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Hogie · Hogie

Hello all, a newbie here just wondering if theres a site that lists production numbers and VIN breakdowns for the Parisienne. Thanks in advance for any help .

Jeffersonkeith · Jeffersonkeith

Hello folks, Im repainting my 60 Parisienne - wondering if I should go solid colour or keep the existing two tone - white roof/blue body Maybe even a complete colour change ???? Ive seen some 60 two doors in solid blue that looked sharp: mines a four door. anyone been down this road, all thoughts respec...

Darrellst · Darrellst

Hey ponchos! Does anyone have a good place to by frame to body mounts and stainless trim and .molding screws?? Any websites are appreciated ! Thanks

pontiax · pontiax

I was approached at a car show to pass along this info. MARK 204-724-3328 cel. located in Brandon Manitoba Parting out 7 parts cars. -- Edited by pontiax on Friday 26th of August 2022 06:36:59 PM

Al T · Al T

Ok, I give up. What size allen key removes the knob, and how do you get the switch out of the dash? Thanks in advance!! Allan

Morty · Morty

The time has finally arrived for me to pick up my new car - 1962 Pontiac Strato Chief - to drive home from Edmonton to Toronto where I will begin all kinds of work on it so she can be my summer cruiser. Details on the car: Car was on the road last year as a semi daily driver. The owner did plugs for me which was k...

Ducklife · Ducklife

Noob here, just bought his 1st ever Pontiac. Know NOTHING about these cars. Impulse buy and here I am. Is there a 4 way flasher switch (hazard switch) some where? Its a 63 Parisienne 4 DR HT. Couldn't find it anywhere and I have no owners manual.

KlassenKustoms · KlassenKustoms

new to the board and Just picked up a 1964 laurentian safari 3 row wagon. Super excited to start on this though a 20 y/o budget will be a bit tough! Anyhow from what i gather this is basically an impala being canadian right ? I can use impala floors, suspension, frame, etc under it ? also im curious as to ho...

Captain Fear · Captain Fear

I found a contact in North Carolina that has the mould for the Canadian Pontiac/Chevrolet wheels. its not cheap but if anyone is interested I can provide the contact details. for a complete restoration of the wheel includes base chromed and two toned clear and colour is $1950 USD.

-Robert M- · -Robert M-

Further to another post detailing carburetor woes in '59-261.. 'Rochester' arrived from China. To my surprise, car runs and drives fine. Longevity, well, we'll see.. Purist that I am, this is absolutely temporary. I can use the car for now, and wait for a rebuilt that I've ordered from Autoline as a...

roycross · roycross

Hi, I am being towed into Thunder Bay. Have issues with electronic ignition (I think). I am looking for someone who can make or help make repairs to my car. I'm trying to get through to Saskatchewan. Spent two days stranded in Marathon before deciding to head to T Bay. 1963 Laurentian, with Chev 250. El...

-Robert M- · -Robert M-

Greetings. '59 Laurentian has had carburetor intermittent oddness for the time that I've owned it - 4ish years. A couple of times, float has stuck (I think) as it began to run rough just after a cold start. Noticed fuel pouring down the carburetor from the gasket between bowl and air horn. A smack with a...

roycross · roycross

Hi everyone! I hope your summer is going great! I am leaving for Saskatchewan next week. Driving from Montreal in my '63 Laurentian. A few weeks back, I had the complete steering linkage replaced. They did a wheel alignment as well. I haven't driven it much since the repair, but today I noticed it was pu...

roycross · roycross

hi Again, 1963 Laurentian with 1966 Chev 250 inline 6. In preparation for my trip, I am trying to do my own tune up. I changed plugs, new air filter. I put a vacuum pressure gauge on the carb. With the engine warmed up, it draws about 7-8 on the gauge. We used a dwell meter and set the idle to 1000, 1050 rpms. T...

