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yellowperil 07-15-2017 09:41 AM
another project,
 
1970 GTX, fairly beat-up, has 440, buildsheet, and orig Bill of sale. Doable I guess but a fair bit of work.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1500140402.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1500140423.jpg

It'll keep a few guys busy, for awhile

sc_rufctr 07-15-2017 10:05 AM
Damn... That's sweet! Nothing better than old school muscle.

herr_oberst 07-15-2017 10:54 AM
That's a fairly popular, somewhat rare car that looks to be in good shape! Great candidate for restoration,, (IMHO)

Is that Petty Blue?

masraum 07-15-2017 01:28 PM
It doesn't look too bad to me if that sort of work is your thing.

yellowperil 07-15-2017 02:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by herr_oberst (Post 9663328)
That's a fairly popular, somewhat rare car that looks to be in good shape! Great candidate for restoration,, (IMHO)

Is that Petty Blue?
i'll get a look at the build sheet when it comes and will post it if anyone's interested. It does look like petty blue but not sure if that's what it goes by.

Brian 162 07-16-2017 12:52 PM
Your car looks a little darker, nice project. Is it a 4 speed?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1500238128.jpg

yellowperil 07-16-2017 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian 162 (Post 9664536)
Your car looks a little darker, nice project. Is it a 4 speed?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1500238128.jpg
No, Wish it was.

BK911 07-16-2017 03:29 PM
Nothing to it but to do it!!
Will be worth it when done.
Sweet looking ride!

Tobra 07-16-2017 04:58 PM
Nice, the automatic in that car is bomb proof. The little gadgets on the grill and around the lights might be tough to source.

If it has the pop up hood scoop, don't park it outside or it will be gone.

BoxsterSteve 07-16-2017 05:04 PM
That's awesome.

Just pull a Freiburger & Finnegan on it and drive it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0JXDcJQqZrA

Rodsrsr 07-16-2017 05:04 PM
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1500253441.jpg


In all its glory.... It would be funny if this was the same car. Its looks like the OP's car may have had a vinyl top at one time. The classic rust around the rear window corner looks like its possible.

Tobra 07-16-2017 09:50 PM
Air grabber hood, yeah baby.

Geoz1 07-16-2017 10:11 PM
Awesome find. Post pics. Very few see these cars, when they are 50 years old.

onewhippedpuppy 07-17-2017 02:58 AM
Very cool, looks like a great starting point!

Nickshu 07-17-2017 03:20 AM
Cool project, looks like fun!

asphaltgambler 07-17-2017 07:54 AM
I always thought the GTX's were a much better looking car than the RoadRunner, of course it was much more costly when new. Also if I remember correctly - very low production numbers. By having the build sheet - even w/o the OE block - is golden.

Good luck with your journey - there is a lot of pain, money but also pride and accomplishment in preserving modern history, people of a certain age - our culture.

tcar 07-17-2017 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by asphaltgambler (Post 9665231)
...By having the build sheet - even w/o the OE block - is golden....
Why do you say it doesn't have the OE block...??

'70 GTX came w/ 440 or 426, IIRC.

sammyg2 07-17-2017 08:22 AM
re-post

Quote:
Originally Posted by sammyg2 (Post 8837160)
In my yoot I had a 69 GTX like the one in the pic up to about 130ish on the 22 freeway, that was pretty much maxed out and it felt like it was floating. It did NOT handle well and was far from confidence building.
It had the 440 magnum with air grabber, aluminum intake with 750 holley and headers and was very strong.

If that aero package could net them another 20 mph and provide enough downforce to keep the car on the road, then it was truly a magnificent work of engineering.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1444920765.jpg

asphaltgambler 07-17-2017 08:27 AM
My read of the OP was the car had 440, but did not state it was born with numbers matching 440 block. If the drivetrain is OE / numbers matching it's usually the first thing that's reported. Possibly he could clarify......

yellowperil 07-17-2017 08:39 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by asphaltgambler (Post 9665283)
My read of the OP was the car had 440, but did not state it was born with numbers matching 440 block. If the drivetrain is OE / numbers matching it's usually the first thing that's reported. Possibly he could clarify......
I think it is the original engine, will sort that out a little later.

Here's a few more pics especially the hood scoop, which is reverse style and has "440" written on the inside, for driver to see.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1500309422.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1500309447.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1500309491.jpg


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