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1962 Pontiac Tempest Lemans 3.2l Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1962 Mileage:59450 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Carson City, Nevada, United States

Carson City, Nevada, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.2L 3196CC 195Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 162K2459
Year: 1962
Make: Pontiac
Model: Tempest
Trim: LeMans
Options: Convertible
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: cable drive
Mileage: 59,450
Exterior Color: White
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4

"Very Rare" 1962 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans convertible. Originally from New Mexico (rust free).  Of the 24 pictures, the last 12 show some of the restoration process.  Here's all  I've done since I acquired the car from a friend of mine - 

Pulled engine and cleaned, and completely sanded and painted the engine compartment arctic white and also completely sanded and repainted trunk compartment arctic white. All new rubbers.  Resealed engine (new gaskets) and installed new water pump.  Installed new rear main seal. New timing chain. New points plugs and condenser. Rebuilt carburetor.  New heater core and new radiator. Painted engine correct robin egg blue. Engine has good compression. Also installed dual master cylinder on brakes.  As far as I can tell the mileage is original because of interior and the brake pedal and emergency pedal (used as parking brake since there is no "Park") are not overly worn.

Exterior:  Original color was cameo white; the top was cameo white. I like bright white better. I hope you do too.  New arctic white paint base coat-clear coat.  Polished the grille (see picture).  All chrome is original (some of the pieces could be rechromed).  Brand new "skinny white-wall" tires; wheels are 5 on 4 1/2- 15x4.5 and have been painted white rather than black.  Also, contrary to later model cars, the studs on the driver side are left hand thread, passenger side right hand thread.  You classic car guys will remember this I'm sure.  Completely cleaned, scraped and repainted the underside of car.  New "Chevy white" (white-white) convertible top just installed.   Also have new black boot (see picture).  New brake adjusters; brakes have a little over 50% left. Completely serviced engine transmission/rear-end.

Interior:  Original factory clock (on dash) has been rebuilt and works like "clockwork".   New door jamb switches and headlight switch.   Brand new door panels.  All new window rubber.  Just all new rubbers everywhere.  Also put in new top switch; can't buy a '62 top switch but I used a '68  top switch and converted it, it looks almost original.  Also installed an "era-correct" power steering box and pump, making the car super-easy to steer - '55 to '63 GM components.  The seat upholstery front and back is original, and is in great condition - no rips, tears or blemishes.  The carpet is also original and is in good condition.  The Tempest also has dealer-installed air conditioning which works, but does need to be recharged. 

Have more pictures if you need to see them, of the car restoration. Just send me your email and will get them to you. Thanks for looking!!





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