturn, cadillac or gmc vehicle is made easier with the selection of general motors restoration manuals and guides available at the motor bookstore. A revised edition added model years 19711972 to the mix. Pontiac gto classics for sale classics on autotrader. Author paul zazarine helps you determine the proper part numbers with.
This book is a must have for the restoration of a pontiac gto. The first edition profiled the 19641970 gto models, while the updated second edition included the 19711972 models. New listing nos 1955 1975 corvette impala truck chevelle camaro chevy nova parts lot fits. Gto, lemans, tempest, grand prix, bonneville, catalina. By 1968, it was clear that the gtos recipe of big engine, midsize car was a hitso the goat upped the ante during its second generation 196872. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 1995 edition. Bring the history, equipment, and options of the 19641967 pontiac gto into sharp focus with this indepth, nutsandbolts guide.
Want the feel of pure muscle coupled with an awesome restoration. Pontiac expert and longtime writer david bonaskiewich reveals the hardware under the sheet metal. Ames performance engineering, classic gto parts, firebird. For those of you diehard gm guys, you know what im talking about you dont want a ford guy doing your gto. Books include gto restoration guide and glory days, how to restore your. For 20 grand, not seeing enough room to do it right. By doing it correct the first time i have sretored over 100 gto in the past 45 years. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 motorbooks workshop 9780879389536 by zazarine, paul and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Find the perfect deal for pontiac gto cars with free shipping on many items at ebay. In this feature article high performance pontiac looks at a castillian bronze 455 h.
The second edition of the highly acclaimed pontiac gto restoration guide now includes 19711972 gtos, updates on the 19641970 models, and a thorough. How rebuild pontiac v8 engine 455 421 400 428 421 389 370 350 347 326 316 301 fits. If buying more than one part, check the box next to the parts you want to buy and then click the purchase selected button to add them to your cart. Restore your 1971 gto with premium quality restoration parts and accessories from original parts group.
Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 by paul zazarine, 1995, motorbooks international edition, in english 2nd ed. Ram air iii and iv 400s remained available that year but were replaced in 1971 by the 335horse 455 ho. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 motorbooks. Im currently accepting frameoff gm restoration projects, specializing in pontiac gtos. Definitely not a belly button car you know everybody has one dont really need to. One of a kind 1971 pontiac gto supercharged lsx the judge build project duration. Determine the proper part numbers with this detailed, accurate, yearbyyear guide showing you the right way to do a fullscale restoration. Step 2 subsection body hardware kits see all fastener kits complete body. Please contact one of our expert gearhead consultants at 7083885277 for the most complete inform. Original sheet metal car, with factory console, hood tach, ram air hood. Books include gto restoration guide and glory days, how to restore your musclecar, 19671969 camaro exposed, barracudachallenger, gto history. This 71 pontiac gto convertible is a true series 242 with total production of only 661 convertibles built that year and only 79 built with this engine and transmission combination. Get your gto done right currently accepting your gto pontiac project car. The following parts were successfully added to your cart.
Step 2 subsection body hardware kits see all fastener kits complete body body panels bracing see all body mount bracketsbushingshardware body mount repair panels. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. New on the options list was pontiacs 455cid v8, rated at 360 horsepower. A restyled lemans body ruled out optional hideaway headlights for the 1970 gto, which came standard with a 350horsepower 400cid v8. View media item 106199 view media item 106198 view media item 106197 view media item 106196 view media item 106195 view media item 106194. Enjoy low prices, helpful experts, and unparalleled customer service.
You are going to have fun and look great driving this really. It could be an older restoration or a wellmaintained original vehicle. You wont see a ford or a mopar in my shop only gm vehicles. Restoration books suspension books transmission books. Opgi carries thousands of classic gm restoration parts and accessories offered in 14 free catalogs. Books include gto restoration guide and glory days, how to restore your musclecar, 19671969 camaro exposed, barracudachallenger, gto history 19641967, and pontiacs greatest decade 19591969. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 motorbooks workshop.
This page will chronicle my 1970 gto frame off restoration. May 02, 2016 70 gto judge convertible restoration 12 legendary motorcars dream car garage 2005 tv series. The car features a 389cid325hp engine, a 4barrel carburetor. In a worst case scenario dash restoration, the unit is completely stripped of the vinyl cover and foam.
The exterior paint, trim and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. Apr 16, 2015 a car that has some collector value, such as the 1970 gto 400, is a reasonable candidate for a first restoration job because you should select a car thats not prohibitively expensive. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1971 pontiac gto. Jul 30, 2014 pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 by paul zazarine, 1995, motorbooks international edition, in english 2nd ed. Luckily, interior replacement parts dont need to be a pain to find, or match to your gto. Frame off restored at restore a muscle car, with numbers matching engine, transmission and rear axle. With all the knowledge and books and hands on this book still come n handy.
Gto 71 first time out of garage after restore youtube. Sep 14, 2010 in this feature article high performance pontiac looks at a castillian bronze 455 h. Whether youve been an opgi customer for many years, or this is your first time ordering with us, we look forward to serving you now and in the future. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 book, 1995.
From there, new foam is installed and shaped to provide the. May 19, 2014 1971 pontiac gto for sale with test drive, driving sounds, and walk through video duration. It is very technical and has lots of illustrations and the oem part numbers and points out the differences by year. Pontiac gto restoration guide, 19641972 by paul zazarine. Pontiac 1971 gto, 455 ho, 4speed, silverblack, beautiful topnotch nationalquality restoration, 0 miles since restored, judge stripes added, breathtaking. Great condition door with no rust, dents or filler. Disassembly guide april 15, 2015 by pontiac diy when evaluating your particular car for restoration, be sure you have a realistic expectation of the project, your skill level, and your intended use. I wanted to post some of the latest pics from the 65 gto restoration project.
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