Hi,

My name is Ringo and I live in Philadelphia.  I'm finally starting to work on my 1971 Pontiac Ventura II, with a V8 307, and the 3 sp TurboHydramatic.  It's been in my family since original purchase, and was the first car I ever drove when I turned 16.

I'm trying to do a bunch of work myself, but of course I'm short on time.  I am looking for local shops in the Philly/South Jersey region if anyone has recommendations.  I'll try and post pictures when I can.  Right now she looks pretty rough.  She's got her faded original Quetzal gold color, along with a red right fender.  But I'm very happy to be starting to work on her.  First I need to get her legal!

Nice looking Ventura.  As long as the front frame assembly is straight the rest is just bolt on.  I get the time thing.  There is never enough no matter what.

 

Welcome

Nice name

 

Likewise!

Lawdy - two Ringos ?!?!?! So does that mean technically we now have Dingos????? LOL! 

  RingoRoseman - mind if we call you Ringo to keep it clear?

 

I am glad to see someone kept their family heirloom, in spite of the shape it is in. I admire the fact that you plan to bring her back. It won't be cheap and it will take time as notallthere suggests. However, I think you will also enjoy the journey. Please share it with us in the project section as time and money permits.

 

Be warned of cheap bumpers. There's a lot on Chinese repops out there, but both the base metal and plating are paper thin and more trouble than they're worth. A good collision shop will have a frame table. They use it to measure the frame's alignment and to pull it straight. Well worth the cost before you start trying to align tins.

Welcome to Forever Pontiac. The best of luck with your Ventura restoration. Wow, another Ringo here. That's terrific !!