The Tempest is powered by the aforementioned 195c.i slant four with a 4bbl carburetor producing a respectable 166hp. A local Pontiac enthusiast is restoring a 1963 Lemans convertible, tells me that the one-year-only uniqueness of that model makes parts sourcing particularly problematic. Pontiac shared the Y-body with both Oldsmobile (F-85, Cutlass, Jetfire) and Buick (Special, Skylark), with. These 1961-63 Pontiac Tempest and the 1963 Lemans V8 are badly overlooked collector cars with very progressive engineering. In 1961, Pontiac got their own compact with the Y-body, which shared similar tooling to the Z-body. No transmission hump to be seen here! The interior received new front seat covers, door panels, headliner, wind lace, carpet and wagon vinyl flooring. General Motors’ push to get into the compact market was spearheaded by Chevrolet with the Corvair Z-body in 1960. At its introduction, the Tempest was only available as a four-door pillared sedan and as a station wagon that, like other Pontiac station wagons of the time, had the name Safari added to it.
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Front and rear floor pans are new as well. For 1962, a floor-mounted, fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission became available. Fits 1962-63 Buick Skylark, Gran Sport & Special 1962-63 Oldsmobile Cutlass, F 85, 442 1962-63 Pontiac Tempest.
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The current owner stripped the body to bare metal and patched and rust areas with metal patch panels. Order your parts online or pick them up in-store at your local Advance Auto Parts. Check prices & reviews on aftermarket & stock parts for your 1962 Tempest U Joint. Options on this Tempest include the Custom Safari trim package, all transistor radio, two speed wipers, power rear window, deluxe interior and full wheel covers. Compare 1962 Pontiac Tempest U Joint brands.
You’ll see the coupes and convertibles from time to time but when was the last time you saw a wagon? Sharp styling was a trademark of Pontiac in the 1960’s and they didn’t disappoint with the Tempest.
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