Hi guys. Just wanted to say hello and thanks for having me. Just getting back into the swing of things here after having my car stored for 20 years. I have owned it since 1985 (first car) and have enjoyed every minute of the restoration process.
I live in Toronto now, but my car is still stored in Saskatchewan. I am posting a few pictures that were taken when I got it home and washed. Nothing fancy, but you get the idea. I'll post some new pics when I find a suitable location and get it some new rims and tires. That's been on my list for a long, long time!
Thanks again! I have enjoyed checking out your rides and following the discussions. It's great to find a group of people with Pontiac Passion!
Welcome here. Great looking car, and you've sure found the right place for it.
I blew up your pictures for you for everyone to enjoy!
-- Edited by Carl Stevenson on Saturday 5th of July 2014 09:09:57 AM
rabbit64cs said
Jul 5, 2014
WOW !
welcome....that is one sweet car to keep tucked away for twenty years!.....
super cool, look forward to seeing more of you and the car on the site.
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Jul 5, 2014
Welcome to the site RobSD. Is that ever a sharp car, wow, I like the colors. I haven't seen a set of those ET wheels since I sold mine about 30 years ago....they really match your car. Polished rad tank, awesome detailing under there. Very very nice.
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Jul 5, 2014
hey rabbit64cs , maybe that beaumont is close to us someplace, we could borrow it some night and take it for a run, it needs to be driven after 20 years , no one will know we took it !!!
Canadian Poncho said
Jul 5, 2014
Welcome aboard! These Beaumont convertibles are sure coming out of the woodwork lately! A 4 speed car too! Nice!
CdnGMfan said
Jul 5, 2014
Welcome from Toronto, Rob! A 66 SD convertible is a a rare one, and yours even has the complete original moldings (pretty hard to find if you don't have them). Don't be a stranger on the site.
Beaumont4008 said
Jul 5, 2014
Welcome from Winnipeg. Love the colour. It sure makes that white interior pop. Is that a 283 four speed or 327 .
Ian
427carl said
Jul 5, 2014
Welcome from Clinton Ontario very nice car very personalized
RobSD said
Jul 6, 2014
Hey guys. The car lives in Moose Jaw. It'll be out again later this summer - probably early August. Are you somewhere close by? I'm happy to meet up when I get back there. Always better to check out these cars in person!
RobSD said
Jul 6, 2014
And the color is factory. Royal Mist, if I recall correctly. The interior is GM white. Top is white too. It's a 327 4 speed with about 48,000 original miles. I have some General Motors Corporation rally wheels that are waiting for some rubber. Just haven't got the rims sprayed yet. Looking forward to that change. The ET rims have been with it since I bought it. Nice weather this week in TO and I REALLY wish I had the car here....
dcneric said
Jul 6, 2014
Welcome from Regina. That is a fine looking 66 you have.
67BBSD said
Jul 7, 2014
'nothing fancy !!' are you kidding me !
awesome car !
oh and for the record, GM of Canada built 565 1966 Beaumont Custom convertibles, they built 57 Sport Deluxe convertibles, they built 10 with a white convertible top - and yours is a 327 4-speed !! low mileage and the body looks great !!!
CdnGMfan said
Jul 7, 2014
For some reason the 327s were uncommon in Beaumonts & Canadian Chevelles in the early models. A 327 4-speed SD convertible. Man, that is a sweet all around package that should be great to drive and also reasonably economical. You lucky dog!
Those painted Cragars are a real throwback in time. They didn't make many of those aluminum center Cragar S/S wheels. Originally shot-peened and called "The Sparkers" they are from around 1970, at least the shot-peened versions were. That aftermarket steering wheel is also a step back in time. I don't know if I would be in a rush to undo all those Day 3 modifications since they were cool in their day and show a lot of character.
When you get it to Toronto you ought to bring it out to Route 66 some Wednesday evening (Pharmacy & Eglinton). I will be sure to bring my drool bucket.
73SC said
Jul 7, 2014
That's a great car, looking forward to seeing it in Toronto. There aren't too many of us from Toronto proper on this site but CdnGMfan, 65Camino and me do frequent Route 66 in Scarborough from time to time as Cam indicates. would love to see the car there. What part of Toronto are you living in?
RobSD said
Jul 7, 2014
67BBSD wrote:
'nothing fancy !!' are you kidding me !
awesome car !
oh and for the record, GM of Canada built 565 1966 Beaumont Custom convertibles, they built 57 Sport Deluxe convertibles, they built 10 with a white convertible top - and yours is a 327 4-speed !! low mileage and the body looks great !!!
Thanks 67BBSD. I didn't know that! I had received some information from GM on the car based on the VIN at one point. I think it's in the glove box. I have production date, location, number, paint and interior colours, original power train, etc. I didn't know that stats on the number of Beaumont SD Convertibles with white interior and tops though. Is there a site that is a good resource for production stats and original specs for classic Pontiacs?? I just checked my latest appraisal and they didn't include the information. I'm glad to have found CP! The site and all of you guys are a tremendous resource!
R
hawkeye5766 said
Jul 7, 2014
Welcome from B.C. ,Very nice Beaumont !
71LS said
Jul 10, 2014
Welcome aboard from east central Saskatchewan.... I agree with the gang - nothing special, man you are joking... She definitely is a sweet ride.....
rabbit64cs said
Jul 10, 2014
I like old ET mags you have on it,,and the 30. Year old bfg rubber! Lol... A real time piece.
and it's a 4 spd car?.. Wow
i think me sd is the same color , but I have the blue interior...
-- Edited by rabbit64cs on Thursday 10th of July 2014 08:04:30 PM
Tin Injun said
Jul 31, 2014
Welcome aboard from Alberta! That is one fine ride.
Gasonmiles said
Jul 31, 2014
One Sweet Ride, Colors are awesome. Greetings from South of the Border!
JC2+2 said
Jul 31, 2014
67BBSD wrote:
'nothing fancy !!' are you kidding me !
awesome car !
X2!!!!!!! Very nice! Welcome from Edmonton.
-- Edited by JC2+2 on Thursday 31st of July 2014 10:38:45 AM
66BMT said
Aug 18, 2014
Welcome to the site! you have one really beautiful car there! love the colour!
RobSD said
Sep 9, 2014
73SC wrote:
That's a great car, looking forward to seeing it in Toronto. There aren't too many of us from Toronto proper on this site but CdnGMfan, 65Camino and me do frequent Route 66 in Scarborough from time to time as Cam indicates. would love to see the car there. What part of Toronto are you living in?
73SC, I live in the west end. Etobicoke, just off Bloor. How about you?
Hi guys. Just wanted to say hello and thanks for having me. Just getting back into the swing of things here after having my car stored for 20 years. I have owned it since 1985 (first car) and have enjoyed every minute of the restoration process.
I live in Toronto now, but my car is still stored in Saskatchewan. I am posting a few pictures that were taken when I got it home and washed. Nothing fancy, but you get the idea. I'll post some new pics when I find a suitable location and get it some new rims and tires. That's been on my list for a long, long time!
Thanks again! I have enjoyed checking out your rides and following the discussions. It's great to find a group of people with Pontiac Passion!
-- Edited by Carl Stevenson on Saturday 5th of July 2014 09:09:57 AM
welcome....that is one sweet car to keep tucked away for twenty years!.....
super cool, look forward to seeing more of you and the car on the site.
Welcome from Toronto, Rob! A 66 SD convertible is a a rare one, and yours even has the complete original moldings (pretty hard to find if you don't have them). Don't be a stranger on the site.
Welcome from Winnipeg. Love the colour. It sure makes that white interior pop. Is that a 283 four speed or 327 .
Ian
Welcome from Clinton Ontario very nice car very personalized
Hey guys. The car lives in Moose Jaw. It'll be out again later this summer - probably early August. Are you somewhere close by? I'm happy to meet up when I get back there. Always better to check out these cars in person!
And the color is factory. Royal Mist, if I recall correctly. The interior is GM white. Top is white too. It's a 327 4 speed with about 48,000 original miles. I have some General Motors Corporation rally wheels that are waiting for some rubber. Just haven't got the rims sprayed yet. Looking forward to that change. The ET rims have been with it since I bought it. Nice weather this week in TO and I REALLY wish I had the car here....
'nothing fancy !!' are you kidding me !
awesome car !
oh and for the record, GM of Canada built 565 1966 Beaumont Custom convertibles, they built 57 Sport Deluxe convertibles, they built 10 with a white convertible top - and yours is a 327 4-speed !! low mileage and the body looks great !!!
For some reason the 327s were uncommon in Beaumonts & Canadian Chevelles in the early models. A 327 4-speed SD convertible. Man, that is a sweet all around package that should be great to drive and also reasonably economical. You lucky dog!
Those painted Cragars are a real throwback in time. They didn't make many of those aluminum center Cragar S/S wheels. Originally shot-peened and called "The Sparkers" they are from around 1970, at least the shot-peened versions were. That aftermarket steering wheel is also a step back in time. I don't know if I would be in a rush to undo all those Day 3 modifications since they were cool in their day and show a lot of character.
When you get it to Toronto you ought to bring it out to Route 66 some Wednesday evening (Pharmacy & Eglinton). I will be sure to bring my drool bucket.
That's a great car, looking forward to seeing it in Toronto. There aren't too many of us from Toronto proper on this site but CdnGMfan, 65Camino and me do frequent Route 66 in Scarborough from time to time as Cam indicates. would love to see the car there. What part of Toronto are you living in?
Thanks 67BBSD. I didn't know that! I had received some information from GM on the car based on the VIN at one point. I think it's in the glove box. I have production date, location, number, paint and interior colours, original power train, etc. I didn't know that stats on the number of Beaumont SD Convertibles with white interior and tops though. Is there a site that is a good resource for production stats and original specs for classic Pontiacs?? I just checked my latest appraisal and they didn't include the information. I'm glad to have found CP! The site and all of you guys are a tremendous resource!
R
I like old ET mags you have on it,,and the 30. Year old bfg rubber! Lol... A real time piece.
and it's a 4 spd car?.. Wow
i think me sd is the same color , but I have the blue interior...
-- Edited by rabbit64cs on Thursday 10th of July 2014 08:04:30 PM
Welcome aboard from Alberta! That is one fine ride.
X2!!!!!!! Very nice! Welcome from Edmonton.
-- Edited by JC2+2 on Thursday 31st of July 2014 10:38:45 AM
73SC, I live in the west end. Etobicoke, just off Bloor. How about you?
Central, 15 minutes from Yonge and Bloor.