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This Pontiac started life at the South Gate plant in California and I purchased it in 2006 from a dealer in Illinois. Over the years since, I slowly performed a rolling restoration, focusing on reliability and safety. Starting with the engine, it was removed and rebuilt. Anything that needed replacing was done as I proceeded. Transmission was removed, resealed, checked, and new filter installed. Rear axle removed, soda blasted and painted. Then it was reinstalled with new seals and bearings. Next new brake hardware including, master cylinder, rebuilt brake booster, slave cylinders and flex lines.
Interior restored including new seat covers, cushions, and driver springs. (from Ames) Plastic dash cover over stock installed. New carpet, dynamat , door panels and package tray and new door seals, all chrome cranks. New master cylinder, brake booster, battery, 190 amp. 12 si alternator, radiator, water pump, stainless divider plates, spal electric boost fan and fan controller. (thermostat and a/c triggered) Sony CD player with aux input installed in glove box with front Kicker 4x6 speakers that are hidden behind front kick panels and 6x9 speakers in enclosures mounted below package tray, also hidden. Kenwood amp. Pontiac am/fm factory radio with functioning Reverb, was installed recently. Although it was not originally in this car, it was an option that simulated stereo sound between front and rear speakers in the center of the dash and in rear. Modifications and much research was put into making sure engine does not overheat. In Texas on a 100 degree day with air blowing full, coolant temp. did not exceed 200 degrees. ClassicAir air conditioning / heater using stock control panel makes this car usable all year around. Most of the cars either do not have A/C or do not work. Orignal 8 lug wheels with new BF Goodrich tires, with spare. Exterior paint was repainted red from original cameo ivory before I purchased eight years ago in single stage. I would call it a "ten footer". There is some body rust and fender dents and bondo. I had planned to media blast and repaint but chose to leave as is. Front and rear bumpers have excellent chrome. Rear tail light lenses replaced. (Very hard to find) and three segment sequential turn/brake module (added) makes this car stand out. Front parking lenses are in good shape that I personally cast myself from a mold. Reverse lenses in good shape, but reverse light "buckets" have some pitting. Front headlight chrome bezels have pitting. Part of the trunk (right rear) was rusted and reapaired with fiberglass cloth and painted black. Frame has some surface rust, but is solid with no rust holes, repair patches or cracks. Underbody paint was applied to preserve. 8 of the rubber body to frame mounts were replaced. New rear custom springs with 2 inch lift over stock gives the car a racked look. All new shocks. Rear end was removed, soda blasted, and painted with new bearings and seals. All new brake hardware including slave cylinders and flex lines. Gas tank removed and checked, no rust. All guages and lights function (clock, amp. meter, fuel level, speedometer, center vacuum, low oil pressure, parking brake, hi/lo beam). Extra gauges (volt, oil press, coolant temp.) installed in center ashtray that can be closed and hidden. Extra fuse block installed with dedicated power from battery to power air, aux. fuel pump, high output ignition and CD player. Relays installed to power hi/low beams. Extra 14 gauge wire from 12si alternator installed to carry more current to battery installed. True dual exhaust replaced and sounds great without being loud. Original and complete bumper jack. Inquire for additional information. $16,000 Last edited by texasprix; 10-17-2015 at 11:08 PM. |
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