65 GTO

[Thumpin455]

Its getting there, the only big things left are fixing the window channels, which will be after its drivable, and rebuilding the transmission. The lines are all done, just need to install the interior, dress out the engine, install the exhaust, and hook up the wire for the fuel gauge. Im wanting to do the interior after I get the windows in right, so I dont have to clean it all up again with sanding, welding, and painting it. Kinda a catch 22 with the channels.

I should really figure out what gears I need for the speedo, I doubt they will be right since it has a 2.56 gear set in it. The rear is under there, but I needed new bolts for it so I ordered them yesterday. Once they get here I can tighten everything and install the shocks.





Oops missed some of the frame when I shot the black on it. Better get that done next time I am under it.



The cheap wheels I ran on the 70 for ten years have an offset that puts them into the lip on the quarter. Even without the 275 tire it would still be set too far out in the well. So it needs a different set of wheels.



So I ordered a set of these in 15x7 and it will probably get 225 or 235 tires depending on where the outer lip ends up in the rear.



A couple months ago I sprung for a decent exhaust system. I figured Dave would want it to sound good, last a while, and not leak all over the place. So its getting as 2.5" system with an X pipe and Summit mufflers I have had for a long time that were never installed. I want the trans in before I go installing the exhaust, its just easier to get things done without it under there.



Tomorrow the engine will get what it needs. I rebuilt an HEI that was used last in the 90s, so that will get stabbed in, the oil put in and primed with my home made primer, after I get the radiator and wires all run where they need to go. Right now I have a rebuilt Qjet (gas) that ran great on everything I put it on so it will get that first. If it doesnt like this engine I have a Holley or two for it. It should be able to smoke that rear tire as long as you stay in the throttle, its not a wimpy 400. This engine was a good performer in the 70, so it should be lots of fun in a lighter car.

This thing is keeping me up at night, waking me and not letting me go back to sleep and all around driving me nuts that I havent been able to do much for months. Its nice to have my motivation back, but some sleep once in a while would be nice.

[Thumpin455]

I can breathe ok now, but I am severely out of shape. 6+ months of sitting really does you in. Getting back to where I was, but holy crap it doesnt take long for me to get winded now. Its probably a combination of the two things being way out of shape and still having lung issues.

Going on a parts run, need some 3/8 fuel hose, heater fuel, hose clamps, and some other assorted stuff. It would be nice to get this thing on the ground with all the stuff under it done, just needing interior and engine work. The weather is warming up now, has been mostly over 30 all week so its comfy working out there with a small heater going.

[Deaf Bob]

Lookin good..
How ya feeling after being sick all last summer? Better?

[Thumpin455]

For us it was recycle, for some people if it happened they lost their slot for their job and ended up as cooks, cops, or cargo. I was already going in as cargo, but I didnt know my job had classes starting every couple weeks.

Well the rear end is ready to go back under the car now. Got the brakes rebuilt, the new lines run, everything clean and painted. Just need to scrounge a bolt/washer to hold the spring to one side and procure two more control arm bolts.

[Whelk]

the dreaded term in our recruit training was ASMOED...usually meant 4-6 more weeks of boot due to medical or academic deficiencies...

The only thing at Great Lakes I feared was being ASMOED. I was more than ready to leave on time.

[98ciHemi]

Well- even though we hated the form- we still had some fun with it. We had an informal flight competition to get as many 341s as possible while inside the porta-jons at Camp Shelby. Our flight cadre were in on it (actually, it was our CTA's idea) and would ignore the negative 341s we received since they were the ones who we reported them to.

One of the johns had a small hole in the door you could look out of and identify whatever cadre member was walking by, and then give the proper greeting of the day as they walked by. Most (male) cadre got a kick out of it and you'd get a "excellence" 341. One female CTA however, gave out FIVE 341s to a cadet at once for doing it- each one for some different offense. She would literally toss each one up in the air after filling it out. It looked like a very small snowstorm.

[silver_bullet]

the dreaded term in our recruit training was ASMOED...usually meant 4-6 more weeks of boot due to medical or academic deficiencies...

[Thumpin455]

Damn you google! Still, it doesnt convey the pure hatred we have for that little form.

[Russell]

Google


You'll learn all about the AETC Form 341 in Air Force Basic Military Training. This is the primary method the Air Education and Training Command uses to document discrepancies and excellence for non-prior service recruits in both basic training and Air Force Technical Schools.

[JOES66FURY]

Meanwhile, everyone else is wondering what the hell a 341 is... lets not tell them.

lol, no shit right?

[Thumpin455]

Meanwhile, everyone else is wondering what the hell a 341 is... lets not tell them.

[98ciHemi]

F*** 341s...

[Thumpin455]

I guess you never had to hand someone an AF341 when you forgot something on a car when you were learning about them.

[JOES66FURY]

Joe, you need the same manuals and checklists for your car that you have the aircraft.

fact...

[Scott Liggett]

Joe, you need the same manuals and checklists for your car that you have the aircraft.