My name is Kevin, and I consider myself incredibly lucky to own a 1964 Pontiac Tempest Custom—a car with deep family roots. My grandmother bought it brand new in ’64, and years later, it became my first project car. I fixed it up as a teenager, just in time to hit the road when I got my driver’s license.

Life took me in a different direction after high school—I moved away for college, and the Tempest sat untouched at my parents’ house in dry, warm Central California for nearly 30 years. In 2023, I finally had it shipped to Washington, bringing it home after decades apart. Follow along as I restore the Tempest! I’ll be sharing before-and-after photos, along with any tips and tricks I pick up along the way. Read more…

Upgrades and Fixes

• About
  • Car Shows
  • Delivery Day – Welcome Home Tempest!
• Electrical
  • Anti-Theft Relay Switch
  • Battery
  • Dash Tachometer
  • Harness Replacement
  • LED Headlights
  • LED Turn Signals & Blinkers
  • Restoring and Upgrading the Exterior Lighting
  • Starter
  • Turn Signal Switch
  • Upgrading the Interior Lighting
• Engine
  • Carburetor Rebuild
  • Coolant Overflow Tank
  • Engine Bay Painting
  • Engine Painting
  • Heater Core
  • Hood Insulation and Paint
  • Misc Engine Parts
  • Replace Fuel Pump
• Interior
  • Carpet
  • Floor Mats
  • Glove Box
  • Refreshing Gauge Cluster
  • Trunk Refresh
  • Upholstery
• Suspension & Brakes
  • Dual Bowl Master Cylinder Upgrade
  • Front Brake Drums Rebuild
  • Front Disc Brake Conversion
  • Front Suspension Rebuild
  • Power Steering Gear Box
  • Rear Shocks and Springs
  • Repurposing the Temperature Warning Light for Brake Safety
  • Wheel Alignment
• Welcome

MyRestoMod

Couldn’t find any cool Pontiac Tempest shirts or hats for car shows, so I started making my own. Got addicted to the whole design process and now I’m creating all kinds of automotive apparel! Head over to my Etsy shop at MyRestoMod.com to see what I’ve been up to. MyRestoMod.com

Contact Info:

Email: kevin@pontiactempest.com