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2x4 05-09-2004 01:40 PM

Hey gang, just wanted to introduce myself & say thanks for any info ahead of time. I'm a diehard gearhead, had plenty of toys to my credit. I've been drag racing for a while now, also enjoy building hot street rides. As long as its GM, I'm into it. I've been playing with my 80Z28 for 10 years now, its got a little brother now though! Check out my webshots page if you want HERE. The Camaros running in the 12's in "street trim"- full exhaust, dot tires, just like were going to the grocery store. I plan on putting a small shot of nitrous this year to be in the 11's, but I'm pretty proud to have a decent looking truely fast all-motor car. I used to show it, and it always had a dual quad engine of some sort (usually a 327, but I did run a 350 for a while)-hence the name 2x4. Its pretty much a permanent fixture with me.

I just my dream hotrod, 1961 Tempest. Its a little rough now, but at least I know all the history of it. My grandfather bought it new in 61, it was parked in the early 70's. It still has less than 50k on it, but father time has started to get to it. It truely is a "barn fresh" car http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_wink.gif I still need to "extract" it to verify the condition of everything, but I'll get some pics as soon as I can. Everything is there, but its going to need a lot. I'm planning on going the pro-street route with it, I've been dying to build a twin turbo 4.3v6, but I feel this deserves Pontiac power. I found a pic of Les Baxter's wild pro-streeter 63 and thats my inspiration, cant wait to get going on this project.

Anyway, hello! I got lots of reading to do, but youll be sick of me asking questions here soon enough http://pysales.com/images/boxing.gif Feel free to drop me a line if your near me, I'm going to need lot of help finding parts for this one!

2x4 05-09-2004 01:40 PM

Hey gang, just wanted to introduce myself & say thanks for any info ahead of time. I'm a diehard gearhead, had plenty of toys to my credit. I've been drag racing for a while now, also enjoy building hot street rides. As long as its GM, I'm into it. I've been playing with my 80Z28 for 10 years now, its got a little brother now though! Check out my webshots page if you want HERE. The Camaros running in the 12's in "street trim"- full exhaust, dot tires, just like were going to the grocery store. I plan on putting a small shot of nitrous this year to be in the 11's, but I'm pretty proud to have a decent looking truely fast all-motor car. I used to show it, and it always had a dual quad engine of some sort (usually a 327, but I did run a 350 for a while)-hence the name 2x4. Its pretty much a permanent fixture with me.

I just my dream hotrod, 1961 Tempest. Its a little rough now, but at least I know all the history of it. My grandfather bought it new in 61, it was parked in the early 70's. It still has less than 50k on it, but father time has started to get to it. It truely is a "barn fresh" car http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_wink.gif I still need to "extract" it to verify the condition of everything, but I'll get some pics as soon as I can. Everything is there, but its going to need a lot. I'm planning on going the pro-street route with it, I've been dying to build a twin turbo 4.3v6, but I feel this deserves Pontiac power. I found a pic of Les Baxter's wild pro-streeter 63 and thats my inspiration, cant wait to get going on this project.

Anyway, hello! I got lots of reading to do, but youll be sick of me asking questions here soon enough http://pysales.com/images/boxing.gif Feel free to drop me a line if your near me, I'm going to need lot of help finding parts for this one!

mechanickeith 05-09-2004 07:01 PM

Welcome!!! If you are going to pro-street your 61, look up tiacguy,his name is Scott & he has a sweet 61 pro-street.

jusjay 05-10-2004 10:47 AM

Hi 2X4, do you have a e-mail address? I will dhoot you some pictures of our 62 Tempest. Jay

jusjay 05-10-2004 10:48 AM

Sorry about that, should be "shoot you some pictures". Jay

2x4 05-10-2004 04:42 PM

Shoot away!
[email protected]

tiacguy 05-10-2004 05:47 PM

Thanks Keith for the kind words its appreciated. I tried to attach a pic but couldn't figure it out LOL Scott.

2x4 05-11-2004 06:19 PM

Well its good to know I'm not the only one here thats "computer challenged" http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_confused.gif
Tiacguy, do you have pics of that beast anywhere on the web? Thats the look I'm after. Whats it run?

mechanickeith 05-11-2004 10:35 PM

Scott!! I just saying it as I see it!!! http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif

tiacguy 05-12-2004 06:00 AM

Keith I look forward to metting up with you I plan on taking the trip to Cordova. I understand your going also.Ill be bringing the 61 Scott

mechanickeith 05-12-2004 07:52 AM

Scott, hope ya dont have me mixed up with someone else! Cant afford to go anywhere right now. Still have 2 in college & 2 jobs! But if you are ever in the Phoenix area, look me up.

4spdT37 05-12-2004 09:09 PM

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Welcome to the Tee-Pee!

I just bought a 63 Tempest for a future project,
I'm just down the road from you in Three Rivers
Michigan.

2x4 05-13-2004 04:12 AM

Hey 4spdT37, I used to live in Three Rivers. Had a house on Gleason, over by M-60 & 131. Small world!!

beemergary 05-13-2004 06:46 PM

welcome Need to go to Cordova. The Little Indians tempest club are having a get together (pow wow) there. Bringing my 63 tempest 421 super duty (clone) People really enjoy checking out out these little pontiacs. All pontiac car show at Daivisburg Mi. 5-16 big show + swap meet Gary Beemer Attica, Mi.

2x4 05-14-2004 05:52 PM

Man, that looks like a good show! CAnt make it though, gotta race saturday & use sunday to recoop http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_wink.gif

Theres a all Pontiac show at Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners in September, ever make that one? -
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> 9th Annual "Poncho's Plus Classic Pontiac Show"

Sunday, September 12, 2004
9:00am to 4:00pm

Car show & swap meet featuring antique, classic, muscle cars, customs and street rods. Featured make is Pontiac but all cars are welcome.

Special Event Admission of $6.00 includes all museum exhibits at no extra charge. Those under 11 FREE!

Sponsor: West Michigan Pontiac Club


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