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THE LOBBY
09-01-2024, 09:19 AM
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Poll:
Vintage AC Poll
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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...
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THE LOBBY
08-26-2024, 09:39 PM
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My 1962 Tempest Wagon on Youtube
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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...
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THE LOBBY
08-21-2024, 03:14 PM
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Road trips with classic?
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-11-2024, 09:04 AM
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Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
08-06-2024, 11:12 PM
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The last 1962 Tempest wagon with A/C
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-29-2024, 07:51 PM
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Powerglide Transmission Won't Upshift
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-25-2024, 02:23 PM
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Powerglide Transmission Won't Upshift
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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...
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THE LOBBY
07-06-2024, 04:38 PM
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What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
06-27-2024, 09:51 AM
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1962 Tempest Pickup
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-09-2024, 01:59 PM
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Does anyone have a 63 painted in Silverleaf Green Poly?
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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. ...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-12-2024, 12:20 PM
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The last 1962 Tempest wagon with A/C
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-03-2023, 10:01 AM
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Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
09-23-2023, 12:07 PM
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Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild
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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...
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THE LOBBY
09-17-2023, 01:36 PM
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vintage photo thread...
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-24-2023, 08:10 AM
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Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-27-2023, 11:42 AM
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Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-23-2023, 11:46 AM
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The last 1962 Tempest wagon with A/C
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-10-2022, 10:23 AM
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Powerglide Transmission Won't Upshift
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-13-2022, 12:11 PM
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Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-06-2022, 09:47 AM
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Pontiac Assembly Line
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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...
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THE LOBBY
04-15-2022, 09:01 AM
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USS Sullivans taking on water
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-27-2022, 11:56 AM
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Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-23-2022, 10:16 AM
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24
Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild
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7,619
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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...
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-21-2022, 04:17 PM
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24
Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild
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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....
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61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-20-2022, 04:00 PM
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Resto-Repair Tip: Steering Box Rebuild
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7,619
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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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