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The Pontiac Journal
Holiday 2008 The Pontiac Journal - A Performance Years Newsletter Volume 6 - Issue 2

WINTER JUST MEANS ANOTHER SPRING IS NEXT


Unless you are lucky enough to live in one of those locales where the Winter months means lows of 60oF, it is time to prepare your Classic Pontiac for Winter storage and/or gear up your daily driver for the cooler temperatures to come. While restoration and repair projects are most likely slowing down, we've noticed the traffic on the PY Forums always picks up. So remember that the PY Forums is always here to satisfy your Pontiac fix when turning wrenches on your own Pontiac means wearing 6 layers of clothing and a room temperature beer is colder than the ones in the fridge.

We know these cooler months are the time you use to plan your future projects. That is why we've packed this issue of the Pontiac Journal with new and exciting products that may help your planning. You'll also find another collection of articles to get you thinking about Pontiacs while the weather outside is less appealing. Performance Years is also gearing up to release a new Online Ordering website that should prove to be just the way we want everything Pontiac; better looking, better performing and more fun than ever before.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue and if you have any comments, questions, articles or article ideas, please feel free to send us a note at Pontiacjournal@performanceyears.com.

  The Pontiac Journal Staff

IN THIS ISSUE


    PY'S GTO/TEMPEST/LEMANS CATALOG BULKS UP FOR WINTER

    HISTORY OF A 1966 LS 1 GTO

    BIG SCREEN PONTIACS, ALL LINED UP

    HOLIDAY GIFT CORNER

    WHY WE NEED THE ECO-TECH NOW MORE THAN EVER

    PY FORUMS TECHNICAL TIP: PY ALBUMS

    2009 PY PONTIACS IN THE PARK: DATES ANNOUNCED

    ONLINE ORDERING, THE WAY IT SHOULD BE

    PJ FEATURED RIDES

    PONTIAC JOURNAL SPECIALS

    NEW FOR YOUR CLASSIC

    COMING UP: IN FUTURE ISSUES

PAST ISSUES

Volume 1 - Issue 1
Volume 1 - Issue 2
Volume 1 - Issue 3
Volume 1 - Issue 4
Volume 1 - Issue 5

Volume 2 - Issue 1
Volume 2 - Issue 2

Volume 3 - Issue 1
Volume 3 - Issue 2

Volume 4 - Issue 1
Volume 4 - Issue 2
Volume 4 - Issue 3

Volume 5 - Issue 1
Volume 5 - Issue 2

Volume 6 - Issue 1

  PY'S GTO/TEMPEST/LEMANS CATALOG BULKS UP FOR WINTER


The Performance Years Catalog Department is always busy creating catalogs to help our customers repair and/or restore their classic Pontiacs. This past year has been great for the Classic Pontiac Enthusiast looking for replacement parts. It seems that nearly every week a new reproduction part is becoming available. There was so many new parts being offered that we couldn't keep up with releasing new catalogs and decided to release a New Product Insert for our GTO/Tempest/Lemans catalog in April.

We've finally gotten caught up and we are proud to announce our latest GTO/Tempest/Lemans catalog (11B) is now available just in time for Thanksgiving and the Holiday season that follows. In this new catalog, we've packed in more products, more pictures, more detailed descriptions... more of everything. This new catalog is so packed full of Pontiac goodness that we recommend you enlarge your mailbox to accomidate it when it arrives.

What?... You haven't ordered your copy yet? That's not a problem, you can request a print catalog here or you can download a PDF copy here.

As the years continue to fly by and Performance Years continues to release new volumes of our catalogs, we strive to improve our catalog's quality with each issue. A huge factor we take into account with each new issue is the feedback we get from our customers. If you have a chance, send us your ideas and comments. Your comments can help to make the next volume, that much better.






  HISTORY OF A 1966 LS 1 GTO

by Bill Bracken


From old to new, and back to old again. I first saw a GTO in 1965 while I was in Germany in the Army, and I loved the idea of horsepower in a small car. I thought that the 1964's looked like a box, but by 1965 they were on the right track. In 1966 came the first GTO model I fell in love with. It had everything you could want, including a long sleek body, good weight transfer and horsepower. The taillights even looked good going down the road at night and I knew that I had to have one.

I got out of the Army in November of 1965, and stopped off in Columbus, Ohio with an Army buddy who lived there. Since I could not wait until I got back to Illinois, I bought...