Al T · Al T

My sister has been scanning old slides from my parents slide collection and I spotted a couple of interesting photos. My Uncle's 59 when it was virtually new and my Aunt's 63 straight from the dealership. Feel free to add your photos! Allan -- Edited by Al T on Friday 14th of January 2022 01:50:54 PM

Al T · Al T

https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t64833188/1959-catalina-convertible-heading-north/

Darrellst · Darrellst

Ok my 62 Parisenne. Has a 283 in it. It has the ram horn style manifolds. What are options for dual exhaust? Is there a certain brand and model of headers to use? There is not much room with factory manis. Crossmember right below! Thanks in advance!

roycross · roycross

Hi Everyone, I have a 63 Laurentian. 4 door, post. 6/3-speed. A barn find that the PO refurbished. It sat for about 45 years. The interior escaped rodents. He did a lot of clean-up work, rebuilt brakes, new gas tank, new fuel lines, the original 6 was seized, so he dropped a Chev truck 250 into it. It bolts...

NDG · NDG

Does anyone know if 1960 canadian built Parisienne used a chev gas tank to go with the chev chassis or did they use the same tank as the american built cars.

Darrellst · Darrellst

Hello! New to the site. Looking for a windshield for a 62 parisienne 2Dr hardtop. Used or new. And a price and availability. Greatly appreciated! Looking forward to hearing from group! Thank you

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	VIN Decoding (Preview) Hello all, a newbie here just wondering if theres a site that lists production numbers and VIN breakdowns for the Parisienne. Thanks in advance for any help .	Hogie	7	949	Feb 25, 2023 by 73SC
	Painting (Preview) Hello folks, Im repainting my 60 Parisienne - wondering if I should go solid colour or keep the existing two tone - white roof/blue body Maybe even a complete colour change ???? Ive seen some 60 two doors in solid blue that looked sharp: mines a four door. anyone been down this road, all thoughts respec...	Jeffersonkeith	9	1457	Feb 12, 2023 by Jeffersonkeith
	Parts for 62 (Preview) Hey ponchos! Does anyone have a good place to by frame to body mounts and stainless trim and .molding screws?? Any websites are appreciated ! Thanks	Darrellst	7	973	Feb 3, 2023 by DonSSDD
	1964 full size Pontiac Parts for Sale. (7) 1964 Pontiac Parts Cars (Preview) I was approached at a car show to pass along this info. MARK 204-724-3328 cel. located in Brandon Manitoba Parting out 7 parts cars. -- Edited by pontiax on Friday 26th of August 2022 06:36:59 PM	pontiax	3	1073	Jan 2, 2023 by Ortho-Mike
	58 Courtesy Lamp Switch Removal. (Preview) Ok, I give up. What size allen key removes the knob, and how do you get the switch out of the dash? Thanks in advance!! Allan	Al T	6	982	Dec 9, 2022 by Al T
	Reviving a 1962 Strato Chief for a drive home - Edmonton to Toronto ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 8 ) (Preview) The time has finally arrived for me to pick up my new car - 1962 Pontiac Strato Chief - to drive home from Edmonton to Toronto where I will begin all kinds of work on it so she can be my summer cruiser. Details on the car: Car was on the road last year as a semi daily driver. The owner did plugs for me which was k...	Morty	191	11178	Dec 8, 2022 by Morty
	4 way flasher (Preview) Noob here, just bought his 1st ever Pontiac. Know NOTHING about these cars. Impulse buy and here I am. Is there a 4 way flasher switch (hazard switch) some where? Its a 63 Parisienne 4 DR HT. Couldn't find it anywhere and I have no owners manual.	Ducklife	12	1290	Oct 25, 2022 by Ducklife

