Type: Automobiles
Model: Pontiac GTO
Owner: twogoats
Real Name: Ken S
Location: Concord, US.
I bought this car in 1991 to work on and restore while I was in High School. I was supposed to sell it for college tuition. I drove it my first few years of college but the commute really took a toll on it's condition so I parked it. In 1997 I brought it out of storage and began driving it again. In 2002 began a complete chassis restoration correcting all the things I did to it when I was younger. It's basically had a frame-off restoration without actually having had the frame removed.
Suspension
How it was Used: Boxed rear control arms and added a rear sway bar from a '70 GM A-body.
Price Paid: 100
How it was Used: Converted front brakes to '69-up style single piston caliper power disc brakes. I sounds have done this a long time ago!
Price Paid: 500
How it was Used: Replaced control arm bushings on all four corners with graphite impregnated pieces from PST.
Price Paid: 150
How it was Used: Replaced worn and leaking original steering box with a fast ratio rebuilt unit from my local Kragen. I came in black so I had to
Price Paid: 150
Performance
How it was Used: 2-1/2" mandrel bent aluminized exhaust system from Pypes Exhaust. I opted for the x-pipe after reading some comparison results b
Price Paid: 400
How it was Used: Custom built torque converter based upon a GM L88 converter.
Price Paid: 400
How it was Used: Swapped the stock cast steel drums in the rear for early '80's vintage Monte Carlo SS/Olds 442 aluminum drums.
Price Paid: 50
How it was Used: Had the engine rebuilt in 1998 by LJ's Speed and Machine in Napa, CA.
Price Paid: 3500
How it was Used: For those into GTO history, Milt Schornack is a legendary name. He was the creator of the Royal Bobcat performance kits.
Price Paid: 300
Restoration
How it was Used: Rear bumper was rechromed and replated. I reconditioned the tail lights, tail light housings and all the brackets.
Price Paid: 400
How it was Used: Stripped and restored the engine compartment. Replaced, replated or refinished anything that could be removed. Installed new sta
Price Paid: 0
How it was Used: Replaced weathered and pitted emblems with GM or reproduction replacements.
Price Paid: 0
How it was Used: Cut out original rusted through trunk floor pan and replaced it with a 3 piece trunk floor kit from Performance Years.
Price Paid: 300
How it was Used: Sent the original optional Custom Sports steering wheel to Performance Years Pontiacs and had the rim re-molded and re-grained.
Price Paid: 300
Wheels
How it was Used: Sandblasted and refinished original Rally II wheels. Replaced weathered center caps, trim rings and lug nuts with reproduction p
Price Paid: 500
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