68 Grand Prix--yay or nay?

[GTO_DON]

Everything is cool guys. I just wanted to make sure that everyone knew I wasnt trying to mislead anyone on any of my cars. Btw The impala is my buddy Dans car,Not mine. We will see what happens. It ends tonight and Im really overwelmed at the responce to it. Didnt think there was that many big car lovers out there.{Even thou its only 1 foot longer than my GTO LOL} A couple guys are coming over the weekend and I'll see what they offer. Anyway thanks for the publicity! If a big GP can make to a chevy Supercar website then I guess it must be a special car after all.

[StealthBird]

Don, I forwarded your ad to some of the "Darksiders" (those full-sized Pontiac freaks!), and that may have added to your positive responses. Hope it sells for what you desire....

[Tarrytown SS427s]

Well said. Long live the big cars!!
Steve

[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

[Salvatore]

Good luck with the sale my friend! Glad the leak in the dyke is fixed!

[al8apex]

I LIKE the car

I think it is cool in a BIG way

I could read through all the stuff and realize how nice the car is "as-is"

IF that car was here it would have been hmmm ... who knows ?

It is very cool and even if it is red (just a "thing" of mine, not a fan of red), I would be proud to own it

[mockingbird812]

Keep us posted Don. C L ride!

[grantprix]

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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

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On these Pontiac engines its also very important to loosen or leave the intake bolts loose before tightening the long 3/8" bolt to allow the intake to snug up tight against the timing cover. I've seen too many guys break that bolt trying to tighten it without doing so.

That's a beautiful & rare GP by the way! The next owner should be very happy with it.