Intro

[mrpontiac]

Hello all,

My name is Robert and I live in Pittsburg, KS about 15 min from MO-KAN raceway near Joplin, MO. I just stumbled on this board, and though I've been on the net about 7 years, I'm new to this message board thing. Hope I'm posting this in the right place. My ride is a 1958 Pontiac Bonneville mild custom, 370ci Tri-power, BW T-10 4-speed, Ford 9inch (after shelling the old one racing), sky-lookin' tuck and roll. http://community.webshots.com/s/image3/4/57/21/92245721JcMyAX_ph.jpg http://community.webshots.com/s/image3/4/57/43/92245743OGBCIF_ph.jpg Webshots page of my Bonneville (http://community.webshots.com/album/92199019jcvDJw)

[Stevie G]

Nice looking ride.
Welcome.
Going to Hamb Drags?

[mrpontiac]

I plan on it. Hoping to meet some fellow rodders in this area. Just moved here 18 months ago.

[AnimalAin]

Welcome. Interesting ride; clean and unusual.

[zman]

Well I guess we'll be seeing you at the drags then. And I dig the Pontiac. Was it an original manual tranny car? or did you convert it? I was looking for a clutch pedal assembly forever for my '57 Buick and never found one...

[olskool37]

Welcome to the board. You'll find a bunch of other Poncho owners here. I myself am workin on a '37 4 dr Pontiac. I like your ride, a very nicely executed mild kustom. I noticed a shot that looks like the '54 Bonnevile concept, I just recently had the chance to see that thing upclose. Pretty wild for the day. Well I'll see ya 'round Jason

[forsakenfew]

welcome from another poncho owner! i've got a daily driver 60 catalina in "mild custom" process. lots of good info here!

[mrpontiac]

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Was it an original manual tranny car? or did you convert it?

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It had the 4 spd and bucket seats when I got it, I think it was original, but some people disagree. I have a pic of one that came from the factory that way.

[Rocky]

Welcome from yet another Poncho guy. Mine's a 41 bidness coupe. It's still got the stocker engine in it but I built a 60, 389 [+0.030] for it with a muncie 4 speed and a 57 Poncho rear axle, 3.23 posi from a 64 with shortened 64 Olds axle shafts....can't wait to get it all together.

[Slide]

Dig that car! Welcome!

[FarmallPete]

Damn fine ride, welcome. You go to Pitt State I'm guessing? Hell regents just raised Tuition 9% down there, KU and KSU 18%. Shit.....

farmall

[Fraz]

I have relatives in that area. They're in Cherokee. Used to have a family reunion until great Uncle died. Been to Pittsburg more than once.

[slammed]

Clean,stout sleeper. Tri power 4spd. Rare too. Very neat,indeed. These car's ride great.

[AHotRod]

Hi Robert.

I've partied at the old Titty-Club in "Titsburg,Ks." years ago.

Welcome. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[ponchobilly]

Welcome Robert. (Is it Robert or Bob? I know some Anthonys that are not Tonys. Just curious.) There is always room for another Pontiac here on the HAMB. I look forward to seeing your '58 at the Drags. I'll be there with my '57 (all late model drivetrain). I'll share a few lies with you then. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Bil

[radical56chevy]

welcome aboard...nice car..the back end of those old pontiacs are soo cool looking..

[poncho]

welcome mr.pontiac...gotta love those '58 ponchos eh!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[mrpontiac]

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Damn fine ride, welcome. You go to Pitt State I'm guessing? Hell regents just raised Tuition 9% down there, KU and KSU 18%. farmall

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Actually I work at Pitt State, and not enough of the tuition raise is going to my salary!

[mrpontiac]

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Welcome Robert. (Is it Robert or Bob? I know some Anthonys that are not Tonys. Just curious.)
Bil

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Robert or Bob either works for me. I switched to Robert at work cause my boss's name is Bob and too many times I'd hear "Damn that Bob.."