Got the 77 vette in summer of 2001. Drove it some for a year, but since I was still in school, didn't have money or time, after the registration and inspection expired it got parked. Finally after 8 years of it sitting, minus a few starts here and there to keep the juices flowing, it is registered again. A few months ago, I got new tires, wheels, and brakes. The car is no where perfect, but the new tires and wheels did wonders for the looks. It looks real good from 30 - 40 feet away, get close and you can see the flaws. Two weeks ago, I finally got the title changed from my parents name to mine, and got it registered with Antique plates.

Now to the good part... Friday night I was meeting a couple guys from work at a little bar to have a couple drinks and what not. It has gotten a little cool down here in Texas so I thought what a perfect chance to drive the car. So on my first real drive in 8 years, all went smoothly. It didn't stall or anything. It was a little rough running at first, but after it warmed up, it ran smooth. Cranked up on command every time I tried. So I get the bar, a little early, so not too many peeps there yet. I park up front, between two cars not thinking anything about it. When I come out, there are two different cars next to me. On my right is an early 80s camaro, not the best, but still. On my left was a beautiful, perfect condition, convertible red with white interior GTO. I don't know what year it was, but it was certainly older and better than mine.

Not the car, but looked a lot like this one.
http://www.pontiacpower.net/pictures/67gto5.jpg

Anyways, my wife said I was a nerd, but I thought it was awesome that on my first drive in 8 years, I come out and the classics are flocked together.

Take care, and happy driving!

 

Congrats on getting her back on the road..... a great feeling isn't it?....

 

Pics? It's good to hear about another Vette being revived.

 

what part of houston you in ??

went for a drive on friday night came home on a flatbed

fixed the problem (electrical issue)

went back out on saturday night car ran great,top down,smooth country road not to many bugs.

 

Congratulations!

Glad to hear the car is getting another chance at life on the road.
I'm not 100% sure but the GTO looks like a 67.
I dont know what to think about the nerd comment but sure your wife will understand someday.

 

Yea, I'm not sure what the year was. That photo is one that I did a quick search for and found. I think the one in the photo is a 67. The one I saw though, may not have been just like the photo. Just very similar. I am not a GTO expert, and unfortunately I did not snap a photo. It was too dark for the phone without a flash to get a shot.


I am on the West side of Houston. The place we went was close to the house, so I thought it would be a good safe chance to get it on the road. I did not want to end up on a flatbed either. I am not completely confident in a long trip yet. Sunday I wanted to drive it to my softball games which are 30 minutes away, but i knew the wife and team would be really upset if we were stuck on the beltway waiting for a tow truck.

 

Rough Riders shirt? Then you been up to Frisco now and again

 

That's a 67 Goat.
The 66 and 67 are very similiar.
The grill mesh is chrome X rather than plastic squares.
The fender GTO emblem at the bottom rather than lower fender.
The rear quarter is slanted more than a 66.
Those Pontiac Ralleys may not have been available in 66 (I'm not sure).
Great cars, those early Goats.

 

Oh yea, wife and I both are from Rowlett. Took a job down in Houston when I graduated college in 2005. Counting down the days till I get to move back. Hopefully it will be soon!!