Susan's convertible project
We found this '63 Lemans convertible in Minnesota. It originally came from Sedar's Pontiac dealership in Mason City, Iowa. A 31,000 mile, one family owned car that sat so long the engine got stuck and the rocker panels rusted out.
326 engine code 71X bored to 350 cubic inches.  Stock cam, 4 barrel, dual exhausts so it idles and runs fine.  Not the original engine.
Dual exhaust kit from Classic Car Exhaust Systems in Ohio.
DCP 8149
The finished product is very nice, but not a concours show car.  We hope to drive it to many car functions next summer.
The happy owner with her "new" 1963 Lemans!
tail light panel and trunk "326" emblen installed.
Solid floors for a convertible due to years of inside storage.
Paint and body work done by Al's Body Shop in Ellendale, MN.
Susan's convertible home from the body shop.  The body is in excellent shape thanks to Al's Body Shop in Ellendale, Minnesota.
project 1963 Tempest 178
project 1963 Tempest 326 engine is frozen beyond being saved.  A new "350 ci shortblock, 1972 heads, Edelbrock intake and carb will replace it.
project 1963 Tempest console shifter for the auto matic transmission.
project 1963 Tempest trunk has surface rust but will clean up without needing replaced.
project 1963 Tempest has rust in the rocker and lower front fenders.
project 1963 Tempest 151
project 1963 Tempest inspection before purchase.  Price was $3300.

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