Summer 2010 - Pontiac Journal - Sneak Peek
The Pontiac Journal | Summer 2010 | The Pontiac Journal - A Performance Years Newsletter | Volume 8 - Issue 1 | | INTRODUCING THE NEW PY SHOWROOM | If you've been reading the last couple of issued of The Pontiac Journal or following our announcements on The PY Forums, you should already be aware that early in 2010, Performance Years moved our office and warehouse into a bigger and better location (but still in Hatfield, PA). In addition to the tons of new warehouse and office space we gained due to the move, we were also able to build a large showroom for our customers.
Immediately following our move, the showroom was looking a little bare. We were so busy organizing the warehouse space and stream-lining our entire order process, that the task of filling up the showroom with products and automobilia proceeded at a slow pace. Those of you that have already stopped in to pickup orders or checkout our new company headquarters were probably greeted by the large empty white room. However, that has now been remedied.
Performance Years is happy to announce that our showroom is now open to all visitors. We've begun stocking the shelves with some of the most popular products you'll find in our catalogs. We've also begun decorating the space with various pieces of automobilia and memorabilia that has been donated by our staff. We've made room for a car to be on display in the showroom. Currently there is a beautiful 1967 GTO on display and we plan to switch out these display cars from time to time.
In addition to adding a showroom for our customers to browse, we've expanded out hours of operation to make it easier for customers to visit us. Our showroom is open from 9:00am to 6:30pm Monday thru Thursday and 9:00am to 5:00pm on Fridays. Plus, for the months of June, July and August, we have introduced Saturday morning hours. During these Summer months, we are open on Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. We also have sales assistants and Technical staff manning our phones during those Saturday mornings if you are not local but could still use some assistance.
Now that our new showroom is now officially open, we'd like to invite everyone to stop in and pay us a visit. If you live in the area, we encourage you to make some time to check out our new headquarters. And for those of you who aren't so local, we suggest you keep us in mind the next time you are vacationing in the area. We are only 45 minutes from Philadelphia and a less-than-2-hour drive from Atlantic City.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue and if you have any comments, questions, articles or article ideas, please feel free to send us a note at Pontiacjournal@performanceyears.com.
The Pontiac Journal Staff | Over the past year there have been a huge number of Brand New reproduction parts flooding the marketplace. There seems to be a dozen new products each week. And nothing could make us happier.
The only downside from our perspective is that by the time one of our catalogs reach our customers, it's already outdated. It's not the catalogs are wrong but they are missing new products that finally became available recent weeks. The best solution to this problem (other than directing customers to our website for the latest products), is to print new catalogs.
In just the last few weeks, we've finished new versions of our GTO/TEMPEST/LEMANS and FIREBIRD/TRANSAM catalogs. Each of these new catalogs is an update of the previous volume. We've added hundreds of new products to each, updated the product notes and squeezed in as many new pictures as the pages could hold.
Our latest GTO, Tempest & Lemans catalog (Volume 11D) is available in both digital and print copies. You can download the digital (PDF) copy HERE. Or you can pickup a print copy from our Headquarters in Hatfield, PA, at any of the shows we attend or request a copy by mail HERE.
The Brand New Firebird & TransAm catalog (Volume 12C) is currently in the hands of our printer. You can already download the digital (PDF) copy HERE. The print copies will be available the last week in June and you will be able to pickup a copy from our headquarters or at any show we attend, starting with Carlisle: All GM Nationals on June 25-27. Or you can add yourself to the print copy mailing list HERE.
Plus don't forget the 1969-77 G-body Grand Prix catalog we released last September. You can download the digital (PDF) copy HERE. Or you can pickup a print copy from our Headquarters in Hatfield, PA, at any of the shows we attend or request a copy by mail HERE.
Our goal is always to produce catalogs that allow our customers to find and order items they need as conveniently as possible. We are striving to improve our catalogs' quality with each new volume. A huge factor we take into account with each new catalog is the feedback we get from our customers. If you have a chance, send us your ideas and comments. Your comments can help to make the next volume, that much better.
| PY OVERSTOCK SALE With a new products continuing to become available and a move on the horizon for Performance Years, we have decided that we need to sell a good portion of our overstock or discontinued products. In an effort to entice our customers to help us clear these item from our warehouse, we've discounted them 25% to 50% of our regularly low prices. All of the products that have been discounted are listed on our online ordering system. You can use these links to go directly to the lists:
GTO, Tempest & Lemans Firebird & TransAm Fullsize Pontiac 1969-77 Grand Prix All of the products on these lists are discounted until our inventory is depleted.
| | | | | Already this Spring we've attended a number of great shows, and this Summer and Fall aren't showing any signs of disappointment. The New PY trailer and show crew have a number of great events on their schedule in the coming months. We hope many of you will be able to come out to some of these events and show your Pontiac spirit. Plus, remember that we offer order pickups at any of our events, to save you shipping costs.
