Update on the 1976 lemans

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  1. wagonaddiction

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    Well I received the PHS docs and the wagon came from the factory with the 350, engine block heater, bucket/console, rally gauge package with tach and a a number of other options. PHS sent total production numbers for each option on total Lemans produced. Does any know of a source to break them down further to sub-models ie Grand Lemans safari? Any leads or information is greatly appreciated.

    After give the car a once over, the carb was rebuilt but they did not hook up a few vacuum lines or the kick down linkage. I fixed that and now it runs like a top. The rear end has a leak so I am going to replace the gasket. The motor and trans sport a few drips, nothing major but annoying. The engine compartment is very original. By that I means it needs to be cleaned up. I am going to pull the motor, fix the leaks and make any updates necessary. The gas gauge, fuel gauge, radio and clock (no surprise) don't work so I am going to pull them and have them rebuilt. I tested the sending unit and the ground so it has got to be a bad gauge, right? Overall, the car is in really decent shape for a project...I have had worse that is for sure. The hood was missing a bolt on the hinge that is why the hood was misaligned..easy fix. Well, let the work begin. I am no expert and I am humble so any tips, constructive thought or ideas are welcome.

    Just a heads up I did see a set of rally gauges (pulled from a Grand Prix) on EBay that would work on a Lemans if someone is looking for them. I don't see them often that is why it am mentioning them. They are very expensive!

    Thanks again for the warm welcome! I will keep the updates coming.

    Cheers!
     
  2. elB

    elB Well-Known Member

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    If PHS doesn't have it already broken down any further, then the records either weren't kept or aren't generally known to the public and you won't get much further than that.
     
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    That is disappointing. Thank you for the information my Pontiac brother!
     
  4. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    You know what's coming next::ttiwwp:
     
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    Check your fuses for the gauges, radio and clock?
     

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