Restomod 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible

geo0006 · 05-24-2014, 12:37 PM

I like what they did with this car, the only thing I would change are the wheels. would get more age appropriate wheels.

From the article:
The Pontiac GTO is one of the best Pontiacs ever made. Its age means that decent cars are few and far between, so finding this amazing restomod with RK Motors is a little bit cool. The 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible, finished in Nitghtwatch Blue with glossy red pinstripes, has an asking price of $99,900. Given other restomods we’ve come across recently, that’s a bit of a bargain.

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ChrisBlair · 05-24-2014, 02:19 PM

That style of wheel was a very popular aftermarket item in the '60s. The style is extremely age-appropriate. The problem is that the wheels are too big for this era car. I would get American racing Torq-Thrusts in 15", and to me, that very '90s "custom" steering wheel is simply godawful. I would put a Pontiac wheel on it, a nice wood rimmed three spoke with the Arrowhead on the horn button

...as an FYI the website that you link to makes my PC lock up solid

geo0006 · 05-25-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

That style of wheel was a very popular aftermarket item in the '60s. The style is extremely age-appropriate. The problem is that the wheels are too big for this era car. I would get American racing Torq-Thrusts in 15", and to me, that very '90s "custom" steering wheel is simply godawful. I would put a Pontiac wheel on it, a nice wood rimmed three spoke with the Arrowhead on the horn button

...as an FYI the website that you link to makes my PC lock up solid

I guess the size of the wheel is want makes it too modern, and yea the steering wheel is plain nasty.

ClawSS · 05-27-2014, 10:30 AM

I can't see the brakes, but 15's might not fit. I wouldn't mind seeing a set of widened 15" rallye II's on it with the PMD logo centercap. Put about a 315 or 335/50 on the back.

I like the seats!

This would be my steering wheel of choice:

05-24-2014, 12:37 PM	#1
geo0006 Drives: Corvette C5 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 177	Restomod 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible I like what they did with this car, the only thing I would change are the wheels. would get more age appropriate wheels. From the article: The Pontiac GTO is one of the best Pontiacs ever made. Its age means that decent cars are few and far between, so finding this amazing restomod with RK Motors is a little bit cool. The 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible, finished in Nitghtwatch Blue with glossy red pinstripes, has an asking price of $99,900. Given other restomods we’ve come across recently, that’s a bit of a bargain. 10 pictures and details .

05-24-2014, 02:19 PM	#2
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	That style of wheel was a very popular aftermarket item in the '60s. The style is extremely age-appropriate. The problem is that the wheels are too big for this era car. I would get American racing Torq-Thrusts in 15", and to me, that very '90s "custom" steering wheel is simply godawful. I would put a Pontiac wheel on it, a nice wood rimmed three spoke with the Arrowhead on the horn button ...as an FYI the website that you link to makes my PC lock up solid __________________

05-27-2014, 10:30 AM	#4
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	I can't see the brakes, but 15's might not fit. I wouldn't mind seeing a set of widened 15" rallye II's on it with the PMD logo centercap. Put about a 315 or 335/50 on the back. I like the seats! This would be my steering wheel of choice: __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.