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  BIG SCREEN PONTIACS, ALL LINED UP


Many of you may already be familiar with the Internet Movie Cars DataBase. If you are not, prepared to be overwhelmed. IMCDB.com is a website that is designed specifically to list movies and the cars that appear in them. If you ever saw a car in a movie and were unsure what it was, this site allows you to look up the movie and referance all the identified cars that appear in it. It also gives you the ability to search for a car Make and Model to get a list of ...


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  HOLIDAY GIFT CORNER


Shopping... buying... giving... receiving... affording... we all have gifts on the brain this time of year. We wanted to help make things a little easier for you with a list of great gift ideas for Pontiac Enthusiasts. Offers good through December 31st, 2008.

GTO Illustrated Identification Guide


Part#   RPL24
Was   $32.00
Special:   $28.00
How to Build + Modify Quadrajets


Part#   RPL20
Was   $24.95
Special:   $21.00
55-74 High Performance Pontiacs


Part#   RPL26
Was   $24.00
Special:   $21.00
How to Build Max Perf Pontiac V8's


Part#   RPL28A
Was   $20.00
Special:   $17.00
G.T.O Ronnie & The Daytonas -CD


Part#   RPZ23
Was   $18.00
Special:   $15.00
Car Duster


Part#   RPZ132
Was   $15.00
Special:   $12.00
Hurst Floor Shift T-shirt


Part#   RPZ226
Was   $17.00
Special:   $14.00
Hurst Competition T-Shirt


Part#   RPZ227
Was   $17.00
Special:   $14.00
68-79 V8 Harmonic Balancer


Part#   GME176A
Was   $49.00
Special:   $39.00
69 GTO 2.5" Exhaust Extensions -stainless


Part#   EVT42
Was   $60.00/pr
Special:   $50.00/pr
66-68 GTO 2.5" Exhaust Tips -Stainless


Part#   EVT40
Was   $65.00/pr
Special:   $55.00/pr
Hurst T-Handle - 4-Speed


Part#   RPI678
Was   $35.00
Special:   $29.00
64 Horn Button Emblem


Part#   RPI578
Was   $29.00 Save 30%
Special:   $22.00
69 GTO Tail light Bezels


Part#   RPR69B
Was   $209.00/pr
Special:   $189.00/pr
Lenses sold separately
64-69 Antenna Body


Part#   PYF55B
Was   $32.00
Special:   $28.00
OEM Fuel Filter -GF98


Part#   GME52B
Was   $35.00
Special:   $27.00
61-66 Fuel Filter -GF61P


Part#   GME50B
Was   $35.00
Special:   $27.00
Formula Steering Wheel -Blue!!


Part#   PYI39BL
Was   $229.00 Save 18%
Special:   $189.00
64-66 Tripower Paper Filters


Part#   RPE259
Was   $17.00/set
Special:   $12.00/set
64-66 Tripower Filters- Hi-Flow


Part#   RPE259K
Was   $45.00/set
Special:   $35.00/set
72 GTO Exhaust Splitter Hanger Brackets


Part#   RPE647
Was   $39.00 Save 30%
Special:   $30.00
Alternator Mounting Kit w/o Power Steering


Part#   PYE11
Was   $39.00 Save 30%
Special:   $29.00
68-69 Firebird Throttle Cable -4BBL


Part#   PYE56
Was   $49.00/set
Special:   $39.00/set
66-68 Walnut Shift Knob -Early Type


Part#   RPI676C
Was   $59.00 Save 20%
Special:   $49.00
69 GTO Dash Insert Set


Part#   PYI70
Was   $75.00 Save 20%
Special:   $65.00
64-67 Prowlin Tigers T-shirt


Part#   RPZ206
Was   $17.00
Special:   $14.00
GTO- Get in, siT down, hold on! T-shirt


Part#   RPZ208
Was   $17.00
Special:   $14.00
ZDDPlus Oil Additive


Part#   RPZ163
Was   $10.00
Special:   6 for $50.00
GR-RRR! License Plate
& PY Hat (Tan & Black)


&

Was   $16.00
Special:   $10.00/pr -when you place a $50+ order
Pontiac Arrowhead License Plate
& PY Hat (Tan & Black)


&

Was   $16.00/pr
Special:   $10.00/pr -when you place a $50+ order

FREE PY FORUMS T-SHIRT WITH $100+ ORDERS

The Staff at Performance Years appreciates all of the customers who have given us their business. As a special Thank You, we are giving away a FREE PY Forums T-shirt with every order of $100 or more placed before December 31st, 2008.

