What a great story! I love that you got your car back from your teenage years and restored it. This is such a great mix of restored and also modified for convenience and performance! The cutouts are awesome! Love you still put your foot in it Boss!
We all recall our Driver Ed car-mine was a '73 Pontiac Ventura. Vanilla white, tan vinyl bench seats with a 6 cyl and 2 speed automatic. Perfect learner car as it could not get out of its own way. 55 MPH was asking a lot of that motor vehicle.
I had a 1967 Goat in 1969 with a full racing cam, twin Holly 3 barrels. I made the headers myself welding them on the engine. It was a screamer. I made a video about it where I ran it into Lake Michigan at over 100 mph. It had a Hurst 4 Speed trans. I seldom took it out 2rd gear in the city.
Not to sure about the inner fender color should have been blacked out. My 67 was the best 6.5 liter 400 it was sky blue with white interior factory tach on the hood. Tarantula high-rise manifold with a 650 Holley double Pumper Excel points transgo shift kit balanced blueprinted 400 electric fuel pump for no bog
I bought a tri power 4 speed GTO in 1966 for $3379. It had the AM-FM radio with the 3-d echo sound effect device that GM provided. Blue with blue vinyl top. Had sintered metallic brakes up front that needed to be heated up to work properly. I had a 4.33 rear axle ratio.
I had the pleasure of meeting Walter at the GTOAA Nationals. His car is like him....a class act! A real gentleman who help a younger guy (me) learn a few more things about our cars. He lives in Florida in a newer development. Cheers and thanks Walter!
My brother had one back in, 1975 I was,,6 years old what's the prettiest blue I had ever seen in my life I was a Hurst edition same as this car but just in a different shade of blue
I had a ‘69 Plymouth GTX 440. It was a great car. It was beautiful, a gentleman’s muscle car. Compared to a ‘66 GTO I was driving a second class citizen and I knew it. That car was what made me love and learn more about motors and style. Only wish I owned one today. I’m 75 years old too!
I'll bet his significant other calls him Woodie after he takes his car for a ride. Don't ever get rid of that car, bud. It will keep you young for years to come.
One beautiful ride Walter. That exhaust sound is a mechanical symphony of joy. 66 and 67 were the best years for the GTO. The front grill and taillights made this car!! The one thing I would change is put Cragar mags on this beauty❤ Goooood job Walt!!
I bought a 1966 GTO in 1968....389 4 gear tri power hard top black in and out...I am currently freshening it up...M y other one is a rare sedan it's same drive train has 50,000 miles....spent time on several drag straps....fun cars.......
I'm 72 years old. After my discharge from the navy I purchased a 67 goat. It was beautiful and I loved it. It was stolen. To this day I still dream of that car
I had two 66 GTO’s at the same time. I kept the one that looks very similar to this one in the video. Your car is bad ass. What 5 speed transmission do you have. I would love to get one for mine. Have a good one brother.
Great build, &. CAR. Interestingly, I got a FORD, 1966*GALAXIE 500 XL IN 1967:4 speed/352/4 Bbl/ Exh dual/ deep Burgandy(* onviously, I would have preferred a loaded GTO; but Ford was the budget buy …nice car, needed some build ups QUICKLY(** metallic Brakes, tires, shocks,etc) but many years service.
Nice........If I had the choice between this goat or my Black/Black 1967 Buick GS 400 factory 4speed, 3:91 posi, factory AC, PS, PFdiscB and factory SUN tachometer ....I'd still take my Buick with the Starship Enterprise red air cleaner...
People have got to STOP "resto-modding" these CLASSIC CARS!! The 1966 GTO never had a 5-speed transmission!! Remember? Three deuces and a FOUR SPEED!!?
It’s not like he added a supercharger through the hood or swapped in a Coyote engine from a Ford. Should people stock upgrading the brakes and only use bias ply tires, too?
@@musclecarcampy9922 It's what I have Spike. A 1966 GTO that is just like it rolled out of the factory in Pontiac. You "resto-mod" a CLASSIC and you RUIN IT!!
What a great story! I love that you got your car back from your teenage years and restored it. This is such a great mix of restored and also modified for convenience and performance! The cutouts are awesome! Love you still put your foot in it Boss!
I had a tri power 1966 GTO it was a beast I had the motor 0.40 over heads bigger valves and crane cam
Gotta love this GTO ,i had a built 67 GTO wish i still had it.
