1967 Pontiac Tempest Wagon repair/restoration thread.

This is the start of said thread. I am getting out today and going to start some work. Gonna replace the rear springs and shocks. Hopefully I can get it done today with no distractions..

Follow along, as I will post a lot of pictures..

Dave

 

Rear shocks and springs

Went rather easy..

 

it must be THAT time of year...i spent the last 2 days working on my 68 CS
feels good to get out there and do something doesnt it Tempest?

 

It does. It was above the threshold for me. 45* without the propane heater. Or above 15* with!!!!

 

Good start!

I see one of the back-up lenses is broken. If you need to replace them, they are available from Ames Performance:

https://secure.amesperf.com/qilan/Detail_Web?part_num=L165&order_number=3143756&web_access=Y

Their Home page: http://www.amesperf.com/index.html

I've been buying from Ames for over 30 years; great company to deal with.

I'm looking forward to following your progress!

 

Looking forward to this thread.

Oh and Ames and Performace Years are my two favorite Pontiac vendors. Been buying parts from both since the 1980's.

-Mike

 

Dang, you seemed to have a lot easier time replacing those rear coils than I did.
I had to tape the nut to an open end wrench stick it in the top and use a long ratchet extension to put the bolt on the bottom all while someone was holding the new spring up for me.

Good job.

 

Thanks! Yeah, they were easy. I have done them many times. I didnt do the rears on my Cat when I owned it.

 

Engine

So I pulled the 2 bbl and swapped over to the 4 bbl. I have more pictures to post but this week for some odd reason is really cold in the morning. So I have to get some propane to heat garage.. Next up is pulling fender for 4 speed. I am also in the process of repairing the rear windows. more to come on the latter two..

 

Started the 4 speed swap!

So I finished swapping over to the aluminum radiator out of my other Tempest. Added the electric fans. Finished the carb swap. I need a few more hoses run but its done...

Now on to the 4 speed swap!!!

I pulled the fender and the inner fender well. I swapped the headlights to run on relays while I was in there. I cleaned the frame where the ZS bar bracket goes.

As soon as I get the parts, I will be pulling the transmission...

More to come...

 

Fixed driver side door and then painted and repaired the door to color black..

 

Looking great so far, thanks for sharing. We'll be watching for sure.

 

4 Speed swap is under way

Still working on the 4 speed swap. I have too many things going on this car..

Here is the latest..

I found and old Cricket lighter and a full pack of cigarettes under the seat. Benson and Hedges. They fell apart. But the lighter worked first try!

 

Those seats aren't too bad.

Are you going to be cutting a hole in the floor? I did that and I don't regret it. Carpet covers a multitude of sins.

Did you ever get that carpet from that online source? For the life of me I can't remember where you mentioned it. Maybe it was over the phone.

 

No the seats will paint up nicely after I clean them up. Actually they are better than the one in my two door!!!

Her is the site that I might get the carpet from.. They have a great selection and ar the cheapest I have seen with this high level of quality..

http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCarpet.asp?Itemid=8821&MakeId=23&ModelId=390