Showing results 1 to 25 of 55
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Mcronk
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-03-2024, 12:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,669
Posted By Mcronk
Maybe because I did not know any better I had a...

Maybe because I did not know any better I had a 69 GTO that I would spin to 5,800 to 6,000 all the time. It was rebuilt before I got it and I rebuilt it once in the 10 years I owned it. Nothing...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-02-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,669
Posted By Mcronk
RA II magazine article last page.

Here is the last image of the CARS magazine article on a RAII test.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-02-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,669
Posted By Mcronk
Thanks for sharing! Here is a article from CARS...

Thanks for sharing! Here is a article from CARS magazine on a RA II they tested and modified. One of the few magazine articles published about RA II cars. You may have to save image to your...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-01-2024, 01:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,669
Posted By Mcronk
Regarding the change over date for RAII...

Regarding the change over date for RAII production pieces Jim Mino told me the earliest dates he had found for specific RAII parts was March 11, 1968. He said the parts were done in batches not a...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-27-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 94,091
Posted By Mcronk
I was at MCACN this year too. I took quite a few...

I was at MCACN this year too. I took quite a few pictures of the RAII Birds. Also included a picture of my friends 69 RAIV Firebird unrestored with 21k original miles. I have more detailed...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-24-2024, 12:57 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 94,091
Posted By Mcronk
Thanks again for keeping us informed/updated. ...

Thanks again for keeping us informed/updated. You still rarely see these cars anywhere whether it be the top auctions or events like MCACN. I do know of a legit Bird 4 speed. A friend owns it and...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-24-2024, 12:43 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 94,091
Posted By Mcronk
Absolutely beautiful! Sometimes I think I should...

Absolutely beautiful! Sometimes I think I should have a concourse restoration done on my car. However it has 61,000 documented miles (original engine/transmission long gone) and retains a lot of...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 11-15-2023, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By Mcronk
A couple of pics of the jack and base that came...

A couple of pics of the jack and base that came with my 72 SJ. I believe they are original to the car Also included the original Rally II spare unrestored.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-26-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mcronk
I have never owned one but find them intriguing. ...

I have never owned one but find them intriguing. I particularly liked the Plum Mist 67 Lemans with white top and parchment interior. Very similar color combo to my 67 GTO. Also liked the 68...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mcronk
No I did not. We just went for the swap meet and...

No I did not. We just went for the swap meet and show. I took it to the POCI Nationals in Murfreesboro a few weeks ago and did well with it. I really have only shown it a few times. Still working...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-25-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 94,091
Posted By Mcronk
Wow! Seems I am going to bring this thread back...

Wow! Seems I am going to bring this thread back from the dead.

At Norwalk this past weekend I had a chance to observe something about RA II heads that may be interesting. I saw a pair of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mcronk
The end.

The end.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mcronk
Almost there.

Almost there.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mcronk
More, more, more.

More, more, more.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mcronk
For your viewing pleasure.

For your viewing pleasure.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mcronk
And more.

And more.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mcronk
More pictures.

More pictures.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mcronk
But wait there's more!

But wait there's more!
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mcronk
More pictures

More pictures
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-25-2023, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,175
Posted By Mcronk
That car pictured 1 of 7 that sold for $1.1...

That car pictured 1 of 7 that sold for $1.1 million was sold a couple of weeks ago at Mecum not Barret Jackson. Also on the instagram post someone mentioned a 69 T/A RAIV car also sold for $1...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-18-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 18,244
Posted By Mcronk
The discussion of restamps and misleading...

The discussion of restamps and misleading information is pertinent to this thread and auction.

There was a 1971 Trans Am advertised as a Trans Am, announced by the auctioneer as a Trans Am and...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-17-2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 94,091
Posted By Mcronk
I own that car now. It is actually a 69 color...

I own that car now. It is actually a 69 color Midnight Green. It was painted that color in 2015 by a previous owner. I am trying to bring it back to "more correct" and complete condition. Another...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-16-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 18,244
Posted By Mcronk
I am in the market to aquire a 69 Judge or...

I am in the market to aquire a 69 Judge or possibly a 70 depending on colors.

I think the best buy of the auction for Judges was the 70 White RAIV 4 speed in Como collection. It sold for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-15-2023, 10:46 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 18,244
Posted By Mcronk
Sunday was "reality" day. Most GTOs were in the...

Sunday was "reality" day. Most GTOs were in the $30k to $50k range. The 72 T/A as mentioned was not a nice car. Myself and several others tried many times to shut the driver door and it just was...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-15-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 18,244
Posted By Mcronk
Sorry I did not see this in time to get a picture...

Sorry I did not see this in time to get a picture of the cowl tag. Thanks for the link and info on that car. Sounds like a very interesting history that would be fun to research. I looked at the...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 55

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:51 AM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017