V owner, checking out this forum

[Karch]

Hello All,

I have always had a fondness for Pontiacs. I bought my first Pontiac in 1983, it was a 69 Firebird, 350, 4 speed. Had that for 10+ years, with 2 engines, two transmissions, and sold it to a friend.

1987 I bought a 1965 Tempest coupe, had that until last year when I sold it to my friend's dad in order to pay off my used 2010 CTS-V, which is the first car I lusted for enough to replace my Pontiac (which, by this time, had 540 hp 455 in it at 3500#'s).

As you might imagine, I was pretty bummed out when GM axed the Pontiac brand, still am. I have a neon clock here in my home office (might sell that) and a lot of other Pontiac stuff that is a constant reminder of what was, IMO, a great niche brand for GM.

Anyway, I always wanted a G8, but the timing wasn't right, and then I found myself lusting for the V.

I see so many of the G8 guys on the V forum, and one of the V guys that I know said this is a good group, so, I figured I would pop in here.

I will have some V parts to sell, as I have leftovers from my own car, plus some extras I've gathered.

Also, Happy New Year.

[tchr49]

Welcome to the forum

[4d00rv3tt3]

welcome, my and my pops are putting together a 65 tempest, 4 door though, nothing restored about it though, itll be a big block 4 speed with 4 doors!!! gonna be a fun, loud build made for cruising. most of us G8ers either already have a V in addition, or graduate to one after time, love those cars.

[-Ray-]

Welcome to the forum. Before you post items for sale, please read the sticky in that forum.

[Karch]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the welcome.

I did read the sticky, so I'll wait to get my post count up.

Do you know if that applies to other parts as well, like a radiator for a 65 Pontiac?

[Karch]

welcome, my and my pops are putting together a 65 tempest, 4 door though, nothing restored about it though, itll be a big block 4 speed with 4 doors!!! gonna be a fun, loud build made for cruising. most of us G8ers either already have a V in addition, or graduate to one after time, love those cars.

Very cool.

I have over 30 years of experience with Pontiacs, so if I can help, let me know. I have some leftover parts too, so if you want an A/C dash or GTO gauges, stuff like that, I might be able to help.

I used to be very active on the PY site for Pontiacs, but once I got my Trailblazer SS in 2008, then my V in 2013, that fell off quite a bit. I live in a very busy part of L.A., and driving my Pontiac around here was a challenge.

[BuildItYourSelf]

Probably all sales. People that show up to sale don't add to the collection of knowledge and shared learnings so to speak. But most will post a bunch of crap to get the count.
You can look into what the g8 uses from the v
Like brakes and blower parts. That's pretty much what the masses are after.

I settled for the g8 over the v due to lack of money.
I wanted to buy it cash and have money to mod it. So it was either a bine stock v or my g8 with about $12k goodies. :)

Anyway welcome I'm sure you will find lots of info to apply to the v.

[Doug Hilliard]

Welcome to the forum; it is a GRRRR8 one!

[TooManyHobbies]

Welcome!

[-Ray-]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the welcome.

I did read the sticky, so I'll wait to get my post count up.

Do you know if that applies to other parts as well, like a radiator for a 65 Pontiac?

We do allow cars to be posted for sale regardless of post count. The rule was simply meant to protect the members.
BTW, I'm from the 909, but that could explain a lot. LOL

[LDM]

Welcome

[travis gore]

Welcome

[Karch]

Probably all sales. People that show up to sale don't add to the collection of knowledge and shared learnings so to speak. But most will post a bunch of crap to get the count.
You can look into what the g8 uses from the v
Like brakes and blower parts. That's pretty much what the masses are after.

I settled for the g8 over the v due to lack of money.
I wanted to buy it cash and have money to mod it. So it was either a bine stock v or my g8 with about $12k goodies. :)

Anyway welcome I'm sure you will find lots of info to apply to the v.

Good info.
I didn't know our brakes are an easy swap.

I don't have spare brakes, but I will sell a blower setup pretty soon, though not in a rush.




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[BuildItYourSelf]

Good info.
I didn't know our brakes are an easy swap.

I don't have spare brakes, but I will sell a blower setup pretty soon, though not in a rush.




Sent from my local E85 station.

Yeah definitely worth posting the blower here.
Also the g8board and Facebook g8 Classifieds page.
Any extra eyes on a sale will help.

And guess 6 pot fronts and rotors are a direct sway once the bolt holes are drilled out.

The rears are a little different. Calipers are same as Camaro we just need different rotor setup.

I want a v so bad!!!

[Karch]

Very good.

One advantage I have, I think, is I will sell the blower, snout, lid with the sensors and intercooler, throttle body, injectors, and fuel rail.

I can probably get the pulley brackets and balancer as well, as a friend removed his blower permanently.


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