Pontiac in Australia - I have questions...

[Ozponti]

Picked up a 1966 Lemans a few days ago as a stable mate for my 68 Chevelle coupe with a view of making this one a GTO tribute.
Mechanically great with plenty of punch. Investigation shows that it is an XS coded 389 and has triple dueces fitted (will check intake and carb codes as well). Might be in luck there as XS code looks to be a fairly rare engine that was fitted to GTO's with RamAir option.
See link http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/...he-road-to-xs/
New to Pontiac so any info on this will be appreciated.

This Lemans was born with a 326 with engine swap done later in its life.
Have pretty much all interior parts and badges to refresh, sold with the car.
Paint is another story, thankfully no rust at all to deal with but cracked and crazed paintwork is a feature at the moment. This will be the first stage. Going to back to the factory issued colour of Charcoal Blue.

What is also interesting about this car is that it is a bill buckle RHD conversion car, and on inspection a good one at that. So sold as a new car in Oz with no import papers reqd. Had my doubts on this but RMS (DMV equivalent in US?) confirmed today when I got my historic plates issued. Going to order history from PHS next week.

A few minor electrical gremlins to resolve with patience and a volt meter. Ie heater motor, power seat, antenna control, boot, console and number plate light.

Will resize some pics and put them up tomorrow.

Cheers Rob.

 

[melsg5]

welcome to the forum and to your new project. The link you provided doesnt work. Try the link below and you will see the XS code was used in a number of different years but if you get the casting code also you can figure out the year. Try to post some pictures when you have a chance.

http://www.wallaceracing.com/enginesearch4.htm

 

[Ozponti]

Thanks for that info and sorry about the link...just google "Pontiac road to XS" and that should work.
Tried your site and put in 1966 and XS and only got one result? Will get the rest of the numbers tomorrow.

Will post pics tomorrow, it's 1.47 am here......

 

[melsg5]

only put in XS you are guessing it's a 66, 389 correct? The XS code was used in 66,67,68,69.76, and 79.

Year Engine HP Engine code Trans CR Cam Head Code BBL Carb No. Misc
1966 389 360 HP XS M 10.75 744 093 3-2 (F)7025178 (C)7026075 (R)7025179 Block Casting # 9778789
1967 400 360 HP XS M 10.75 744 670 1-4 7027263 Block Casting # 9786133
1967 400 360 HP XS M 10.75 744 670 1-4 7027263 Block Casting # 9792510
1968 400 360 HP XS M 10.75 744 31 1-4 7028275 RA I Block Casting # 9792506
1969 350 265 HP XS A 9.2 254 47 1-2 7029062 45 degree int. Block Casting # 9790079
1976 400 170 HP (Late) XS A 7.6 255 6X 1-2 17056160/64 Block Casting # 500557
1979 301 150 HP PXS XS A 8.2 424 02 1-4 17059272 Block Casting # 525934

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[Ozponti]

You are right I'm guessing. Will get rest of the numbers and post what I find. Really appreciate the attention.
Thanks Rob.

 

[Ozponti]

Ok checked the casting and it is a 9778789. Where does that leave me?
Trying to post a pic but can't seem to find out how to do this?

Thanks Rob

 

[melsg5]

that leaves you very lucky, 66 389 360 HP does it have the original 093 heads?

Year Engine HP Engine code Trans CR Cam Head Code BBL Carb No. Misc
1966 389 360 HP XS M 10.75 744 093 3-2 (F)7025178 (C)7026075 (R)7025179 Block Casting # 9778789