Let's see your 66-67 Lemans/Tempest
 

OK.....the 64-65 guys did the same thing.....so here goes......I like GTO's just as much as the next guy, but let's see your 66-67 Lemans or Tempest.

I'll go first, but in starting this thread, it made me realize that I sure don't have very many pics of my ride....I'll have to work on that in the spring.....

Here's mine as of Sunday:

NO CLONE ZONE!
 

Here's my 66' before & after some new shoes. (Rally I's)


If your into OHC's, check out my pages.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/764053/1


Cheers

'66 Tempest Custom- at least the drivetrain is done. Now it's body time. Just received a bunch o' metal yesterday.

http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/2...0021uw6.th.jpg
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1...0018hm4.th.jpg

I don't have it anymore...

heres my old 67 ,wish i had it back

Very nice cars, clean.
6704gto, I like the way that car looks, rims, stance, tough!! Is that green?

Here is ye Old Blue 66.

And to the couple of you who sold yours stating "I wish I had it back"..this one aint goin' anywhwere. I have way too much fun in that car.

The day I got her
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...piro/11001.jpg

HERE IS MY 66 STILL HAS THE OHC WITH A THREE ON THE TREE

Ralley one's really help make the car, I think.

Alright more Cammers :D

Andre,
Do you know where the car is now? Cool to see another AC ohc.


66gt,
Still have the cammer in car?

RA67,
Very cool droptop, I kick myself for parting the 66' conv't I had.
It was a true Sprint but was way to far gone.


Keep them coming!

YEA THE CAR WAS GREEN WITH A BLACK VINYL TOP AND IT HAD GREEN INTER.THAT WAS TEH ORINGAL PAINT I NEVER PAINTED IT

Hope this picture is not too big, but this is my 66. Picture taken at Paul Spotts shop in Hatfield.

Looks like youve done the same as I did. Added the chrome along the fenders and rear qtrs. I like the efect of the GTO hood. Ive got one in my garage thats waiting for paint. Itl never be a full clone though. I sorta like the LeMans back end.

Here's my 67 Tempest, just completed.

Yes, I did add all the lower fender and qtrs. Like the long clean look. Am not trying to clone, it's a LeMans and I proud to own one. In addition to the look of the Goat hood I needed the extra clearence for my intake and carb set up. A guy once asked me "Why Did You Put All That Money Into A LeMans" My answer was "Anyone Can Do A GTO, How Many Restored LeMans Do You Really See". Now am not knocking any of you GTO guys, I was just answering his question.

I bought my 67 Lemans OHC6 from the original owner. It was 1998, she was 96. Her daughter handled the transaction. I had known of the car for years. It only had 73,000 miles when I got it. It was bought at Stewart Pontiac in West Palm Beach.

In about 2002-2003, I sold it to a fellow in the New Orleans area- Metaire, I think. That was the last I heard of it.

Earlier in the year, I found this '67 Lemans for my friend. It is very much like my old car, but is a 326, with AIR. Califormia Black Plate. Factory am/fm, working a/c.
Odd thing about this Lemans is that it does not have the factory woodgrain,and obviously never had it. Classic Fremont deviation I assume.

I will post pictures later

My 66...
 

was a one owner car, found her online, but she was less than 3 miles from my house! I was going to clone her, but decided against it... she's just way too clean, save for the Earl Schieb repaint! I just found a 455, going to detail the engine bay before I drop it in. If I could only keep one car, I think it would be the LeMans, LOVE that color combo, red interior is sweet! BTW, how do I resize my pix? I keep getting error message, file too big - thanks!

Here's A few pics of my 66 Lemans, I've had it for 24 years now! factory Barrier Blue car with blue Interior, Have the original Rally 1's wheels for it in the Shed, haven't PHS'd it to see if they were factory or dealer installed. My Dad's Best friend ,from High School, Bought the car new, Dad always liked the car, and told him if he ever decided to sell it to give him first divs. I bought it from Dad in Late 1983 First pic is from the Mid 80's when I was driving it daily, the 70 chevelle in the background was my winter "beater" at that time! after all isn't that what chevies are for? LOL!! BTW the 72 Carmaro in the background belong to a good friend of mine, Nice Car! was a 12 second street car which was very repectable back then!

Man, you guys have some really nice cars!!!

Here is my 67.....Got it at the ICA Collector Car Auction this past March in Gilbert, Arizona.

My 67 Lemans. Found it on craigslsits back in the spring and couldn't pass it up.The motor had been changed so the scoop was cut in for clearance and they changed the front fender badges. Have a gto hood and the "326" emblems to go on when the body/paint get done. Just went thru the drivetrain and installed some goodies, so not far from the exterior work, and the interior is already done....glad it's a Lemans and wasn't cloned; I like the shark fins...nothing but fun!!

'66 Tempest Custom
 

Here's mine. thanks for starting this thread!
Joe

Yes, thanks for starting this thread

Here's a couple of mine...or should I say theirs...lol.

Thanks for starting this thread...nice to see all the LeMans'.