We all recall our Driver Ed car-mine was a '73 Pontiac Ventura. Vanilla white, tan vinyl bench seats with a 6 cyl and 2 speed automatic. Perfect learner car as it could not get out of its own way. 55 MPH was asking a lot of that motor vehicle.
I had a 1967 Goat in 1969 with a full racing cam, twin Holly 3 barrels. I made the headers myself welding them on the engine. It was a screamer. I made a video about it where I ran it into Lake Michigan at over 100 mph. It had a Hurst 4 Speed trans. I seldom took it out 2rd gear in the city.
i had a 1965 goat and all i can say is wow!!! when step on the gas peddle its go time.
I had a '67 the same color. Loaded with options......Wish I had it today....
Beautiful car! I had a 67 in red with white interior. 389, three duecesn4 speed! Loved that car. Bought it for $300 in 1975!
Never was a greater or more beautiful car than a '66 GTO Tri-power !
Amen to that. When this car first appeared in ‘66 I was awestruck as a kid
@@michaelreilly1310esq I bought my GOAT in Dec.'65 and I had it for many years until it was caught in
a flood on July 3, 1976 !!
Great video...thanks
Thank you!
Had one ,been there done that had a 67,70 too,great cars had a Judge had small block,400
400 small block, as in Chevy?
@@musclecarcampy9922 no Pontiac made a small block 400
5 spd, great upgrade.
It sure is.
Nice GTO.
Stunning!
Absolutely.
what cam did you use
B E A U T I F U L!!!❤❤❤
Thx for watching.
Dominic Toretto approves this Goat!!
My dad had the same car bought new in 66.
I LIKED IT
Thanks!
manual gearbox? Is it an MG.
It is an MG: Mighty Goat.
❤
Not to sure about the inner fender color should have been blacked out. My 67 was the best 6.5 liter 400 it was sky blue with white interior factory tach on the hood. Tarantula high-rise manifold with a 650 Holley double Pumper Excel points transgo shift kit balanced blueprinted 400 electric fuel pump for no bog
Those red inner fenders were an option.
He has a 67 steering wheel on a 66 mine is a 66
My. Brother. Use. To. Own. One. Dark. Red. Color 4 Speed
Well done. Modified, but stock appearing, I like it. Plus the dark blue, with the white interior , has it all. Nice.
I bought a tri power 4 speed GTO in 1966 for $3379. It had the AM-FM radio with the 3-d echo sound effect device that GM provided. Blue with blue vinyl top. Had sintered metallic brakes up front that needed to be heated up to work properly. I had a 4.33 rear axle ratio.
You got the real cherry in that perfect blue. I’m envious 😂
Could you pull the wheels in 1st and 2nd with those 4.33 rears
Stick shift ,Tri-Power and VERY CLEAN. All right Butler Performance outstanding. You do hunt down some very interesting cars.
My dad had a 66' nightwatch blue with the Parchment interior... it was his first new car...
I had the pleasure of meeting Walter at the GTOAA Nationals. His car is like him....a class act! A real gentleman who help a younger guy (me) learn a few more things about our cars. He lives in Florida in a newer development. Cheers and thanks Walter!
He is a real gentleman.
These were real cars folks ! They had class and style unlike the cars of today.
The most beautiful rear end ever designed 👍👍😎what a beautiful car!!👍👍
Those hidden taillights are perfect.
My brother had one back in, 1975 I was,,6 years old what's the prettiest blue I had ever seen in my life I was a Hurst edition same as this car but just in a different shade of blue
I had a ‘69 Plymouth GTX 440. It was a great car. It was beautiful, a gentleman’s muscle car. Compared to a ‘66 GTO I was driving a second class citizen and I knew it. That car was what made me love and learn more about motors and style. Only wish I owned one today. I’m 75 years old too!
Awesome car (of course I'm a bit biased...). Originally equipped with super rare aluminum front brake drums! Wonder where they are now? I want them!
Awesome 66 GTO! Love the body lines
Beautiful car. I want it!!! I'm inheriting a '65 grand prix. I want tri power on it.
Subscribed buddy. Loving the channel and love that GTO!
Thanks very much!
Just amazing, tastefully updated!!!!
I'll bet his significant other calls him Woodie after he takes his car for a ride. Don't ever get rid of that car, bud. It will keep you young for years to come.
BEAUTIFUL! Reminds me of "I Dream of Jeannie". I like your quiet exhaust with headers. Is it true duals? What mufflers? Any other details?
Love that car!!!
It is something else!
