Because the sizes of these...
Because the sizes of these reproduction Redline G70-14 Firestone Wide Ovals and 14x7 steel wheels are not correct for the '67 GTO, Bill is in the process of replacing them with the proper 14x6 wheels and F70-14s. He will retain the hubcaps, however, because he likes them better than the factory-installed Deluxe wheel covers.
Bill was told by C&S that Mr. Scott had a few requests for the dealer before he took delivery of his GTO. As the story claims, he had a Ram Air pan, air cleaner, and open-hood ornament added. An AM/FM radio replaced the AM unit, and Rally gauges were swapped in for the standard dials. Bill has been unable to locate the original owner to confirm this.
The WS-code, 4.12-bore 400 engine features the factory-installed cast (3.75-inch stroke) crank, rods, and pistons, an "068" cam with 288/302 degrees duration and 0.414/0.413 lift with 1.50:1 rockers. It also retains its 2.11/1.77-valved 670 heads, cast-iron dual-plane intake and H.O. free-flowing exhaust manifolds, a 750-cfm Q-jet (#7027263), and Delco points distributor.
When Bill got the GTO, it still had a few of its original exhaust components, but they were very rusty, so he upgraded to a new 2.25-inch system with Flowmaster mufflers. A wide-ratio (code FO) M20 Muncie four-speed takes the torque from the stock 10.4-inch clutch and delivers it to a (YH-code) 3.55 Safe-T-Track rear by way of the steel driveshaft.
Except for aftermarket shocks, which are soon to be changed to stock spiral units, the suspension remains stock from its 0.937-inch front swaybar to its 9.5-inch manual drum brakes. Some wear items, like the lower ball-joints and tie rods, were replaced over the years.
Though the body has been touched up in a few areas, according to Bill, it still retains 80 percent of its original paint and the engine has never been out.
The GTO has done well at the shows, earning a Concours Silver in 2009 from the GTOAA and a POCI-Survivor Gold at the same Co-vention. It also took First Place in the Survivor Class at the 2009 Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge event in Tennessee and the Bob Laidlein Award for Most Original at the 2007 Lowe's Motor Speedway Fall AutoFair.
Nearly three decades later, Bill can now look at his own credit card statement and remember the immortal words of his dad: "That's what GTO stands for-gas, tires, and oil." And despite $3 per gallon pump prices, that definition of the famed acronym suits him just fine.
This tag, replete with a date...
This tag, replete with a date code, is affixed to the underside of the original carpet.
The gears are rowed by the...
The gears are rowed by the factory-installed Hurst shifter, which juts from an optional console.
Due to surface rust forming...
Due to surface rust forming under the mat, C&S resprayed the trunk as well. A reproduction G70-14 spare tire is mounted to a non-original14x7 wheel. The jack is original, however and here's how to use it.
According to Bill, this gorgeous...
According to Bill, this gorgeous code 225 red upholstery is all original.