Forum: Pontiac
09-24-2021, 07:45 PM
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RED Brake Drums
I failed to speak about the application of the Red paint on these ‘66 drums.
It’s quite interesting.
It was a rolling process on the assembly line when a Tempest Series car was being built with...
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Forum: Pontiac
08-28-2021, 02:08 AM
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Optional Rally I Wheel
The Rally I wheel was first offered in 1965 and continued through 1968 on the Tempest Series Models (Tempest, Lemans, GTO).
The style of this wheel, with it’s 6 flared slots, center cap with a...
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Forum: Pontiac
08-14-2021, 11:56 PM
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66-67 Door edge guards
The Pontiac Tempest Series cars offered Stainless Steel door edge guards from the factory, or dealer installed.
In 1966 there were two different guards offered, early and late. I think the “early”...
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Forum: Pontiac
08-14-2021, 10:55 PM
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Forum: Pontiac
08-13-2021, 04:16 PM
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Forum: Pontiac
08-13-2021, 01:48 AM
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Did you know?
Many are unaware of the...
Did you know?
Many are unaware of the different outside door handles.
For a Tempest Series car the 1964 and 1965 handles are noticeably thick.
On a 1966 and 1967 the handles are thin.
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Forum: Pontiac
08-13-2021, 01:37 AM
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1966 Screamer
I took the RXR for a spin today and it ran like a top.
Love the sound of those six barrels screaming.
I recently found an old vintage plate frame for the front. Matches the car perfectly.
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Forum: Pontiac
05-15-2021, 04:31 AM
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A closer look at the rare Aluminum Drum.
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A closer look at the rare Aluminum Drum.
Offered for two years (65-66) on the GTO as an option.
I have a bright Red pair currently on the car, a pair of bare aluminum drums and a single still...
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Forum: Pontiac
05-15-2021, 01:28 AM
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“red”
One year only, 1966.
If a ‘66 GTO was ordered with the Optional Rally I wheels, you would also get Red painted brake drums.
The first 4 photos show a ‘66 GTO in 1966 getting ready for a date....
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Forum: Pontiac
04-27-2021, 03:41 PM
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A few more of the interior
A year after I purchased this GTO I took a chance and called information asking for a phone number of Mr. Kennedy at the address on the POP.
BINGO, he was still at that address.
I called and a...
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Forum: Pontiac
04-27-2021, 03:29 AM
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Factory Interior
Red Morrokide.
A “Good Value Used Car”.
I’m still amazed this interior looks like this after 120,000+ miles and at least 5 owners.
It proves that if owners take good care of an automobile, it...
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Forum: Pontiac
04-27-2021, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 38
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Forum: Pontiac
04-27-2021, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 22,319
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Forum: Pontiac
08-05-2019, 08:53 PM
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