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1967 Pontiac Gto Wagon Rat Rod Project - Over 18k Invested - Pro Built on 2040-cars

Year:1967 Mileage:11111
Location:

Mount Juliet, Tennessee, United States

Mount Juliet, Tennessee, United States
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i have had this wagon for 9 years and just have no time to finish. Pains me to tell this story but here is the history. Yes it is technically a LEMANS but has GTO Hood, grill, seats, etc.  So I call it a GTO wagon.

The wagon had original 326 and was sent to a well known Pontiac racer in VA to have it totally redone. He ripped out the motor and put in a screaming 455 and rebuilt trans. Whole dash was redone with new gauges, suspension redone, etc. I spent about 7-8k with him on work taking over 6 months. Then I got a GTO hood, GTO seats, GTO Grill, his/her shifter console and front grill to make it look better. Stripped down body and primed it. Things were going well. 

Life changed...wife..family...typical story.

Car was outside covered with one of those blowup complete covers. Then car moved to a body shop in NY...unknown to me it got move outside without cover so alot of damage. Very sad. Water got inside car so shifter is ruined, carpet was soaked, etc. Hood was closed but seems motor got weathered. 

So far have changed out new carb, starter, distributor, pugs, wires. Has MSD ignition box, Skip White distributor, ..tons of quality parts. Got it running but shifter linkage is frozen so that is next on the list. If I try to start it...just wants to go as it is in gear. Really dont have more time to put into it with family and two businesses. Looking to trade for something running/driving. Love rat rods and old stuff but could also use a good pickup truck.

So I have roughly 15-20K+ into it..probably more if I add it up. Ive realized I do not have the time or space to finish although I do not think it would take much. I would say this is quite a deal for someone who can finish it up. Everything is there but needs work.  Use it as rat rod!  

Open to bartering for something that is turn the key and go.  No projects.
 
The car has been outside for some time but has held up quite well. Does have some rust of course and some metal pitting along rear side windows. Also noticed a nice ding in hood/front valance but should be able to be banged out.
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2/25/2013
I found many receipts from the car:
Car - 4100 
motor - 5500
trans - 900
brakes (front disc, rear, lines) - 1250
suspension - 1865
rear - 600
extras (console, shifter, gauge install, GTO seats, starter, alternator, MSD, exhaust, headers) - 3040
paint supplies - 500
gauges - 960

Total is 18715... think i am going to be sick. Then add in GTO hood, front grill, transport, other items, etc. Has extra glass (many pieces) but no windshield anywhere.  You will need to get one.  Door glass installed as is rear hatch glass.  Side rear windows have glass but has to be reinstalled with new rubber.

So basically I am giving everything for free and selling you a motor. Ridiculous...

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