[65 Lamnas]

I ordered a 3" x-crossover kit from Summit, along with muffs, hangers and ball/cone adapters. I already have the tails and headers. I was surprised to learn that RAR doesn't have anything in 3" anymore. Also got a Hydroboost-capable PS pump coming. Still have to order a fuel system.....

Finished up the TH400 FINALLY after having it apart for the 20th time....checking and correcting clearances, updating pump, and then again to install a snap ring that I forgot.....SMFH

Just have to finish the shift kit, fix the gov, put on the pan, and then my converter, which should be here next week. WOOT!!

Finally found a decent pair of headlight bezels too.

[b-man]

Paint removal and polishing on the grilles for the Le Mans convertible.

Most of the paint had faded away from many years sitting in the desert on the car I salvaged these from so there really wasn’t much paint left on them. Using some 0000 steel wool removes what’s left of the paint and removes the layer of dull scuzz off the clear anodized surface.

I’m going to leave them bare and bright and forgo the painting.

Almost ashamed to admit it but both of my beloved ‘64s haven’t seen the road in 20 years, but I haven’t given up on them.

[OCMDGTO]

Originally Posted by b-man

Almost ashamed to admit it but both of my beloved ‘64s haven’t seen the road in 20 years, but I haven’t given up on them.

20 years? Your cars look very drivable. What are you waiting for?

[bill ryder]

I know where you are coming from, Bart. You tinker with them all the time. So do I. Looking for parts. Meeting new friends. That's what it is all about. Tinkering is as much fun as driving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've put a million miles on them and hardly ever start the engines. I do love the smell in the garage when they do start. My wife DOESN'T!!!

"Bill"!

[BILL BOWMAN1]

B man, I like the bare metal look! I may have to give that a try.

[66sprint6]

I started ours today. It fired right up. I'm looking forward to warmer weather for driving, but that might be a month yet.
Also bought everything needed to completely rebuild the extra rear end that I have, with a new posi and 3:55's. All new brakes, hardware, lines, cables, seals, bearings, etc. Only reusing the axles and the housing.

[71GP76TA]

Not a damn thing... But I did wash a Chevy..

[b-man]

Both cars have new engines and transmissions and suspensions rebuilt or heavily upgraded. Tempest needs exhaust installed and the wiring completed. They need work on air conditioning systems among hundreds of other small things. Le Mans needs the upholstery and top done, it just never ends. At least I can say they’re both about 80% paid for up to this point.

Keep in mind within those last 20 years I brought my ‘64 GTO bracket car back onto the street in 2007, it sat unloved since 2002 after I stopped racing then sold it in 2013. I took a break from cars in general after my first wife’s passing in 2011 and didn’t really even go in the garage for about 5 years after remarrying in 2012, starting a new life kind of makes you forget about car projects.

Then brought my 2 old VW buses back to life starting in 2017 and 2019 respectively, each one sat over 25 years while I was playing with Pontiacs. Each bus took about 1-1/2 years of my free time while working full time, one had sat from 1992 ‘til 2017 and the other 1994 ‘til 2019.

In December 2020 I dragged home my old 1957 bug which was my second car ever, bought it from the son of my now deceased best friend and have spent the last 3 years and bunch of dough focusing on that nostalgic journey of bringing it back to life. Sourcing parts and labor has been difficult the last several years as you all can understand

Needless to say my interests wander and I don’t stay focused on just one thing.

Huge milestone today, finally bolted on the Hurst wheels I bought in 2015 for the first time. I was lucky enough to score a nice unrestored set from a forum member, they weren’t advertised but it never hurts to ask if something might possibly be for sale.

Trying to get motivated I guess.

[4dblnkldude]

I finally got the choke adjusted properly on the 71 TA.

[kingbuzzo]

I love this time of year especially after one of our long boring winters!

Picked her up from the storage barn today and started without too many cranks. They haven't cleaned the salt from the streets here yet but I had to get her early to get a jump on the loosey goosey steering upgrades...coming soon

[dhcarguy]

always had issue with the airhorn gaskets on all 3 TriPower carbs oozing/getting wet with gas. My fuel pump is pushing out 6psi. I ordered the regulator kit from John at pontiactripower.com.
There was NO good place to install it. I had to make a bracket to hold the regulator. Not a lot of room to install it with the pressure gauge and filter.
Haven't had a chance to run it yet because of the crappy wet weather.
It does register a little over 3# now just cranking over in my garage. I can see the gauge sitting in the drivers seat with the hood open.

[65 Lamnas]

Finished up the TH400 and went to install the deep pan just to find out it's not deep enough....smfh

[65 Lamnas]

Originally Posted by 65 Lamnas

Finished up the TH400 and went to install the deep pan just to find out it's not deep enough....smfh

This one fits....

[BILL BOWMAN1]

Front end rebuild is finished on the Catalina. Drove around the block a couple times and all seems good. Just need a real alignment now.

[71GP76TA]

Not today... but.... Bought this yesterday.. When I got it home I did a wheel/tire swap as the Radial T/A's that were on it were 40 years old.... and I washed it too.. Now its at my shop changing all fluids and doing some rear brake work.

[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by 71GP76TA

Not today... but.... Bought this yesterday.. When I got it home I did a wheel/tire swap as the Radial T/A's that were on it were 40 years old.... and I washed it too.. Now its at my shop changing all fluids and doing some rear brake work.

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I don't know how you do it, but you continue to find some of the best Pontiacs out there.

[Scarebird]

Replaced dinky radiator overflow bottle with a gallon sized unit.

[tom s]

Changed plugs and coil in the 69 bird.Waiting for me carb guy to come over and trouble shoot.Tom

[b-man]

Cleared all the parts out that I was storing in the trunk that I’m sorting through now to make an attempt to move forward.

Installed the new reproduction trunk mat and the spare, pretty sure I bought the mat from Bill Ryder here on the forums several years back. One less box on the shelf so that’s a win in itself.

Also put the fiberboard spare tire cover on it that I found in the trunk of one of my cars years ago, maybe from a ‘69 GP I’m not sure.

[jhein]

Installed a new alternator. On the last drive of the season last year, I noticed my voltage was low. It was just below 13 on my gauge. I was pretty sure it was bad so I ordered a new one last week from Summit. I fired the car up today and the alternator was only putting out 13.2 volts on my meter so I swapped it out. The post for the power cable on the back was loose.and it rotated when I tried to remove the nut. So I had a little struggle getting it off and broke the connector/terminal off in the process. Had to run out and get a new one since I didn't have any that would work. Now I need to find someone to rebuild my original 70 alternator which I'll put back in.