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10-01-2009, 07:40 PM
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New Owner of a 70 Lemans......Few Questions!!!
Hello! I just bought A 1970 Lemans Sport Coupe w/ a 350 motor, A/C, power steering, super clean, zero rust, only 48k miles, previously owned by a lil ole lady. Had it gararged for 40 years, bought, built, and driven locally. It's white w/ black vinyl top, black interior w/ buckets. The original interior is fully complete, and is in great shape. The only problem the car has is it currently isn't running.
 The lady said she was on her way back from the grocery store, and the egine just died out. Had it towed to her house, a friend of her's that was a mechanic thought it was the timing chain or gears broke. It then sat for 2 years, until I bought it yesterday. It's at my mechanics now getting diagnosed, hopefully it's a relatively easy fix. I bought it cheap so if it needs a engine rebuild I'll still be in good shape.  I want to decode the car, like the trim tag/engine/rear end/etc. I tried searching for a online resource but to no avail. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. Also, some info I've seen has listed to different models, a 2dr coupe & 2dr hard top. What is the difference between the two? Maybe one has posts between the front & rear windows and one doesn't? Thanks in advance! Jason |
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10-01-2009, 08:32 PM
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Welcome to the forums! You'll find all the information you requested just by doing a search within this site.
For example, here are a couple of threads I found for the dataplate decode when I did a search: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...rim+tag+decode http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...rim+tag+decode With regards to the engine VIN, again you can do a search on this site, but its to the left of the timing cover (when looking at the engine standing in front of the front bumper)... down low... easiest to see from below. - Here's a site that helps with the decode: http://www.tinindianperformance.com/...20decoding.htm The rear end has a two letter code stamped in the drivers side axle tube (usually), on the front side of the tube.... again, a search should pull up the codes and locations. This is a good site for codes:http://www.nh-gto.com/ Finally, there are some books worth buying that also have some info - there is the "GTO Red Book" which is no longer published but is available on CD, or you might be able to pick one up on ebay... it has a lot of codes in it, helpful when going to look at a car where the internet isn't readily available, however, these days, most of the codes are easy to find via a search of this site. THere is also the GTO Restoration manual, here: http://www.amazon.com/Pontiac-Restor...4443990&sr=8-1 Also a valuable resource. Finally, the factory assembly and body manuals for your car can also be available... these are reprinted and available on ebay for about $20-$30 each. BTW, let's see some pics!
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10-01-2009, 08:42 PM
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Thanks for the info! I did try searching but under "trim tag decode" and I didn't see anything. Thanks again!
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10-01-2009, 08:50 PM
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Just post the first 6 digits of the VIN and the stamping of the trim tag and we can start from there. You could look for a build sheet for the car too. Or, sending $50 to PHS ( www.phs-online.com ) will get you the invoicing of the car.
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10-01-2009, 08:54 PM
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237370 I need to get the info off the trim tag still. |
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10-01-2009, 09:07 PM
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10-01-2009, 10:01 PM
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10-01-2009, 10:10 PM
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Congrats !! That will be a fun car for you and I'll bet it looks good in white.
Could well be the original nylon timing gear if miles are that low... notorious for failing. If so, could be an easy fix and you will be back on the road soon. |
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10-01-2009, 11:33 PM
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10-02-2009, 01:59 AM
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Here's a few pics, I'll take some better ones soon.
  
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10-02-2009, 06:20 AM
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Jay! Welcome to PY...Great Score...Looks Solid and Has ALOT of Potential....I'm sure you'll have alot of fun with it!
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ARROWHEAD ADDICTION: An incureable disease contracted from the pointed edge of classic pontiacmuscle; all consuming, taking over mind, body and soul. |
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10-02-2009, 07:39 AM
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Welcome! Great looking car for sure and buckets with a column shifter must be rare.
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1971 Pontiac GT-37 Car is a junk yard dog and maybe one day will be restored. 
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10-02-2009, 09:22 AM
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wow ,the seats look brand new,nice find
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10-02-2009, 09:44 AM
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If you got that cheap you got a deal. Probably nothing big why its not running but change the oil drain the gas before you start driving or starting it well the gas anyway.
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10-02-2009, 01:34 PM
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thanks for the pics
car looks killer - nice score !! interior is amazing let us know what you learn as you get it running |
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10-02-2009, 05:02 PM
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Did you get the trim tag info yet?
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10-02-2009, 05:17 PM
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I took some more pics with my digi cam, I'll post them tonite when I get off work. I can hardly wait to get it running and clean it up.
I was able to get the info off the trim tag, here's what I got: 70-23737 BF 05165 258 880 11C 199185 680330
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10-02-2009, 05:37 PM
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looks like original black buckets late 69 build date ,thanksgiving car,are you sure the 880 is right ,these numbers should be for upper and lower body colors, if it was white from the factory it should be polar white code 10 I believe
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10-02-2009, 05:45 PM
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10-02-2009, 06:02 PM
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thats right on the money 10B , 10 = polar white ,B = black vinyl top ,258= black bucket seats,black trim
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