1970 Pontiac GTO

An excellent restoration of a real GTO - no tribute. It's an exceptionally good looking, fast and capable cruiser yet presents a stock appearance. It's driven whenever weather and opportunities allow.

Acquired by me in 2019. PHS documented. Kept in a climate-controlled garage and not driven in the rain. Stored on blocks in the fall before road salt is applied, then detailed and serviced for the next driving season. Updated suspension coupled with original sway bars w/urethane bushings vastly improve the ride quality and handling over stock. A potential "top 25" winner at any regional show. See the trophy photo! **NOTE:** Exterior photos in the gallery show the "GTO" fender decals applied incorrectly (crooked) by the previous owner. They have since been replaced and reapplied properly.

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Included would be:
1) All receipts from previous owner and me, including PHS documentation.
2) A comprehensive list of work performed by me.
3) Instead of the usual binder, I have categorized photos with notes on DVD or thumb drive of almost all work by me.
4) Pontiac factory service, Fisher body & Pontiac assembly manuals on CDs.
5) Any spare parts.

Work done by previous owner (finished in 2013):
Rebuilt engine (have receipts)
Rotisserie restored body
Paint and vinyl roof
Judge wing
Chin spoiler
Hood tach
Formula steering wheel
14" Rally II wheels
Replacement 20 gal. gas tank

Work done by or for me:
Holley Sniper EFI
U.S. Radiators 4-row with "High Efficiency" core
Silver Sport A41 (4L60E) overdrive trans
Rebuilt rear axle w/ 3.55 posi
4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes
Global West control arms
Ride-Tech adjustable shocks
Bucket seats restored by Legendary Interiors
Power steering rebuilt with the fast ratio
Reman. GM tilt steering column
Door mirrors
Wheel opening trim moldings
Remote trunk release
Cruise control
Rally gauge cluster
Dash harness incl. fuse panel
AC converted to R134a with new compressor, dryer, and expansion valve
Original AM Radio converted to AM/FM/Bluetooth
Garmin GPS w/ Bluetooth backup camera
And more!

Paint and exterior
#50 Sierra Yellow and #7 Dark Brown Vinyl roof. The paint (applied during 2013 restoration) retains its high gloss but there is some cracking of the paint on the Endura nose. The vinyl top is in excellent condition. Being driven, there are the usual small road chips, which are noted in the photo gallery.

Upholstery and interior
Believed to be mostly original interior except door/floor carpeting. Bucket seats rebuilt at Legendary Interiors with "Rally Seat" option. Morris 3-point seat belts. Retrofitted Rally Gauges and quartz movement clock. New heater fan and switch, A/C and dash wiring harnesses. New driver-side remote mirror, convex passenger side mirror, trunk light and electric latch release w/NOS button in glove box. Original AM radio converted to Digital AM/FM & Bluetooth. Garmin GPS w/Bluetooth backup camera.

Engine
Original Engine: No
Non-original 400 cu YS block rebuilt by previous owner.
Hot tanked and line-bored.
Bored .030 over.
Crank turned .010 under on rods and mains.
Sealed Power dished pistons yield about 9.1 CR.
ARP rod bolts.
Melling SPC-7 cam (Ram Air III 068 clone).
#13 heads rebuilt for unleaded fuel.
Ram Air exhaust manifolds.
Stock dual mufflers and pipes.
Sniper QuadraJet EFI.
Bluetooth distributor from Progression Ignition. 130 amp alternator / solid state ext. regulator.

Mileage
This GTO is titled in Pennsylvania as mileage exempt. The true mileage is unknown. However, during the pre-purchase inspection, the previous owner indicated that the engine had approximately 4K miles on it, with the ODO showing about 59k mi. Current ODO reading: 64,500. So, a functional mileage estimate would be about 9500 miles on the engine and 5500 on balance of suspension and drivetrain which were all new parts installed by me or for me. I use these numbers when servicing.

Wheels and tires
14" Rally II wheels. General AltiMAX RT-43 radial tires w/outlined white letters.

Brakes
Recent comprehensive brake system overhaul including master cylinder, booster, lines and 1971 combination valve. Simpler 1971 plumbing layout allowed for conversion to Wilwood 4-piston caliper low profile disc brakes on all 4 corners. Power brake booster assisted by hidden Black Bandit vacuum pump from Leed (25in Vac. The next best thing to Hydro-boost).

Transmission
Silver Sport A41 (4L60E overdrive automatic trans) installed by Legacy Innovations, LLC. in 2022. Stock shifter modified by me to retain "Rally Shift" ratchet function as well as column lockout linkage after trans installation and the Shift Works shifter kit. Legacy also serviced the rear axle. It received new bearings and seals, new posi unit, 3:55 gears and the Wilwood 4-piston caliper low profile rear disc brake set. The diff has a slight whine around 40 mph. I just turn the radio up.

Warranty
No
As is.