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05-01-2014, 09:07 PM
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66 2+2, finally here!
My 66 Martinique Bronze 2+2 has finally made it home.
So many obstacles put in my way, the biggest one was hurricane Sandy This has been a 2 1/2 year journey since I first bought this car, and finally getting it HOME! It is definitely a project car for sure, but I have enough "SPARE" parts to put it together. Too highly optioned a car to not try to bring her back. It has the base 421, 338HP, TH400, power steering, brakes, windows, cruise control, automatic Climate Control, tilt, 3.08 posi, headrests with passenger side recliner and a few more I can't remember right now  And RUST I'll bring it inside on Saturday to see how it looks underneath before I make any major commitment to restoring her. For now, I'll just sit in her and DREAM 
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Another Red Light Nightmare  1966 Martinique Bronze 2+2 428 tri-power auto, black top & bucket seat interior, pass recliner, ATC, Cruise, AM FM, Reverb, Wood wheel, tilt, ps, pb, pw 1966 Catalina, Barrier blue with a white vinyl top, tilt, AC, ps, pb, bucket seats with console 68 428 4 bolt, 4 speed M20 and a 66 tri-power project. Semper Fi |
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05-01-2014, 09:15 PM
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66 2+2
A few more photos.
It's dirty from sitting and the drive from Iowa, but at least it's here!
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Another Red Light Nightmare 1966 Martinique Bronze 2+2 428 tri-power auto, black top & bucket seat interior, pass recliner, ATC, Cruise, AM FM, Reverb, Wood wheel, tilt, ps, pb, pw 1966 Catalina, Barrier blue with a white vinyl top, tilt, AC, ps, pb, bucket seats with console 68 428 4 bolt, 4 speed M20 and a 66 tri-power project. Semper Fi |
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05-01-2014, 09:17 PM
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Looks like a big job and the best of luck..
The 66 2+2 is my favourite car .. one question ,is the 2+2 documented as that model with PHS and welcome to the darkside John L. 
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05-01-2014, 09:23 PM
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Darn, that's going to be one beautiful car one day!
Dream on buddy, it'll get there.  Charles |
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05-01-2014, 10:00 PM
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66 2+2 PHS
Thanks John
Yes, it is a major project Getting the PHS was the first thing I did before I paid for it I had registered it with Jack on the 2+2 Registry when i originally bought it almost 3 years ago. It's listed under my screen name, Rapdron. I kept trying to get it shipped east, but something always interrupted my plans. Life just kept putting too many road blocks in the way. Sandy was the biggest! My auto shop is about 75% back from having over 5 1/2 feet of water inside it. Our summer home is about 90% finished, with just the floors needing to be installed. That only had about 20" inside. The "WATERPROOF" vinyl plank flooring will hopefully be finished this weekend. I've owned a few Pontiac's, including a 66 GTO tri-power 4 speed convertible, in my 66 years, but always wanted the GTO's Big brother. A real 2+2 hardtop.
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Another Red Light Nightmare 1966 Martinique Bronze 2+2 428 tri-power auto, black top & bucket seat interior, pass recliner, ATC, Cruise, AM FM, Reverb, Wood wheel, tilt, ps, pb, pw 1966 Catalina, Barrier blue with a white vinyl top, tilt, AC, ps, pb, bucket seats with console 68 428 4 bolt, 4 speed M20 and a 66 tri-power project. Semper Fi |
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05-01-2014, 10:06 PM
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Dream on
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A Martinique gold car with a black interior is definitely a great color for a 66 full-size. I think Keith Vrabec has a GP in this combo.
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Another Red Light Nightmare 1966 Martinique Bronze 2+2 428 tri-power auto, black top & bucket seat interior, pass recliner, ATC, Cruise, AM FM, Reverb, Wood wheel, tilt, ps, pb, pw 1966 Catalina, Barrier blue with a white vinyl top, tilt, AC, ps, pb, bucket seats with console 68 428 4 bolt, 4 speed M20 and a 66 tri-power project. Semper Fi |
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05-02-2014, 05:07 AM
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I have never seen headrests on a 66 didnt know that was even an option. Good luck.
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05-02-2014, 07:36 AM
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It's going to look great. Good luck!
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05-02-2014, 09:34 AM
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Ditto!
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05-02-2014, 03:02 PM
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2+2's are sweet. Nice options you've got there, Rapdron. Good luck with the restoration.
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05-03-2014, 01:02 PM
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Great car. Best of luck.
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05-03-2014, 02:38 PM
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Nice find.
I'm gonna have to put one of these on my list of "to own".
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05-04-2014, 07:02 AM
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66 2+2 PHS
The view from underneath the car was a little sad to say the least.
The good, everything except the fuel tank is there. The bad is that I am glad I have a spare frame I purchased a few years back. The engine does turn over, but it might be until next weekend that I may try to start her. The A/C compressor is missing (have plenty), and the under hood cruise control parts are MIA. I bought a complete set-up that I found from another PY member Noel aka nmoreilly, so that shouldn't be a problem. I just hope Joeg is still around to ask a lot of questions about the ATC & the cruise control. A lot bigger project than I had hoped for, but completely restorable. I didn't realize that it has a wood sport steering wheel until I looked at the PHS. Cracked and faded are being polite! At least the interior is complete, although a BIT tattered! OK, I have to keep telling myself, this is my Dream car.
