In the 1980's I had a 1969 Olds 442 with W30, by friend had a Stage GSX and repeatedly ate my lunch with it! What a great story! ... View more

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A number of factors came into play as to what plant a vehicle was produced at. Ideally, if a car was to be delivered on the West Coast Region it would make sense that it would be built at the Van Nuys Plant, however this was not the rule. Van Nuys also did not exclusively produce F-Body cars they also built a number of GM bodies on their lines based on scheduling. Furthermore, particular option supplies availability at a GM facility could dictate where a car was  to be built as well. Most often, what made sense at the time to efficiently get the order completed dictated the plant where the vehicle was produced.  To be clear bodies were never built and then shipped off to another plant for assembly and there were no strikes during that model year. Another thing to consider is theses cars are over 50 years old and many have been well traveled. Consider a car may have been purchased out East but driven by a driver to the West Coast with dreams of a new life on the Gold Coast in their Wide Track Pontiac! You can reach out to Hagerty's CARcierge and request a 20 year  VIN History on your vehicle! (email: CARcierge@HAGERTY>COM) I would also recommend you contact Pontiac Historical Services who can verify where the vehicle was sold new. http://www.phs-online.com/    With regards to the "artwork" on the cowl. Assembly line work can be a bit monotonous and especially so if you are a creative minded person. Ben Hamper, in his book Rivethead: Tales of an Assembly Line Worker goes into detail about this and his book is a great read about life on the assembly line at GM.  That said, assembly line artwork is fairly common and for some was a form of signature on their work. At the Mecum 2020 Kissimmee Auction I met a couple that had met while working at the Lordstown Ohio Assembly plant. The two met at work, courted and later were married and worked their whole lives at that plant and had just retired. They wanted to buy a Cosworth Vega to celebrate their life together and their time working at GM.  They were in search of a car that was built at the time they met and was assembled when they were working. Sounds like quite a task to authenticate right? Well the gentlemen explained to me as he applied the body sealant on each car he applied a signature "Curly Q" as he completed the task on the car as it went by his station. At this particular auction there were 3 Cosworth Vegas from the era when they met and he found one with his "signature" on it and showed it to me. They bid and bought the car with confidence knowing this was a car they laid hands on in assembly.  ... View more

The inner fender fits inside the fender lip. If you are using an aftermarket/reproduction inner fender the fit might be a little wonky so as you get the bolts in just start them, do not tighten them up until you have them all started. I would start the top most bolt in the fender anchor and alternate my way out. So do the next bolt to the left of the center bolt, then do the one to the right and alternate until you have all the bolts started in the fender. Then go back and tighten them, in the same fashion but still a turn or so from tight so that you can still adjust it if needed as you bolt to the frame supports. I like to install it in the inner fender before I put the fender on, but I have seen my friends slip them in after the fender is mounted to the body.  ... View more

These are my go to shops in Metro Detroit; Masterworks Automotive - PH 248-583-0590 website: https://mwauto.com/ 32327  Stephenson Hwy., Madison Heights, MI 48071  Motor City Solutions PH 734-947-7002 website: https://www.motorcityrestorations.com/ 24331 Brest Rd., Taylor, MI  Brothers Customs Automotive PH 248-439 1314 website: https://www.facebook.com/BrothersCustomAutomotive/ 317 Park Dr., Troy, MI 48083   Let 'em know Reggie from Hagerty sent you! ... View more

Surprised Fusick's didn't have a lead for you even. Here are a couple sources to try:   Bill's Bird's PH 631-667-3853  website: http://www.bb-ny.com/ Specializes in emblems and related trim, if he doesn't have it he may have a lead. Oldsmobile Obsolete PH 406-239-6661 website: https://www.oldsobsolete.com/ Lolo, MT great inventory, again ask for a lead Rocky Mountain Relics  PH 970-686-2926 website: http://www.rockymountainrelics.net/  Fort Collins, CO great inventory of early vehicles ... View more

