1970 Pontiac GTO

GTO Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

212370P151289

Gasoline

1970 Pontiac GTO 455HO Judge tribute VIN#: 212370P151289 Mileage 37057 Cowel tag: ST 70 24237 PNO 050313 BDY TR 256 59 4848 PNT 10 D Brief history This 1970 GTO was originally built in Pontiac Michigan on the 4th week of October 1969. It was ordered with very basic equipment. Most options were performance oriented like the factory installed hood tachometer, turbo 400 transmission and 400 4 bbl engine. It has non power assisted 4 wheel drum brakes and vairable ratio power steering. The factory 140 MPH speedometer and factory 8000 RPM hood tachometer both work. All lights,turn signals wipers and ventilation system work correctly. The factory AM radio is installed but does not work.. Engine The original 400 4 bbl engine was replaced with a rebuilt 1970 455 HO code XF engine with 4 bolt main caps when I purchased it 2 years ago. I don't have a mileage figure on the rebuild, but judging from the cleanliness of the engine, it was recent. See picture. The factory rated this engine at 370HP @ 4,600 RPM with 500 ft lbs of torque @ 3,100 RPM. This rebuilt engine produces more grunt than the any of the factory's offerings. The car is very fast, yet gets good mileage. I drove from Reno to the Bay Area and only used 1/2 tank of gas. The rare #64 HO cylinder heads are the only high compression heads ever offered on any Pontiac 455, and only produced in 1970. They feature 2.11" intake valves, and 1.77" exhaust valves and screw in studs. The 87cc combustion chambers net a factory compression ratio of 10.25:1. Each cylinder pumps out 180 psi with less than a 3% variation. Note: 1970 was the first year for HO engine. The cylinder head is a "D" port configuration. Round ports were used on the 71,72 HO. The engine features a Comp Cams Xtreame Energy 262 camshaft with the following specifications: Excellent response, good mid-range, noticeable idle. Operating Range:1300-5600 RPMDuration Advertised:262° Intake / 270° ExhaustDuration @ .050'' Lift:218° Intake / 224° ExhaustValve Lift w/1.5 Rockers:.462'' Intake / .469'' ExhaustLobe Separation Angle:110° 1.5 Comp Cams Pro Magnum roller rocker arms open the valve train. Hooker headers were chosen in place of the factory Ram Air exhaust manifolds and empty into dual FlowMaster mufflers with a exhaust crossover and full tail pipes. A lot of work has been done (see below)Engine Details - Original engine: 1970 Pontiac 400 4bbl - Current engine: 1970 Pontiac 455 HO 4bbl 4bolt main - Cylinder heads #64 - Cylinder block XF 9799140 - Cylinder block casting date (E-06-0) May. 6, 1970- Cylinder head casting dates (B-18-0), (B-26-0) Feb. 18, 26, 1970 - 10.25:1 compression Engine Rebuild - .030 over bore - Rebuilt Quadra-Jet carburetor #7040262 - New valve covers - New Comp Cams Xtreame Energy camshaft - Hooker Headers - New timing chain- New oil pump - New Water pump $54.95 (year one) Exterior The original color was Pepper Green Metallic (code 48) and has been repainted black with OEM Judge equipment added including stripes, an original functional factory ram air system with under dash pull cable, Judge glove box emblem, rear air foil, and front air dam.- Paint is presentable, but not perfect and has touch ups. There is a small dent in the passenger door, parking lot chips etc. Please refer to photos or inspect it before auction ends. - Body and trunk are basically solid, but has the typical rust issues around the rear window and wheel wells (Paint bubbles) that are common to this body style and age of vehicle. Weather seals need replacement. The trunk has been left unpainted to show it condition. InteriorThe car retains its original green interior (code 256) and the original shifter has been upgraded with a 1968 GTO Hurst Dual Gate shifter hooked to a rebuilt turbo 400 with a shift kit.- Tears on the driver’s seat by seat belt & head rest. - 2" tear on the passenger side head liner in rear. - Dash needs replacement Drive train The rear end is a GM 12 bolt posi-traction with 3.55 gears. The 12 bolt rear was mandatory behind the 455 engine for 1970. Options - Rally II wheels - Hood tachometer- variable ratio power steering - Rally Clock - Center console. - Hurst Dual Gate shifter - Rally Gages - Power steering - Bucket seats Recent work done - KYB Shock absorbers - Engine rebuild - New radiator from $255.00 (year one) - Battery (85.95) - New BF Goodrich Radial TA tires $350.00 - New wheel cylinders - New Master cylinder - Rebuilt Alternator - Rebuilt Starter motor- New hoses- New heater core- New fan clutch - New flow-master muffles Disclosure The car has paint touch ups that are not an exact match, there are bubbles in the paint around some of the wheels and other parts of the car, radio does not work, has minimal rust in trunk, needs weather seals, front window gasket needs replacement, tears on drivers seat, carpet is faded, the lower Ram Air cable needs replacement, paint is presentable but not perfect, hood tach face is faded.This is what I am currently aware of, I have owned it for two years and don't know its complete history. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION: AUCTION WINNER AGREES THAT THIS VEHICLE IS “SOLD AS IS". THE DESCRIPTION PROVIDED IS A BEST AND HONEST EFFORT TO DESCRIBE THE VEHICLE AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A FULL OR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO BIDDING, PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BY EMAIL OR CONDUCT YOUR RESEARCH. WE WILL RESPOND TO YOUR QUESTIONS TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY AND WILL POST RELEVANT RESPONSES ON THE AUCTION SITE. AN INDEPENDENT, THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. PLEASE CONTACT US TO ARRANGE FOR AN APPOINTMENT FOR AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTION. THE AUCTION WINNER IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A 10% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS OF WINNING THE AUCTION BY PAYPAL OR CASHIER'S CHECK. FULL PAYMENT OF THE REMAINING BALANCE IS REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION BY WIRE TRANSFER, CASHIERS CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. WINNING BIDDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF THE VEHICLE TO THEIR LOCATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME UPON PAYMENT OF THE AUCTION PRICE. THE VEHICLE IS “SOLD AS IS” AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A RETURN BE ACCEPTED. On Jul-22-10 at 23:40:29 PDT, seller added the following information: Videos of car running http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLH4f4wLoxs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqxfS3SWVM0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxBfndkFc4A Car is listed locally. On Jul-25-10 at 07:45:10 PDT, seller added the following information: I have the factory Rally II spare tire that was removed for the trunk picture. ebay only allows 24 pictures, if you want shots of any particular area send me your email address in ebays ask a question section. If you need further information, leave your phone number and will get back to yo you as soon as I can. On Jul-26-10 at 20:26:32 PDT, seller added the following information: It has been brought to my attention I made a mistake with the VIN #. It should read 242370P151289 not 212xxxxxxxx