Hi Everyone: I own a '68 Parisienne 2+2 convertible. It's Matador red with Parchment White interior. Powered by 275HP 327 with Powerglide and 12bolt diff. I don't know much history about the car before I purchased it in '94. I do know it was an Alberta car for the two previous owners. When I got the car, it was in primer, the top was trashed, and it had an oil burning 350 but it was complete and I drove it away for $500. In '95 after new paint, top, and most interior it was our Wedding car. Before kids we used to take the car on vacation. That was cool. Highway to the Sun in Montana with a convertible is an awesome drive. I built it to drive not to just look at. I don't drive it as often now but I still like to put the top down and go for a burn. Here's some pictures. PS: Does anyone know of any louvers for the front fenders and the 2+2 trunk emblem. I've been searching swap meets since I got the car. Thanks JC
if you've got the part # for the trunk emblem I'll look to see if I can help you. I suspect it's the same as the 1967 emblem.
68post said
Sep 9, 2010
Very nice! Not only a 2+2 convertible, but buckets and a console to boot.
DaveJ said
Sep 13, 2010
Welcome JC - love the 68 ragtop stuff!
As you know I parted that 2+2 last christmas and I'm kicking myself - dough!
Send me a PM and let's stay in touch - I have another 68 Poncho ragtop for parts, plus 12 or so 68 Impalas, so I'm sure we'll find something to discuss.
Dave
craigd said
Sep 14, 2010
Welcome to the forum JC..
She is sweet!! Well done.
Canadian Poncho said
Sep 14, 2010
Welcome to Canadian Poncho. Nice car!
Pontiacanada said
Sep 14, 2010
Very nice car John. What is the story on your engine swap? From oil-burning 350 to 327, is it a date correct 327?
Elroy said
Sep 14, 2010
Nice car, great story too !
JC2+2 said
Sep 16, 2010
Yes Darryl there is a story behind the engine swap. I traded my buddy an old beer fridge for the 327 short block. It was out of his old '68 GMC 2ton. He yanked it because it used oil. Turns out it had a steel crank and forged pistons - bonus. I freshened it up with new rings, bearings and a fairly lumpy cam. I aquired a set of 461 double camel hump heads and '68 cast 4barrel manifold to finish it off. So to answer your question it is '68 just not from a Pontiac. I do have another 327 block in my garage from a '68 Laurentian 4door (my parts car). I was thinking maybe someday I would swap blocks and make it all Pontiac but it still wouldn't be numbers matching so why when it runs good the way it is. P.S. This is an awesome web site! Sure glad I decided to join.
JC
-- Edited by jc on Thursday 16th of September 2010 11:42:59 PM
jmont64 said
Sep 17, 2010
Welcome John and good to hear your story. There is something special about those convertibles isn't there.
pont427 said
Sep 27, 2010
Hi John. I have lots of sets of louvers for 68 and many 2+ 2 emblems. If you still need them, let me know. Welcome.
JC2+2 said
Sep 28, 2010
Dave;
I would be interested in the louvers. I'll send you a PM. Thanks.
JC
gasser said
Aug 18, 2013
very nice car, i just bought a 68 2+2 convertible: 396, th400, tilt, 12 bolt posi.
red with black interior and white top.
JC2+2 said
Aug 18, 2013
gasser wrote:
very nice car, i just bought a 68 2+2 convertible: 396, th400, tilt, 12 bolt posi. red with black interior and white top.
Now you're making me jealous. Any pictures?
Stealth68 said
Aug 21, 2013
......very nice........and would look great sitting in my drive!!!!...very cool..........
67curves said
Aug 21, 2013
jc wrote:
Dave;
I would be interested in the louvers. I'll send you a PM. Thanks.
JC
I have a 1968 parisienne 327 if you are interested.
JC2+2 said
Aug 22, 2013
67curves
JC
I have a 1968 parisienne 327 if you are interested.
In the louvers or the car? I actually aleady have a set of louvers. This is an old thread. But If this is a parts car, I might be interested. PM me . Thanks.
gasser said
Aug 26, 2013
jc wrote:
gasser wrote:
very nice car, i just bought a 68 2+2 convertible: 396, th400, tilt, 12 bolt posi. red with black interior and white top.
Now you're making me jealous. Any pictures?
total barn find...needs restoration,great top, new windshield, tons of extra parts, was originally light blue ....will be for sale soon
Hi Everyone:
I own a '68 Parisienne 2+2 convertible. It's Matador red with Parchment White interior.
Powered by 275HP 327 with Powerglide and 12bolt diff. I don't know much history
about the car before I purchased it in '94. I do know it was an Alberta car for the two
previous owners. When I got the car, it was in primer, the top was trashed, and it had
an oil burning 350 but it was complete and I drove it away for $500. In '95 after new
paint, top, and most interior it was our Wedding car. Before kids we used to take the
car on vacation. That was cool. Highway to the Sun in Montana with a convertible is
an awesome drive. I built it to drive not to just look at. I don't drive it as often now but I
still like to put the top down and go for a burn. Here's some pictures.
PS: Does anyone know of any louvers for the front fenders and the 2+2 trunk emblem.
I've been searching swap meets since I got the car.
Thanks JC
Yes Darryl there is a story behind the engine swap. I traded my buddy an old beer
fridge for the 327 short block. It was out of his old '68 GMC 2ton. He yanked it because
it used oil. Turns out it had a steel crank and forged pistons - bonus. I freshened it
up with new rings, bearings and a fairly lumpy cam. I aquired a set of 461 double
camel hump heads and '68 cast 4barrel manifold to finish it off. So to answer your
question it is '68 just not from a Pontiac. I do have another 327 block in my garage
from a '68 Laurentian 4door (my parts car). I was thinking maybe someday I would
swap blocks and make it all Pontiac but it still wouldn't be numbers matching so why
when it runs good the way it is.
P.S. This is an awesome web site! Sure glad I decided to join.
JC
-- Edited by jc on Thursday 16th of September 2010 11:42:59 PM
Dave;
I would be interested in the louvers. I'll send you a PM.
Thanks.
JC
red with black interior and white top.
Now you're making me jealous. Any pictures?
......very nice........and would look great sitting in my drive!!!!...very cool..........
I have a 1968 parisienne 327 if you are interested.
JC
In the louvers or the car? I actually aleady have a set of louvers. This is an old thread. But If this is a parts car, I might be interested. PM me . Thanks.