67 Tempest - New to Lateral-g

[JT_67Tempest]

Hi my name is Johnny!

I accidentally stumbled on this website while Googling. Glad I did because there are some awesome cars on this website. Hope to meet some people and learn more about Lateral-g. Here are a couple pics of my car, which is a 1967 Pontiac Tempest.

Most of what I've done to it is to swap out the front end and replace with a GTO front end, although I'm not planning to clone my car into a GTO. I just liked the scooped hood and mesh grille styling better than the Tempest.

I also replaced the stock 326 that came with the car and built up a 455 motor for it with Holley 750 DP, Dougs Headers, dual Flowmaster 40's exiting the rear, but right after the headers I did install DMH electric cutouts.

Next on my list is to replace the wheels and tires and that's how I stumbled on this site. Originally I was planning on running 17's all around, but now if possible I may opt for 19/20 combo.

Here are a few pics of my ride.

Johnny :cool:

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[Alex396ss]

Welcome, can´t get the pics work though...

Alex

[JT_67Tempest]

I think I fixed it.

Johnny

[XcYZ]

Welcome. Looks like a damn nice car! :cheers:

[DDY RCKT]

Welcome. Looks like a damn nice car! :cheers:

I agree! That car looks good, man! :cheers:

Some Rushforth Concept I's (http://www.driverzinc.com/rushforth.html) would fit that car nicely!

http://www.rushforthwheels.com/wheels/ConceptI.jpg

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Sweet Ride! :) Welcome to the site.

Paul

[Garage Dog 65]

I also like what you did to the front end - very nice ride sir !

Welcome :lateral:

[NOT A TA]

Welcome! Nice looking car. How long have you been using the exhaust cutouts? What size are they? Any problems with them? How do you like them?

[awr68]

Welcome!!

[JT_67Tempest]

I agree! That car looks good, man! :cheers:

Some Rushforth Concept I's (http://www.driverzinc.com/rushforth.html) would fit that car nicely!

I'm actually going to take a look at the Rushforth's today. And the wheel you showed is on my list of possible choices. The only thing about the Concept I is I'm not sure if I'd like it better with a polished face instead of a brushed look.

And then the size too, not sure if 19/20 or 18/19 combo would look better.

On the cutouts, they are DMH electric cutouts 2 1/2" and seal very well. Actually they seal better the more they are used over time. I've had the cutouts on there for about 8 months now and love them. I have a toggle switch under my dash and I just flip from on to off to open and close the cutouts. I love to hear the sound of open headers and it's great seeing all the looks you get from people when cruising around. Here's some closer pics of them.

Johnny

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[Spiffav8]

That car is sweet! A bit of a change from the norm around here and that's a good thing!! You'll find plenty of know how and advice here. That and lots of ways to spend your hard earned money. :lol:

[gearheads78]

Very nice ride. I would lean to 18/18 or 18/19 I've been dediding for almost a year looking at every 66/67 Abody pic I can find with big wheels. I have only seen a few 20's that looked right and they were wide and require major surgery. To me a 20 x 10 looks too tall and skinny on the car.

[asaenz]

Welcome to :lateral:
Very nice car, the black looks perfect.

[ccracin]

Welcome, it's good to see a poncho gett'n the treatment. :lateral:

[deuce_454]

a big and warm wellcome from me.... your car looks awesome, just be carefull you don't spend too much time here, this place has a way putting ideas in your head, and they are not all cheap :D

[JT_67Tempest]

Thanks for the welcome everyone, I appreciate it! This site definitely has some great stuff and opened my eyes to a whole new world of modifications for my ride.

Johnny

[COYBILT]

I didnt see this, welcome and we will all have plenty of info for you.

Im glad the car has poncho power.

[JT_67Tempest]

pontiac65,

I just read your profile did you do all the engine work yourself? I'd love to put the six shooter in my setup. Maybe some day.

Johnny

[tones2SS]

Welcome to :lateral: .
Nice car you got there.:cheers:

[DriverzInc]

Welcome Johnny! Wheels are going to look good on next week. :thumbsup:

It's hard to beat the look of a slick, black, muscle car!