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I love the color-is that a wrap-I cant see how paint would give that result

 

[JoeCo]

I love the color-is that a wrap-I cant see how paint would give that result

Thank you, and it's actually plasti dip with some pearl flake to give it the "color shift" effect. It's been on for over 4 years now, holding up pretty well. Might have to respray it in another couple years or so. What I like about it is that it's a unique and eye catching look, but I can enjoy it without worrying too much cause I didn't spend 20k on a real paint job like that, or whatever it would cost. Plus the car is still original underneath.

 

[regal81455]

You more than welcome JoeCo!

It's amazing what you can do with that plastidip nowadays, isn't it?!! Such a great way to change things up without having to worry about all the $$$ and cringeworthy moments that would come with a real color change.

I'm leaning towards a "here's the keys every now and then for the parking lot wow factor and then give it to him as his graduation present..."

 

[eddie046]

This took some talent!
I had that happen on my old 2001 Ram but it went into the lower bumper opening next to the fog light and I didn't notice it for several days. Well being the Summer all I can say is wow was that disgusting to get out of there!



bb&t atm locations

 

[JoeCo]

You more than welcome JoeCo!

It's amazing what you can do with that plastidip nowadays, isn't it?!! Such a great way to change things up without having to worry about all the $$$ and cringeworthy moments that would come with a real color change.

I'm leaning towards a "here's the keys every now and then for the parking lot wow factor and then give it to him as his graduation present..."

It really is a great product, I know some don't like it but I can't argue with the results I've had with it. And that really is the best part, not having to worry and just being able to enjoy. Plus at car shows, most people do think it's a super expensive paint job and do a good job at keeping their kids or dogs from jumping all over it. I love kids and dogs, but I know they can do some damage too! I'm not sure I could even handle attending car shows with it if I had that much $$ into a real paint job, certainly wouldn't be able to relax very much.

And that sounds like a really good idea for your son! A good mix of a little now and much more later, and what an awesome surprise that will be for him I'm sure! I know I already said it, but he's a lucky kid! I got mine a little differently but still feel very fortunate that it worked out the way it did that I was able to have it so young.

 

[gto64gto]

Thank you thank you - people are always surprised to hear its got this tiny V8 in it. The 2spd trans is definitely a strange setup. I've been fortunate the car has been pretty good to me. I need to try to get her out maybe this weekend and give her a bath though. She's been neglected this year. Original harrison radiator started leaking so I haven't driven her much in the last 12 months. Like everything on it, the radiator is a strange one. It's a downflow and an odd core size to boot. Finally found someone who would make a custom aluminum unit but it's gonna cost me $900 so I've kinda just let her sit. I know I know.

 

[gto64gto]

I hope I can help you with your $900 radiator. If you can find a radiator shop that rebuilds radiators, take your radiator to them so they can see what you have. They can order a replacement core and remove your upper and lower tanks and put them on the new core. I did this on a rare 64 GTO radiator and you would never know that it wasn't original or NOS. A new core and having your old caps installed shouldn't cost over $300 and I think that's high

 

[Tahoebronco]

Back in 1967, my aunt, who lived in Mojave, CA at the time, bought a brand new Ford Mustang and was going home straight from the dealership after the sale. She was doing about 100MPH when she hit a roadrunner bird. The beak of the bird punctured her chrome bumper. She had a tough time explaining that to her mean ass husband.

 

[Addicted2fishing]

Anyone else love how this thread went form a bird stuffed in a grill to a classic car thread ? [emoji1787]


60% of the time it works every time....

 

[regal81455]

I hope I can help you with your $900 radiator. If you can find a radiator shop that rebuilds radiators, take your radiator to them so they can see what you have. They can order a replacement core and remove your upper and lower tanks and put them on the new core. I did this on a rare 64 GTO radiator and you would never know that it wasn't original or NOS. A new core and having your old caps installed shouldn't cost over $300 and I think that's high

Thank you for kind thoughts. I actually looked into this route before, problem is the core size is not readily available. I discussed this with 3 different radiator shops, all said basically the same thing. The core size is odd and you'd have to wait till there was a run on them. At the time I didn't want to wait. I'll probably revisit this scenario one more time before pulling the trigger on the custom one. Again very much appreciate your thoughts.

