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Steve Barcak · 10-30-2010, 03:19 PM

How about a cool thread with old pics, say the 8O's and older. I realize that the 8O's may not be that old for some but, in fairness, there are many younger people here too.

Anything goes as long as it is old, can be Pontiac related but does not have to be, car related, family related, business, scenic areas, or just about anything for anybody who just likes to look at old pics.

Please, no recent pics of old stuff, just older pics.

Here is one of the M/T Pontiac dragsters from around 1961 with an unknown cylinder head with non siamesed exhaust ports and canted plugs!

This looks like a '4O Pontiac.

Then, take a guess who these 2 may be?

Pontiac/Buick/Olds FALL FEST Sat Nov 13 Speedworld Phoenix www.pbofallfest.org

Steve Barcak · 10-30-2010, 03:33 PM

Toys, hobbies and advertisements too! Just anything to remember how things used to be.

How many here remember these? I do! For some reason, I always thought I was getting a package. I remember "Mike" our mailman, whenever he would see me coming to him, would say " sorry Steve, no packages today". My aunt worked for Aurora which manufactured model trains, slot cars and model kits. She would often send me stuff.

This one brings back good memories. I spent a ton of time and money in record stores. Also a great place to meet girls too. Still have all my vinyl.

There was a time, for many decades, that everyone had toy or scale model trains.
If they were not out all year in a layout, they would come out at Christmas time for sure.

Steve Barcak · 10-30-2010, 03:44 PM

How cool would it be to be driving one day and see this?!

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Tom Vaught · 10-30-2010, 03:58 PM

Twin Turbo 327 CID Factory Fuel Injection
68 Corvette Street Car 550 HP in 1977

Tom Vaught · 10-30-2010, 04:19 PM

The car that the Track Owners said was "too quiet" 1200 HP

Tom Vaught · 10-30-2010, 04:21 PM

Action Shot

Brian Baker · 10-30-2010, 04:36 PM

My mother and sister in front of our house in 1966 or '67...dig the '65 Cat in the driveway...first new car Dad ever bought.

Brian Baker · 10-30-2010, 04:39 PM

Me in the summer of '73 on my Dad's '72 BSA 650-Lightning...these were some bad ass bikes for their day.

Steve Barcak · 10-30-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vaught

The car that the Track Owners said was "too quiet" 1200 HP

They were, and are correct. Crowds like noise, smoke and fire, etc. That is what puts people, spectators, in the stands and that is what makes money for track owners and promoters.

Now back to old pics. Who remembers who this is? hint, he was mentioned in the first 'Smokey and the Bandit"

Old Man Taylor · 10-30-2010, 05:14 PM

Broderick Crawford, who drove Buicks in the Highway Patrol TV series.

Steve Barcak · 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Baker

My mother and sister in front of our house in 1966 or '67...dig the '65 Cat in the driveway...first new car Dad ever bought.

Looks like a 2dr sedan. Pretty rare car, even when new. Almost extinct today.

more old pics

Christmas 1968. It was a good time to be a little kid. Totally oblivious to the racial tensions and Vietnam, etc of the day. My first Hot Wheels, still have most of my toys from childhood.
At the time, I thought the '68 GTO was the most beautiful car ever made. Still love them too and it is still one of the best cars ever made.

Old Man Taylor · 10-30-2010, 05:20 PM

Yours truly in about 1957 on a '55 650 cc BSA Road Rocket. Note the stylish helmet. The other one is my Dad on the same day riding his '57 Sportster.

Steve Barcak · 10-30-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Man Taylor

Broderick Crawford, who drove Buicks in the Highway Patrol TV series.

We have our first winner! You get a gold star by your name on the fridge. Remember that one Jim? he he good for you.

Here is a pic of Texan Eddie Hill with his lavender twin blown Pontiac slingshot. His mathing color '64 GTO is behind it. What a Life, huh?!