After years of crossing paths wth it, I just joined the H.A.M.B. I'm rolling three of the much-maligned ropeshaft cars, trying to return them to bone stock. 1961 is a little blue four-door automatic, original 215 V8 car. 1962 is a red convertible, a faked 215 car with a four-speed. 1963 is "Agnes," a dark red LeMans with a 326 V8 and two-speed Powerglide with the console shifter option. I've got a ton of parts and experience with these cars, and happy to help. Also out back, threatening to run again: a '62 Buick Special "Power Pack" coupe (T-10 and 4 bbl, 10.25:1 compression 215 V8) with Corvette side pipes. Chuck, aka Hootsky
Get catalogs from Ames and OPG. Beware of the quality of the parts, most are re-pops. Ames rates the re-pop parts in the catalog to give you an idea how well they may fit. I have a 66 Goat and have found "new old stock" parts on ebay. They go for more than the re-pop, and aren't allways NOS as advertised, but most of the stuuf I've bought has been pretty good.
Welcome from another Pontiac fanatic... I had one of those cute little metallic blue and white 62 Buick specials with the 215, 2 barrel, 2 speed while I was in Germany in 68=69....head gaskets leaked but it ran great..couldn't get american parts back then so I kept 2 jerry cans full of water in the trunk!
Hootsky, Welcome on board. I'm over on the east side and have a 1962 Skylark, bone stock. Boring, but it'll transform into something more interesting, eventually. I have a couple extra 215's if needed. If you ever consider selling the 4 speed Buick, get a hold of me.
Nothing like welcomng a guy thats been on board for 3 years..... Newby"s dont you ever look at dates on a thread???
...that;s what I'm thinking too,but then again I believe that's the same member that welcomed me with "open arms"...yea, right. I was was just trying to find some information, had no idea that there was "protocol" as how one starts a question or begins to learn something new. Makes you wonder if your at the "right place" to find friendly advise and or ***istance. Oh, well...I hope I can get some kind of help in trying to install a Chevy 454 into an original '63 Pontiac LeMans...
Hello - I'm a director helping out the Little Indians car club for all 61-63 rope shaft cars. I don't know if your a member or not but sure can use anyone with knowledge in the club. Hope to see you there. littleindians.com Robin Triplett robin.triplett@gmail.com
Hello - Im with the Little Indians car club for all 61-63 rope shaft cars. We have alot of members with vast knowledge in this area. The President Jerry Bolton of Iowa runs drag cars and would be the most help to guide you. reach out to him at jbolton@jtt.net littleindians.com love to have you as a member and membership is only $15 a year with forums, technical articles, and a place to buy/sell parts. Good Luck - Robin Triplett robin.triplett@gmail.com
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