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August 30, 2010 “I have a 68 Pontiac Catalina; I was wondering how to wire up the alt and voltage reg so that it will charge. I have 3 wires that come from the volt reg: 1 blue and 2 blk. I know the blue goes to the alt not sure where the 2 blk go. Would anyone have a diagram?”
Email Mike: in Ohio

August 30, 2010 “Will 72,74,75 Catalina, Bonneville, or Grandville fender fit 73 Grandville?”
Email Van: in Georgia

August 30, 2010 “Inqiring for a friend: He owns a 1965 Pontiac Parisienne convertible and would like to know how to find out what its ‘birthdate’ was and how many were made that year, and what number it ranked as it came off the line? Can you help him? He does not have a computer, so he is inquiring through us.”
Email John: in Canada

August 30, 2010 “I have a 1977 Pontiac Can Am Original owner/miles = Only 16,000 Never drove but local car shows and around town. But I'm not certain where the best option is to sell a classic muscle car? Any reco's?”
Email Jolyn : in New Jersey

August 25, 2010 “Are 1964 Parisienne tail lights and assemblies the same as 1964 Bonneville? The Bonneville I have has 3-bulb assemblies and lenses. Will the Parisienne be the same?”
Email Greg: in Canada

August 25, 2010 “I have bought a 1965 Pontiac Bonneville. It has a stock 4 bbl carb and console shift trans lever. What I don't know is if the car is a 389 cid or 421. How can I find out? Please help!”
Email Anith: in South Africa

August 15, 2010 “I am restoring my father's 1965 GTO and have a power rear antenna to install and would like to know where to drill the hole in the rear quarter. Any help would be greatly appreciated.”
Email Kurtis: in Pennsylvania

August 15, 2010 “Anyone know if it's possible to add ‘shoulder’ belts to the front seats of my 74 Grand Ville convertible? I feel kind of naked driving without a shoulder belt... and its dangerous too. Anyone know? Anyone have a b body convertible with shoulder belts? I remember seeing a 72 g'ville conv. for sale on ebay with seat belts protruding from above the rear armrests... so I guess it was an option.”
Email George: in Pennsylvania

August 15, 2010 “I want to put a/c back on my 1969 Bonneville 2 dr. Would it be better to go stock or after market?”
Email Don: in California

August 15, 2010 “I am wondering if there are any good sources for nos parts... I have a 1973 Bonneville 4dr. Please email me if you know of any. Thank you!”
Email Ryan: in Wisconsin

July 18, 2010 “I found through a friend a 1975 pont. granville that belonged to her dad who passed. They want to sell it. It's been stored for years. All org low miles very good cond. Every thing works, large v8. My Question is he replaced the top about 10 yrs ago; its black. All the pics I see of the 75 have white tops. Paint is pale yell. Was the top color a choice? ”
Email Thomas: in Florida

July 18, 2010 “Hi, I saw all the 1975 Grandville converts, they are all beautiful. I have a question, did the '75's come with lacquer paint on them? I thought that GM had gone to base-coat / clear coat by this time. A friend has a Grandville and is having some body work done. The body shop told him it was lacquer. He ( my friend ) knows nothing about paint and I'm thinking maybe I don't either. Could you please help to clear this up for us.”
Email Scott: in Minnesota

July 11, 2010 “I have a red 1975 Pontiac Grandville convertible and I have no idea how to begin an ‘economical’ restoration process. Originally, my older sister's car that she had stored on a friend's lot, while there the backseat and original radio ‘disappeared’. What steps should I take to begin the restoration process? Any advice will be appreciated. I live in the Detroit area and would like to take it to the Dream Cruise--soon!”
Email Delisa: in Michigan

June 25, 2010 “I have a 1975 Pontiac Grandville. I can't find the marker light that goes undeneath the head lights. Could someone tell me what they are called and if anyone still makes them. Thank you so much for your help.”
Email Patrick: in Missouri

June 25, 2010 “I want to replace the driver's side power window motor on my 1972 Safari Wagon. I am trying to locate a template that shows where to cut holes in the inner door panel so I can access the screws to the power window motor in order to remove it without having to remove the whole window and regulator assembly. Can anyone make a copy of the proper template and send it to me?”
Email William: in Florida

June 11, 2010 “I have a two part question: I would like to know what front windshield (with antenna) from other b body models can be used as a substitute for the 1975 Pontiac Grandville Convertible. Where can I buy a front windshield (with antenna) for a 1975 Pontiac Grandville Convertible to be installed (at location of car preferably) in NYC. Thank you for your replies in advance.”
Email Katrina: in New York

