The Pontiac Journal - A Performance Years Newsletter
Volume 9 - Issue 2
CLOSING OUT 2011
There's a theory I've heard and you may have heard the same thing. The theory is that in the year 2012, the world as we know it will come to an end. As theories go, this isn’t one that I would put a lot of stock in. The foundation of this theory is the Mayan Calendar and I find it difficult to subscribe to any “scientific” mumbo-jumbo written by a culture that never knew the earth was actually round!
However, if we were to subscribe to this theory, the question each of us must ask ourselves is: Do we plan for the world to end next year or do we live our lives as if 2012 will come and go in the same manner every other year of our lives has. I'm sure there are excellent arguments for both sides, but I'd like to share with you my position.
It's 2011 and our potential end is at least several weeks away. So let’s enjoy 2011 while it and we are still here. In fact, why don't we celebrate two or three holidays before the year is over? There are only a few chances left to truly party like it's 2011.
Even if you do subscribe to the "doom and gloom" rumors about the coming year, it seems all the more reason to continue doing the things you love. Pontiacs are a real passion for us at Performance Years and nothing is going to stop us from thinking, talking and driving Pontiacs.
Look... I have always been someone who is well prepared for any eventuality...
So, at 11:59 PM on December 31, 2011 you will find me behind the wheel of my Pontiac at the local drive-in restaurant, chomping on a burger and laying waste to a large order of fries with my arm around my main squeeze listening to “Johnny Be Good”... Hey... why take any chances!
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.
This year is a milestone for the PY Forums because it marks it's 20th Anniversary. It was way back in 1991 when the PY Forums (in a much simpler format) first hit the internet and began bringing the Pontiac community together.
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In addition to being the 20th Anniversary, we are expecting another milestone before the year is out, the 2,000,000th post. This 2,000,000th post milestone is not as much a reflection on those of us that run and maintain the PY Forums and more of an accomplishment for all of you loyal members who visit and post your questions, knowledge, opinions and stuff for sale. As a small "Thank You" for all of our loyal members, we've decided to create a contest centered around that 2,000,000th post.
The member who makes the 2,000,000th post will win an all expenses paid trip to the 2012 PY Open House, Car Show & PY Forums Member Reunion. Airfare, hotels, food and fun will all be taken care of, you'll just need to talk your boss into letting you off work. At the Open House, you'll be treated like the celebrity you are, Mr. or Mrs. 2,000,000!!
We have all of the details spelled out on our "Race to the 2,000,000th Post Contest" webpage. And we also have a Topic in The Lobby where members have been discussing the milestone post and the prize that will be awarded to the winner.
PY OVERSTOCK DISCOUNTS CONTINUE
PY OVERSTOCK SALE With new products continuing to become available each week, Performance Years still needs 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're continuing to discount them 25% to 50% off 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:
All of the products on these lists are discounted until our inventory is depleted.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Performance Years still has a few events left in 2011. We hope to see many of you come out to see us at these events. As encouragement, we'd like to offer this coupon that you can use for anything in our Trailer stock and/or on a pickup order you called in ahead of time.
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MOULTRIE SWAP MEET - November 18-20 Spaces: D169-173 Moultre, GA Once again, the chilly fall weather will drive our show trailer crew South, in search of great events in warmer climates. The first stop will be in Moultrie, Georgia for their annual Fall Swap Meet. This is a great opportunity for many of you South-East customers to save on shipping costs by having us bring your order to this event.
TURKEY ROD RUN - November 24-27 Spaces: Yellow 1490-1494 Daytona, FL What could be better than Thanksgiving and football? That would have to be Thanksgiving, football and great cars. Daytona is once again adding excitement to the Thanksgiving weekend by hosting their annual Turkey Rod Run event. This is a hugely popular event in Florida that we couldn't imagine missing.
2012 PY Open House - June 14-16, 2012 PY Headquarters in Hatfield, PA With the success of last years inaugural Open House event, you couldn't stop us from doing it again (and again). 2012's event will have more cars, more attractions, more sponsors, more specials and more shade. If you were at our first open house, we hope to see you back. If you missed the 2011 event, ask someone who attended, then make your travel plans for 2012. This is a "Can't Miss" East Coast event.
TRI-POWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Adding Tri-power induction to a Pontiac engine is one of the most popular performance upgrades available. It's iconic look and feel are unmistakable and therefor coveted in the Pontiac community. But adding Tri-power to an engine isn't a simple 30 minute job. It takes a little know-how to get it installed and a little patience before it's tuned just right.