Your points are valid but it's only a reasonable question if your intent is to get under the skin of a Pontiac owner! I'm sure Greg-I has heard that many a time!   ... View more

"Does that Pontiac have a Big Block in it?" LOL ... View more

Bravo very well written, I was literally laughing out loud! Yes, get out there and help the next generation, I know I had a group of street rodders who taught me so much about the hobby, sure my dad lit the fire but they throw gas on the flame! ... View more

Gman1, Call Collision Pro Shop #2 in Pearl River, they are a Hagerty Expert Repair Shop, Talk to James at 504-421-7156, explain to him what you need done exactly on your Tin Lizzie and he will steer you in the right direction! ... View more

I have a couple of Hagerty Expert Repair Network Shops that can help you out with your concerns: Grubbs Motorsports and Collision PH 972-496-3278 website https://www.grubbsmotorsports.net/ 225 E Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75040 Detroit Custom and Collision PH 972-530-9237 website: http://www.detroitcustomandcollision.com/ 6531 Industrial Dr., Sachse, TX 75048 Norwood Auto Italia PH 972-831-811 website: https://www.norwoodautoitalia.com/ 3219 Commander Dr., Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75006 ... View more

I have a couple of Hagerty Expert Repair Network Shops that can help you out with your concerns: - Grubbs Motorsports and Collison PH 972-496-3278 website: https://www.grubbsmotorsports.net/ 225 E. Buckingham Rd, Garland, TX 75040 - Detroit Custom and Collision PH 972-530-9237 website: http://www.detroitcustomandcollision.com/ 6531 Industrial Dr., Sachse, TX  - Norwood Auto Italia PH 972-831-8111 website:https://www.norwoodautoitalia.com/  3219 Commander Dr.  #100, Carrollton, TX 75006   ... View more

I'm a big fan of Reliable Carriers, very professional! ... View more

Short answer is get ahold of either one of these outfits that really do a nice job:   D & M Restoration PH 864-254-9989 website: http://dandmrestoration.com/services/radio-repair/ Greenville, SC Retro Radio Restoration PH 707-367-1428 website: https://retroradio.biz/ Elizabethtown, PA   Both can restore your radio like new or even upgrade the internals so that you have AM/FM and AUX capabilities to run music off your phone, but retain that stock look. I have done this on my last couple vehicles. My dash looks stock but I run my phone through the upgraded radio internals and listen to Spotify and even run my audio for my navigation through it. Pretty cool! ... View more

We have some limited access to registration records, and we show the vehicle was in Kennewick, Washington from 1994-2009, beyond that we do not have any records further back. I'm afraid I was not able to find much on Mr. Lee either. Great story, hopefully someone will see it here and maybe have some information. I wish I could be more help. ... View more

 I think the dimensions are the same for 30-31 Model A's, which I bounced off a couple of my fellow street rodders here at Hagerty. The consensus was the later units should fit but might not need a little light fabrication.   AHOOOGA A & T Reproduction Parts carries the cowl bands for 1930-31. I would ask them more about the fit. AHOOGA A & T Reproduction Parts PH 937-746-website: 7105 http://ahoogaparts.com/Cowl_Items.html   I would ask the folks at AHOOGA about the groove on the radiator.   ... View more

I was not able to put my hands on the switch you need, which is GM part# 1116682, but I have a few leads that may yield some results:   The Buick Farm - PH 302-698-7701  website: https://www.buickfarm.com/  Classic NOS Parts - PH 815-988-7117 website: http://www.classicnosparts.com/ Classic Buick - PH 503-623-2241  website: https://classicbuicks.com/ Fusick Automotive Products - PH 860-623-1589 website: https://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com/departments.asp?dept=580 Sonic Motors - PH 810-750-1421   If they do not have the part be sure and ask if they know any other sources.   One other possibility is going to car-part.com    I ran a search on this website hoping a car might be in a salvage yard you could pick a used unit out of. My search on car-part.com did not yield any results, however it will take you to a Part Request Page which I have found very helpful in the past. Fill out the form and submit it and be sure and include the GM Part# above in the comments. Someone has that part collecting dust on a shelf. Good Luck ... View more

