[Steve Barcak]

This is my '65 base Tempest sedan. This was the lowest priced Pontiac offered that year and is very basic/entry level. This also makes it the lightest Pontiac that year.
I bought it not running and wrecked as a junker/parts car around 1995. It was made with few options, std 6cyl engine and auto trans.
Having always liked altered wheelbase funny cars from the day, I decided over 20 years ago to build one the way I would have back then if I was around back in '65.
Most of the major body work was done between 2002-2012. There is a spec sheet included but, rear axle moved forward, wheel openings enlarged and moved forward. frame narrowed a bit as would have been done in '65 and fitted with a big car 9.3" rear. Have had both a 3.90 posi and a 3.64 spool built for it with steel billet axles.
The engine sits in the stock location but the front axle centerline was moved forward. The fiberglass fenders - I relocated the wheel openings and then stretched them to match the new front axle location and be period correct.
The Tempest will be running different eng/trans combos but, centered around a 'bored and stroked '59 389 to 577" and changed to a much taller deck height.
The 2nd engine is a MR-1 541".
The 3rd engine is my M/T HEMI Pontiac of 421"
For the top end, all will be blown with either 6-71 or 14-71 and using custom magnetos. I have both Hilborn 4 port and hat style injectors and Enderle bug catchers to play with.
For heads, will be running M/T HEMI set up, Kauffman High Ports and my own version of high exhaust port heads.
Behind the engine is a Lakewood bellhousing with a Lenco 3 speed using a Crower dual disc clutch.
Have also had a 400thm built for it.
This car will primarily be used for cruising, exhibition runs and some match racing. All to promote my Pontiac Heaven parts yards and museum I am working on here in Arizona.
Am undecided on color. It was originally blue charcoal which is very pretty but, candy red is also under consideration to match my Pontiac AA/Fuel Dragster. More info and pics on this Tempest and my collection on my site and facebook pages.
pontiacheaven.org
facebook- Pontiac Heaven
The car has been so close to being finished for many years. Other things seem to get in the way and keeping it from being finished.. I have not worked on it on about 5 years but, planning to continue the build next spring or summer.
The next things to do are- weld in the roll cage, install the glass.
It will be a very cool car to drive around, it will be street legal.