Luckily for you, the Performance Years technical staff has decades of experience with Tri-powers and they like nothing better than sharing their knowledge. Here are the instructions our technical staff put together for customers undertaking a Tri-power install:
Many of you are probably aware that Performance Years has had a Classic Locks division (PY Classic Locks or PYCL) for over 18 years. PYCL provides high quality locks and keys for all Pontiacs models between 1953 and 1981. You can get NOS keys and economic replacement keys. You can get them keyed like originals (Ignition/Door and Glovebox/Trunk) or have us key them all alike for convenience. We have been a leading supplier of classic Pontiac lock sets and components for over a decade.
But, what may surprise some of you is that PYCL offers... « MORE »
One of the reasons that Performance Years has been so successful in the nearly 3 decades we've been in business is the highly experienced employees we employ. Our staff includes nationally known engine builders, professional Pontiac restorers and fanatical Pontiac owners. Whatever part of your Pontiac project you are currently dealing with, someone in our staff has already been there and brought back the t-shirt. Many of you already take advantage of our technical staff's expertise over the phone or on the PY Forums. In an effort to help more people in less time, we are trying to branch out into other mediums. Our goal is to get you the best technical assistance in the most clear and convenient way possible. « MORE »
Due to popular demand, Performance Years has undertaken the arduous task of reproducing several of the most popular ashtrays. Sample testing of these ashtrays went very well. Three of these ash trays are currently in stock and available.
Our current schedule shows that the remaining new ashtrays will be available in... « MORE »
Over the years, we've noticed that a number of the great looking key chains we used to know and love have become unavailable. So we decided to design and produce a number of new high quality key chains. Each of our new key chains has a 3D chrome plated emblem with hand painted recesses. Each emblem is attached to a stitched pleather backing. We hope you'll love the way they look as much as we do.
If you've been on the PY Forums for more than 5 minutes, you are well aware that there is a broad array of characters in the membership. Given time, I'm sure you will find members in our Pontiac community that are just like yourself and members who seem to be your exact opposite. You may even discover a member (or members) that get on your last nerve with every single post they leave. In a situation like that, you may want to skip over every post that member makes. The PY Forums has a built in feature that will help you cut out those undesirables from your PY Forums experience.
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 shop around for the best deal, otherwise you run the risk of paying more than you have to. Of course, the classic car parts industry is no different. « MORE »
Performance Years is partnering with Snappin' Turtle Tie-Downs to offer you high quality American-Made tie-down products for all your transportation needs. No matter what you are transporting (cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, boxes, people and more) we have the tie-downs and accessories you need. We also offer to make custom tie-downs for less conventional cargo.
To kick off this new product line, we have some SMOKIN' DEALS below! You spent a lot of money restoring your classic Pontiac. Don't trust anything but the best Tie Downs to keep your vehicle secure!
WHEEL BONNET E-TRACK KIT NOW IN STOCK 2" wide wheel bonnet ratchet straps and 2 sections of versital E-track.
HOLIDAY GIFT CORNER
Shopping... buying... giving... receiving... affording... we all have gifts on the brain this time of year. We wanted to help make things a little easier for you with a list of great gift ideas for Pontiac Enthusiasts.
Performance Years is constantly adding to our already packed product catalogs. Not a day goes by that we aren't getting notice of a newly reproduced or improved part for Pontiacs. In the months since our last issue of the Pontiac Journal there have been over 150 products we've added to our product line. Here are just a few we think you'll be excited about:
1964-67 D-PORT HEADERS - 304SS COMING SPRING 2012 These are a new reproduction by PY. 304 Polished Stainless Steel finish. This 20% discount is for Pre-paid Pre-orders.
1968-72 D-PORT HEADERS - 304SS COMING SPRING 2012 These are a new reproduction by PY. 304 Polished Stainless Steel finish. This 20% discount is for Pre-paid Pre-orders.
OVERSTOCK BUMPERS At this time of year we don't like to carry a large quantity of oversized expensive products. We discovered that there are more bumpers in our warehouse than we will need for the Fall and Winter seasons. So we're offering discounts on the following:
Pontiac Insight Articles Another interesting look into the Pontiac hobby and the real world factors that effect it.
Pontiac Technical Articles More expertese into Pontiacs and the restoration hobby with 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.
New for your Classic Each new issue of the Pontiac Journal means a new list of special products and discounts for our loyal readers. Check back next issue, your Pontiac will thank you!!
AND... Any other Pontiac news-worthy information, stories, trends and developments that come across our desks.