1969 Dodge Dart GT 440 V8 Traverse City, MI Former Woodward Street Race Car   ... View more

Fuzzy68, The center cap you need is  Ford PT# C9MY-1130-E. Even in fair condition these are difficult to find.   The Magnum 500 Red Center Cap for the Cougars are similar and would fit, but look a little different. West Coast Classic Cougar offers them in reproduction: weblink https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/d0oz-1130-f.html   Otherwise your next step is to set up a saved eBay search so you will be notified if some come up. Use this search   “Mercury Marauder X-100 Optional Wheels vintage Caps NOS PT# C9MY-1130-E”   You may also try reaching out to these used parts vendors who specialize in center caps/hubcaps:   Hubcap Mike PH 800-774-6637 website: https://hubcapmike.com/ Scotty’s Hubcaps – PH 716-946-1399 website: http://www.scottyshubcaps.com/ Hubcaps.com- PH 800-826-5880 website: https://www.hubcaps.org/   I hope this helps! ... View more

My research indicates it is to work in both park and neutral ... View more

Mike, Thanks for reaching out to the Hagerty CARcierge! That is a tough part to locate. I was unable to put my hands on one, but I have a couple of leads you can follow up on to possibly find a used unit on a car. Carl’s Ford Parts – PH 330-525-7291 website: http://www.carlsfordparts.com/main.html Homeworth, OH Classic NOS Parts – PH 815-988-7117 website: http://www.classicnosparts.com/ Roblin’s Classic Auto Salvage – PH 613-476-5479 website: http://roblins.net/2388/3411.html Demorestville, Ontario Canada Desert Valley Auto Parts – PH 623-780-8024 website: https://www.dvap.com/ Phoenix, AZ   ... View more

I'm with Sajeev!   Take the alternator in and have it checked, most auto parts chain stores will do so for free. I suspect it is a ground issue based on the structure of this vehicle. Check them all and clean the contacts well, as well as the battery cables on both ends and at the voltage regulator. Needless, to say check the alternator connections for corrosion too. I use my Dremel Tool to make quick work of cleaning those connections and don't forget the bolts as well, anywhere the wires make contact.   If you can let me know where you live I can refer you to a Hagerty Expert Repair Network Shop that possibly offer you some advice. feel free to email me at carcierge@hagerty.com ... View more

There are a couple of shops I would consider that are not far from you that are also Hagerty Expert Repair Network Shops.   Horsepower Motorworks - PH 585-924-9199 website: https://horsepowermotorworks.com/ 825 Phillips Road, Victor, NY, 14564 RJ Cars, Inc. – PH 607-324-8325 website: https://www.rjcars.com/ 1789 County Route 50, Arkport, NY, 14807   A little further away but just outside of Philadelphia, but specializes in Buick V6 and Grand Nationals is Jim Dunn:   Buick Turbo Performance – PH 610-721-4695 website: http://www.buickturboperformance.co/ 831 South Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19018   Another GN Shop over in Connecticut is Bison Performance: Bison Performance – PH 203-640-2126 website: https://bisonsperformance.com/ 56-B St. Clair Ave., New Britain, CT, 06051   Good Luck! ... View more

