Miguel,
The word(s) you're looking for is the fan shroud. According to the latest PY catalog, a shroud is supposed to be on your car. The fan shroud will help the fan pull air through the radiator. This will especially help while you're idling at a light.
Try changing the thermo to a 180, too, as Scott suggested. Advancing the timing will also help the car run a little cooler. I usually bump the timing up 4 or 5 degrees from the recommended setting, no more. My '68 should be set at 9 degrees BTDC, I've got it set at 14. You'll have to play with it a little to see what works best for you.
Also, make sure that your radiator cap is up to snuff. Any radiator shop or garage can check it for you. It should hold 15 lbs. of pressure; anything less and the cap is junk. Coolant can hold more heat if it is kept under pressure.
The fan shroud (page 32 in the PY catalog) costs $109, a new radiator cap costs $6.
What kind of Pontiac is it?
Ken
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