1966 Pontiac Gto 4 Speed Project Car on 2040-cars

Up for bid is a 1966 all metal body GTO project car.  I attempted to make this traditionally ill-handling car better by making it act like an IROC. 

MOTOR:  When I bought it, the motor was missing so I put in a 1979 Chevy small block that I totally rebuilt.  This motor has EVERYTHING you could want in a street motor and more.  The block I found was a 400 Chevy (1979) and the original bore was clean, so I was able to stick new pistons in those holes.  Consequently, the motor ends up being an original 400 - - NOT a 406 because it has not been bored.  The motor has approximately 60 hours of porting and polishing to the heads, intake, and carbs.  The heads are iron.  It has a rare Offenhauser X tunnel ram. On this type of intake, the right 4 barrel works the left bank and the left 4 barrel works the right bank.  Hot Rod magazine did a dyno power test on this type of intake on a 350 and it produced 495 hp.  I have it on the 400 I described above, so the numbers should be a little bigger.  The motor has only been run for 20 minutes - - so it is literally brand new.  If you need more info on the motor, I can tell you much more, so email me or call me at the number listed below.

TRANSMISSION and REAR END:  The transmission is a Muncie 4 speed with good synchros and a brand new Mr. Gasket inline shifter.  The rear end is 12 bolt posi built by DTS - - it is brand new - - literally, no miles on it.  I have $4000 invested in the rear end alone.  Richmond 4.10 gears, strain spool, Strange 35 splined axles, seat clip eliminators, and bearing girdle.  Also has 4 link with extra 2 link ladder bar with adjustable spring mounts.  This means you can lower the rear end to the ground to make the car handle better should you choose to do so.  This rear end is necessary for this motor and tranny combo.  It will be a head jerker!  It is definitely bulletproof!! 

BODY:  Full metal car.  I have an extra hood.  The 4 barrels fit under the original GTO hood, or you can put the other hood on and the air cleaners fit into the scoops.  Body work has been completed.  It is straight and looks good.

INTERIOR:  Original back seat and two new high back Car FX seats for the front.  They tilt forward and back and they have high head rests (for that head-jerking that I mentioned).  The plan for this interior was lightweight - - I was going to make my own door panels.  No carpet, but original carpet would fit in it.

HISTORY: I bought this car about 15 years ago as a project car and have worked on it slowly over the years. 

SHIPPING AND PAYMENT:  $500 deposit via PayPal required at auction end. Cash or official bank check required for remaining balance.  Buyer is responsible for shipping/transport.

Overall, I have $15,000 invested.  I am starting the auction at half of that amount, so this is really a steal.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me, or you can call me at 616-842-4026.  Ask for Cliff.  Good luck bidding!!