These T-shirts are great to wear at car shows. They identify you as a member of the PY Forums to everyone you pass and are an easy way to spot & meet fellow members.

When you call in or place your order online, don't forget to ask for your FREE T-shirt.

Sizes: M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

Part#   RPZ218
Was   $15.00
Special:   FREE with $100+ order

  WHY WE NEED THE ECO-TECH NOW MORE THAN EVER

by                
Don Keefe  


Even though gas is now back to about $2.50 per gallon and GM’s SUV production lines are back on overtime catering to the rush of new orders, it is only a matter of time before spring arrives, demand for fuel increases and so does the price. We are kidding ourselves thinking that this sudden drop in fuel prices is a permanent thing and sticking our heads back in the sand is no longer a viable option.

If I were in a decision-making position at General Motors, I would be lobbying hard for...


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  PY FORUMS TECHNICAL TIP:     PY ALBUMS


It is clear that many of you have already discovered the PY Albums section of the PY Forums. But some of you may not be aware of this little corner of the Forums or may not know how you can take advantage of it. So lets look at a few things.

Most of you know that you can add pictures to your posts to give other members a visual to accompany the text. And you also know that you can post an Avatar (that picture next to your username) to give you a clearer identity online. But it's not widely known that every member of the Forums has the option of setting up...


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  2009 PY PONTIACS IN THE PARK: DATES ANNOUNCED


May 29-31st, 2009
This year will be Pontiacs in the Park's 6th annual event. Once again it is scheduled for the last weekend in May so the weather will be warm and the racing will be HOT!! Since it's debut in 2003, this 3 day event has become the premier Pontiac event weekend on the East Coast. It’s also the first major event of the year for all of us east of the Mississippi. I don’t know about you, but after staring at snow, cold rain and generally depressing weather all winter, this conveniently located Virginia based event can’t come any sooner!

As a little spiff for the PY Forums members, we are offering prime Hospitality Suite passes for either Saturday or Sunday. While you’re racing, your family or friends can be watching from behind the starting line in air conditioned comfort. Limited passes are available on a first come first serve basis. Keep an eye out for details and how to claim some FREE passes this Winter.



  ONLINE ORDERING, THE WAY IT SHOULD BE


When was the last time you placed an online order with Performance Years? Do you remember how difficult it was to find the specific part that fit your car? Did you have a hard time using the Search feature? Did you have a problem remembering your login information? Is the 2% discount worth the effort when you can just call up PY and talk to one of our knowledgable Sales Reps? Shouldn't ordering online be quicker and easier? We agree with you. Yes, it should.

Performance Years is incredibly excited to announce our New...


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  PJ FEATURED RIDES

Performance Years  


Each Issue of the Pontiac Journal we will feature three owners who have submitted their Pontiacs for the Customer Rides section of our Website. Each owner whose Pontiac is chosen will receive a $25 Performance Years gift certificate, as well as the praise and adoration of all of you readers. Winners, please contact us with your name and address so we can send you your gift certificate...


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  PONTIAC JOURNAL SPECIALS


These specials are offered to our valued subscribers. These specials are available only to subscribing Pontiac Journal members and expire on December 31st, 2008. When placing orders for these products you will need to tell your Sales Rep your Forums Username or note it on your online order.

ELECTRIC EXHAUST CUTOUTS KIT

This Kit allows you to partially or fully open your exhaust from a switch you can mount anywhere in the car. Perfect for when a quick 10 horsepower is needed. Made in USA. Lifetime Warranty!!!
Another Pypes exclusive!


Part#   HVE10
Was   $425.00 SAVE $150
Special:   $279.00
1968-71 HORN RELAY

This is a great reproduction of the original.

Part#   GME59A
Was   $49.00 SAVE 25%
Special:   $39.00
1969-70 GTO SPORT WHEEL KIT

This kit includes PYI38K wheel, PYI38C Cap w/ emblem and collar. GMI124 Switch and PYI66 adapter should be purchased separately if needed.

Part#   PYI38K
Was   $449.00
Special:   $399.00
1970-81 GTO FORMULA WHEEL KIT

Includes PYI39 wheel, PYI39A cap, RPI605C emblem, GMI123 Adapter, GMI124 Switch, Can substitute PYI39C for 70-76 "fatter" style wheel for an additional $15.00.

