[66sprint6]

Hi all,
Well, here I am with no car and I'm not updating the thread about crashing the old one because let's face it, it was a bit of a bummer.
So, I'm finallly moving forward because the insurance company has given me an amount that, although arbitrary, is exactly what I signed up for. We had an agreed value based upon the appraisal that I supplied when we insured the car. 20,000.00. So I would get that, along with the taxes needed to purchase another car for a total of 22,600, minus a 500.00 deductible, for a net 22,100. That's if we let the Tempest go.
If we keep the Tempest, then they want to deduct 3000.00. I talked them down from 4000.00. They've done their homework and know that someone would give them that for the car. But in keeping the Tempest, we would not get the taxes added for a new purchase. This is because we are effectively repairing the car, not replacing it. So that would be a net 16,500.00 (20,000.00-3000.00-500.00). That's a big difference.
Forget the exchange rate for now. That's something that we would just have to suck it up.
One important thing to consider is that the insurance company is not writing the car off. It will not have a salvage title, but will merely need to be re-certified. The vehicle history may show a collision, but that's it. So, if we kept the Tempest and got another car, we would effectively own two cars.
We have our eye on a few cars and continue to receive great support here in our Pontiac community. I'll keep you posted.

[Scarebird]

I had the same issue when my 442 was totaled. I took the money and the car, sold the car and started a new adventure in the Pontiac world.

[66sprint6]

OK Pontiac Community, here is our new baby. 1967 Lemans. There's much to do, but it seems like a good starting point. It has a good clean title. I can hardly wait to get the PHS. It's loaded with options, including:

power steering
power brakes
front disc brakes
a/c
cruise control
electric windows
bucket seats
tilt steering column
hood & trunk lights
am-fm radio
driver remote mirror
rear air bags in springs

I don't know about that last one, I'll have to see if that's the same airbag springs that we put in the Tempest. If that is a bonafied option let me know.

We plan on keeping it stock, with the usual upgrades, like sway bars, boxed rear control arms, Lee steering box, etc. Unfortunately, we won't be able to get the numbers matching 326 engine unless we arrange a different shipment. But at another 2000.00 to ship it here, over the border and everything, we will probably skip it. The car presently has a "good running" 400 in it. We'll see.
So I'm fairly happy that we were able to get it. The Tempest will remain in storage and I've already started to source parts for it as well. It still has a good title so we actually own two cars now.

[242177P]

I see a cruise control stalk, if the rest is still there...

[mgarblik]

Wow, factory AC and cruise. It seems those would be rare options in 67. Congratulations on the "replacement car", and good luck with it.

[1965gp]

The car looks great!

Maybe someday your son will restore the 66 for you?

[indymanjoe]

Glad to see ya back in the saddle again! Have fun

[77 TRASHCAN]

Man, for a 67 of any make, that’s a bunch of options!!!
Having the original 326 wouldn’t worry me much.
Maybe you morph the 400 in it to appear as an original 67 version of a 400, that would be my goal. A good running (stock) 400 is an awesome engine!!!

Does it still have the original 2 speed trans?

Congrats on finding this jewel!!!

[SRR]

Wow, looks like a really clean car.

[geeteeohguy]

Very honest, un-messed with car and extremely well optioned. Score!!!

[71GP76TA]

Looks like a good solid car for the money.. Good colors and nice options. Kinda odd they didn't order a console though..

[66sprint6]

Originally Posted by 242177P

I see a cruise control stalk, if the rest is still there...

You're right. It's just the stalk right now. The original cruise control was poprietary to the original 2 barrel carb and I will receive all of the parts. He also has a bunch of other parts and I probably can't get them all, unfortunately because they might not fit in the car. I'd sure hate to miss out on a mint A/C core support or a fender.

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by 66sprint6

You're right. It's just the stalk right now. The original cruise control was poprietary to the original 2 barrel carb and I will receive all of the parts. He also has a bunch of other parts and I probably can't get them all, unfortunately because they might not fit in the car. I'd sure hate to miss out on a mint A/C core support or a fender.

Fender will fit in the trunk... Core support.. probably not

[gtospieg]

Nice car...all those options but no console...good luck

[unruhjonny]

congrats!

Maybe ypu have the option to get the numbers engine at a later date;
Say after the border is opened, and you can drive a truck down to pick it up in person.
Is it a 326HO or just 326-2bbl?

[Greg Reid]

Wow, that is a VERY nice car! That red interior would look awesome in there but the black that's in it now looks to be in great shape too, plus being the wrong year... so......

[Ben M.]

Very nice set of options! Well done on that!

[4zpeed]

Pretty sweet ride, looks to be a very nice car, hope you can manage to get all the original parts to your location.

Also great to see you kept P235176K609001, just saying goodnight means, tomorrow is a new day right?

Good luck on your future adventure.


Frank

[lust4speed]

Here's a photo of a friends '64 GTO getting ready to be loaded on a transport for the trip to New York. Interior and trunk were stuffed full and the larger pieces were in bubble wrap secured to the roof. Made the trip without incident.

[66sprint6]

I need some advice on the exhaust system. This car doesn't have one. It can drive up onto the trailer for shipping, but that should make one heck of a racket with just exhaust manifolds!
It may be a week or more before they pick up the car in Colorado, and I was thinking of ordering the exhaust system so that I can install it on the car ASAP after it arrives. But since it's not the original engine, do I run the risk of getting the wrong system? Is there anything that I should be worried about, like unique exhaust manifolds or whatever? It's supposed to be a Pontiac 400 engine, but I don't know what car it came out of. See pics.