Hi all, I've popped in here a coupla times in the past but now that I own a canadian pontiac I figured I better sign up. I just picked up a '61 laurentian from Nelson B.C. and drove it back to White Rock on sunday. I was racing the weather the whole way but luckily only hit one small snow flurry. It was an amazing drive in an amazing car. She's got a mildly built 350 bored .30 over but aside from that she's mostly stock. Still wearing the original laquer paint too, nicely patina'd of course...
I've had a few pontiacs in the past, a '79 formula firebird and a couple of (bleh) sunbirds. Right now I also have a '67 olds cutlass and I'm still mourning the theft of my '67 biscayne.
67rag396 said
Oct 27, 2009
Welcome aboard. Nice pictures.
We were warned that you would appear.
73SC said
Oct 27, 2009
61's are my favourite full size year. Nice looking power plant too.
-- Edited by 73SC on Wednesday 28th of October 2009 03:59:25 PM
4SPEED427 said
Oct 27, 2009
Welcome.
Theft of the Biscayne must make you Striper's brother.
That is a cool car, especially original paint.
Beaumont4008 said
Oct 27, 2009
Welcome to the site. Geat looking car and engine bay. Got a kick out of the water valve on the heater hose.
hexadox said
Oct 27, 2009
Haha, I was a little alarmed at first but now 67rag's comment makes sense. Yep, I'm Striper's brother, I didn't realize he was an active member here.
hexadox said
Oct 27, 2009
Beaumont4008 wrote:
Welcome to the site. Geat looking car and engine bay. Got a kick out of the water valve on the heater hose.
Yeah I thought that was pretty funny. Last owner said it was great in summer though, she get's pretty warm inside. I barely had to use the heater the whole drive home from Nelson.
Astro Jet said
Oct 27, 2009
73SC wrote:
61's are my favourite full size year. Nice looking power plant too.
x 2! Lots of 61 fans here.
65sssd said
Oct 27, 2009
That driving photo is very nice. Reminds me of my 64 Beau. Thanks for sharing and I hope the new car can fill the boots of the other.
Canadian Poncho said
Oct 28, 2009
Great looking car! Welcome aboard.
hexadox said
Oct 28, 2009
Thanks guys. Yeah, I loved that biscayne, probably as close to a "finished" car as I'll ever get. This one definately eases the pain though, and that drive back from Nelson was a great bonding experience. I've always loved late 50's and early 60's gm "off-brands", so I'm pretty excited about this car.
RDubya said
Oct 28, 2009
Welcome to the site! That is a great looking car! Nothing beats black!
427carl said
Oct 28, 2009
NICE CAR!!! Brings back memories My Dad's 61 was 261 glide loved it learned a lot in it!!
-- Edited by 427carl on Wednesday 28th of October 2009 08:52:32 AM
pontorquer said
Oct 28, 2009
Yes indeed, nice car and welcome !
sixtywagon said
Oct 28, 2009
Nice Car!!! If I didn't have my 60's, 61 would be what I would look for, love the style of them
59poncho said
Oct 28, 2009
very cool ride indeed
87 player bird said
Oct 28, 2009
Welcome. I lived in Surrey for years. Worked in Nelson as well, what beautiful country for the ride home.
eeluddy said
Oct 28, 2009
Welcome aboard. Nice car!
57poncho said
Oct 28, 2009
Striper told us that you would be checking in welcome
455gto said
Oct 28, 2009
Welcome aboard. Maybe you should move outta that high crime area of White Rock and live in Surrey where you only have to dodge bullits
Sorry to hear about your other car.
hexadox said
Oct 28, 2009
Thanks for the warm welcome guys, I love those old photo's.
455gto wrote:
Welcome aboard. Maybe you should move outta that high crime area of White Rock and live in Surrey where you only have to dodge bullits
Sorry to hear about your other car.
Haha, you're not exaggerating either. I used to live in surrey near the guildford mall, which I believe at one point was the car theft capitol of north america. My wife's car was stolen from there, my car got broken into twice, and there was a shoot out in my underground parking. White Rock is a little slice of heaven compared to that. Until my biscayne got stolen the only real threat around here was all the elderly drivers!
455gto said
Oct 28, 2009
hexadox wrote:
Thanks for the warm welcome guys, I love those old photo's.
455gto wrote:
Welcome aboard. Maybe you should move outta that high crime area of White Rock and live in Surrey where you only have to dodge bullits
Sorry to hear about your other car.
Haha, you're not exaggerating either. I used to live in surrey near the guildford mall, which I believe at one point was the car theft capitol of north america. My wife's car was stolen from there, my car got broken into twice, and there was a shoot out in my underground parking. White Rock is a little slice of heaven compared to that. Until my biscayne got stolen the only real threat around here was all the elderly drivers!
Parked my 1979 Bronco at Guildford to see a movie and never saw my truck again. Both my kids were born at Peace Arch, so I know how to avoid those old farts with thier power scooters.
da66 said
Oct 29, 2009
Welcome hex Glad to see you found your way here I was gonna mention it on the F/B but your bro said you were on your way. Gonna have to hook up and see this one in person
hexadox said
Oct 29, 2009
da66 wrote:
Welcome hex Glad to see you found your way here I was gonna mention it on the F/B but your bro said you were on your way. Gonna have to hook up and see this one in person
Yeah for sure. Actually I'm thinking about taking her on that toyrun out of guildford this sunday, I just need to find some time to go buy a coupla toys.
hexadox said
Oct 29, 2009
Johnnee Dee, I love seeing pictures of fullsize american cars cruising around windy narrow roads overseas. You guys are definately dedicated over there!
I've had a few pontiacs in the past, a '79 formula firebird and a couple of (bleh) sunbirds. Right now I also have a '67 olds cutlass and I'm still mourning the theft of my '67 biscayne.
-- Edited by 73SC on Wednesday 28th of October 2009 03:59:25 PM
Yeah I thought that was pretty funny. Last owner said it was great in summer though, she get's pretty warm inside. I barely had to use the heater the whole drive home from Nelson.
That driving photo is very nice. Reminds me of my 64 Beau. Thanks for sharing and I hope the new car can fill the boots of the other.
-- Edited by 427carl on Wednesday 28th of October 2009 08:52:32 AM
Welcome aboard. Maybe you should move outta that high crime area of White Rock and live in Surrey where you only have to dodge bullits
Sorry to hear about your other car.
Both my kids were born at Peace Arch, so I know how to avoid those old farts with thier power scooters.
Yeah for sure. Actually I'm thinking about taking her on that toyrun out of guildford this sunday, I just need to find some time to go buy a coupla toys.
68sd, I'll be sure to do that.