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Clones, tributes, sorta kinda...
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Absolutely, you paid for it, the “critics” didn’t. When I had my 67 “GTO wagon” I got pretty sick of all the smart asses informing me that Pontiac never made a GTO wagon, or the more typical comment “Nice badges...”. Now with the ’69 LeMans coupe I recently purchased, the previous owner had completely removed all of the badges, every single one. It looked a little too empty for my taste, and I’ve actually had a few people ask me if it was a Cutlass (Shock, horror! ). So I couldn’t resist putting a couple of badges on the trunk to clarify that it’s a Pontiac. However, instead of the typical GTO emblem, I went a different direction that leaves all but the most knowledgeable Pontiac enthusiasts scratching their heads: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Vid; 04-05-2021 at 08:10 PM. |
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I just don't know why people get caught up with preconceived notions of what a certain car should be. I agree there is nothing wrong with a nice tempest or lemans but I don't want a restored lemans or tempest. There is nothing wrong with a gto clone or a true 242 car or a t37 or a wagon or a gto wagon or... Etc etc. Everybody has a taste so whatever suits them. Personally I like cars that are original maybe done with a subtle difference like a color scheme that is unique or something that never came from the factory and is completely different. My car will probably be something die hard pontiac heads with hate but something else that old school hot rodders will appreciate. But none the less it will make me happy and I hope your cars make you happy too. |
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I don't think you're coming off as abrasive, but I do think many are wondering why you're somewhat dismissive of the opinions you requested. Circa 1998, real 242 in primer. No exterior badging, Buick wire wheel hubcaps over Rally IIs, "NOT A STEP" stenciled on the fenders. And construction site mud on every body panel including the roof. Pretty sure I'm a not a conformist...
It's a '70, ya big dummy. Just look at the tailpipes. |
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Yup my car my way is the preference.. Mine is an original GTO but have owned it for 44 years and have really enjoyed what it has "morphed" into at this point. Great to drive and happy to be in it... ;-)
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Agree it should have been posted in the lobby. Rookie mistake
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My 66 LeMans had a lot of the change overs to GTO before I bought it. All but the tail panel and 326 HO. It's been 10 years pretty much staying that way. It's a LE MANS.
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The 66 Tempest/Lemans tail panel is the best. I even commemorated it on my garage wall 😂. I could imagine upgrading to a GTO hood or grills, but mine will always say Leman on the rear quarters.
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Just made my night, I feel validated lol. Also sweet cherokee!
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I live in Australia. With my 66 LeMans it had damaged quarters both side where they meet the tail light panel, and the tail light panel was bent and mangled near the taillights, with very poor previous repairs done on it. I tried for about 18 months to find a 66 Lemans tail panel cut from a wreck or someone else doing a clone, but no luck, so I have had to swap it to a GTO tail panel as they are reproduced, and I found a set of lights and louvers. It also had an engine fire at some point and the hood was bowed and wavey, so I got a GTO hood for it. BUT, it is still being badged as a LeMans as that's what it is. It's your car so do what you can and enjoy it!
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Personally if I had a nice clean Lemans I would keep it like that with now GTO emblems or other parts.
I rarely see a nice Lemans yet I see tons of GTO’s |
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I like correcting people when they call mine a GTO, and tell them it's a Tempest
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