Pontiacdaver,
Sounds to me like you've saved both that Grand Ville and this Bonneville from certain death. I hope they both run well for you to show their appreciation. I'm glad to hear that you've got the Grand Ville to the point of trusting it.
I think I already came across that registration link, and planned to use it. I'll click on it and see if I can ID your car.
I genuinely believe that "my" Pontiac is in outstanding condition, save for possible hidden issues such as a partially blocked radiator or fuel lines. I believe the car is in excellent condition because John believes it; and he is both absolutely trustworthy and mechanically astute. Frankly, if I didn't think the car was in extremely good shape, I wouldn't be interested in it. I admire people who love to fully restore old cars, but that's not my ballgame. I just want to buy something that runs great and keep it running great. Now all I need to do is get my hands on it!
Tennesseestorm,
Good to hear I'm not the only Mercedes guy who also appreciates American cars; most folk tend to like one or the other. I think it will be interesting to compare the Pontiac to my Mercedes 450SEL 6.9. Like I said, they have similar performance specs.
On the topic of vacuum vs. electric, I choose electric. It is an interesting discussion whether one is better than the other, but I simply find it easier to locate voltage drops than vacuum leaks. Or, to put it another way, I would rather tingle than suck.
I'm pretty sure that John mentioned that the Grand Ville has AM/FM. I don't remember whether it had 8-track or cassette or anything. I believe it is has the OEM unit, but I could be wrong there.
Don't know anything about 7ups. I take it has a Grand Ville in it? I'll have to watch it.
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