May 30, 2010 “Where can I find production numbers for cars as well as colors and options for a 1968 Pontiac Bonneville convertible. I have the console shift & bucket seats and A/C. I wanted to know how rare this is; how many were made with these options?”
Email Kevin: in Missouri

May 22, 2010 “1972 was the last year that they made the Catalina Convertible. There were 2,399 produced. Does anybody have a clue as too how many are left? I live in Canada and to date I have never seen another Catalina Convertible in my Country. I have been to the U.S many times and have seen a few at Car shows. Will this be a rare Car?”
Email Charles: in Nova Scotia

May 22, 2010 “I have a 1965 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible and I am looking for a company that sells a complete interior kit. Also does the 1965 Impala have the same interior or would it work? Thanks for any help.”
Email Steve at : in Nova Scotia

May 5, 2010 “I have a trim code of 568. Is that correct for white interior? (66 Bonneville).
Can you decipher body code BK02464? Thanks. I have the rest of it.”
Email: in New Jersey

May 1, 2010 “I have a 67 Bonneville. The problem I have is with a black-white stripe wire that goes to the alternator, to the voltage regulator. What slot on the regulator does it go to? I have four slots 1-2-3-F. F slot is taken with the blue wire from the alternator and the 3 slot is taken also.”
Email: in California

April 24, 2010 “I have 58 Bonneville convert bought at the mecum auction last august. The VIN reads P558H7777. The car came with no cowl tag. How can I check if it is true conv and get info (sort of build sheet) on it? Thank you!”
Email in Vienna:

April 21, 2010 “We own a 1975 Pontiac Grandville and need to know if a catalytic converter was original factory equipment. When we purchased the car it was not equipped with one and now the pollution police are on our case. Anyone know how we can get the specs. on this vehicle year? Thanks.”
Email: in Canada.

April 15, 2010 “We own a lovely 51 Pontiac 2 door fastback, Canadian car with six cylinder and three speed manual. In 53 power steering came as an option and we would like to add that to this car. Is this a fairly easy job if all the parts come a donor 53/54 Pontiac. What about the 53/54 Chevy did they use the same parts?”
Email Ron in Canada:

April 8, 2010 “I just bought a 71 Catalina 4 door hardtop with 31670 original miles on it. I need to do a little bit of work on it; I need a center piece for the grill. Does anyone know where I can get parts for it?”
Email Gregg in Missouri:

April 2, 2010 “I have a Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 1978. Unfortunately I had a little accident and lost its front grille and complete front light sockets and turn lights. In short, the whole front is ruined. I was hoping if someone could help me find these parts, or can direct me to a dealer, someone who can help me find these parts.”
Email Max in Saudi Arabia:

March 24, 2010 “Could you tell me whether or not, a 1967 Catalina front bumper is the same as a 1967 Grand Prix? I might be getting this 67 convertible Catalina and I have a front bumper to a 67 Grand Prix I might have to use. If it's not the same I have a buyer for it.”
Email Robert in Indiana:

March 24, 2010 “I've fallen in love with the '65 and '66 Pontiac 2+2. The vin of the '66 seperates out the 2+2 since it was its own model but how can you tell if it is an original '65 2+2 since the vin doesn't seperate it out?”
Email Marc in California:

March 21, 2010 “1976 Bonneville 400, 2 bbl. Does anyone have a picture of the tin plate that directs the exhaust manifold heat to the Air Cleaner? I need it to register the car here in CA.
1962 Pontiac Tempest, 4 cyl: Does anyone have a set of A/C compressor brackets for sale?”
Email Reed in California:

March 21, 2010 “I've been searching to find some kind of a photo of a 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ. I'm thinking of purchasing one. Can any one send me a photo or send me an e-mail if you know where I could look for one.”
Email Brian in Oregon:

March 21, 2010 “I am interested in what kind of engine came in the 71 Catalina. I can tell it's a 400, but what about cam, horsepower, heads, etc? How well do these engines respond to a little ‘massaging?’ ”
Email Ken in Texas:

March 12, 2010 “Just got mine from my dad who passed away and don't know a thing about it other than he put about 2 thousand dollars into the original 455.”
Email Dan in Canada:

March 9, 2010 “Hi All, I haven't searched much yet but I was just wondering if anyone would know where to purchase, floor, trucks and frame work for a 1965 Pontiac Parisienne Custom Sport. I just got the car last fall and haven't had time to look into it yet. I guess a body man would know where to get those parts. Thank You All.”
Email Daniel in Canada:

