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1966 Pontiac GTO - Tri-Power Restomod
1966 Pontiac GTO
Performance UpgradeCompleted April 2024
The Story
Chris wanted the ultimate street/strip GTO that could win shows on Saturday and run 11s on Sunday. His numbers-matching car was too valuable to modify, so he found a project car for this build and went all-out.
Challenges
- Build a street-legal car capable of 11-second quarter miles
- Maintain classic GTO appearance inside and out
- Handle well at both cruise nights and the track
- Modern reliability for road trips to events
- Comfortable enough for his wife to enjoy cruising
Solutions
- Built 461ci stroker Pontiac with modern EFI making 550hp
- Full mini-tub rear for wide drag radials
- Adjustable coilover suspension for street and strip
- TKX 5-speed for highway cruising and drag strip launches
- Full vintage air and sound deadening for comfort
Before Restoration
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Transformation
After Restoration
Restoration Process
What Chris Reynolds Says
“Frank built exactly what I described - a comfortable cruiser that runs 11.4 at the track. His drag racing background was key. He knew what it takes to be fast AND reliable.”
— Chris Reynolds