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Old 11-11-2019, 11:26 AM
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Question 56 Pontiac at SEMA 2018???

Last week I watched a re-run of the SEMA-2018 show at Vegas and caught a very brief glimpse of a dark blue 56 Pontiac convertible customized car. They made a comment about how nice the car was but didn't show much of it.

Does anyone have pictures/details about that car??

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Old 11-11-2019, 01:45 PM
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Customs by Kilkeary. Look at their Facebook page.
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Old 11-11-2019, 03:07 PM
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I'm not a fan of slamming cars on the ground like that, but it's a great looking car. Nice color and wheels.

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Old 11-11-2019, 04:38 PM
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Looks like it won some cruisers awards at the Detroit Autorama. Trunk area is decked out really nice in a couple pics. LS powered, of course. Lots of time and effort in the body and paint for sure.

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Old 11-11-2019, 07:09 PM
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Looks good. Of course I would have stuck with a traditional Pontiac engine, maybe with port fuel injection and a serpentine drive system.

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Man that's a good looking car!

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Old 11-12-2019, 09:11 AM
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That's a nice car, im sure they did a great job with it, but I dont like the low stance and the steam roller tires on the rear. I dont care too much for rat rods either.

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Old 11-12-2019, 01:36 PM
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It's on air springs, I've seen it at ride height, it is sweet.
The Jan 2020 issue of Street Rodder Magazine has a couple page spread. The detail is amazing.
Apparently it was a restored car that belonged to a Pontiac collector, was sold at auction to settle estate. The new owner had it rebuilt into what you see today.

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Old 11-14-2019, 12:22 AM
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Looks good. Of course I would have stuck with a traditional Pontiac engine, maybe with port fuel injection and a serpentine drive system.
Pontiac V8 Power > X2

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Old 11-14-2019, 01:17 AM
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... a dark blue 56 Pontiac convertible customized car...
It's not a custom- totally stock body and trim. It does nothing for me; uncomplementary and glaring mismatch of styles- stagecoach wheel/tires, etc. Sort of fitting to have a SBC engine.

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The 52Pontiac built by Kin Dig it

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Old 11-21-2019, 06:28 AM
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This years SEMA Pontiac was showcased at the BAER BRAKES BOOTH.
This "Roadster Shop" 2+2 is Killer!
https://www.facebook.com/RoadsterSho...7382830387347/


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Old 11-21-2019, 02:14 PM
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I've followed the builds on all three of these Pontiacs. Truly amazing design and execution.
Isn't it great that the "custom" car builders are finally giving the old Pontiacs some love?

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