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08-15-2012, 03:09 PM
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New Member and GP Owner
Hello,
Great to find PY online. I always wanted a 1970 Pontiac GP, well I finally got my chance. I located a one owner with 74500 miles in great shape. It even has that wonderful 8 track tape behind the driver. Of course being 40+ old there are a few things it needs. Thats the car....not me, I am as good as I can be at my age. I look forward to all members feed back and help as will I lend any expertise I can to other members. Wes Mc Callum |
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08-15-2012, 07:55 PM
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Welcome Wes! My First car was a 70 GP. Still miss it. I need a few things too both me and my cars. Saltman
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08-15-2012, 08:06 PM
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Welcome Wes, you have found the best Pontiac site in the world.
What a beautiful GP! Doesn't look like it needs much, but ask away. Charles |
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08-15-2012, 08:09 PM
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I'm glad you bought that car. I was eyeing it.
Mike
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so many pontiacs, so little time.................. moderator is a glorified word for an unappreciated prick.................. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein "There is no such thing as a good tax." "We contend that for a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." - Winston Churchill |
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08-15-2012, 08:40 PM
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Wes-welcome aboard. That is a beautiful GP. Is it an SJ model ?
Jim
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65 Catalina sedan. Allen Thomas Performance 495. KRE Heads at 310cfm ported by SD Performance, ProSystems Dominator carb on ported Victor intake, P-Dude custom grind hydraulic roller, MSD ignition, 3.50 Moser/Ford rear. F-Glass front bumper by son Rob, rear by the old man and joint effort for trunk lid. 3950# w/driver. Best of 9.5761/139 on 175 shot, 6.01 /114 in 1/8. |
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08-15-2012, 08:50 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome
I have yet to completely check it out, but needs headliner,driver seat recovered, and new front brake hoses....these are hard as a rock. The owner did not drive it much, but did keep it services. Oh yes, the a/c and clock are inoperative ,big surprise huh. I will probably deal with that next year. I am very pleased, it drives like a dream and it is in extremely good condition. I need to find out if it still has the original nylon timing gear in the old 455. Yes on the SJ model.
Wes |
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08-15-2012, 09:46 PM
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That is a very nice '70 SJ,welcome to PY.
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08-15-2012, 10:31 PM
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I have some KISS 8-tracks I can play when you let me drive it ! lol
Sweet car and you found a great group of guys to help you out. 
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08-16-2012, 02:12 AM
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Welcome to PY.
Had a '70 SJ. One day my wife came to where I worked. She had never done that before in the 2 + years I had worked there. She looked upset so I asked her what was wrong. She said, "Did you know our car will do 85 in second gear?". I asked why she was doing going 85. Her response was that she was attempting to pass a car that was poking along and when she did he speeded up so she just floored it to get around "him". (She learned to drive in a '65 GTO, automatic). Then she said. "When it shifted gears the back tires squeaked. Is it supposed to do that?" I was at a loss for words. Loved that GP. Enjoy yours. Great looking car. Real soft spot for them.
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08-16-2012, 02:44 AM
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Nice ride! Welcome to the forum
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08-16-2012, 12:13 PM
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Nice ride.......
Nice SJ, Wes
. We need more GP owners here, welcome  .
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08-16-2012, 12:25 PM
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Nice looking GP Wes! Welcome to PY
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08-16-2012, 12:39 PM
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Sharp looking GP!!
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08-16-2012, 12:46 PM
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85 in second gear? was she shifting the auto trans manually? hope it had like a 2.73 rear ratio..
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08-16-2012, 01:39 PM
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Wes: I believe you'll find that the timing gear is metal, not nylon. At least that's what I've found on all my 455s.
Jim
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65 Catalina sedan. Allen Thomas Performance 495. KRE Heads at 310cfm ported by SD Performance, ProSystems Dominator carb on ported Victor intake, P-Dude custom grind hydraulic roller, MSD ignition, 3.50 Moser/Ford rear. F-Glass front bumper by son Rob, rear by the old man and joint effort for trunk lid. 3950# w/driver. Best of 9.5761/139 on 175 shot, 6.01 /114 in 1/8. |
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08-16-2012, 03:39 PM
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Glad to find this group!
Thanks for all the feedback. Yes I was lucky finding this car, I use to work on all the cars in high school, sorry PMD 1969, I am more a Fleetwood Mac kinda guy. LOL, thanks for the info on the timing gear, I was concerned it might shead itself and tap the valves! I have a few items coming from OPG, but be driving this weekend. I just love it when it's " made in the USA".
 I do now have an wide selection of 8 track tapes ......don't know how good they are! |
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08-17-2012, 08:48 AM
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You should really try shopping for your resto parts from our host! You'll find the service is a LOT better than OPG's!
 Mike
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so many pontiacs, so little time.................. moderator is a glorified word for an unappreciated prick.................. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein "There is no such thing as a good tax." "We contend that for a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." - Winston Churchill |
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08-17-2012, 10:32 AM
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Welcome, Wes!
Second Generation GPs are KOOL! |
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08-17-2012, 11:14 AM
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Re: Parts
Yes Mike,
I will make all future parts purchases with them, better selection and pricing. I didn't find them till I found the forum. |
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08-17-2012, 11:21 AM
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Welcome from NY Wes! Very Nice GP! Glad to Have You Aboard.
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