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1972 Pontiac Gto Base 6.6l 400 4 Speed on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:999999 Color: Orange /
 Black
Location:

Georgetown, Kentucky, United States

Georgetown, Kentucky, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:U/K
Engine:6.6L 400
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1972
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: GTO
Trim: GTO
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Power steering, 4 speed
Mileage: 999,999
Exterior Color: Orange
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Offered at no reserve is this classic GTO project which comes with most parts and the numbers matching WK 400 w/7K3 heads and a correct 4 speed trans. 

 
Exterior: Car was originally Sundance Orange.  All panels are present, but need attention.  There is rust on right & left sides trunk pan (center seems solid). Deck lid will need replacement. There is rust in both quarters behind rear wheels with the left side having previous body work that is busted and rust in front of wheel. The doors on car seem straight, but have rust and/or bondo in the bottom sections. 2 extra solid Arizona doors come with car, but have several dents.  The fenders have some dents which should be visible in pictures and both have had metal patches welded in at the bottoms.  The hood has surface rust on the under side (looks like possibly sandblasted and not protected afterward) which looks like would clean up nicely.  It has had some filler for dents in the scoop which is broken and surface rust now.  It does not appear to have any rust through or kinks along the sides like most.  The endura bumper and lower valance look to be in good shape with some pitting on the grilles and park light bezels.  The car originally had vinyl top with the main top looking solid. The windshield and rear window chrome have not been removed, so I can't speak for window channel condition.  There is rust in the lower cowl side panels.  The core support will need extensive metal work on bottom or replaced. The rear bumper will need reconditioned or replaced as well as tail lamps.  It has the 70-71 style rear valance with cutouts.  After removing the carpet, left front floor pan was found to need replaced or patched. There is a hole/gouge in the right rear floor pan where it starts to go under rear seat. I have 4 14x7 JJ code rally 2 wheels that have already been sandblasted, primed & ready for paint with nice caps and decent rings.

Interior: Car has the original basic black bench seat interior. The GTO door panel emblems have torn off (one was in car, but pitted). The whole interior will need restored from top to bottom. One might be able to save the door panels with some cleaning & TLC. The glass seems in good condition.

Mechanical: Engine is apart and will need rebuilt. I have a crank that has already been machined and new cam/lifter kit from GM performance parts as well as new Flow Tech headers and engine mounts. Not sure if transmission is original to car, but is an aluminum case with the large rear shaft and fine spline front shaft complete with shifter & related parts. I have a new Perfection clutch/pressure plate kit.  I assume the rear end to be the original open 3.55 gear. The rear sway bar has been removed at some point in favor of ladder bars.  The gas tank will need replaced. Car rolls freely, but brakes are not working.

There are probably lots of details I have forgotten, so please ask questions before bidding.  The front is currently off car and engine apart.  These items could be put back in and on to make moving it easier if necessary.  Please see photos for details & contact me if further info or additional pictures are needed.  The car will need to be towed/hauled. I will not ship the vehicle. However I will be happy to help in loading if needed.  Any moving/shipping costs will be at the expense of the buyer.  Car must be picked up within 3 days of auction's end unless other arrangements are made as we are moving. 
 
Please keep in mind that this is a rough project car and will need lots of work.  Thanks for looking and happy bidding

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