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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-15-2026, 01:02 PM
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I think the lower AC ducting is functionally the...

I think the lower AC ducting is functionally the same 69-72. I've only ever seen one 3 on the tree big 69, it was a surprisingly otherwise well-equipped bonneville convertible in upstate New York...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-14-2026, 04:21 PM
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Posted By north
some pretty substantial fabrication between the...

some pretty substantial fabrication between the quarters and the bumper, looks like it's metal.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-14-2026, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
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in 69 the big underdash plenums are all dash...

in 69 the big underdash plenums are all dash colored. Some (but not all) 69's including this one, have the flexible duct that goes under the column to the left duct dash colored too. It is molded in...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-14-2026, 01:25 PM
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Posted By north
The non-woodgrain bezels have the ribbed area...

The non-woodgrain bezels have the ribbed area painted silver, looks like the same silver you see on grilles etc
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-14-2026, 01:19 PM
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Posted By north
I corrected a factory error on my Custom S, car...

I corrected a factory error on my Custom S, car was built with a wood grained dash bezel which was not available on a Custom S (standard on GTO and LeMans Safari, optional on LeMans, not available on...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-14-2026, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By north
And Now For Something Completely Different...

Who wants a rear spoiler when you can have a continental kit on your 69 goat! My friend sent me these pics he took recently. The plate style apparently indicates same owner since at least 1978. ...
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 07-14-2026, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,394
Posted By north
69-72 A body wagons and 69-70 Full sized wagons.

69-72 A body wagons and 69-70 Full sized wagons.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 07-14-2026, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 317
Posted By north
Where was your car built? The Fremont built cars...

Where was your car built? The Fremont built cars had a very different texture to the trunk spatter.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-22-2026, 04:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
I did this last year also on my Bonneville...

I did this last year also on my Bonneville ragtop, after a 15 year hunt I found a Brougham insert for automatic AC (2 holes instead of one). I got lucky that time too, no cracking as the dash-pad...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-22-2026, 04:22 PM
Replies: 25
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Posted By north
Here is the before and after picture.

Here is the before and after picture.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-22-2026, 04:14 PM
Replies: 25
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Posted By north
Sort of speaking of peaking order (but not...

Sort of speaking of peaking order (but not really), I found last year an NOS AC Catalina dash woodgrain insert. I finally got up the courage to install it in my white Cat ragtop today. The old one...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-22-2026, 02:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
nice photos, looks sharp with the Rally's and...

nice photos, looks sharp with the Rally's and blackwalls. No red lines were offered on 69 big cars.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 06-19-2026, 10:51 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 10,379
Posted By north
DON (Dealer Order Number) is by Zone not by...

DON (Dealer Order Number) is by Zone not by plant.

I do have another Judge in my listing from Framingham that has a VIN number over 5,000 earlier than the car in question. VIN's were not exactly...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-19-2026, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
No, the white Cat has a 428/360. The HO is in a...

No, the white Cat has a 428/360. The HO is in a Bonnie.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-15-2026, 12:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
At the beginning of the model year the Bonneville...

At the beginning of the model year the Bonneville had no 428 emblems anywhere (in 67-68 and earlier if you ordered a 428 on any big Pontiac you'd get rocker molding 428 emblems, a rad support emblem...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-15-2026, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By north
I remember seeing one years ago in an NOS 68 hood...

I remember seeing one years ago in an NOS 68 hood tach, it had the templates for the A, B and F bodies. I think I took screen shots of it, let me see if I can find the pics on my computer.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-10-2026, 11:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
Wagons followed a similar pattern with the...

Wagons followed a similar pattern with the following variations:

All wagons used the Catalina 122" wheelbase and were three inches longer in rear overhang than other models for an overall length...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-10-2026, 10:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
Pricing (for 2 door hardtops) was as follows: ...

Pricing (for 2 door hardtops) was as follows:

Catalina: $3,164 ($3,258 with decor option)
Ventura: $3,279 ($3,373 with decor option)
Executive: $3,456
Bonneville: $3,688
Brougham: $3,961
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-10-2026, 10:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
Finally is the Brougham option on the Bonneville....

Finally is the Brougham option on the Bonneville. It brought velour biscuit style upholstery (leather on convertibles). power windows, rear seat armrest (except convertible) and rear cigar lighters...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-10-2026, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
The next model is the Bonneville. Here the...

The next model is the Bonneville. Here the changes are numerous:

Standard engine is a 360 horsepower 4bbl premium fuel 428, standard transmission is still a 3 speed manual on the tree.
Exterior...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-10-2026, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
Next up is the Executive model. The primary...

Next up is the Executive model. The primary changes include:

Longer wheelbase (125") and extra rear overhang for a total length of 223.5"

The same interior trim as the Ventura along with the...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-10-2026, 09:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
Next was the Ventura (technically an option on...

Next was the Ventura (technically an option on Catalina but marketed as a separate model). It was basically a nicer interior trim level with fancier door panels (that included lower carpet and wood...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-10-2026, 09:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
The first step up was the decor group option on...

The first step up was the decor group option on the Catalina that delivered a soft touch three spoke steering wheel, extra sound deadener, pedal trim, bright drip and window frame moldings and deluxe...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-10-2026, 09:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By north
1969 pecking order

Rainy morning so I thought I'd document the fullsized 1969 Pontiac pecking order.

Cheapest big Pontiac was the Catalina, standard engine was a premium fuel 290 hp 400 2bbl with a 3 speed on the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-10-2026, 08:55 AM
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Posted By north
I noticed the rear marker lights on that Judge...

I noticed the rear marker lights on that Judge are in the wrong location, not a good sign...
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