1968 Pontiac GTO
This 1968 Pontiac GTO was purchased for the purpose of a complete transformation. The car came to 3rd Gear Garage and Hot Rod Shop in complete working order. It was a great weekend driver that could turn heads as it sat. The problem was, the owner wanted to "DRIVE" it hard! With that in mind Sergio Cantu went all out for the project. 3rd Gear Garage started with the chassis and installed every rubber piece with poly. They then turned to Hotchkis and installed a complete TVS kit to make the car handle like a newer sports car. Then a Corvette brake conversion was added and every single steering component was replaced.
3rd Gear was asked to perform a face lift so they stripped the car, aligned the body and laid down Viper GTS Pearl Blue with PPG Euro Clear. The interior was changed to the original Pearl option and a white canvas top replaced the old to finish off the look. Hot Rod Hanks had a one off wheel cut for the car to ensure proper fitment and to prevent rubbing. Vintage Wheel Works cut a set of 17x9 front and 17x11.5 rear wheels to give the GTO a super aggressive stance. IT WORKED! This car drives like its 30 years younger and turns heads when it’s on the road. This hot rod was a BLAST to build and 3rd Gear Garage and Hot Rod Shop is proud to have this car in their Gallery.
3rd Gear was asked to perform a face lift so they stripped the car, aligned the body and laid down Viper GTS Pearl Blue with PPG Euro Clear. The interior was changed to the original Pearl option and a white canvas top replaced the old to finish off the look. Hot Rod Hanks had a one off wheel cut for the car to ensure proper fitment and to prevent rubbing. Vintage Wheel Works cut a set of 17x9 front and 17x11.5 rear wheels to give the GTO a super aggressive stance. IT WORKED! This car drives like its 30 years younger and turns heads when it’s on the road. This hot rod was a BLAST to build and 3rd Gear Garage and Hot Rod Shop is proud to have this car in their Gallery.
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Below are pictures taken at 3rd Gear Garage and Hot Rod Shop during the build of the 1968 Pontiac GTO.
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Below are pictures of the finished 1968 Pontiac GTO
custom built hot rod.
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Prices may vary depending upon size and condition of vehicle.
Please call, text, or email a specialist for appointments and price quotes.
Prices may vary depending upon size and condition of vehicle.
Please call, text, or email a specialist for appointments and price quotes.