Part#   PYI39K
Was   $299.00 SAVE $60
Special:   $240.00
STANDARD D-PORT EXHAUST MANIFOLD- RH

Does not have the flapper asm. but does have a larger 2.140" flange port instead of 1.950". Fits 1967-78 Firebird, 1964-72 GTO Tempest & Lemans, 1964-76 Big Pontiac with Pontiac Motors

Part#   RPE651R
Was   $119.00
Special:   $89.00
1970-71 TA SHAKER BRACKET & SWITCH

Mounts to carb and holds solenoid activating switch in place.


Part#   RFE133
Was   $109.00
Special:   $89.00
RALLY I CENTER CONE



Part#   RPW24
Was   $39.00/ea
Special:   $32.00/ea
1966-68 RALLY I CAPS - PAINTED OR POLISHED

These polished stainless steel center caps with Zinc cast center will be back in stock February 2009. If you preorder before 2009 you can get a great deal on a complete set.

Part#   RPW18P -Painted
Was   $65.00/ea
Special:   $199.00/set of 4

Part#   RPW18S -Polished
Was   $65.00/ea
Special:   $199.00/set of 4





  NEW FOR YOUR CLASSIC

Performance Years  


These products are new or recently improved.

  RPI573
  $105.00

  1969 GTO Dash Emblem
  NOW IN STOCK

  E15000
  $275.00

  1961-64 Fullsize Gas Tank
  Available Soon

  RPI281F
  $375.00

  1964-67 GTO Full Floor Pan
  Now Available

  RPI58
  $25.00

  1969 GTO Seat Emblem & Bracket
  Available Soon

  RPI358
  $35.00

  1968-72 GTO Hardtop, 1969-80 Firebird & 1969-72 Grand Prix Rear Ashtray - Ribbed
  Available Soon

  RPI358A
  $39.00

  1968-72 GTO Conv. & 1968-81 Firebird Rear Ashtray - Ribbed
  Available Soon

  RPI529
  $189.00

  1968-69 GTO Roof Inner Bracket Kit
  Available Soon

  RPI603
  $39.00

  1964-66 GTO Tilt Lower Bearing Retainer
  Available Soon

  GMI72L
  $27.00

  GTO Cigarette Lighter Housing Pop-out
  NOW IN STOCK

  RPZ189
  $119.00

  RediRad -Classic Radio to Modern Media upgrade
  NOW IN STOCK

This allows new music media technology (such as MP-3, CD, cassette tape players or even satellite radio) to be played in older vehicle radios. It works on the AM band of any 12 volt analog AM or AM/FM radio without drilling or altering your vehicle or factory radio. It sends the signal through a coaxial cable directly to your radio, which means the sound is as clear as the original radio’s capabilities allows. There is no interference due to wirelessly redirecting the signal to the fender antenna, just clear sound quality.
The compact size allows it to be easily hidden under the dash where it goes undetected and won't cost you points in judged events or attract theives looking for aftermarket equipment.
Any portable music device that has a standard headphone socket or a ‘line-out’ can be used. Installation is as easy as plugging a VCR or DVD player into your TV.

  CALL
  $675-719.00

  1964-73 GTO Alum. Radiators   A PY EXCLUSIVE

Custom built in the USA, one at a time by Pontiac owners!
Alternative to die stamped tanks, which by design are limited in radius thickness. These non-epoxy dual 1-¼" cooling tubes with a 66% fin to tube contact area increase over 3/8" tube copper, brass, lead four core radiators. All radiators feature a billet filler neck, pit cock and accept stock transmission fittings, radiator hoses and fan shrouds.
All automatic radiators feature a heavy duty 7-plate cooler and come with a manufacturer 1 year warranty against defects.
SPECIFY: YEAR OF CAR, AT or MT, AC or NON-AC, TOP HOSE LOCATION, AND FILLER LOCATION.

  RFE11A
  $525.00

  1967-9 Firebird Alum. Radiator, AT V-8
  NOW AVAILABLE

  RPE89
  $129.00

  1968-72 GTO A/C Firewall Delete Cover
  AVAILABLE SOON

  GME59A
  $49.00
  $39.00

  1968-71 GTO Horn Relay
  NOW IN STOCK

  PYE20EF
  $395.00

  1964-66 GTO Tripower Front Carb
  NOW AVAILABLE

  PYE20ER
  $395.00

  1964-66 GTO Tripower Rear Carb
  NOW AVAILABLE

  RPE457
  $245.00

  1969-72 GTO Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner
  NOW IN STOCK