	Few questions from a noob! (Preview) new to the board and Just picked up a 1964 laurentian safari 3 row wagon. Super excited to start on this though a 20 y/o budget will be a bit tough! Anyhow from what i gather this is basically an impala being canadian right ? I can use impala floors, suspension, frame, etc under it ? also im curious as to ho...	KlassenKustoms	4	1075	Aug 31, 2022 by 694279
	Steering wheel Repair (Preview) I found a contact in North Carolina that has the mould for the Canadian Pontiac/Chevrolet wheels. its not cheap but if anyone is interested I can provide the contact details. for a complete restoration of the wheel includes base chromed and two toned clear and colour is $1950 USD.	Captain Fear	1	911	Jul 27, 2022 by DonSSDD
	Chinese Rochester BC (Preview) Further to another post detailing carburetor woes in '59-261.. 'Rochester' arrived from China. To my surprise, car runs and drives fine. Longevity, well, we'll see.. Purist that I am, this is absolutely temporary. I can use the car for now, and wait for a rebuilt that I've ordered from Autoline as a...	-Robert M-	6	989	Jul 19, 2022 by unruhjonny
	Breakdown! Stranded Seeking mechanic in Thunder Bay for 63 Laurentian ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I am being towed into Thunder Bay. Have issues with electronic ignition (I think). I am looking for someone who can make or help make repairs to my car. I'm trying to get through to Saskatchewan. Spent two days stranded in Marathon before deciding to head to T Bay. 1963 Laurentian, with Chev 250. El...	roycross	33	2442	Jul 16, 2022 by roycross
	Rochester BC in '59 261 (Preview) Greetings. '59 Laurentian has had carburetor intermittent oddness for the time that I've owned it - 4ish years. A couple of times, float has stuck (I think) as it began to run rough just after a cold start. Noticed fuel pouring down the carburetor from the gasket between bowl and air horn. A smack with a...	-Robert M-	9	1812	Jul 2, 2022 by Prefectca
	Wheel alignment worth doing before big road trip? (Preview) Hi everyone! I hope your summer is going great! I am leaving for Saskatchewan next week. Driving from Montreal in my '63 Laurentian. A few weeks back, I had the complete steering linkage replaced. They did a wheel alignment as well. I haven't driven it much since the repair, but today I noticed it was pu...	roycross	9	1027	Jun 28, 2022 by roycross
	Vaccum pressure low at the carb, remedies? (Preview) hi Again, 1963 Laurentian with 1966 Chev 250 inline 6. In preparation for my trip, I am trying to do my own tune up. I changed plugs, new air filter. I put a vacuum pressure gauge on the carb. With the engine warmed up, it draws about 7-8 on the gauge. We used a dwell meter and set the idle to 1000, 1050 rpms. T...	roycross	2	851	Jun 27, 2022 by roycross

	Old Photos…… Join In. (Preview) My sister has been scanning old slides from my parents slide collection and I spotted a couple of interesting photos. My Uncle's 59 when it was virtually new and my Aunt's 63 straight from the dealership. Feel free to add your photos! Allan -- Edited by Al T on Friday 14th of January 2022 01:50:54 PM	Al T	7	1589	Jun 24, 2022 by ABC123
	58 Parisienne Joined the Gang. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t64833188/1959-catalina-convertible-heading-north/	Al T	61	4782	Jun 22, 2022 by Al T
	Exhaust (Preview) Ok my 62 Parisenne. Has a 283 in it. It has the ram horn style manifolds. What are options for dual exhaust? Is there a certain brand and model of headers to use? There is not much room with factory manis. Crossmember right below! Thanks in advance!	Darrellst	15	1209	Jun 14, 2022 by Darrellst
	Advice on finding parts for '63 Laurentian ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Everyone, I have a 63 Laurentian. 4 door, post. 6/3-speed. A barn find that the PO refurbished. It sat for about 45 years. The interior escaped rodents. He did a lot of clean-up work, rebuilt brakes, new gas tank, new fuel lines, the original 6 was seized, so he dropped a Chev truck 250 into it. It bolts...	roycross	27	2194	Jun 4, 2022 by cdnpont
	1960 Pontiac Parisienne Gas Tank Info (Preview) Does anyone know if 1960 canadian built Parisienne used a chev gas tank to go with the chev chassis or did they use the same tank as the american built cars.	NDG	3	923	May 30, 2022 by NDG
	Winshield?? (Preview) Hello! New to the site. Looking for a windshield for a 62 parisienne 2Dr hardtop. Used or new. And a price and availability. Greatly appreciated! Looking forward to hearing from group! Thank you	Darrellst	6	948	May 29, 2022 by Darrellst
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