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Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 08-31-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By tom406
Looks like a pretty honest car. Gateway hasn’t...

Looks like a pretty honest car. Gateway hasn’t done any work to show casting numbers on the heads or block to prove they’re 406 pieces. If the transmission is a Toploader (common upgrade) that...
Forum: Pontiac 08-27-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,462
Posted By tom406
This dealer was VERY confident in the market for...

This dealer was VERY confident in the market for the new ‘70 Trans Ams.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 08-22-2024, 09:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,242
Posted By tom406
I'm going to note that while musclecar era Mopars...

I'm going to note that while musclecar era Mopars and Fords have relied much less on "numbers matching" born-with engines to prove their provenance, as these cars get more expensive I am seeing...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 08-16-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,278
Posted By tom406
Stroker crank and a light flywheel. More torque,...

Stroker crank and a light flywheel. More torque, still revs. I liked and miss my two ‘69 Hugger Orange Z/28s, but I’m not a fan of the 302 driving experience. They’re like driving small...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-10-2024, 02:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By tom406
I can’t tell much about the broach marks, but I...

I can’t tell much about the broach marks, but I like the stamp, especially compared to the other example. There are many similarities in font, spacing, alignment.
Forum: Pontiac 08-02-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By tom406
Hi Grant, sorry I'm not familiar with the 3sp car...

Hi Grant, sorry I'm not familiar with the 3sp car in Oregon. Your comments on the green car are correct, but note that the last digit of the EUN is a 4 but listed on the POP as a 1. Since the CBH...
Forum: Pontiac 08-02-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By tom406
1967 Fremont GTO EUN typos

I had the pleasure of inspecting/appraising two very cool 1967 GTO’s this year. Both had longtime original owners and had remained intact and unabused their whole lives. I had PHS ordered for both...
Forum: Chevrolet 07-28-2024, 04:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 814
Posted By tom406
Thanks for chiming in Tim. No blackwall Laredos,...

Thanks for chiming in Tim. No blackwall Laredos, just a single blackwall Firestone Deluxe Champion. It’s a couple sets of Goldline Goodyears, a set of redline Uniroyal High Performance, a number...
Forum: Chevrolet 07-25-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 814
Posted By tom406
Original tire market for ‘65-67 Corvettes

I’ve been tasked recently with estimating market value on a large collection of original tires (and some wheels) for ‘65-67 Corvettes. I found the Goodyear date coding decoder and have come to...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 07-25-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
Posted By tom406
That’s really neat. The fact that it got that...

That’s really neat. The fact that it got that paint without getting wide wheels and flares is amazing. I don’t mind the resto black walls but this could be a good application for Blue Streaks. The...
Forum: In Memoriam 07-17-2024, 03:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By tom406
George Poteet, hot rodder, land speed racer

Great collector, had a lot of builds commissioned over the years.
https://www.motortrend.com/news/remembering-george-poteet-land-speed-racing-pioneer-and-hot-rodding-legend/
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 07-14-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,658
Posted By tom406
Here...

Here https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-chevrolet-chevelle-ss-454-10/
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 07-11-2024, 02:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By tom406
Rear quarters have been massaged and flared a...

Rear quarters have been massaged and flared a bit. Partial serial number appears to have been stamped on the back of the cylinder head instead of the back of the block, which is noted sometimes on...
Forum: Lounge 07-04-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 95,663
Posted By tom406
If you spray the back of the wheel black, don't...

If you spray the back of the wheel black, don't let the overspray come through and get on the argent face. They were originally coated with black primer and the face was shot with argent, with some...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 06-27-2024, 02:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,518
Posted By tom406
Stance

Stance
Forum: Chevrolet 06-25-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,524
Posted By tom406
Painting Monte Carlos and shipping Camaros. ...

Painting Monte Carlos and shipping Camaros. Looks like a bunch of matching SS/RS cars with 14x7 XT’s with caps and rings.
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 06-25-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,691
Posted By tom406
‘66 Shelby GT350H on BaT-drag prepped since the 70’s

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-shelby-mustang-hertz-gt350h-20/#comments-anchor
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 06-22-2024, 01:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,252
Posted By tom406
1971 454 Corvette Street Machine, #s block and trans

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-chevrolet-corvette-convertible-11/
Forum: In Memoriam 06-19-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,970
Posted By tom406
And

And
Forum: In Memoriam 06-19-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,970
Posted By tom406
Happy to Charley, thanks:).

Happy to Charley, thanks:).
Forum: Ford-Mercury 06-13-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,569
Posted By tom406
I was able to contact Roger and have been...

I was able to contact Roger and have been exchanging emails with him. He remembers you, Ryan, and your efforts at MCACN and wanted me to thank you for all of your help and courtesy at the show. He...
Forum: In Memoriam 06-11-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,970
Posted By tom406
Gary McKay

It is with a heavy heart that I share the somewhat sudden passing yesterday of my longtime friend and car collecting mentor Gary McKay. Gary was a very passionate and knowledgable collector who had...
Forum: Ford-Mercury 06-05-2024, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,569
Posted By tom406
Part 2, the documentation. ...

Part 2, the documentation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdMNWrG-TRQ&t=1s
Forum: Ford-Mercury 06-05-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,569
Posted By tom406
135032, a ‘68 428CJ “135” engineering car still in hands of original owner

Cool history, interesting video. Car received an automatic conversion, 4.30 gears, and “Swiss Cheese” weight reduction before being bought by a FoMoCo Engineer. ...
Forum: Pontiac 06-05-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,572
Posted By tom406
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