My biggest project, the one I am furiously trying to complete is my GeeTOW Wagon. This is a car I have always wanted to build—a GTO Station Wagon.Station wagons continue to grow in popularity with the hot rod/performance enthusiast. The basis for this project is a 1966 Pontiac Tempest Custom Wagon. The car will go through a complete restification (restored/modified) transforming a 1960s family grocery getter into a GTO Station Wagon featured as the contemporary tow vehicle for the reincarnated GeeTO Tiger just like they did back in 1966.
The intent of the project is to demonstrate to GM A-Body (and mid-60s wagon) owners the availability of drive-train, suspension, braking, interior and electrical products geared towards improving performance and driver comfort. Each area of improvement/reconstruction will be documented and published as technical features.
When
purchased, this '66 Tempest Custom Station Wagon was in desperate need of
attention. The car had sat behind a shop, under a tree and you guessed it—had a
great deal of rust in the roof and around the rear side windows. Until the car
was stripped I really didn't know how bad things were!
Modifications
The “wagon” is currently under construction and scheduled for completion Fall 2008. The following areas of restification are the central subjects for published technical articles featuring contributing partner sponsors.
Drive-Train
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Pontiac 455 engine by Pacific Performance Racing, SD Performance CNC ported Edelbrock cylinder heads, Performer RPM Intake, Tomahawk Performance Parts shaft-mount rockers & windage tray, Ross Racing Pistons, Milodon oil pan |
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Edelbrock Victor EFI for Pontiac |
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TCI Automotive 4L80E transmission, converter and controller |
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Moser Engineering 9-inch fabricated rear, Detroit Truetrac differential with 3.70 gears |
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Rodney Red aluminum radiator with dual 11 inch fans |
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Zoops Performance Posi-Trak accessory drive system |
Chassis
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Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation Tri-Power 4-wheel disc brake upgrade with billet master cylinder |
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Global West Suspension G-Plus tubular upper & lower control arms front & rear, performance coil springs, front and rear sway bars |
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Flaming River Tilt-Steering Column w/ cruise control |
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Flaming River Pro Street power steering system includes the TryV™ power steering box, the variable pressure steering pump & reservoir, EZ-Fit steering shaft and the braided stainless steel hoses |
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Patterson’s Garage frame restoration and assembly of new suspension components |
Wheels & Tires
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OASIS Luxury Alloys Wheels 18” RETRO Old School Wheels |
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BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW Tires |
Exhaust
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Pypes Exhaust stainless steel 3” exhaust system with X-Change cross-over system and cutouts |
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Doug’s Headers 1 7/8” round-port ceramic coated headers |
Interior
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Legendary Auto Interiors GTO styled front and rear seats and custom GTO styled door panels |
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Vintage Air Gen IV Magnum System |
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Grant Products Steering wheel and security hub |
Electrical
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M&H Electrical Fabricators wiring harnesses |
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Detroit Speed Selecta - Speed Wiper Kit |
Restoration Parts
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Year One |
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PPG Paints |