Carlisle - All GM Nationals June 25-27, 2010 This weekend every year sees the huge Carlisle showfield packed with classic and modern GM vehicles. Row after row of cars and trucks representing decades of General Motor greatness. This show is also a favorite of car clubs, parts vendors and those guys who are looking to sell off his current project car so they can start the next. Any customers who would like to pickup an order at the this Carlisle event must have the order placed by Tuesday, June 22, 2010. | 2010 GTOAA National Convention July 1-4, 2010 After the great success of last years GTOAA & POCI Co-vention, GTOAA chose to move it's 2010 National event west. This year Wichita, KS is the host for all of you GTO fanatics. We expect to have 4 glorious days catching up with our GTO lovin' brethren. Any customers who would like to pickup an order at the GTOAA National Convention must have the order placed by Monday, June 28, 2010. | 2010 POCI National Convention July 6-10, 2010 For POCI's 2010 National Convention, they move a little east to Charleston, WV. Performance Years heads directly from the GTOAA Convention to this Pontiac filled 5-day event. There will be a re-stock trailer meeting up with our main show crew in WV so we expect to have a full inventory for this event. Any customers who would like to pickup an order at the POCI National Convention must have the order placed by Friday, July 2, 2010. | Syracuse Nationals July 16-18, 2010 After a brief rest for our PY Show Staff, they head to The NY State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. Any customers who would like to pickup an order at the Syracuse Nationals must have the order placed by Tuesday, July 13, 2010. | Norwalk Pontiac Tripower Nationals August 6-8, 2010 This event should be the cornerstone of any Pontiac Racing Fan's yearly schedule. One weekend every year Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio becomes the Mecca for the Pontiac racing world. Hundreds of Pontiac Racers and Thousands of Pontiac Enthusiasts descend on this one spot and you can't help but have a good time. Any customers who would like to pickup an order at the Norwalk Pontiac Tripower Nationals must have the order placed by Monday, August 2, 2010. | GTO Classic Weekend August 20-22, 2010 The Woodward GTO Tigers host their annual GTO event at the Centerpoint Marriot, just off of Woodward Ave. This event is strategically scheduled on the same weekend as the Internationally known Woodward Dream Cruise. If you are Motor City Steel fan, the Dream Cruise is an event you have to see. Plus the Woodward GTO Tigers' GTO Classic Weekend makes a more relaxed, Pontiac "home base" during the Dream Cruise weekend. Any customers who would like to pickup an order at the GTO Classic Weekend must have the order placed by Friday, August 13, 2010. | TransAm Nationals August 27-29, 2010 This 3-day gathering is custom-tailored for you Firebird, Formula, Trans Am , GTA & F-Body Firehawk Lovers. The Dayton, Ohio chapter of the Trans Am Club of America hosts this event which features a Car Show, Swap Meet, Trans Am Mini Nationals and a cruise. Any customers who would like to pickup an order at the TransAm Nationals must have the order placed by Tuesday, August 24, 2010. | Fall Charlotte Autofaire August 26-29, 2010 Marking the beginning of the end of our show season is always this Fall event in Charlotte, NC. This event is always a huge draw for all pedigree's of motor heads on the East Coast. Hunt for that last component for your Summer project or begin planning your Winter goals. Any customers who would like to pickup an order at the Fall Charlotte Autofaire must have the order placed by Tuesday, August 24, 2010. | | BRINGING PONTIAC POWER TO NHRA | | Gaydosh Performance began several moons ago with a Firebird, a donated 428 engine and a quest for speed. That quest is still alive today and...
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| CUSTOM AM/FM STEREO | by Mike Spizziri | For Pontiac owners who want updated sound and don’t want to butcher up their dashboards, Performance Years has an excellent reasonably priced solution...
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These new shrouds are an incredible find. 2 years ago GM discontinued the OEM replacement shroud because the tooling continued to deteriorate as their price skyrocketed. Now these new shrouds are available as an exact reproduction for your application. They are both cosmetically and functionally far superior to the current hydroformed replacement and well worth the extra $$$.