Hellow. I. Love. That car. Wish. I. Can't. Own. One. Zoom. Zoom
What a beautiful car 🇬🇧
Timeless beauty.
I owned a 1967 Goat in 1974 tri power 400ci, loved that car
Beautiful.
MINE was white black top 2 speed auto
Impressive car! The golden era of muscle cars.
Beautiful GTO! Really enjoyed the video!
Thank you!
One beautiful ride Walter. That exhaust sound is a mechanical symphony of joy. 66 and 67 were the best years for the GTO. The front grill and taillights made this car!! The one thing I would change is put Cragar mags on this beauty❤ Goooood job Walt!!
I wouldn’t change anything except the name on the title.
I would go Keystone mags
The triple 3 carbs were Awesome GTO was a design by John Delorean , sweet dreams 🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸🗽‼️
I will always regret not buying a ‘67 convertible for my first car.
...with some tastefully realistic updates...for real-world enhancements
Those mods make the car perfect.
I bought a 1966 GTO in 1968....389 4 gear tri power hard top black in and out...I am currently freshening it up...M y other one is a rare sedan it's same drive train has 50,000 miles....spent time on several drag straps....fun cars.......
Walter thanks for letting us get a peek at your GTO
Thanks for tuning in. Hope you’ll share the link with your car-loving friends.
My dream car .
You, me and a lot of other folks. LOl.
Back in the day I owned a 66. 389 tri 4 speed gold with black interior and a 67 400 4 speed conv silver with red interior loved both of them
I'm 72 years old. After my discharge from the navy I purchased a 67 goat. It was beautiful and I loved it. It was stolen. To this day I still dream of that car
There is still time to get another one.
@@musclecarcampy9922 have the time, lack the money
@@rosco8720 I can appreciate that.
I would dearly love to have one of these cars. My dad had one that was tiger gold with black interior.
WOW, what an awesome car!
I had two 66 GTO’s at the same time. I kept the one that looks very similar to this one in the video. Your car is bad ass. What 5 speed transmission do you have. I would love to get one for mine. Have a good one brother.
Great build, &. CAR. Interestingly, I got a FORD, 1966*GALAXIE 500 XL IN 1967:4 speed/352/4 Bbl/ Exh dual/ deep Burgandy(* onviously, I would have preferred a loaded GTO; but Ford was the budget buy …nice car, needed some build ups QUICKLY(** metallic Brakes, tires, shocks,etc) but many years service.
We had a '67 Galaxie 500 when I was growing up. White with a black hardtop, but just a 289.
Nice........If I had the choice between this goat or my Black/Black 1967 Buick GS 400 factory 4speed, 3:91 posi, factory AC, PS, PFdiscB and factory SUN tachometer ....I'd still take my Buick with the Starship Enterprise red air cleaner...
That is a great air cleaner.
Beautiful Goat! Nice growl.
Headrests were available that year. Royal's drag cars had them.
Great looking car except for the red wheel wells. Why?
They were optional (lighter weight)
@@musclecarcampy9922 Right, I'm sure they add HP and MPG.
They were standard on the W-30 Oldsmobile 442, too. Probably took 25 lbs off the nose of the car, which is huge for drag racing.
@@musclecarcampy9922 I have no recollection of it. I assume they are plastic and red to...show them off?
Fiberglass, technically, and yes, there’s made them stand out.
I loved GTO'S ! I had a 67 and a 69.
I have a tripower , what's it worth? Numbers match.
Good lord...oooof
Exactly.
The Nova kicked his butt good
Absolutely perfect!
Best year!
Excellent car!
Great video and one of my favorite cars/years.
Same here!
Sweet
The beauty of the muscle car era.
One of the best for sure.
Love it!
Me too!
Is this GTO for sale
No.
Lovely car, but it is just too big, should have pared about 2 - 3 feet off the body!
Cars were definitely getting bigger then. No denying that it’s gorgeous, though.
That was considered Mid-size in the 60's
People have got to STOP "resto-modding" these CLASSIC CARS!! The 1966 GTO never had a 5-speed transmission!! Remember? Three deuces and a FOUR SPEED!!?
It’s not like he added a supercharger through the hood or swapped in a Coyote engine from a Ford. Should people stock upgrading the brakes and only use bias ply tires, too?
@@musclecarcampy9922 It's what I have Spike. A 1966 GTO that is just like it rolled out of the factory in Pontiac. You "resto-mod" a CLASSIC and you RUIN IT!!
@@kenprice1961I respectfully disagree.