'67 Lemans
 

Signet Gold w/ Cream Cordova top. 326 w/ air, which doesn't work yet. Driver condition. I've had it just over a year now. I switched the 2 speed auto out for a Muncie M-20 last winter. Still working on the console, might get parts from our host as soon as today to complete that. Plan for this winter is heater core and a/c, maybe sound system. And lots of little things, including more scraping and cleaning of undercarriage. What a mess under there. I got all forty years of sludge buildup included for free with the car. I think some of it is structural.
Pic is from cel phone, but it was such a nice day.

here's my 67 lemans. originally a ohc 6 sprint . still have the engine and trans but it's no longer in the car.


http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...media_9338.jpg

This is my first pontiac, and just beginning the process of restoring it. This is my first go-around at a restoration, and can tell this is going to be a learning experience. I have read a number of different threads, and there is alot of great information posted by it's members. Here's a couple of pictures of my car before I started and the beginning of my new project.

up there
all stock, all there, all original. except. ford BC/CC paint. dont ask the color as there are two other aholes in my small small town that painted their cars the same exact color after they saw mine somewhere. and another almost the same, also a ford color, also with my same wheels, which btw i bought in 1999 when they first came out.

wheels (in the garage) with the hubcaps
upholstery (same as stock)
trans (laying on the sidewalk) now has TH350
cam (threw out) now has summit 2800 in 47K mile origninal 326
intake (in garage) now has E4P and Q jet
radiator (in back yard)
air filter (in garage) now a KnN

plans: who knows, probably not do anything else to it. got it in 1998 with 28K miles. owned by one-legged man. given to my dad by his wife when he died. given to me shortly thereafter. body work was $1000 at accent auto body in sparks, nv. paint by a butthole (awesome paint job on this car tho, but we had a falling out so i won't mention him, but cost $2500 in 99)

i do plan on replacing the rear bumper due to some rust. wish i could feel good about replacing the drum brakes, but i don't really drive it much anymore.

Here's a shot of my '67. Hasn't been out much this year due to arrival of first child. Hope to get to some shows next year though. Definitely getting withdrawal symptoms

Here's my '67 LeMans, 400, turbo400, His/Hers shifter, 3.23 gear.

Found this on ultimategto a long time ago. Its exactly what Id like mine to look like some day.

Mine
 

1967 Lemans. Same as in avatar. Purchased first part of this year. Lots to do.

you've got good taste brewski. Looks familiar.

Back at ya Tempest!

" Yo, Chipster !! "
 

That's a great looking car !! Are those 245-60-15's on the back ? That setup looks just right. I've got some 15'' rally 2's to clean up this winter, and I'm trying to decide what size tires to put on. I'm trying to decide between 235-60-15's on all 4, or putting 245's on the back.

255-60-15 with 8 inch Cragar S/S on the rear, 235-60-15 with 7 inch Cragars on the front.

PLEASE tell me you do not want to put those GIANT rims and Rubber Bands for tires on your car. Your car looks killer the way it is now. PLEASE DON'T DO IT !!!!

Im not a big fan of the oversized wheels eiither, but those rims I like. As far as the rest of the car goes, the car just looks clean with the absence of all the chrome.

Grumpastoy, Nice Car ! I would leave it just the way it is. Does it have a 455 in it now ?

My 66 Sport Coupe..............
 

Considered a "Survivor" due to it's original paint, glass, interior, and chrome. I removed the matching #'s drivetrain and replaced it with a 462, 700R4, and Chebby 12 bolt. I also added new foam to the original seats and replaced the carpet and headliner. All mods are reversible as nothing was cut or altered that can't be restored to original.

Les

Cool Car... What Shifter do have in there ?

Details....................
 

Thanks, the shifter is a Quicksilver adapted to fit the console.

Les

65lemans....Thanks! yes, has a 455/t400. undercarrige is real rough and will need attention soon....

Cool, I kinda like the 455 Badges on your two front fenders...I like the B&M shifter so much I ordered one myself. Thanks...
65lemans

Here is my contribution. It is a 66 Tempest that has 65k original miles on it, that came as a bare bones 326 with 3 speed with only options are radio and heater. It is still all stock except I have added a correct bench seat 4 speed setup, quick ratio power steering and plans to drop in a 455 this spring. I have owned tons of GTO's and Firebirds, but this car by far has been the most fun for me to own. I guess it is because I am not afraid to drive or modify it without hurting its value.

66 Lemans
 

Probably not what you want to see but here it is anyway.

66 LeMans Nightwatch Blue, Parchment interior, 326 3/4spd floor shift car. Must have been beautiful when new. I never ran the PHS but still have the tags.

Bought it for $75 and got bucket seats, clutch/brake pedals, floor shift column, complete dash, AM radio, front clip, NICE set of beltline trim, full glass set, and some other misc parts.

Had to put it out of it's misery.

66 Tempest
 

Here is my 66 Tempest Post. Bought it basically as you see it but it has fenders and a GTO hood just not installed now. My plan was to make it a drag car but lack of time has put it on the back burner. I have way too many other cars going to build this one right now.

Originally a OHC6 stick car Cameo White, Black interior, no AC, no ps, no pb, no option car. Has a 67 floor shift column now but I suspect this was a 3 on the tree originally.

MINT quarter panels with no rust. The bottoms are not even surface rusted. Frame is mint also. Floors and trunk are rusted out. Looks like windows leaked and water sat inside for years.

I also have two complete fiberglass front clips for this car. One lift off single piece unit, then a set of VFN fenders, hood, front & rear bumpers. Also have fiberglass doors and decklid. I'm hoping to build a lightweight drag car someday with these parts. I also may sell the whole works for the right price.

John

great tread I dont know how to post pitcures yet but I do have 66 lemans I too love gto's but I think the lemans looks just as nice and I like the tail lites and rear panel better on a lemans than a gto JMO