1968 Pontiac GTO

[tberg]

My 1968 Pontiac GTO is in paint this week after a body off restoration with some slight modifixations. Fifty two years ago when I was in high school, dreaming about this car and drawing it in class kept me awake for 3 years. I've had dozens of cars in over 50 years of driving including my '72 De Tomaso Pantera, my 5.0L 600hp Jaguar XKR, but I've never been so excited about getting a car ever. It's going to be painted in its original Verduro Green complete with the hood mounted tachometer, functional hood scoops, and hidden headlights. I should have pictures by the end of next week. Modifications includes adding 4 wheel disc brakes and 17" wheels and tires. The big cruiser will be home soon!

[SRT Hellcat]

Congratulations tberg. Can't wait to see some pictures

[powerstroke]

Congrats and yes lets be having some pictures of your goat

[tberg]

I was told by the shop owner, today, that my Goat will be out of the paint booth by Tuesday afternoon of next week. I told him, "I hope so, since I'd like to drive it before I'm dead from either the virus or otherwise!" I will be there with camera in hand Tuesday afternoon, so hopefully some pictures in the evening. Heavy anticipation.....

[xyyman]

As above, can't wait for pictures. GTO one of my favorite Muscle Cars.

Saw one featured on an old edition of Wheeler Dealers recently and fell in love again.

[Kevin-gp9gc]

1968 best year, pictures please when it is done!

[tberg]

kevin,
I agree with you completely, Paint was finished yesterday afternoon, and I have pictures before the clear coat was applied. This afternoon, after a round of golf,as some courses in the next county have opened, I will stop and take finished pictures. Wheel arch trim, turn signals, and GTO graphics are not on yet but the color is done. Pictures tonight!

[tberg]

First photos out of paint with clearcoat taken this afternoon. Still in the paint garage so no brilliant sunshine shots, but they'll be coming. Tomorrow the hood and hood mounted tachometer get painted and installed.

[tberg]

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[xyyman]

Looking good. What are those wheels, they look vaguely familiar but I cant place them?

[tberg]

I found them online, and I thought the gold would look good against the green of the car. But they still have an older, classic look. I will look them up when I get home this afternoon and give you the link to them.

[tberg]

xyyman,
Here is the link to the wheels. Inexpensive and very nice looking.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17-Vision-Muscle-V324-Daz...

[xyyman]

Thanks, I think they've just replaced Torq Thrust D's as my favourite wheel.

[tberg]

I've been told by the shop owner that I should have my goat back within the next 2 weeks. What a nice surprise that would be. Pictures coming soon!

[tberg]

Stopped by the shop this morning to take a picture of the VIN tag so that I could ad the GTO to my classic car insurance policy. So while there I snapped a couple of new photos. It's making progress (slowly) but the end is in sight.

[tberg]

After many painful delays, it appears I'll be bring home the Goat on Monday afternoon. It has been driving me crazy stopping everyday to see little progress and actual setbacks that kept delaying its completion. But, this time it appears Monday is "set in stone." I'll believe it when I'm behind the wheel Monday. Pictures to follow.

[tberg]

Well, after several years of waiting, my '68 Goat finally came home to me last night! Still some things to do like installing my Ram Air kit, changing out the dash bezels and gauge covers, installing new e-brake cable, new steering wheel, BUT I can stare at it all day long. The sexy hood on this car is more sensual with its scoops, hood tach and curves that any car has a right to be, simply gorgeous. At some point I will want to deal with the floatiness of this behemoth as well, but for a Sunday cruiser and the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, it already has met my expectations. It will fit nicely in my garage with its Pantera and 2 Jag XKR brethren.

[tberg]

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