1972 Pontiac Lemans "Purple People Eater"

[moran.223]

Here is my '72 LeMans. Over the last 2 years It has transformed from a boring grocery getter to a sweet ride that brought home 3 trophies from 4 shows this year.
Chassis:Kyb Shocks, Edelbrock sway bars, Hotchkis steering rebuild, Energy Suspension bushings, Eibach 2 inch drop springs.
Brakes: Wilwood
Fuel: RCI cell, braided -8an, Holley Blue Pump
Engine: LS-327 on a stand waiting, Installed Pontiac 350: Cam, Edelbrock 750cfm 4bbl, Dual Exhaust
Interior: Bucket Seats, custom switch box, steering wheel, radio, the rest Is all factory and in good shape.
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50867Before The switch panel and buckets.
50868Last Winter after I brought the parts and motor home.

[72LeMans]

nice ride. what part of ohio are you from?

[moran.223]

Central, I go to Ohio State, but I spent a couple Years in Lima getting a degree at UNOH.

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Sweet ride!!

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Looks good!

[Brad1970]

looks great! Any updated interior shots?

[moran.223]

Yep, Here is one a had to take for the insurance company so they wouldnt drop the car from the policy. For some reason the woman thought it was ridiculous that some old car she never heard of had a book value that was so high. Here is underneath also.5091950920

[moran.223]

Thanks. Anyways, other than showing what I did, here are the plans:
Finish the LS-327:
Holley Dual Quad
Twin 370cfm 4bbl on progressive linkage for efficiency and high open throttle flow.
Cam
Build my 700r4
B&M Hammer Shifter
Decide on front control arm setup
Get some custom buckets that match better
cut a new faceplate for my switch box that incorporates bigger gauges and gets rid of the dash mount
Aftermarket A/c
Aluminum Radiator
New Front fenders
Then Repaint everything Moon Yellow.

[Speedy911]

Looks like a solid plan. I always love seeing a table full of new parts!

[moran.223]

Thanks! Tables full of new parts are exciting. Its going to be awhile till I see a new table like that. I had to buy a new Daily this summer (2000 4x4 cherokee) because I couldnt take driving a caravan anymore. That took my summer car money. Well that and I put craigers and Maxxis Bighorns on it.

[craigs73]

nice to see a fellow buckeye nice clean car you have there GO BUCKS

[72LeMans]

good luck finding front fenders they are hard to find for those cars. that's cool you went to UNOH i graduated from there in 2000 and one of my long time friend is a teacher there.

[moran.223]

That Wisconsin game was a nailbiter! I have the number for a guy that has a whole shop full of A-body parts. Last time I called he had fenders. If you want the number I could find it for you. Which teacher?

[72LeMans]

if you find that number ill really apperciate it. im always looking for spare parts for my lemans. the teacher name is mr.emmons.

[moran.223]

http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/2645059212.html <Here is a link. He posts off and on throughout the year.
614-563-0877 It says not to call after ten.

I'm pretty sure I remember the name.

[moran.223]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt23JqqgR4c

[moran.223]

Any a-body guys out there...I cannot decide on new front control arms. What have you used? Why do you like them?

[moran.223]

Finally recorded some driving

http://youtu.be/aGBsoAGhYN8

[Trans]

That color on the paint is sweet moron,very few car pull it off and the color on the front seats really go well with it.

[andrewb70]

That color on the paint is sweet moron,very few car pull it off and the color on the front seats really go well with it.

Don't you mean maroon? lol

Andrew

[Brad1970]

The Parts Place has fenders...

Moran.223 - you lookin at upper A arms or lower control arms? I went with SC&C's setup adj. uppers and using factory lower. With all the other fancy stuff they had in a package deal

[moran.223]

No, he is calling me a moron because its going back to a near factory color. Problem is the guy who owned it before me did a very ****ty job doing bodywork and I need two "new" front fenders, a bumper, and a header panel. The paint job is also a 5/10. Looks like an amateur garage painter did it. None of the body panels were removed and none of the original paint was sanded. Those seats are only temporary summit racing seats till I can get what I really want matched to the factory interior color.

[Trans]

No, he is calling me a moron because its going back to a near factory color. Problem is the guy who owned it before me did a very ****ty job doing bodywork and I need two "new" front fenders, a bumper, and a header panel. The paint job is also a 5/10. Looks like an amateur garage painter did it. None of the body panels were removed and none of the original paint was sanded. Those seats are only temporary summit racing seats till I can get what I really want matched to the factory interior color.

Hahahah I guess it worked out,I meant to say Moran,choice of color is great and like i said if you change the interior to tan like the front seats the combo would be great.

[lsx80monte]

Thanks. Anyways, other than showing what I did, here are the plans:
Finish the LS-327:
Holley Dual Quad
Twin 370cfm 4bbl on progressive linkage for efficiency and high open throttle flow.
Cam
Build my 700r4
B&M Hammer Shifter
Decide on front control arm setup
Get some custom buckets that match better
cut a new faceplate for my switch box that incorporates bigger gauges and gets rid of the dash mount
Aftermarket A/c
Aluminum Radiator
New Front fenders
Then Repaint everything Moon Yellow.

You mentioned you were going aftermarket a/c. How much you want for the factory setup?

[moran.223]

Sorry for the delay in reply. I never thought of selling the factory A/C I just boxed it up. I'm open to offers if its local.