March 9, 2010 “WHAT OTHER POWER STEERING PULLEYS FIT A 1968 PONTIAC TEMPEST'S WITH NO AC AND A V8 350? OTHER CARS? OTHER YEARS? PLEASE HELP.”
Email Tony in California:

February 21, 2010 “i have a 1975 Pontiac Grand Le Mans Safari 8 passenger station wagon. I purchased it Aug. 2001 and have yet to see another one. I have seen several other GM wagons but never a Pontiac. This car is an awesome driver (37,000 miles last year) and I was wondering where they all went.”
Email Dan in Oregon:

February 21, 2010 “WHERE CAN I FIND A KIT TO CONVERT THE BRAKES ON A 1962 CATALINA FROM DRUM TO DISC?”
Email Robert in Missouri:

February 18, 2010 “I need instructions on how to install a continential kit on my 1958 Bonneville coupe.”
Email Howard in Illinois:

February 12, 2010 “Did Pontiac make a station wagon in 1984 that came with a 350 ci engine? If so, how can you tell it apart from the 305 ci engine? Also, was an overdrive transmission standard for this year?”
Email Ryan in South Carolina:

February 12, 2010 “I own a 1975 Pontiac Astre Safari Station wagon. It has very few options, basically a plain jane model, but the one option that really stands out is the fact that it has power steering, I'm guessing this is a rarer option but I would like to know exactly how rare.
PS – The power steering works fine.”
Email Robert in Michigan:

February 7, 2010 “1998 Firebird sales kit. I had this mailed to me from Pontiac in 1998... back in those days you could write to Pontiac and they'd send you stuff just for asking! This contains a video, brochure and a few misc. pages. It's all in perfect shape. Anybody have any idea what it might be worth? Just curious.”
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A photo of it is at www.classicpontiacs.com/brochure

February 7, 2010 “I finally saw a new style steering box for my 1955 Pontiac on E-Bay. I believe it's a Delfa 600(?); has anyone done this update? I'd like to know what I'd be getting myself into. I'd like to keep the original column and the car didn't have power steering, so I don't have the pulleys or pump.”
Email Larry in Illinois:

Jan. 31, 2010 “I am restoring a 64 Lemans conv. Need to put some used tires on it to get it around. old tires have 7.75 x 14 on sidewall. Can someone tell me the modern equivalent for that measurement? Current tires are Phillips 66 tires to give you an idea how long they have been on the car.”
Email Dennis in Maryland:

Jan. 31, 2010 “I am in New Zealand and have a 1966 Pontiac Laurentian that was built in Canada and is RHD. I am having trouble buying parts for it. Does anyone know of a shop or web site for parts for this model? Need things like door seal kit a new trunk floor etc.”
Email Ben:

Jan. 31, 2010 “I am interested in purchasing a '71 or 72 Grandville convertible. I have never purchased a classic vehicle and am probably looking to purchase one that is good to great shape, drivable and not needing a restoration. Can anyone give me some pointers, things to especially be on the lookout for, prices I might expect... Any information is appreciated.”
Email Anthony in California:

Jan. 31, 2010 “WE HAVE JUST AQUIRED AN 1968 PONTIAC GRAND PERISIAN - IT IS IN AFAIR CONDITION BUT WE WANT TO BRING IT BACK TO THE ORIGIONAL FLAIR AND GLORY! IT WOULD HELP IF SOMEONE COULD HELP AND LET US KNOW I THE ORIGIONAL ENGINE WAS PAINTED OR NOT AND IF SO WHAT COLOUR. I ALSO NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY TO ESTABLISH WHAT THE ORIGIONAL COLOUR WAS. WE FOUND A TAG WITH THE CODE - QKX - AND - C26- ON IT. MAY THAT BE THE COLOUR?”
Email Gert in South Africa:

Jan. 13, 2010 “I have a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain 4 door Deluxe and need to know how to install the fender skirt seal. I have found that their are two styles of this seal and depending on what catalog/web site your looking at, either could work for my car. Does anyone know the correct one for this year of car and how they go on?”
Email Diana in Idaho:

Jan. 10, 2010 “I have a 51 Catalina that I am restoring. Will a 51 2door sedan door with the top window chanel cut off fit that space? Is the panel the same on both cars?”
Email Marc in Massachusetts:

Jan. 2, 2010 “Where can I find information about decoding the VIN number.”
Email Scott in Chicago:

Jan. 2, 2010 “I have recently purchased a fully documented 1954 Chieftain with 36000 miles. She has her original interior. I am interested in decoding the Vin. She is P8ZH-7301 Body Number 8033. I would appreciate your help.”
Email Ron in Arkansas: