I'm formerly from Ontario but now reside in Manitoba. I have been a Pontiac guy since my Dad owned a '62 Laurentian when I was a teen w/o license. I owned a '76 Astre (it did have Pontiac badges), a '76 Lemans, and a 79 Lemans. Since then I strayed (sorry). But now I'm back. I just bought a virtually unrestored original roadworthy '62 Parisienne 4door sedan.
This is what I know about the car. It was bought in December 1961. The car seems to have been a special order, but I have no information to confirm this. I am pretty sure the car has always been in Manitoba, but cannot confirm this either. I would like to see if I can get more history. I have service records to April of '63 and the last owner included the GM Service manual (bought in '68, I have the receipt).
Under the hood is the original 283 2barrel bolted to a 2 speed Powerglide. I'm told this is combination is almost indestructible. The rear end is 3.08 but not possey. Someone wrote in the Owner's manual: Engine rebuilt 96,979 miles. But I don't know how many years ago. The odometer now reads 128,200 miles.
From what I saw sofar, options included power steering, windshield washer pump, 2 speed wipers. There is also a glass bottle under the hood which I was told holds concentrated windshield washer fliud. In the dash there is the AM radio, clock and tissue dispenser.
I have the car only a few days now, but what great ride! I'm no mechanic, not even in the backyard, so keeping this car on the road will be a challenge, I think this forum will be a great place for advice. Here are a couple of JPEGs I captured from the website where I found the car.
Welcome and from the pictures and the story I think you got yourself a very nice car and I bet there are alot of enjoyable miles ahead in it. Enjoy and test these guys knowledge when you have to.
sixtywagon said
Jul 2, 2011
Welcome from Calgary!!!!
Canadian Poncho said
Jul 2, 2011
Welcome aboard. I've always liked the 62's!
pontiax said
Jul 2, 2011
welcome from a fellow winnipegger. hope to see you out and about in your Poncho.
Beaumont4008 said
Jul 3, 2011
Welcome from another winnipeger. Will look for your car at a future show and shine.
Paulish said
Jul 3, 2011
Welcome from Lethbridge Alberta
57poncho said
Jul 3, 2011
Welcome great to see another winnipeger. We do coffee every now and then hope you can make it out.
kelico said
Jul 3, 2011
welcome aboard!!
crazyj said
Jul 3, 2011
Welcome to the Poncho family...
67Poncho said
Jul 3, 2011
Welcome aboard!!!!
4SPEED427 said
Jul 3, 2011
Welcome from another 'Toban, and yes, as stated above, we do coffee from time to time. Keep watching this site for notification.
Turn2Stone said
Jul 4, 2011
Welcome from NB. Beautiful car too!
DANO65 said
Jul 4, 2011
Welcome from another fellow 'Toban, Stony Mountain, the proper side of the fence.
Have always loved 62s.
Elroy said
Jul 4, 2011
Great car and thanks for joining up. Welcome !
57poncho said
Jul 4, 2011
I was driving down Jefferson today and what did I see but your car. It looks just as nice when you drive by as it does in the pics.
Lad820 said
Jul 5, 2011
Thanks I appreciate the compliment.
Pontiacanada said
Jul 6, 2011
Welcome from PEI Brian! I'm a former Ontarian too. Your car has all the right stuff!
Pierre67 said
Jul 6, 2011
Welcome from Victoria!
Ahnuld said
Jul 6, 2011
nice car, do you know about the new rule for manitoba guys. New guys buy all coffee at robins.
4SPEED427 said
Jul 6, 2011
Ahnuld wrote:
nice car, do you know about the new rule for manitoba guys. New guys buy all coffee at robins.
Seems to me you did that too, didn't you Dan?
Ahnuld said
Jul 6, 2011
i believe i did. even if i am cheap
Lad820 said
Jul 15, 2011
I don't know about this, sounds kinda fishy, but being the sucker I am, I'll bite. Which Robins? When?
I'm formerly from Ontario but now reside in Manitoba. I have been a Pontiac guy since my Dad owned a '62 Laurentian when I was a teen w/o license. I owned a '76 Astre (it did have Pontiac badges), a '76 Lemans, and a 79 Lemans. Since then I strayed (sorry). But now I'm back. I just bought a virtually unrestored original roadworthy '62 Parisienne 4door sedan.
This is what I know about the car. It was bought in December 1961. The car seems to have been a special order, but I have no information to confirm this. I am pretty sure the car has always been in Manitoba, but cannot confirm this either. I would like to see if I can get more history. I have service records to April of '63 and the last owner included the GM Service manual (bought in '68, I have the receipt).
Under the hood is the original 283 2barrel bolted to a 2 speed Powerglide. I'm told this is combination is almost indestructible. The rear end is 3.08 but not possey. Someone wrote in the Owner's manual: Engine rebuilt 96,979 miles. But I don't know how many years ago. The odometer now reads 128,200 miles.
From what I saw sofar, options included power steering, windshield washer pump, 2 speed wipers. There is also a glass bottle under the hood which I was told holds concentrated windshield washer fliud. In the dash there is the AM radio, clock and tissue dispenser.
I have the car only a few days now, but what great ride! I'm no mechanic, not even in the backyard, so keeping this car on the road will be a challenge, I think this forum will be a great place for advice. Here are a couple of JPEGs I captured from the website where I found the car.
Bye for now.
Welcome from Elie MB and Nice car !
welcome from a fellow winnipegger. hope to see you out and about in your Poncho.
Welcome from another winnipeger. Will look for your car at a future show and shine.
Welcome from Lethbridge Alberta
Welcome aboard!!!!
Welcome from another fellow 'Toban, Stony Mountain, the proper side of the fence.
Have always loved 62s.
Thanks I appreciate the compliment.
Welcome from PEI Brian! I'm a former Ontarian too. Your car has all the right stuff!
Seems to me you did that too, didn't you Dan?