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oldskool · 09-06-2021, 01:09 PM

From a quick Google search, looks like it's shorter than the earlier GTO's, but longer than Birds.

So, is that a bad thing ?

I mean, is it a "shorter is better" deal ?

Took a look at the GM GT cars on the Indy Q-list. Looks like most are Cobalts, Cavaliers, & 3rd gen F-bodies.

There were a couple of late GTO Stockers there. They were both running in the 10's, with 9" slicks. So, with a '77 Pontiac 350 engine, there shouldn't be any problem running in GT, with a Stocker suspension set-up .

Looked up some prices. There are some higher mileage cars for around $10k. This 1st one is the cleanest lookin one I've found that is well under $10k. It's $8,599 (OBO). So, there should be some decent race car candidates out there for $5k or less.

https://classiccars.com/listings/vie...-florida-33317

$7k

https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/77303073

This one is $6490, with a bad auto trans.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20359441260...=&toolid=10050

How 'bout a '74 ? If you have to start from scratch, starting with one of these or a 2nd gen that came with a Pontiac engine might save a little work & money.

https://cars.trovit.com/listing/1974...ck.J1ZZ1O14h0Q

https://cars.trovit.com/listing/1974...r.1is1oEh18i1i

https://cars.trovit.com/listing/1974...iles.0185HXyNU

https://automotive-classifieds.com/d...premium-trovit

09-06-2021, 01:09 PM	#54
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 747 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Pontiacs From a quick Google search, looks like it's shorter than the earlier GTO's, but longer than Birds. So, is that a bad thing ? I mean, is it a "shorter is better" deal ? Took a look at the GM GT cars on the Indy Q-list. Looks like most are Cobalts, Cavaliers, & 3rd gen F-bodies. There were a couple of late GTO Stockers there. They were both running in the 10's, with 9" slicks. So, with a '77 Pontiac 350 engine, there shouldn't be any problem running in GT, with a Stocker suspension set-up . Looked up some prices. There are some higher mileage cars for around $10k. This 1st one is the cleanest lookin one I've found that is well under $10k. It's $8,599 (OBO). So, there should be some decent race car candidates out there for $5k or less. https://classiccars.com/listings/vie...-florida-33317 $7k https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/77303073 This one is $6490, with a bad auto trans. https://www.ebay.com/itm/20359441260...=&toolid=10050 How 'bout a '74 ? If you have to start from scratch, starting with one of these or a 2nd gen that came with a Pontiac engine might save a little work & money. https://cars.trovit.com/listing/1974...ck.J1ZZ1O14h0Q https://cars.trovit.com/listing/1974...r.1is1oEh18i1i https://cars.trovit.com/listing/1974...iles.0185HXyNU https://automotive-classifieds.com/d...premium-trovit Last edited by oldskool; 09-06-2021 at 02:48 PM.