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Forum: THE LOBBY 09-01-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Posted By cleveweld
Factory Cool-Pack

The Factory Cool-Pack A/C system on my 62 Tempest has been completely rebuilt. The original A6 is rebuilt using green o-rings which are correct for use with R134a. I replaced the original ceramic...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 570
Posted By cleveweld
My 1962 Tempest Wagon on Youtube

Last week I drove my 1962 Tempest wagon down to Great Bend, Kansas to pick up rear bumper brackets from Chad at Nobody Else's Auto. It was a 250 mile round trip. Car ran great and Chad did a feature...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-21-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,860
Posted By cleveweld
I took my 62 Tempest wagon on a 250 mile road...

I took my 62 Tempest wagon on a 250 mile road trip this morning. I drove down to Great Bend Kansas to see Chad at Nobody else's Auto. He has over 2000 vintage cars and trucks and is open by...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-11-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,619
Posted By cleveweld
Leaking Transmission Shifter Cable

I had a trans fluid leak previously and thought it was leaking at the pan gasket. Recently after repairing a broken e-clip in transmission valve body I replaced the pan gasket. I noticed a puddle...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-06-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 22,952
Posted By cleveweld
B-Man, I totally agree. How many original paint...

B-Man, I totally agree. How many original paint first gen Tempests are on the road today? Not many. Most have had a repaint sometime during the last 60+ years.

My car doesn't really fit in a...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-29-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,949
Posted By cleveweld
So after 7 days my transmission gaskets finally...

So after 7 days my transmission gaskets finally arrived this afternoon. It took about an hour and a half to install valve body, connect linkages, install pan and fill trans with fluid.

And then...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-25-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,949
Posted By cleveweld
Found The Problem, Finally!

After working on my transmission 1.5 years ago it still wouldn't upshift. A few months ago I tried another governor and no upshift. I finally got up the motivation to tear into it again, this time...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-06-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1,057
Views: 123,313
Posted By cleveweld
Lots of cleaning

This morning I did a detailed cleaning of the engine compartment on my 1962 Tempest wagon. See the before and after pics below. Also cleaned exterior and wide white wall tires.

Last summer I...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-27-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,229
Posted By cleveweld
1962 Tempest Pickup

Here's something different. It's a 1962 Tempest wagon converted into a pickup.
It sold online for $6200. The builder used parts from the wagon to create the rear roof and window area. He grafted...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-09-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,206
Posted By cleveweld
Silverleaf Green & Cameo Ivory

I found several pics of a Silverleaf Green & Cameo Ivory 1963 Tempest. Looks like the same car the late Stan Imboden owned.

The last pic is my 62 Tempest wagon parked with 3 of Stan's 63's. ...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-12-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 22,952
Posted By cleveweld
Rear Bumper

After nearly 6 years I finally have a rear bumper back on the wagon. The original was damaged at some point in an accident. I found a rear bumper at a junkyard in Great Bend Kansas. See attached...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-03-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,619
Posted By cleveweld
A/C Clutch Replacement

Since I put the A/C belt on and charged the system the pulley side of clutch has rattled very loudly when engine is running. The pulley side of clutch is made from 2 pieces with some sort of plastic...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-23-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,619
Posted By cleveweld
Carburetor Rebuild

About 4 years ago I rebuilt my Rochester model BC and it has never run right. Car has been idling a little rough and stalling when I slow down.
I recently tried to buy a rebuilt carb. on Ebay...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-17-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6,188
Views: 678,512
Posted By cleveweld
My First Car

I bought this 1967 Firebird 400 in 1977 for $300 when I was 18yo. It wasn't running at the time but it did come with an extra set of heads that ended up being 1969 RAIII.

I had a 1968...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-24-2023, 08:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,619
Posted By cleveweld
Wiper Motor Repair

My wiper motor continued running after switch was turned off. I had to unplug power to it to get it to stop. According to the Tempest shop manual the problem is most likely the park switch.

So...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-27-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,619
Posted By cleveweld
Keys Cut To Code

After searching for 3 years I finally found a tailgate lock for my 62 Tempest wagon. As I expected, it did not come with a key. I already knew that a good locksmith with Curtis code books could...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-23-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 22,952
Posted By cleveweld
Magic-Mirror Finish

Since I bought my car 5 years ago I have wondered whether the original paint could be buffed and shine again. I knew that if I started buffing I would have to do the whole car.
The hood and top...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-10-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,949
Posted By cleveweld
A couple months ago I tried that procedure a...

A couple months ago I tried that procedure a couple times to check rear pump and engine did not start. That's why I finally decided I had to open transmission up and have a look.

I found some...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-13-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,619
Posted By cleveweld
If you need to see pics of areas, parts,...

If you need to see pics of areas, parts, assemblies that I haven't shown, let me know.

The link posted below is for correct style sealant tip screws used on Tempests to secure vent window frames...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-06-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,888
Posted By cleveweld
Pontiac Assembly Line

The early Tempests were built on the same assembly line as full size. The first picture shows Tempest front and rear sub-frames. Notice all of the unpainted parts including upper & lower front...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-15-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,939
Posted By cleveweld
The Fighting Sullivans

A few years ago I watched this movie called "The Fighting Sullivans". It's about the 5 Sullivan brothers who were killed in action when their ship was sunk.
The USS The Sullivans was named after...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-27-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,619
Posted By cleveweld
Staples

In order to sandblast steel parts that have rubber pieces stapled to them I would remove all old staples. I also sandblast all rubber parts to clean them.
I made new staples using 18 gauge...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-23-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,619
Posted By cleveweld
Sparkplug Wire Loom Bracket

The 4-cyl. sparkplug wire loom is not reproduced. On most originals the rubber coating has dried up and flaked off.
I sandblasted my bracket and painted it silver. I then dipped it in a product...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-21-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,619
Posted By cleveweld
Safari Rear Seat Hinge Repair

When I bought my car the upper portion of rear seat was no longer attached because 5 of the 8 rivets holding the hinges together had sheared off.
I found a company called Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet, Inc....
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-20-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,619
Posted By cleveweld
Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild

The steering boxes in the early Tempests were filled with gear oil to lubricate ball bearings and pitman shaft bushing. As the pitman shaft and steering shaft seals age they begin leaking and...
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