Have you checked out GarageTown USA? It is more of a condo you own for storing your car. It's a pretty cool especially especially if you live in town and lack a place to not only store your car, but also work on it. I lived up on Queen Anne's for some time and really grew tired of wrenching on the curb! I believe they also offer rental storage.   http://garagetownfederalway.com/seattle-classic-car-storage.htm   Cosmopolitan Motors will also store your vehicle and gives you a little discount if the car is for sale. So they will store it and potentially help you sell the vehicle. But you can also simply store it with them and your car can sleep in peace knowing you won't be selling her off.   http://www.cosmopolitanmotors.com/consignment-and-storage/   The Shop is another cool place to store your car as well, as well as go and have a bite, check them out at their website: http://www.theshopsclubs.com   Finally there are a number of self storage places that are secure and that work well to if you want to simply put your vehicle into slumber and then come get her in the spring.   Simply Self Storage: https://www.selfstorage.com/self-storage/washington/seattle/simply-self-storage-1602-15th-avenue-west-interbay-queen-anne-212181/   CubeSmart Self Storage: https://www.selfstorage.com/self-storage/washington/bothell/cubesmart-self-storage-bothell-211568/   The website self-storage lists several others like this as well.   https://www.selfstorage.com/self-storage/washington/kirkland/car-storage/   Sure miss Seattle, some great roads to drive once you get out of town. If you have not already book a day driving out to DirtFish, what a cool facility and great place to learn performance driving.    https://dirtfish.com/   Cheers!       ... View more

I does sound like a synchronizer is worn. Might be time for an overhaul. ... View more

You have my attention! Sounds like a great trip! Do you have an approximate idea where you want to start, you mentioned it is a "bucket list" trip, so I wondered if you had a rough idea on a start or finish. Also, are these three separate trailers? Rough idea of size on these trailers.   Excited to hear from you and pass on some trip tips from our CARcierge staff! ... View more

Man, what a great trip down memory lane. Such outstanding sound systems, Bose, harman/kardon, JBL and I thinks it's funny AMC had Jensen. Great article, well written. ... View more

Try Plinkington Glass 800-848-1351.   ... View more

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Michael I'm sorry you had an issue with the email. We just tested it. Can you double check you used Carcierge@HAGERTY.com.   also cc to Ask@HAGERTY.com   We are happy to help. ... View more

Fantastic cars! My father owned a 1969 SJ, what a fast car. I always remember as my mom would drop my brother and I off for school my classmates would say. "You mom's car is a kind of loud!" That's because the 428 cars came with special HP exhaust and no resonators. That car cold move! ... View more

Can you email us the VIN and where you think the car was sold at, to CARcierge@hagerty.com,  attn: Reggie. We can take a look at a few things. No promises, but willing to try!  ... View more

I personally have used Garage Kept Motors (GKM) out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The owners, Jeremy and AJ along with their staff are all true enthusiasts so they are passionate about what they do and in general all things automotive. They also are very honest and upfront so their reputation really helps them sell a lot of cars. So that said yes I recommend them if you live near them, or are looking to buy a car. I found the experience I had letting someone else sell my car was very positive. There are some costs involved, but bear in mind generally these dealers get a higher price for the cars they sell over private sellers. Most dealers also offer financing so they can typically get a seller in the seat of car much easier then a private seller and using financing option to help a buyer bridge their budget. The crew from GKM came and picked up the car from my house and trailered it to their showroom. There they detailed the car, took the photos and videos and promoted the car across multiple venues. That cost roughly $450 upfront, then I paid 15% commission on the sale. They handled getting the car shipped, transfer of title, talking to tire kickers, etc. Literally, the car left and I just waited for the check, no hassles! They did so well on the sale, that even after commission and cost, I made out the same, or even better then if I sold it myself. I also recently bought through a dealer, Ross Customs out of Goodrich Michigan. Ross also was a big car enthusiast. He loves cars, has a restoration shop, was professional, yet personable and very upfront. Since I paid cash he worked me up a great deal as he owned the car and was not consigning it. So bear in mind some dealers may just buy your car upfront, understand it may be below market as they need to make a profit. My advice in finding a dealer is check out the reviews online, then talk it over with the dealer about all costs, fees and the consignment rate. It varies from dealer to dealer so shop around. Also ask how they market their cars and where. Finally, do a gut check, after all your research and conversations, do you feel good about it? Does the dealer and have a passion for cars? These dealers are the kind of people that draw other enthusiasts as buyers and sellers. In the case of GKM they have repeat big dollar buyers and collectors who consign amazing cars. My experience is this is true of other passionate dealers who are equally successful. ... View more