| Holiday 2009 | The Pontiac Journal - A Performance Years Newsletter | Volume 7 - Issue 1 | | This past year has been a very busy year for us at Performance Years. 2009 was a whirl-wind of new projects and products. Plus, from the looks of things, we\'re not goting to see an end, any time soon.
In the Spring, we were happy to see many months of labor pay off when we introduced our new Performance Years Show Trailer. It is our biggest PY Trailer yet and allows us to take more products to Pontiac car shows and events than ever before. We also put a lot of effort in re-designing graphics for the new trailer. You can\'t miss it when it hits the road. Plus, because of the new trailer, we\'ve added several shows to our schedule in order to reach more of our customers. Have a look at our schedule, we might be visiting your area.
This Summer, we took a good hard look at our inventory and the reproduction products we make. The final conclusion is, we want to have MORE!! If you paid attention to the New GTO, Tempest & Lemans and New Firebird & TransAm catalogs we released this Summer, you probably noticed a ton of new reproductions that have become available. Well, that was just the beginning. There is a list of products that are currently in the works, below.
Earlier this month, we completed a year-long project that will make all of you G-body Grand Prix fans happy. That project is the FIRST EVER Performance Years G-body Grand Prix catalog. We included all the products for 1969-77 that we could get our hands on and packed as much detailed information into it as we could. Read the full announcement below for all of the juicy details.
Now, we see two things on the immediate horizon. First, is the resurrection of the Performance Years B-body Fullsize Pontiac Catalog. This catalog hasn\'t been updated in several years but the recent and near-future in-flux of new reproduction parts makes a new catalog necessary. The Fullsize catalog will get an upgrade from black & white to color and brought up to the same quality as our GTO, Firebird and G-body catalogs. Stay tuned for more details.
The second project in our immediate future is a move to a new location. We are planning to move Performance Years to an all new location, a few miles down the road from our current home. This move will mean easier access from the PA turnpike and other major roads, a real show room, more warehouse space for our growing inventory and more office space for our growing staff. Read the article below for pictures and additional details. We are also offering a bunch of special discounts on nearly everything we have in stock. Help make our move a little easier and save money at the same time, check out the discounts here.
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.
The Pontiac Journal Staff | PY INTRODUCES FIRST EVER: GRAND PRIX CATALOG | The Performance Years Catalog Department has been working tirelessly for months to bring a brand new resource to Pontiac Grand Prix fans. The result is a FIRST EVER G-body Grand Prix catalog and covers the years from 1969 to 1977. Who else loves Grand Prix\'s so much that they would create a GRAND PRIX ONLY CATALOG?!
A great amount of effort was put into researching the products we put in this new catalog. There are many parts that we\'ve sold to GTO owners for years that also fit certain Grand Prix models. Plus we discovered many parts that will fit and work on a Grand Prix. We\'ve taken great pains to include the results of our research under each of the appropriate parts.
Our new Grand Prix catalog is 96 pages of GP products and information. We\'ve packed over 1000 full-color pictures in those pages to make identifying and purchasing products easier. You\'ll also find a complete list of the new products we are currently reproducing and the product we plan to reproduce in the near future.
Until the print catalogs arrive from our printer at the end of November, 2009, you have two ways to get a copy of this catalog:
Anyone who wants a print-copy of this brand new catalog mailed out to them, can request a copy here. The first mailing should leave our offices in PA during the last week in November.
Anyone who doesn\'t want to wait for their mail carrier to drop a GP catalog in their mailbox, can download the digital (pdf) version here.
Our goal during this project was to make this catalog an invaluable resource for all of the 1969-77 Grand Prix owners. We are always striving to improve the quality of our catalogs. A huge factor we take into account with each new issue is the feedback we get from our customers. If you have a chance, send us your ideas and comments. Your comments can help to make the next volume, that much better.
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PY OVERSTOCK SALE With a new products continuing to become available and a move on the horizon for Performance Years, we have decided that we need 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\'ve discounted them 25% to 50% of 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:
GTO, Tempest & Lemans Firebird & TransAm Fullsize Pontiac 1969-77 Grand Prix
All of the products on these lists are discounted until our inventory is depleted.
| PY HOLIDAY SALE In an effort to reduce inventory for our move, we are giving all our customers a special discount until the end of the year.
Take an additional 5% off ALL of our regularly priced IN-STOCK items until December 31st. That’s over and above the existing discount structure and even includes our special kits that normally aren\'t discountable. Please use the coupon code "HOLIDAY2009" in your online order, your fax order or when placing an order with our Sales Staff over the phone, to apply this additional discount. |
| | | | REMAINING FALL 2009 EVENTS | With the cool weather already effecting the northern states in the US, the New PY trailer and show crew are moving south to squeeze in a few more shows before Winter hits. There are two more events on our 2009 schedule. If you are able to make it to either event, remember that we offer order pickups to save you shipping costs.
19th Annual Moultrie Georgia Fall Swap Meet November 20 - 22, 2009 Performance Years will be attending this show with a fully stocked trailer full of Pontiac parts. This will be our first show south of Virginia in a few years and we hope to be able to catch up with many of our customers from the sunny Southern states. At the show you can find us in spaces: D169-173. Stop by and check out all of the new products we have available. Any customers who would like to pickup an order at the Moultrie Georgia Fall Swap Meet must have the order placed by Tuesday, Novemeber 17, 2009. | 36th Annual Daytona Turkey Run November 26-29, 2009 This event in beautiful Daytona Beach, FL marks the end of our 2009 show schedule. We look forward to sharing our love of Classic cars and the Holiday weekend with our customers in Florida. You can find Performance Years trailer in the Yellow area at spaces 1490-1494. Any customers who would like to pickup an order at the Moultrie Georgia Fall Swap Meet must have the order placed by Tuesday, Novemeber 17, 2009. |
| PONTIAC AS AN ORPHAN BRAND | by Don Keefe | Well, it\'s officially over, the last Pontiac rolled off the assembly line. There was no fanfare, there were no speeches, no fond farewell. The door slammed shut and that was it. From the Chief of Sixes to the Silver Streaks to Wide Track and beyond, Pontiac was...
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| | | | 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.
2010 GTO CALENDAR
24 Pages 12"X12" Part# RPZ44 $13.00 | G.T.O Ronnie & The Daytonas -CD
Part# RPZ23 $18.00 | Car Duster
Part# RPZ132 $15.00 | How to Build Max Perf Pontiac V8\'s
Part# RPL28A $20.00 | MUSCLECAR INTERIOR RESTO GUIDE
Part# RPL04 $29.00 | BODYWORK & RUST REPAIR BOOK
Part# RPL06 $24.00 | PONTIACS GREATEST DECADE BOOK
Part# RPL08 $38.00 | GTO Illustrated Identification Guide
Part# RPL24 $32.00 | 55-74 High Performance Pontiacs
Part# RPL26 $24.00 | How to Build + Modify Quadrajets
Part# RPL20 $24.95 | KEYCHAINS
1970-81 Firebird 4-speed Keychain Part# RFZ48 $12.00
JUDGE KEY CHAIN Part# RPZ26A $7.50
PONTIAC KEY CHAIN Part# RPZ24 $4.00 | TIGER TAILS
KEY CHAIN - 4" Long Part# RPZ17K $3.00
10" long Part# RPZ17 $6.00
15" long Part# RPZ17M $10.00
30" long Part# RPZ17L $12.00 | FIREBIRD BASEBALL HATS
Part# RFZ15F - Black $15.00 Part# RFZ15BT - Black/Tan $15.00 Part# RFZ15BL - Blue/Tan $15.00 | 64-67 Prowlin Tigers T-shirt
Part# RPZ206 $17.00 | GTO- Get in, siT down, hold on! T-shirt
Part# RPZ208 $17.00 | Hurst Floor Shift T-shirt
Part# RPZ226 $17.00 | Hurst Competition T-Shirt
Part# RPZ227 $17.00 | Hurst T-Handle - 4-Speed
Part# RPI678 $35.00 | 64 Horn Button Emblem
Part# RPI578 $29.00 | 69 GTO Tail light Bezels
Part# RPR69B $209.00 Lenses sold separately | 64-69 Antenna Body
Part# PYF55B $32.00 | OEM Fuel Filter -GF98
Part# GME52B $35.00 | 61-66 Fuel Filter -GF61P
Part# GME50B $35.00 | 64-66 Tripower Paper Filters
Part# RPE259 $17.00/set | 64-66 Tripower Filters- Hi-Flow
Part# RPE259K $45.00/set | 66-68 Walnut Shift Knob -Early Type
Part# RPI676C $59.00 | | 1964-67 GTO CONSOLE CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS | by Chris Casperson | With the availability of the new Manual Trans. console tops, 1964-67 GTO owners with Auto Trans. can convert their console to Manual with just a few easy steps. We are including these simple step by step instructions so you can do this at home. These instructions work with any 1964-67 Automatic console base...
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| PY FORUMS TECHNICAL TIP: PY ONLINE PARTS LOOKUP | Many of you are probably already aware that, as subscribers to the Pontiac Journal, you automatically get access to the PY Parts Lookup Database. This database was created directly from
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| PERFORMANCE YEARS ON THE MOVE | You heard it right. After more than 10 years, Performance Years is once again pulling up roots and moving...
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| These are meticulously rebuilt original Q-jets and are subject to availability. They are completely...
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| These specials are offered to our valued subscribers. These specials are available only to subscribing Pontiac Journal members and expire on December 31st, 2009. When placing orders for these products you will need to tell your Sales Rep your Forums Username or note it on your online order.
SPORT WHEEL SWITCH
For 1965 Deluxe wheels, 1965-72 Sport wheels, and 1970-81 Formula wheels.
Part# GMI124 Was $39.00 SAVE 30% Special: $27.00 | 1974-81 FIREBIRD FRONT LICENSE BRACKET
This is the large bracket only.
Part# GFF141 Was $39.00 SAVE 30% Special: $27.00 | 1969-70 AT SHIFT KNOB
This is the AT plastic walnut knob.
Part# PYI680 Was $49.00 SAVE 30% Special: $34.00 | 1969-72 CENTER CAP
This is the large bracket only. SAVE 15%
Part# PYI38CB - black Was $85.00 Special: $72.00 Part# PYI38CBL - blue Was $85.00 Special: $72.00 Part# PYI38CGR - green Was $85.00 Special: $72.00 Part# PYI38CIG - gold Was $85.00 Special: $72.00 Part# PYI38CR - red Was $85.00 Special: $72.00 | TA AIR CLEANER DUCT
This is the middle duct that connects to the air cleaner duct
Part# PYE71 Was $39.00 SAVE 25% Special: $30.00 | | | | | These products are new or recently improved.
RPI639CK $649.00 | 1965-66 GTO MT Console Kit, dieCast NOW IN STOCK Limited Quantities
| | RPI639CK7 $629.00 | 1967 GTO MT Console Kit, dieCast NOW IN STOCK Limited Quantities
| | RPT35G $10.00 | 1964-72 Rubber Vent NOW AVAILABLE
| | GFD20A $7.00 | 1970-81 Door Handle Pad NOW AVAILABLE
| | PYI39CL $59.00 | Formula Wheel Collar NOW AVAILABLE
| | GME2A $179.00 | 1969 GTO Fan Shroud, 3-core NOW AVAILABLE
| | GME2B $179.00 | 1969 GTO Fan Shroud, 4-core Available Soon
| | GME2C $179.00 | 1970 GTO Fan Shroud, 3-core Available Soon
| | GME2D $179.00 | 1970 GTO Fan Shroud, 3-core Available Soon
| | GME2E $179.00 | 1971-72 GTO Fan Shroud Available Soon
| | RPI810H $30.00 | 1969-72 GTO AC Cable NOW AVAILABLE
| | RPE407B $30.00 | 1967 Power Brake Vacuum Fitting NOW AVAILABLE
| | RPF85 $65.00 | 1968-72 Rear Hood Edge Molding NOW AVAILABLE
| | RPR90 $49.00 | 1964-5 Rear Bumper Center Bracket NOW AVAILABLE
| | RFF21 $22.00 | 1974-78 Firebird Upper Core Support Brackets NOW AVAILABLE
| | RFF21A $22.00 | 1977-78 Firebird Lower Core Support Brackets NOW AVAILABLE
