I wanted to make you guys aware of an auto hobbyist reference library and research center for all US brands, makes, and models. It is a free service, merely requiring you to join up in the same fashion as this forum. Here are some samples of what we have collected for Pontiacs.
Pontiac Block ID Numbers and where located (illustrations)
Pontiac Engine Usage Codes and where located (illustrations)
Pontiac Factory Camshafts - part numbers and duration, etc
Pontiac Intake Manifold Casting Numbers and where located (illustrations)
Pontiac Cylinder Head Casting Numbers and where located (illustrations)
Paper Chase Articles - About Factory Produced Reference Materials
Collecting Part 1, Selling the Sizzle: The Paper Chase, 1964-1974
Collecting Part 2, The Showroom: The Paper Chase, 1964-1974
Collecting Part 3, Fixing the Ouches: The Paper Chase, 1964-1974
Pontiac Road Tests from Period Magazines - over 100 : 1956-1970
Product Descriptions and Key Specs - High Performance Cars 1964 thru 1971
Factory Service and other Bulletins
Factory Press Release Photos 1965 thru 1977
Factory Brochures 1961 thru 1970
Factory Ads 1955 thru 1971
This comprises over 600 downloadable documents which are displayed in “as new condition”. The growth of the Pontiac materials has all happened in less than 6 months – and we project the content to DOUBLE by the end of the year.
We are adding new materials every day, not just for Pontiac, of course, but the entire collection already comprises over 3000 topics and over 30 thousand items! We welcome donations of materials in digital format – you can let us know what you may have by contacting us at
[email protected]
Please go to
www.wildaboutcars.com and register – it takes about 5 minutes. Remember to select Pontiac as your brand, when registering – this automatically filters the available material by brand, (though you can see all other brands with a mouse click). You will also receive a newsletter twice a month detailing feature articles and adds to the collection – plus tips on how to get the most out of the website. If you can help out with material or suggestions, don't hesitate to share and make this the best informational site on the web.