GME2A $179.00 | 1969 FAN SHROUD - 3-CORE NOW AVAILABLE | | GME2B $179.00 | 1969 FAN SHROUD - 4-CORE NOW AVAILABLE | | GME2C $179.00 | 1970 FAN SHROUD - 3-CORE NOW AVAILABLE | | GME2D $179.00 | 1970 FAN SHROUD - 4-CORE NOW AVAILABLE | | GME2E $179.00 | 1971-72 FAN SHROUD NOW AVAILABLE |
| CUSTOM THROTTLE CABLES NOW AVAILABLE | | Good news for all of you 4BBL owners out there. Performance Years found a supplier who will custom make throttle cables for us. We've already reproduced a few of the most common cables but are currently looking for more. If you have an original throttle cable that you can lend to us for reproduction, please contact us.
PYE57 $39.00 | 1972-77 THROTTLE CABLE, 4BBL NOW AVAILABLE Fits 72-74 GTO, 72-77 GP, probably 73-77 Grand Am and Can Am also. | | RFE61C $29.00 | 1975-79 FIREBIRD THROTTLE CABLE, V8 NOW AVAILABLE | | RARE 1972 HURST SSJ GRAND PRIX | | This is an extremely rare 1 of 1 1972 Hurst SSJ Grand Prix...
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| | | PY FORUMS TECHNICAL TIP: PY SOCIAL GROUPS | Anyone who goes online with any regularity is at least aware of all the popular social networking sites that now available. There is a wide range of different sites you can join and each site provides a slightly different experience. There are sites for finding old school pals, sites for sharing pictures, sites for playing games and even sites that encourage you to...
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| WHEN A DISCOUNT ISN"T REALLY A DISCOUNT | | We all know that money doesn't grow on trees. Each of us works for what we have and because of that, are cautious about where we spend it. Anyone will tell you that it's always better to...
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| 'BOUT DARN TIME - SAY BIG CAR FANS | If you do some quick math, you'll realize June 2002 was 8 years ago. Why is June 2002 important, you ask. That was the last time Performance Years released a Fullsize Pontiac catalog.
In the years immediately before and after the release of that catalog, we at Performance Years noticed an alarming trend. Each year there were many more discontinued products for our Fullsize Pontiac catalog than there were new products. When it came time to release a new Fullsize Pontiac catalog in 2003...
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| | | | These are meticulously rebuilt original Q-jets and are subject to availability. They are completely overhauled with a gold irridating process to look and work great. Correct part#’s are stamped in correct locations where available. When ordering any of these carbs, specify your Model, year, engine, transmission and California or 49 States emmissions. All carbs include gaskets!!
7027262 | 3587 | 358th day of 1967 | restamp | $449.00 | 7027263 | 3347 | 334th day of 1967 | restamp | $449.00 | 7028273 | 0227 | 22th day of 1967 | This is an original date coded MT RA carb! | $599.00 | 7028276 | 1345 | 134th day of 1975 | This is an original service replacement AT RA carb! | $459.00 | 7029270 | 2048 | 204th day of 1968 | Restamped AT RA carb | $459.00 | 7029273 | 2048 | 204th day of 1968 | Restamped MT RA carb | $459.00 | 7029263 | 2048 | 204th day of 1968 | restamped MT non RA carb | $419.00 | 7040273 | 2049 | 204th day of 1969 | restamped MT RA carb | $459.00 | 7040273 | 2049 | 204th day of 1969 | restamped MT RA carb | $459.00 | 7040264 | 3587 | | AT non RA carb original date coded | $419.00 | | | | | In this issue of the Pontiac Journal we are offering our loyal PJ subscribers a additional 10% discount off all of the new or improved products listed below. These specials are available only to subscribing Pontiac Journal members and expire on August 31st, 2010. When placing orders for these products you will need to tell your Sales Rep your Forums Username or note it on your mailed, faxed or online order. |
These products are new or recently improved.
