Steve Disch, a member of the Classic GTO Association of Denver, and his GTO clone appropriately name “Frankengoat” stopped by the store to thank us for sponsoring the Chevy All Star Weekend in August. Frankengoat won the sponsor’s choice for best in show over the weekend, beating out many worthy submissions.
Steve purchased a 2006 GTO which had been wrapped around a tree and considered “totaled” with 3,700 miles on it and joined it with the platform of a 1964 LeMans convertible he already owned. In his "new" '64 are the 400 hp LS2, 4 speed automatic transmission, independent rear suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, ABS, and even airbags. Steve welded sub-frame connectors into the ’06, cut out the damaged rocker panel area and replaced it with steel wall tube and then cut off the body. Steve then pulled the original 1964 Lemans off the frame and cut it into 6 or 7 pieces, fitting the body down over the ’06 pan and cutting away parts of both before welding it to the unibody pan. This process went on with the rocker panels, the windshield frame, and the cowl sections. He built a 1’ square frame, indexed off the inner fenders of the ’06, to support the ’64 fenders and radiator core support.
The wheel base on the ’06 was 4 ¾” shorter than the ’64 so he cut the wheel openings out of the original fenders and indexed them to fit the new wheel base. He then built new rocker panels that extended 2” lower than the original to cover the blend. While the welder was warmed up, Steve shaved the door handles, locks, and the Pontiac spears on the hood and trunk lid. The ’64 GTO hood was built using the original Lemans hood. The scoops were cut out and grafted to fit the original hood.
The finished product is arguably the greatest GTO ever created. Its retro exterior and modern interior give it the uniqueness that a lot of car enthusiasts drool for. We are looking forward to see what's in store for the Chevy All Star Weekend next year. We thank all of the participants and welcome all newcomers. See you next year!
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