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Another Red Light Nightmare 1966 Martinique Bronze 2+2 428 tri-power auto, black top & bucket seat interior, pass recliner, ATC, Cruise, AM FM, Reverb, Wood wheel, tilt, ps, pb, pw 1966 Catalina, Barrier blue with a white vinyl top, tilt, AC, ps, pb, bucket seats with console 68 428 4 bolt, 4 speed M20 and a 66 tri-power project. Semper Fi |
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05-04-2014, 07:13 AM
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66 2+2
I have a few more photos of some parts that MAY get installed along with the cruise control parts I have in stock.
Can you tell that I've been waiting for MY car for a long time!
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Another Red Light Nightmare 1966 Martinique Bronze 2+2 428 tri-power auto, black top & bucket seat interior, pass recliner, ATC, Cruise, AM FM, Reverb, Wood wheel, tilt, ps, pb, pw 1966 Catalina, Barrier blue with a white vinyl top, tilt, AC, ps, pb, bucket seats with console 68 428 4 bolt, 4 speed M20 and a 66 tri-power project. Semper Fi |
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05-04-2014, 07:20 AM
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How cool is that?
4 Way Flasher installed AND a slide in mount for a CB! What is that knob for it the Speedometer cluster? Speed warning set? |
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05-04-2014, 06:58 PM
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That knob is for the cruise control This car has a lot of options, which is why I really wanted to get it. All my other Pontiac's were under water from Sandy,  so I needed something fresh. I bought the spare, complete cruise control parts knowing the under hood parts were missing. Now I need to have a fire sale for some of my SLIGHTLY damp old Pontiacs Ron
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Another Red Light Nightmare 1966 Martinique Bronze 2+2 428 tri-power auto, black top & bucket seat interior, pass recliner, ATC, Cruise, AM FM, Reverb, Wood wheel, tilt, ps, pb, pw 1966 Catalina, Barrier blue with a white vinyl top, tilt, AC, ps, pb, bucket seats with console 68 428 4 bolt, 4 speed M20 and a 66 tri-power project. Semper Fi |
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05-05-2014, 01:18 AM
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I am in the process of doing a '66 GP and am purchased a parts car and loads of extra parts ... if you need something let me know ... and maybe we can trade for parts or I'll sell for a very reasonable fee.
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1970 GTO Convertible 455 Ram Air M-21, Atoll/Blue/Black, Hood Tach, 3:31 12-Bolt Posi, A/C, Console 1966 Grand Prix 421 Tripower 4spd, Marina Turquoise/Turquoise, a/c, console, posi, reverb. pa, pb, ps, remote mirror, mats 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic, 6spd Hemi, Detonator Yellow, black stripe, black leather |
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#18
07-07-2014, 07:15 PM
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66 2+2 Resto
Spent last week stripping the car to it's bones.
Front clip off, interior completely removed including the dash & wiring. Inner & outer A/C & heater boxes removed, tagged & labeled all the vacuum hoses & wires. Unbelievable how many different vacuum lines because of the A/C, the cruise control & the vacuum trunk release. Lot of rust, a lot of work. I just need to keep reminding myself it's my dream car. 1966 was a special year, not just for Pontiac's 2+2 Had my first date with my then girlfriend, now bride. One of the reasons I wanted a 66 to restore. Trying to decide if I should keep the automatic, or convert it to a 4 speed. Not concerned about original, since it now has a 65 389 under the hood. I just happen to have a complete 4 speed set-up that I tried to sell recently, and glad that everyone who positively wanted to buy it flaked out. Sending my 68 428 to the machine shop to get freshened-up; will wait to see if I keep the 3.08 posi currently in her, or install the 3.42 I pulled from that 66 4 speed Bonneville 2 years ago. I guess it will depend on if I keep the automatic, or go 4 speed. My heart says 4 speed. My spare boxed Catalina frame goes next week to get sandblasted and painted. The original one was soooo bad, the doors barely closed. Definitely will be adding the NOS dash tach I just bought along with the new cup courtesy of Ian! It will definitely stay that gold color with a black top & interior. It really is a great color combination........... Right Keith Pictures will follow shortly as I decided to take off the 4th and spend this week with my bride at the Jersey shore. Ron
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Another Red Light Nightmare 1966 Martinique Bronze 2+2 428 tri-power auto, black top & bucket seat interior, pass recliner, ATC, Cruise, AM FM, Reverb, Wood wheel, tilt, ps, pb, pw 1966 Catalina, Barrier blue with a white vinyl top, tilt, AC, ps, pb, bucket seats with console 68 428 4 bolt, 4 speed M20 and a 66 tri-power project. Semper Fi |
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07-07-2014, 08:56 PM
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I can't believe that nobody purchased the 4 speed setup. If you are going to Norwalk and bring it i'll prepay for it!!! If not, put that into your car, lots of fun shifting gears although an auto cruiser would be great also!!
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07-07-2014, 10:13 PM
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66 4 spd setup
Hi Brad
I was surprised, since it was a very complete, clean 65-66 4 speed set-up. It was all there, everything you would need ;just install & start shifting. I thought it was reasonably priced, considering I was asking far less than I had paid for the individual pieces years ago. I just got tired of all the BS and decided to just keep it for future reference. Glad I did. Any full size Pontiac 4 speed is tooo much fun to drive. A 66 2+2, with either an automatic or a 4 speed, has been a dream car of mine for many years. Bucket list ? Plus, how many of either do you actually see anymore? Ron
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Another Red Light Nightmare 1966 Martinique Bronze 2+2 428 tri-power auto, black top & bucket seat interior, pass recliner, ATC, Cruise, AM FM, Reverb, Wood wheel, tilt, ps, pb, pw 1966 Catalina, Barrier blue with a white vinyl top, tilt, AC, ps, pb, bucket seats with console 68 428 4 bolt, 4 speed M20 and a 66 tri-power project. Semper Fi |
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