New to Pontiac

[455GS]

Hello from sunny upstate IOWA! I am new to Pontiac after I have done numerous Buicks. Recently came across an estate with a 1960 Ventura that has a 4 speed and 389. How do I tell if the car was born a 4 speed or is a clone? Thanks,

 

[melsg5]

You can try checking with www.phs-online.com to see if they cover original build sheets going that far back. You can also check this link. The 4 speed would have to have one of the codes listed in the chart

http://www.oldride.com/library/1960_pontiac_ventura.html

 

[455GS]

1960 Ventura 4 speed

I tried old car and the chart listed 4 speed as an option with the code painted on the trans case. But, they list no code # for it!?

 

[melsg5]

Have you checked with PHS if they have records that far back?

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[455GS]

Pontiac 4 speed

I found the original owner! He was a real fountain of history on the car. Thanks to all. GS455

 

[melsg5]

Boy are you lucky, great detective work!