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Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 02-22-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,547
Posted By chicagoland
Glad to see this '70 big Pontiac saved, they are...

Glad to see this '70 big Pontiac saved, they are getting rarer by the day.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 02-22-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 125,514
Posted By chicagoland
Posted before how much I like this big Poncho,...

Posted before how much I like this big Poncho, glad it's getting nearly finished, can't wait to see final pix!
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 06-07-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By chicagoland
Can Ams are a "1977 GTO", in my opinion,...

Can Ams are a "1977 GTO", in my opinion, :-)
Forum: 71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH 06-05-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,899
Posted By chicagoland
Wow, an old post where owner still has car! Glad...

Wow, an old post where owner still has car! Glad it has Ventura nose/grille still, and shaker hood.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 04-24-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 910
Posted By chicagoland
"no one cares" Would be a nice project to...

"no one cares"

Would be a nice project to take one and drop in a 400 v8 or something else better.
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 02-05-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,921
Posted By chicagoland
Mid size Bonneville was sold from 1982-87, in the...

Mid size Bonneville was sold from 1982-87, in the USA, and not just Canada. Built on G body, successor to RWD A body.

This car looks like it used to have woodgrain plastic paneling.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 01-19-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By chicagoland
"Back in the late 1960s if you wanted to buy a...

"Back in the late 1960s if you wanted to buy a car in Canada, in most cases, it had to be built in Canada. This was before the NAFTA Free Trade agreement,"

NAFTA was 1994. One could buy an import...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 01-16-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 668
Posted By chicagoland
Weren't they hand built prototypes? Without real...

Weren't they hand built prototypes? Without real VIN's?
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-11-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,997
Posted By chicagoland
CDN Pontiacs also used Chevy's chassis' 119"...

CDN Pontiacs also used Chevy's chassis' 119" wheelbase and no 'Wide-track'.

What changed was the 1965 Automotive Products Trade Agreement (APTA) for free trade between the U.S. and Canada, not the...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 01-10-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,921
Posted By chicagoland
GM didn't "steal" the A body name, when they...

GM didn't "steal" the A body name, when they already own it.

Originally, the FWD A body was supposed to completely replace the RWD A, due to the gas crisis era. But, once gas prices didn't go to...
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 01-10-2018, 02:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,921
Posted By chicagoland
"What is the diff between that [G] & an A body? ...

"What is the diff between that [G] & an A body?

GM simply changed the code name for the RWD A body to G for 1982-88 model years. 'A' was then used for FWD mid size cars, 6000, Celebrity, etc.
For...
Forum: 71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH 01-10-2018, 01:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,291
Posted By chicagoland
I like the Custom trim seats. I see the 'custom'...

I like the Custom trim seats. I see the 'custom' badge on sail panel, too. Nicer than the base seats.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 01-10-2018, 01:49 AM
Replies: 467
Views: 125,514
Posted By chicagoland
Way cool, was always a fan of 60's full size...

Way cool, was always a fan of 60's full size 'sleepers' or performance cars.

I'm thinking the original owner had '61-'63 421 Catalina and traded in? Mid size and compact v8 [muscle] cars were...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 01-09-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 668
Posted By chicagoland
"(455 SD) engine....(which I don't think ever...

"(455 SD) engine....(which I don't think ever made it to production as best as I can tell)."


Correct, 455SD never made into factory built A bodies.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-20-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,033
Posted By chicagoland
"Has lots of standard options!" Option means a...

"Has lots of standard options!" Option means a feature to pay extra, not just any 'feature'.

Calling any Pontiac A body a "GTO" or a "muscle car".

Example: posting a blog listing on a 1969...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-21-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,031
Posted By chicagoland
See, not all Northern cars dissolved into rust,...

See, not all Northern cars dissolved into rust, ;-)
Forum: Big Pontiacs(including G-body) FOR SALE 11-21-2017, 12:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By chicagoland
There is also a Classic G Body garage Facebook...

There is also a Classic G Body garage Facebook group.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-17-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,062
Posted By chicagoland
Thanks for info "Pinion", brochures aren't set in...

Thanks for info "Pinion", brochures aren't set in stone, just seeing if any help.
Still remember seeing brand new GT-37 on display at '71 Chicago Auto Show.
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 11-17-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 409
Posted By chicagoland
User here on PY "ladytata" parted out a Firebird...

User here on PY "ladytata" parted out a Firebird with a 265, and had it on her Facebook for sale page.
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 11-17-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 196
Posted By chicagoland
User "ladytata" here on PY had a 265 motor on her...

User "ladytata" here on PY had a 265 motor on her Facebook parts for sale page.
Forum: Big Pontiacs(including G-body) FOR SALE 11-17-2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By chicagoland
https://gbodyforum.com/ is a good site to sell...

https://gbodyforum.com/ is a good site to sell this generation of GP. They are always looking for clean cars.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-17-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,062
Posted By chicagoland
http://oldcarbrochures.org/index.php/NA/Pontiac/19...

http://oldcarbrochures.org/index.php/NA/Pontiac/1971-Pontiac/1971-Pontiac-Full-Line-Prestige-Brochure/1971-Pontiac-Full-Line-Ptrestige-48

Above is link from Old Car Brochures site, shows T-37...
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 11-16-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 409
Posted By chicagoland
Pontiac's 265 V8 was an economy version, based on...

Pontiac's 265 V8 was an economy version, based on the 301, sold from 1980 to 81.

The first 1955 Pontiac V8 was a 287 ci. "Strato Streak".
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 11-09-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 550
Posted By chicagoland
Looks like what would have been the '72 Colonnade...

Looks like what would have been the '72 Colonnade GTO, from pics in Collectible Automobile. Just there was more bumper under the plastic.

The planned Endura Colonnade A body became the Grand Am...
Forum: 61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests WANTED 11-06-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,714
Posted By chicagoland
Post I meant that there were GTO Post Coupes with B...

I meant that there were GTO Post Coupes with B pillars and vent windows in '72, versus all hardtops 70-71. '72 is one of favorite years of Goat, '64 being my top pick.

Didn't know if were...
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