[Rusty Shackleford]

This is my first post here so forgive me if I posted in the wrong forum. I recently purchased my first Pontiac - a 1970 Lemans with a 400 and TH400. I don't know anything about Pontiacs or classic cars in general. All of my past project vehicles have been late model stangs but I'm ready for a change. I am glad I chose Pontiac because I like the uniqueness and cult following the Pontiacs have versus everyday chevy's and fords (i still really like mopars though). I have attached some pics of my lemans. Let me know what you guys think. The 18" wheels looked a little flashy to me at first but they are starting to grow on me. I am adding a black vinyl top and completing the interior and exterior trim. I am not going to do a gto clone because i like the look of the lemans better.

Anyways, I purchased the car approximately 75% restored. I am finishing the restoration. I took the car to a local shop to rebuild the quadrajet carb. The shop owner also recommended upgrading to an MSD ignition, so I told him to buy a 6AL and whatever distributor is required. He is currently ordering the parts. I am now starting to regret my decision a little after reading about people tuning their stock ignition system. Is the MSD a waste of money? Another reason I bought the MSD was so i could easily install a tachometer.

Also, does anyone know of a good Pontiac performance mechanic in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? I am closer to Fort Worth, but don't mind driving anywhere in DFW. Once I get the car running good, I might consider some street mods.

Thanks,
Jason

[PunchT37]

Welcome home. The experts here will help you with all your problems.
Nothing wrong with the MSD setup. Go for it. Especially if the origional distributor was already worn out.

[Pontiacmuscle]

Welcome Jason! Nice Ride! You'll fit in just fine around here.

[smellmygas]

Jason welcome to the Pontiac world, I too was a late model stang guy till I got the opportunity to get into my 70 Lemans.

Good luck with your car, it looks like you got a nice one!

[Mr. P-Body]

Cult??? Is that what we are??? HHHHHMMMMMMMMMM.....

Don't know how to take that... I thought we were just a group that recognized "The Great One"...

It's okay. Welcome aboard. You have now joined the highest echelon of muscle car performance. Afterall, GTO didn't get it's reputation from LOSING...(:-

Jim

[critter]

We like to refer to ourselves as a "subculture".

Try doing an internet search for DAPA, the Dallas Area Pontiac Association. Several members post here and I'm sure they'll chime in with suggestions for a shop but they're a great club and joining them will only enhance your Pontiac experience.

[Rusty Shackleford]

thanks guys.

PunchT37: i guess i feel a little better about buying the MSD. I was hesitant because of all my late model mustangs, aftermarket ignition systems are a waste of money unless you have a serious race car. Even with 9 pounds of boost and raised rev limiter, i never needed an aftermarket ignition system. perhaps they are more beneficial compared to the older ignition designs.

["QUICK-SILVER"]

What was wrong with the distributor in the car? Was it OE points type or newer OE HEI?


"Another reason I bought the MSD was so i could easily install a tachometer."

Not sure about that one, it's one trigger wire with any of them.

Just thinking about it, a lot of tachs wont work with MSD without having to buy an adapter.

[JoeF]

One of the BIG lessons I've learned from this site is that the factory parts are waaaaay more capable than many people think. Dist, Q-Jet, cast iron intake to name a few.

Welcome. I'm a Mustang refugee too ('70 Mach I) but I'm better now!