Any pics of that 64 GTO??

 

[regal81455]

Back in 1967, my aunt, who lived in Mojave, CA at the time, bought a brand new Ford Mustang and was going home straight from the dealership after the sale. She was doing about 100MPH when she hit a roadrunner bird. The beak of the bird punctured her chrome bumper. She had a tough time explaining that to her mean ass husband.

WOWZERS! That's nuts!

 

[regal81455]

Anyone else love how this thread went form a bird stuffed in a grill to a classic car thread ? [emoji1787]


60% of the time it works every time....

Absolutely!! The love for old cars is still alive and well!

 

[Hookedup87]

I love the old cars too. That came from my Dad. He was always into cars, and still is. At 80!! He’s the original owner of a 1967 Canaro. 327 with a two speed PowerGlide. His daily is a 2008 R/T Charger. Hemi of course. I owe my love of cars to him. He’s a special breed. That whole generation is. They don’t make em like that anymore. Cars or people.

 

[Hookedup87]

*Camaro

 

[regal81455]

He’s a special breed. That whole generation is. They don’t make em like that anymore. Cars or people.

SOOO TRUE!

 

[Eddie S]

1970 Pontiac lemans Sport 400, 4 BBL, Turbo 400, 355 posi, dual exhaust, dual exhaust cutouts in splash pan, Bucket Seats, His and Hers Shifter,
This car is basically a GTO without the hood scoops and badging. there are actually some pretty rare GTO's out there with out the enduro nose. They look like this nose however much cooler with the Ram Air Hood Scoops. For whatever reason the original customer could order one that way..... WAAAAAY BACK THAN!!
North carolina car...... not a bit of crusty or rotty metal underneath.

DISCUSS.....................

 

[JoeCo]

1970 Pontiac lemans Sport 400, 4 BBL, Turbo 400, 355 posi, dual exhaust, dual exhaust cutouts in splash pan, Bucket Seats, His and Hers Shifter,
This car is basically a GTO without the hood scoops and badging. there are actually some pretty rare GTO's out there with out the enduro nose. They look like this nose however much cooler with the Ram Air Hood Scoops. For whatever reason the original customer could order one that way..... WAAAAAY BACK THAN!!
North carolina car...... not a bit of crusty or rotty metal underneath.

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Awesome piece of history, thanks for sharing! Wish my car was from down south but for being a Northern car it survived pretty well. Your car seems like it was ordered for a nice mix of performance with a sleeper look, I think it's awesome. I love seeing something a little different from the usual (don't get me wrong, still awesome cars) chevelles mustangs corvettes etc, and even though it's a gto it definitely has a unique look to it without all the flashy extra appearance options.

I like all the classics but I'm loving how this thread has featured some more of the lesser seen survivors.

 

[JoeCo]

Just to keep this going a little bit, I thought I'd update you guys on an upcoming project for the car that I'm excited about. Found a company in Indiana that does custom leds, and they will be doing a setup for my front turn signals, and more excitingly, leds with sequential turn signals for my tail lights. I've always loved sequential blinkers, and my tail lights can be pretty ineffective in certain lighting situations so this is also a good functional upgrade. Had to order a backup set of tail lights to throw into the car while mine are being made in Indiana, with that factored in I probably won't have them back until mid to late July, but I can't wait to see them when we get them in!

Finally got a picture where they were both clean!

 

[Addicted2fishing]

Just to keep this going a little bit, I thought I'd update you guys on an upcoming project for the car that I'm excited about. Found a company in Indiana that does custom leds, and they will be doing a setup for my front turn signals, and more excitingly, leds with sequential turn signals for my tail lights. I've always loved sequential blinkers, and my tail lights can be pretty ineffective in certain lighting situations so this is also a good functional upgrade. Had to order a backup set of tail lights to throw into the car while mine are being made in Indiana, with that factored in I probably won't have them back until mid to late July, but I can't wait to see them when we get them in!

Finally got a picture where they were both clean!

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I love the sequential turn signals. Love them in the stangs and Audi’s


60% of the time it works every time....

 

[JoeCo]

I love the sequential turn signals. Love them in the stangs and Audi’s


60% of the time it works every time....

Same, have always been a big fan, and I've had this vision in my head for mine now for quite a few years. Excited it will be a reality soon.