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Great video! Does having matching numbers on non-Judge GTOs increase value?

Went thru all these VVG Videos and you provide some Exceptional Tips! I'm getting ready to get into a 73 Type LT Camaro. Full Floor, Firewall, Trunk Pan, Pan Drop Offs, Tail Panel and Full Rockers and Quarters! I have about $5,300 in New Sheet Metal Plus $1,200.00 in shipping! What size are the sheet metal screws ou used? Full Rocker install First beings I will be using the Existing Floor Supports or should I get the Floor out of the way First? Thanks for the Tips and Videos. I'll guess you have about $4,300.00 in sheet metal and shipping and about 120 Hours!

Are you going to the Trans am nationals this year?

thank you ,gives a good perspective on the money hole, hehe, fun fun

So after you move. Will it still be vinyl village garage or will it be country village garage or something different?

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It's much easier to mount the springs first then just use the jack and raise the rear end and lay it on the springs, just saying, but the rear looks really good when everything is cleaned up and pained

My labor to restore a car is around $35,000 then you can plan on about that much in parts materials rebuild costs etc

Gotta be careful and look very closely at those numbers. I was looking for a block for my Lemans and saw several "YZ's" on Facebook Marketplace that were double stamped, i.e. someone had tried to stamp over the existing code with a YZ to try and pretend it was a desirable block. Examine them closely and if you have any doubt, move on.

Were the front centering holes for the rear subframe rails33 1/2” on center?

That glass is much to clean to be original! Also, he picked it up and moved it way too easy. Most of those cars saw sunlight and if it had an original shaded windshield which was designed for air conditioning only cars it would show yellowing in the shade and probably would had been an Libby Owen’s Ford glass LOF. Again an original windshield back in 69’ would had been a true 1/4 inch glass as later after markets were give or take closer to a 3/16 and when you picked up a true 1/4 inch you felt it in your back! But, nice video though I’ve installed many show cars with urethane using dam tape and setting blocks for hight installed by myself it’s all in experience. Nice video though!

The honorable Judge Muncie has court ordered the tri pedal, H pattern configuration. Yes, it will give the car something to whine about but rowing through the gears is good for the community.

How come Brian didn't take out the interior? And when are you coming to New York City, lol!!!

Any idea what welder/welding to use? I hear mig is the way to go for sheet metal but wasn't sure.

Really enjoy your videos. I'm collecting parts to put an original style shifter back into my 68. I have all the pieces except the set screw in the lower chrome handle. Any chance you know what size or a source for replacement? Thank you.

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Not doubting your car John, but both block and head codes were used twice in 1969. Code YZ was also used on the 2 barrel 400 (265 HP) available in GTO's that year. The 48 heads were also used on 350 HO engines. If someone was inclined to, the block from a 265 HP GTO and 350 HO heads might seem like a real Ram Air III GTO. This is why people need to do their due diligence on their cars. John's car's block has the cars VIN proving it correct. A few years ago VVG Restoration Station did an excellent video on identifying a fake Judge. I highly recommend it.

Wallace racing is an awesome resource. I use it a lot to learn about these Pontiac engines. Great explanation on where and what these numbers mean. Thank for sharing.

Speaking of numbers, I have a '72 455HO 4 speed block that will be going into my '69 Firebird convertible. I've tried to find the original car it goes too, to no avail.

What sucks about transmissions, back in the day, a lot of transmission shops would just grab a transmission on the shelf and swap it in when you took it to the shop for a rebuild. Aamco did that to my '69 Firebird in 1969. The didn't tighten the trans lines to the cooler and it leaked and burned the transmission up the first week. Of course, they didn't warranty (lifetime warranty) their work, and since I was 16, I didn't have much leverage.

I’ve spent way too many hours on Wallace Racing. Everything you ever wanted to know.

good pontiac info Jon.

Get rid of that THM! Ack! Needs a manual. A picky person would also be mad at a non-matching automatic, so who cares?

as much as I would like a 4 speed, the older I get the more I like my automatic, I currently have a 200R4 I plan to mate up behind my 400, looking forward to the overdrive!

Great video buddy I guess now with this video I can't call you anymore to ask you questions about cylinder heads or engine blocks😢

4 speed all the way!! More fun to drive!! Keep up the good work!! Enjoy the channel! Best of luck!!

So how is the move to the new Bird Roost going? Any hints on how big the Bird hospital is going to be?

If that Got was my car it would definitely get that 4 speed John!

Hey Jon, having all that information in your head drives ya nuts at car shows...I walked up to a guy with a clean 67 Firebird “hey those aren’t Pontiac heads” (my cousins good friend), he laughed said “only Pontiac people know”.

Great info on Pontiac engines and such!!!

Always informative. Really enjoy your videos.

Do you like the ohc firebird?

John, I am assuming you know, that is a wide ratio Muncie (M20) you have there on the floor. Careful with the rear axle ratio from an automatic, they tend to be low numerical (high) ratios. As you can tell, I am a 3 pedal guy. Ross

Man that stinks the trans isn’t original. I wonder if one of those other transmissions in that storage building was the original. Next time I’m down that way I will check just incase. 4 speed would be more fun in my opinion though. Haha.

My 71 gto had a yz motor that wasn't its original motor.

Thanks for bringing all these old Pontiacs back to life, I wish there was more young people like you. I still have my old high school car 67,400 4-speed Firebird, bought the car one owner in 76.

Awesome verification tips....good content and thanks....🔧🔧👍

Thank-you for sharing. Very informative.

RAIII automatic cars would have definitely had the 068 cam, 4 speed cars *may* have had the 744 as well. Since you don't have the numbers matching th400, I'd do the manual swap for sure. TKX for better highway cruising?

I say put the 4speed in! The world will never have enough 3 pedal cars! But it doesn’t matter what we think, this one is your car! Build it however way you want it!

Now you know you're not going to change a real Judge TH400 over to a 4-speed, right?? Lol. Can't wait to join the live chat. See you all Friday 31 Jan. at 5:30pm CA time!

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Also the oil valley indicates 00 for example 400,dri side block tab near the timing cover, etc right?

Excellent precision work Jon!

I hate vinyl tops because they don't look good, and they always cause rust!

This is exactly what I plan on trying I'm my 78 when (i hope) i get the front/roof welded to the back half.

Great video, as always!😊

Jon , I really enjoyed this video. I always learn , every time I watch you. The dremel tool hack was top notch!

Sucks about the other fenders not passing the “ole rust checker” 😅 😮

I can't believe it looks that good with the door open.