68 Grand Prix--yay or nay?

[GTO_DON]

I appreciate that Mike. Its a shame It has i great home here but with things the way they are Im forced to let at least 2 cars go. I spent a ton for the impala I got a while back and funds are low.

[Charley Lillard]

Can I have it ? :-)

[JoeG]

I never realized how many of these big ponchos had opted for the hood mounted tach,....Car has nice lines........

[HPMIKE]

Kinda surprised at the comments. Most of the folks on here seem pretty humble and respectful. I see nothing at all that seems misleading about the ad. If he was trying to be cute, then I suppose he wouldn't have posted the docs. Just trying to put the car in the best light, I suppose. Probably should have fixed the intake leak, before posting the ad. Pontiac intakes gasket jobs are so simple. No end rails to worry about and the distributor can stay put.

Having owned a 4 gear '69 SJ428, I have a soft spot for these cars. I don't like red cars, but that's just my own opinion and doesn't make it any less of a car. I always like big cars to be dark in color or black. Almost like seeing a fat girl with a bright red outfit. Most wear black for a reason, makes them look smaller.

MB

[BJCHEV396]

I still think it's a nice car.It has a lot of WOW factor.

[Charley Lillard]

There was a comment about the intake having to come off in order to change the washer that was leaking. Wouldn't it be easier to pop the water pump loose ?

[HPMIKE]

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There was a comment about the intake having to come off in order to change the washer that was leaking. Wouldn't it be easier to pop the water pump loose ?

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Nope

Taking the water pump itself off wouldnt help you as the grommet backs up to the timing chain cover. Believe me. An intake on a Pontiac takes no time at all. Very simple fix.

MB

[GTO_DON]

It was even a easier fix mike. I made a small half inch turn on the 3/8 bolt that connects the timing cover to the intake a started driving the car and the antifreeze was gone! Like I told a couple of potential bidders "The grommet swells once the engine heated up and the leak is gone". I cant believe how this leak which wasnt even an ounce of fluid got legs like this. You would have thought the block was cracked for christ sake.
Moral of the story is take a paper towel and wipe up any fluid before you take a pic To be honest I didnt see it by the naked eye. I guess the flash made it look like a small river under there. Anyway we have closed the flood gates and the town has been saved!!! BTW My high bidder is coming to see the car tomorrow so wish me luck