1964 Pontiac Tempest Custom
A Family Heirloom,
One Project at a Time
A family heirloom restoration journal
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Repurposing the Temperature Warning Light for Brake Safety
After installing a water temperature gauge for more accurate engine monitoring, I found myself with an unused temperature idiot light on the dash. Rather than l
Rear Shocks and Springs
After rebuilding the front suspension, it made sense to address the rear too. My 35-year-old air shocks had given up – no longer holding air or providing comfor
Front Disc Brake Conversion
Although I had recently rebuilt the front drum brakes, my plan to convert them to disc brakes got fast-tracked by a year after realizing just how challenging it
Dual Bowl Master Cylinder Upgrade
An Adventure in Brake Lines and Bleeding When I upgraded to front disc brakes, I knew I’d need to ditch the single bowl master cylinder (aka “death can”) for a
The Story
How a 1964 Tempest found its way home after 30 years
Read about the car, the family connection, and why this restoration matters →