The Pontiac GTO !

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SOooooooooooooooooo many options and ideas. I've been looking to do something similar, using old OEM emblems... but I can usually only find one (and Id need two). Been hitting antique stores for about 4 years now.

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i looked at doing that. i figured the paint and mask was less complicated. then thought of machining something on a separate piece then attach it. i was snowed in and bored at the time.
 

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Love the original idea but wish the registration on the letters was tighter.
I like Jimmy's idea too.
yeah, its been a while since i did this. im thinking of looking into gold leaf. engine turned would have been cool too i think. still working out the kinks. i may just go plain finish and move on to something that makes it go. still plenty of
time to plan.
 

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well i sanded that crap off and tried again. i fine tuned the script and the indian. this is good practice to get these
hands working again. this will be the last attempt though. im ready to do something else. i believe i will let it cure longer for crisper lines. my impatience got the best of me the first go.
 

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the first try i polished the surface before stenciling. the script did not have the effect i was looking for. this time i sanded with a 2 inch roloc disc 60 grit. doing this gives a prism effect like engine turned aluminum. when held at an angle it catches the light just right and glows. i know many techniques to get cool results. i have forgotten so much.

sometimes its there when i need it. a fool with knowledge is a dangerous combination.
 

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This looks great. Nice work my friend. Gotta put a sample of that on the GTO site. Nice set of breathers and you’ll give @baaad a run for his money.
thank you. i plan to make my own oil caps. then t-bolts. i gotta find my aluminum. i put it some where i wouldn't lose it. its better than it was. i will bury it in clear and smooth it out.
 

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Maybe make out of deer antler; only kid on the block
i got a knurling tool on the way, i've never machined antler.:unsure: i got one cap waiting to be finished.
i did think about a real arrow head mounted to the cap. i think smooth aluminum will be fine.

the t bolts are like 40.00. i can make them for 15.00. the aluminum will last longer too.
these are just trick stuff. small projects.

this 57 already is the only kid on the block. i do like your ideas. good news,the winch drive engine stand
works. it wont handle a fully assembled pontiac though. but remove the iron heads and intake and it works
good.

a gear reduction set up would do better.
 

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I have a box full of old buttons & contact blocks.
i found a switch that looks the same. the old one melted some plastic at the contacts. i pulled the piece it has six brass contacts kinda looks like points from an old car. the new switch is 14.00 free shipping. if it wont fit i may change to a drum style switch. it would be cool if i had reverse. i will need to see if its possible though.

i really appreciate your help. i may need it later. the cold has returned,a few flurries were spotted this morning.
might be a while before i get back to it. thanks very cool andy.
 
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