PDX GTX

[Motown Muscle]

Hello friends!,
I'm excited to join the community with my 2nd Mopar, and first B Body. I'm a long-time auto enthusiast (primarily Ford), former performance shop owner. I have a lot to learn about B Bodies and hopefully can offer my mechanical and tuning experience.

At the end of August I picked up a 1967 GTX clone, built from a 1967 Sport Satellite. The build is really close to the real deal - 440 swap, all the right paint and badging inside and out, 150 mph speedo, console tach, and pit stop gas cap. Even the rear leaf springs were matched to 6 on drivers side and 7 on passenger. Only missing pieces are Dana 60 and front sway bar. The car is a 4-speed and delivers all the right feels and sounds. Honestly, if it were a real GTX, my OCD might prevent me from taking it out and enjoying it. Every time I drive the '67, I feel like I'm tagging along with a rock star - people go wild over it!

I've already swapped out the 600 cfm carb for a 750 (Edelbrock Performer) and finding the mechanical tuning to be a really smooth transition from my background in ECU tuning. I'm absolutely loving the mechanical/electrical simplicity and how easy it is to access the engine bay.

I look forward to getting to know the community and sharing my journey!

 

[Belvedere408]

Welcome to the site sweet I love that 67 clone. I've got myself a 67 Belvedere that I just can't drive enough myself. From down south of ya.

 

[kiwigtx]

Welcome to FBBO from New Zealand.

 

[gtxdana]

Welcome from a GTX owner on the westside.

 

[71RRHI]

 

[oldbee]

Welcome aboard from Ohio.

 

[Mopar Hunter]

 

[Motown Muscle]

Welcome from a GTX owner on the westside.

Awesome! My folks live in Hillsboro and I’m hoping to make a Tuesday cruise-in soon.

 

[Motown Muscle]

Welcome to the site sweet I love that 67 clone. I've got myself a 67 Belvedere that I just can't drive enough myself. From down south of ya.
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Hello, neighbor. Love the Belvedere!

 

[Motown Muscle]

Welcome aboard from Ohio.

Thanks for the welcome! I lived in Chagrin, Falls for a couple years (2012-2014). Beautiful part of the country.

 

[polywideblock]

G'day from Australia

 

[68sprtsat383]

Welcome

 

[moparedtn]

Honestly, if it were a real GTX, my OCD might prevent me from taking it out and enjoying it. Every time I drive the '67, I feel like I'm tagging along with a rock star - people go wild over it!

Nah, they're cars. Drive the damn things, pedigreed or not!
Hell, I sure do with my own "Fred the GTX" - he gets plenty of attention in public.

I've written often about how one has to sometimes make time for random folks just walking up to you
and wanting to share their stories or wanting to ask questions or what have you.
To me, it's all part of being a good steward of one of these cars - a (usually) fun additional responsibility
that helps advance and continue the hobby for generations to come.

 

[copper67sat]

Welcome from FL. Love the GTX

 

[6PKRTSE]

Welcome. Nice car. I think I remember seeing it listed for sale a while back.

 

[68BabyBlue]

Welcome from PA. They were made to be driven. Mine has a pedigree, but gets driven to the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals every year. Even with those miles, I probably spend more time telling the back story than driving. As Ed pointed out, that's where we fit in as temporary caretakers of these pieces.

 

[Motown Muscle]

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Nah, they're cars. Drive the damn things, pedigreed or not!
Hell, I sure do with my own "Fred the GTX" - he gets plenty of attention in public.

I've written often about how one has to sometimes make time for random folks just walking up to you
and wanting to share their stories or wanting to ask questions or what have you.
To me, it's all part of being a good steward of one of these cars - a (usually) fun additional responsibility
that helps advance and continue the hobby for generations to come.

Could not agree more on our role as temporary caretakers of these cars. I’m already enjoying hearing the stories and sharing my backstory that led me to this car. I feel blessed to be in a position to own such a special car and seeing the joy it brings to others as well.

 

[Motown Muscle]

Welcome from PA. They were made to be driven. Mine has a pedigree, but gets driven to the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals every year. Even with those miles, I probably spend more time telling the back story than driving. As Ed pointed out, that's where we fit in as temporary caretakers of these pieces.

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Beautiful GTX! Glad to hear you are out enjoying it and sharing with others.

 

[Motown Muscle]

Welcome. Nice car. I think I remember seeing it listed for sale a while back.

Thank you! Looks like you’re from the Detroit area - my hometown. I picked up the car from a dealer in Shelby Township, drove in the Dream Cruise, and shipped home to Oregon. It’s gotta be the car you’re remembering.