RPZ187 $299.00 | 1969-72 AM/FM RADIO NOW IN STOCK
| | PYI96 $15.00 | 1969-72 Remote Mirror Bezel NOW IN STOCK
| | PYI96B $12.00 | 1969-72 Mirror bezel Bracket NOW IN STOCK
| | RPI680 $34.00 | 1969-70 HURST T-handle Available Soon
| | PYI93 $9.00 | 1971-72 COURTESY LENS NOW IN STOCK
| | RPI65AK $99.00 | 1966-67 Seat Back Piping Kit with Caps NOW IN STOCK
| | RPI65CK $99.00 | 1968-72 Seat Back Piping Kit NOW IN STOCK
| | RPZ232_ $16.00 | Weathered Pontiac Sign T-shirt NOW IN STOCK
| | RPZ233_ $35.00 | Weathered Pontiac Sign Hoodie NOW IN STOCK
| | GTO PRODUCTS | RPR98 $319.00 | 1968 GTO REAR BUMPER NOW IN STOCK
| | RPR99 $319.00 | 1969 GTO REAR BUMPER NOW IN STOCK
| | RPF79G $409.00 | 1965-67 GTO HOOD NOW IN STOCK
| | RPF80 $409.00 | 1968-70 GTO HOOD NOW IN STOCK
| | RPD59 $249.00 | 1966-7 GTO DOOR MOLDING REVEAL KIT NOW IN STOCK
| | RPD99C $249.00 | 1968-72 QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY - LH NOW IN STOCK
| | RPD99D $249.00 | 1968-72 QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY - RH NOW IN STOCK
| | RPI721 $30.00 | 1964-65 GTO Inner Radio Bezels NOW IN STOCK
| | RPI721A $30.00 | 1966 GTO Inner Radio Bezels NOW IN STOCK
| | RPF240_ $35.00 | GTO 6.5 Fleece Hoodie NOW IN STOCK
| | FIREBIRD PRODUCTS | RFR55 $129.00 | 1967-68 Firebird REAR BUMPER NOW IN STOCK
| | RFR56 $129.00 | 1969 Firebird REAR BUMPER NOW IN STOCK
| | RFI89 $409.00 | 1978-81 Seat Belt Sets NOW AVAILABLE Also available in: Navy Blue, Bright Blue, Maroon, Red, Silver, & Tan
| | RFF130 $429.00 | 1977-78 Firebird Front Bumper Cover NOW AVAILABLE
| | RFF134 $299.00 | 1974 Firebird Front Grilles NOW IN STOCK
| | RFR05 $425.00 | 1970-73 Firebird Tail Panel (metal) NOW IN STOCK
| | RFR92HL $65.00 | 1970-73 Tail Lamp Housing, LH NOW IN STOCK
| | RFR92HR $65.00 | 1970-73 Tail Lamp Housing, RH NOW IN STOCK
| | PYW57S $89.00 | 1971 Honeycomb Center Caps NOW IN STOCK
| | GMW59R $89.00 | 1972-77 Honeycomb Center Cap Set NOW IN STOCK
| | GMW20R $59.00 | 1971-76 Honeycomb Trim Ring NOW IN STOCK
| | RFZ34_ $16.00 | Firebird History T-Shirt NOW IN STOCK
| | RFZ26_ $16.00 | Weathered Phoenix T-Shirt NOW IN STOCK
| | RFZ14_ $35.00 | Phoenix Logo Hooded Fleece NOW IN STOCK
| | RFZ16_ $39.00 | Phoenix Logo Jacket NOW IN STOCK
| | GRAND PRIX PRODUCTS | W16000 $59.00 | 1969 GP Console Box Lid NOW IN STOCK
| | W16001 $59.00 | 1970-72 GP Console Box Lid NOW IN STOCK
| | B5010 $49.00 | 1969-70 GP Front Bumper Filler NOW IN STOCK
| | B5000 $4.00 | 1969-70 GP Nose Filler Washers NOW IN STOCK
| | M48170 $12.00 | 1969-72 GP Positive battery cable hold down bracket NOW IN STOCK
| | B27010 $20.00 | 1969 GP Front fender bracket to radiator support NOW IN STOCK
| | B27000 $79.00 | 1969-72 GP Front fender close out filler NOW IN STOCK
| | M36170C $129.00 | 1969-70 GP Molded hood pad (limited production run! Don't wait to order!!) Available Soon
| | R3278P $8.00 | 1969-72 GP Hood bumper NOW IN STOCK
| | B29300 $49.00 | 1969-72 GP Fuel door NOW IN STOCK
| | R31260 $7.50 | Bumper jack grommet NOW IN STOCK
| | R4048S $109.00 | 1969-72 GP CORRECT window channel felts NOW IN STOCK
| | | | | COMING UP in Future Issues | Pontiac Insight Articles Another interesting look into the Pontiac hobby and the real world factors that effect it.
Pontiac Technical Articles Another look at a portion of the Pontiac restoration hobby and some technical tips for the do-it-yourself restorer.
PY Forums Technical Tip There are lots of great little features of the PY Forums. In the next issue we will single out one that you may or may not be aware of.
PJ Specials Each new issue of the Pontiac Journal means a new list of special discounts offered to our loyal readers. Check back next issue, your wallet will thank you!!
AND... Any other Pontiac news-worthy information, stories, trends and developments that come across our desks. | | Publisher Chris Casperson Editor-in-Chief Chris Casperson Production Manager Steve Craig Contributing Writers Chris Casperson Mike Spizziri Technical Editor John Buchta | | |
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