| | RFF21B $39.00 | 1977-78 Firebird Core Support Bracket Set NOW AVAILABLE
| | RFF21C $39.00 | 1979-81 Firebird Core Support Brackets Set NOW AVAILABLE
| | RFF115 $99.00 | 1970-81 Firebird Wiper Arms NOW AVAILABLE
| | RFF115C $29.00 | 1970-81 Firebird Wiper Blades NOW IN-STOCK
| | GFE80 $79.00 | 1974 Firebird Intake Ported Valve, Metal NOW AVAILABLE NOS - Limited Quantities
| | GFE81 $179.00 | 1974 Firebird Intake Ported Valve, Plastic NOW AVAILABLE NOS - Limited Quantities
| | RPI532M $29.00 | 1968-72 GTO Original Style Coupe Divider NOW AVAILABLE
| | RPF266B $79.00 | 1966 GTO Grill Trim Available December 2009
| | PYE72 $49.00 | 1973-81 TA Air Cleaner Duct Available Soon
| | PYI96 $24.00 | 1969 Remote Mirror Adjustment Knob Bezel Available Soon
| | PYI96B Call | 1969 Remote Mirror Adjustment Knob Bracket Available Soon
| | RPI677BL $59.00 | Hurst T Shift Handle, Black, 4-speed Available Soon
| | RPI639CB Call | 1964-67 Console Base Available Soon
| | PYI680 $49.00 | 1969-70 AT Shift Knob Available Soon
| | W45730 Call | 1969-77 Door Panel Light Lens Available Soon
| | PYI93 $9.00 | 1971-72 Courtesy Lens Available Soon
| | W16000 $45.00 | 1969 Grand Prix Console Box Lid Available Soon
| | W16001 $45.00 | 1970-72 Grand Prix Console Box Lid Available Soon
| | PYI685C $49.00 | 1970-71 Grand Prix 4-speed Leather Wrap Shift Knob NOW IN STOCK
| | PYI685G $49.00 | 1969-70 Grand Prix 4-speed Shift Knob NOW AVAILABLE
| | B27000 Call | 1969-72 Grand Prix Fender Close Out Available Soon
| | B29300 $49.00 | 1969-72 Grand Prix Fuel Door Available Soon
| | R25580S Call | 1969-72 Grand Prix Fan Shroud Extension Kit Available Soon
| | R3278P $5.00 | 1969-72 Grand Prix Hood Bumper Available Soon
| | M48170 $12.00 | 1969-72 Grand Prix Battery Cable Hold Down Available Soon
| | B27010 $20.00 | 1969 Grand Prix Support Brackets Available Soon
| | B5010 $49.00 | 1969-70 Grand Prix Front Bumper Nose Filler Available Soon
| | B5000 $4.00 | 1969-70 Grand Prix Front Bumper Nose Filler Washers (set of 3) NOW AVAILABLE
| | PYE57 $39.00 | 4bbl Throttle Cable - 72-74 GTO, 72-77 Grand Prix and probably 73-77 Grand Am & Can Am Available Late Winter 2010
| | | | | COMING UP in Future Issues | Pontiac Insight Articles Another interesting look into the Pontiac hobby and the real world factors that effect it.
Pontiac Technical Articles The continuation of last issue\'s look at Pontiac Radios by focusing on Big Pontiac and Firebird Radios.
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.
PJ Specials Each new issue of the Pontiac Journal means a new list of special discounts offered to our loyal readers. Check back next issue, your wallet will thank you!!
AND... Any other Pontiac news-worthy information, stories, trends and developments that come across our desks. | | Publisher Chris Casperson Editor-in-Chief Chris Casperson Production Manager Steve Craig Contributing Writers Chris Casperson Don Keefe Technical Editor John Buchta | | |