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Old 09-30-2014, 10:08 AM
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Hey y'all, my name is Peter. I stumbled across the site after seeing it mentioned on yellowbullet, figured I'd join up. I'm currently doing a frame-off restoration of a '66 Le Mans I picked up a little over a year ago.

Short story, my father bought one brand new when he got back from Vietnam, and eventually sold it as the family outgrew it and needed a sedan. He and I had discussed tackling a restoration together and started looking at older Datsun Z cars and late 70s 911's, but I got the idea to try and find a Le Mans to let him and my mom re-live their younger years. After a quick eBay search, I found one less than 2 hours away that was a numbers-matching car, and was only missing a few random pieces. After checking it out in person, I knew I had to have it.

I brought it to my parent's house while they were on vacation, and stuck around until they got home...




When I pulled the cover off my car, my dad was absolutely floored, and my mom was overwhelmed (in a good way, haha). My dad has taken a HUGE interest in the car and has been right there with me when we go to get parts for it, and that's the best part about the build in my eyes.

But anywho, I'll save the rest for a build thread! Looking forward to getting this car out on the road and going to some meets in the future!
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Old 09-30-2014, 10:51 AM
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Old 09-30-2014, 11:20 AM
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^ Haha, y'all were the first ones to respond to my intro thread at PT.com too...I've already purchased the 2" drop springs and Bilsteins from y'all, sway bars are up next once I get a few other things knocked out on the chassis.
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Old 09-30-2014, 11:55 AM
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Welcome to Lateral-G. Great story and a very cool car. Looking forward to seeing what you and your Dad do to the car. I've always said that old cars take you on a journey long before they take you on a ride and I think this is going to be a great adventure for you guys.

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Old 09-30-2014, 12:21 PM
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Thank you for the welcome, Curtis.

It has definitely been an enjoyable journey thus far. My dad was never much of a car guy, but he never tried to squish that hobby of mine and I'm glad. Not even a week after I brought it home, he managed to find a dealer service manual for it for sale online, and snatched it up. I'm thrilled that he's taken interest in it, and I think my mom is just glad to have him get up off the recliner and spend more time outside, haha.
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Old 09-30-2014, 12:22 PM
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Great story. Cool car, and Welcome!
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That Is A Sweet Project Car
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What motor are you gonna run????
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It came with a 326 and 2 speed auto. I picked up a 400 block out of a '73 Le Mans from a local guy, and I'm planning to build that and back it up with a 700R4.

So yes, keeping it Pontiac powered. I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to crossbreeding, haha.
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Welcome and nice project. Where in Savannah are you? I grew up on Wilmington Is. Sounds like you've got a great plan for the car. I'd rock the 326 if you're just wanting to make a great cruiser for no other reason other than it's something different. When's the last time you saw a built 326? Stroker 400 sounds nice too though Good luck to you and your dad on the build.
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