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Old 08-05-2019, 06:23 PM
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Very cool car...thanks for sharing.

Is an M30 a 2 speed auto??

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Thank you to (all the above) kind replies.

WILMASBOYL78,

Yes, the M30 is Pontiacs version of the 2 speed automatic transmission that came in this GTO.

Thanks, Chris.

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Here in Long Island, there would be crowds around that GTO wherever you would go.
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Neat car, Chris. Nice job of rescuing it and thanks for sharing the story and pics.
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I'm not sure how I missed this thread, but it may have had something to do with me being preoccupied with a certain newly acquired '67 GTO at the time. Sorry, Chris!

I was in this very garage last weekend and got to see this bitchin' '66 along with his beautiful '65. The natural patina of the exterior of this car is so cool and that only a true survivor can wear. Then you open the door and take a whiff of that beautiful Red Morrokide upholstery, what a great smell it has and that which I've only experienced with these era Pontiac interiors. And of course under the hood is something that you'll rarely, if ever see again... an original and fully operational vacuum operated tri-power 389.

And for an added treat, I also got to see the old parking lot in Livermore where this very car was sold new from.

These are the types of cars that get the attention at the cruise nights over the restored cars.
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I also missed this awesome GTO thread the first time around, what a fantastic time warp in one of my favorite color combos!!

The M30 trans is also know as a ST (Super Turbine) 300. I rebuilt a couple of them during my tenure as a dealership trans tech a LOONG time ago. I always felt that it was a superior 2 speed trans compared to the Powerglide, like a TH400 minus second gear.

Thanks for sharing!!

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I'm not sure how I missed this thread, but it may have had something to do with me being preoccupied with a certain newly acquired '67 GTO at the time. Sorry, Chris!

I was in this very garage last weekend and got to see this bitchin' '66 along with his beautiful '65. The natural patina of the exterior of this car is so cool and that only a true survivor can wear. Then you open the door and take a whiff of that beautiful Red Morrokide upholstery, what a great smell it has and that which I've only experienced with these era Pontiac interiors. And of course under the hood is something that you'll rarely, if ever see again... an original and fully operational vacuum operated tri-power 389.

And for an added treat, I also got to see the old parking lot in Livermore where this very car was sold new from.

These are the types of cars that get the attention at the cruise nights over the restored cars.
Grant,

It was great to have you over after all these years and discuss Survivor cars and parts from the “60’s”.

A keen eye like yours scrutinizing my “Stuff” is welcome.

Chris.
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I also missed this awesome GTO thread the first time around, what a fantastic time warp in one of my favorite color combos!!

The M30 trans is also know as a ST (Super Turbine) 300. I rebuilt a couple of them during my tenure as a dealership trans tech a LOONG time ago. I always felt that it was a superior 2 speed trans compared to the Powerglide, like a TH400 minus second gear.

Thanks for sharing!!

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Bill,

That’s the correct term, ST 300 for the GTO, which gets confused with the Powerglide a lot.

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Red Morrokide.

A “Good Value Used Car”.

I’m still amazed this interior looks like this after 120,000+ miles and at least 5 owners.
It proves that if owners take good care of an automobile, it will last a long time.

The first photo shows a factory AM-FM that I temporarily installed, but I soon reinstalled the born with push button AM radio.

If you ordered Wonder Touch Power Brakes, all the pedals received stainless trim.

Check both white A-pillars showing red overspray from the dash.

Mr. John Kennedy was the Original Owner.
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What a stunning car, congrats on being such a great steward keeping it well preserved.
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