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Topic: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Raffle |
Ropeshaft
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Forum: General Pontiac Talk Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 6:51 pm Subject: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Raffle |
I sold my 1963 LeMans convertible to a 501(c)(3) organization called “The Friends of the Norwalk Foundation” in Martinsburg, WV. Their purpose is explained at their website www.norwalkmotorcar.com bu ... |
Topic: 50th Anniversary of the Tempest Celebration |
Ropeshaft
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Forum: Tempest/Lemans/GTO: 1964 - 1981/2004 - 2006 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 1:23 pm Subject: 50th Anniversary of the Tempest Celebration |
This will be held in conjunction with the Ames Tri-Power Nationals in Norwalk, OH the first weekend in August 2011. See details in Events Forum. |
Topic: Late '60's Pontiac Astre |
Ropeshaft
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Forum: Tempest/Lemans/GTO: 1964 - 1981/2004 - 2006 Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:24 am Subject: Late '60's Pontiac Astre |
The Astre had a short life in the US from 1975 to 1977. It was available in Canada from 1973 to 1977. My mother-in-law had a 1975 Astre wagon. It was no "Grocery Getter" but it did have s ... |
Topic: '61-'62 Tempest / Le Mans with a 215ci V8 |
Ropeshaft
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Forum: Tempest/Lemans/GTO: 1964 - 1981/2004 - 2006 Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:38 am Subject: '61-'62 Tempest / Le Mans with a 215ci V8 |
I have a little experience with the 215s. We had a Pontiac/Buick dealership when I was growing up and while I don't remember having a Tempest with a 215, I remember my mother's car in 63 was a Buick ... |
Topic: 61 to 63 Tempests |
Ropeshaft
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Forum: Tempest/Lemans/GTO: 1964 - 1981/2004 - 2006 Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:51 am Subject: 61 to 63 Tempests |
Hello to you Larry. Yes, you are definitely a "mileage maker." You are in the same league with Mechanic Keith of Phoenix. He drives his 61 Tempest coupe every day and in Phoenix, that mea ... |
Topic: 61 to 63 Tempests |
Ropeshaft
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Forum: Tempest/Lemans/GTO: 1964 - 1981/2004 - 2006 Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:50 pm Subject: 61 to 63 Tempests |
Nope. No garage or trailer queen for me. If I can't drive it, I don't want it. |
Topic: 61 to 63 Tempests |
Ropeshaft
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Forum: Tempest/Lemans/GTO: 1964 - 1981/2004 - 2006 Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 4:16 pm Subject: 61 to 63 Tempests |
This one is a 326 automatic with power steering. The first one I picked up with restoration in mind over 12 years ago did have a 3-speed like my original one did. This is actually my 4th one and def ... |
Topic: 61 to 63 Tempests |
Ropeshaft
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Forum: Tempest/Lemans/GTO: 1964 - 1981/2004 - 2006 Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:17 am Subject: 61 to 63 Tempests |
I am a big fan of the 61 to 63 Pontiac Tempest and LeMans. I know many have been converted but I still like the stock transaxle and independent rear suspension. My first car as a kid was a 63 LeMans ... |
Topic: Favorite year GTO !?! |
Ropeshaft
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Forum: Tempest/Lemans/GTO: 1964 - 1981/2004 - 2006 Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:53 am Subject: Favorite Year GTO |
I really "waffle" on this question and I've changed my mind back and forth over the years. For now, I vote for the 65. It's the first year as a stand alone model and it brings back memorie ... |
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