  RPE192
  $21.00

  1967-81 GTO Correct Oil Pan Bolt Kit
  NOW IN STOCK

  RPF91
  $24.00

  1968-69 GTO Front Fender Brackets
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RPF213
  $20.00

  1968-69 GTO Fender to Inner Fender Bolts
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RPF213H
  $20.00

  1968-72 GTO Lower Fender Bolt Set
  AVAILABLE SOON

  GMF126
  $50.00

  1970-72 GTO Front Wheel Molding- LH
  NOW IN STOCK

  GMF128
  $50.00

  1970-72 GTO Front Wheel Molding- RH
  NOW IN STOCK

  GMR22
  $50.00

  1970-72 GTO Rear Wheel Molding- LH
  NOW IN STOCK

  GMR24
  $50.00

  1970-72 GTO Rear Wheel Molding- RH
  NOW IN STOCK

  RPR47
  $50.00

  1968-69 GTO Rear Wheel Molding- RH
  NOW IN STOCK

  RPR47A
  $50.00

  1968-69 GTO Rear Wheel Molding- LH
  NOW IN STOCK

  RPR95
  $329.00

  1965 GTO Rear Bumper
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RPR95A
  $329.00

  1965 Tempest Rear Bumper
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RPT10F
  $549.00

  1964-67 GTO Complete 1-Piece Trunk Floor
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RPT10R
  $259.00

  1964-67 GTO Trunk Floor Kit
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RPU19
  $199.00

  1965-79 Aluminum Bell Housing
  NOW IN STOCK

  RFI324
  $99.00

  1974-81 Firebird OEM Floor Mats
  NOW IN STOCK

  RFI272
  $445.00

  1970-81 Firebird Molded ABS Door Panels
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RFD92
  $109.00

  1970-81 Firebird Side Rail Top Trim
  NOW IN STOCK

  RFI390
  $25.00

  1970-81 Firebird Sunvisor Support
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RFI330C
  $55.00

  1970-81 Firebird Console Lid -Black
  NOW AVAILABLE

  GME25
  $179.00

  1973-81 Firebird Brake Booster w/ Delco logo
  NOW IN STOCK

  GME25R
  $139.00

  1973-81 Firebird Brake Booster w/o Delco logo
  NOW IN STOCK

  RFF25B
  $75.00

  1969 Firebird Rubber Nose Filler
  NOW IN STOCK

  RFR03
  $259.00

  1969 Firebird Tail Lamp Panel
  NOW AVAILABLE

  RFF25H
  $175.00

  1969 Firebird Header Panel
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RFF15B
  $45.00

  1970-81 Firebird Front End Bolt Kit
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RFF31L
  $129.00

  1969 Firebird Hood Latch Assembly
  NOW AVAILABLE

  RFD93
  $99.00

  1977-81 Firebird Hurst Upper Corner T-Top
  NOW IN STOCK

  RFD94
  $99.00

  1978-81 Firebird Front Insert T-Top Trim
  NOW IN STOCK

  RFD95
  $99.00

  1978-81 Firebird Rear Insert T-Top Trim
  NOW IN STOCK

  RFD96
  $99.00

  1978-81 Firebird Upper Corner "Y" T-Top Trim
  NOW IN STOCK

  RFR56B
  $119.00

  1969 Firebird Rear Bumper Brackets
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RFR110
  $75.00

  1979-81 Firebird Gas Door w/ Silver Bird
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RFR111
  $75.00

  1979-81 Firebird Gas Door w/o Bird
  AVAILABLE SOON

  RFM19R
  $109.00

  1970-81 Firebird Window Weatherstrip set -OEM
  NOW AVAILABLE






COMING UP
in Future Issues


Pontiac Technical Articles
The continuation of last issue's look at Pontiac Radios by focusing on Big Pontiac and Firebird Radios.

PJ Featured Rides
We'll choose another three rides to feature. Check back to see if your ride won!!

PY Forums Technical Tip
There are lots of great little features of the PY Forums. In the next issue we will single out one that you may or may not be aware of.

PJ Specials
Each new issue of the Pontiac Journal means a new list of special discounts offered to our loyal readers. Check back next issue, your wallet will thank you!!

AND...
Any other Pontiac news-worthy information, stories, trends and developments that come across our desks.

Credits


Publisher
Chris Casperson

Editor-in-Chief
Chris Casperson

Production Manager
Steve Craig

Contributing Writers
Chris Casperson
Don Keefe
Bill Bracken

Technical Editor
John Buchta

 


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