Hi, new here, just bought a 66 parisienne and will need some parts, fender, engine etc.
any help on finding parts for this car would be much appreciated
thanks
Woody
cdnpont said
Dec 13, 2020
Welcome to the site Dave. I'm sure you'll find some good help here. No better place.
Any shots of your car?
Pontiacanada said
Dec 13, 2020
Welcome from Canada's east coast! Like your user name!
Canadian Poncho said
Dec 13, 2020
Welcome aboard. You've come to the right place. The 66's are one of the most popular Pontiac's here.
woodytwoshoes said
Dec 13, 2020
Thanks for the encouragement! I have a couple photos of my car on my phone, i will post as soon as i figure out how to get them on here.
StriperSS said
Dec 13, 2020
If you put your location, it might help to find something closer to you. Welcome to the best place for Canadian Pontiacs.
norontcan said
Dec 13, 2020
Welcome aboard.
Yep, there are a few here who think you have bought the quintessential year. lol
To post pics, in the quick reply box hit advance editor and it'll take you to another page which allows attachments.
As others have already indicated we'll be anxiously waiting for the pica.
woodytwoshoes said
Dec 13, 2020
Im from the Gulf islands, west coast bc. car has a 283 two speed auto trans. thinking of upgrading, any suggestions?
Thanks
Woody
66 Grande guy said
Dec 13, 2020
Well without seeing the car I can only say that thing will take without much work anything from a Chevy six cylinder three speed to a Chevy big block 4 speed and everything in between. Is just a question of what do you want to do and how much money you want to spend.
woodytwoshoes said
Dec 13, 2020
thanks for the quick reply, how about a used 350 and a 3 speed auto? I hear i can put a high rise and 4 barell on for not too much money. What would you recommend for 5 grand?
She looks like she deservers to be out in the light. Off that dirt.
seventy2plus2 said
Dec 13, 2020
I think I have an AM radio for a 66, as well as a couple emblems.
woodytwoshoes said
Dec 13, 2020
thanks, as soon as i get her home ill see what she needs
cdnpont said
Dec 13, 2020
Let us know
see2xu said
Dec 14, 2020
An LS with an overdrive automatic (700R/4L60E) would be ideal, but I'd recommend prioritizing the extra cog in the transmission over going more modern with the engine. Any Gen 1 SBC will be a pretty straightforward bolt-in, LSs require some mods, including mounts, fuel supply, exhaust, etc.
Be mindful, if you're on a budget, that getting sporty with the output may put you over your cooling system's capacity, which can blow a hole in your budget. And even a cheap, hot, small-block will need better breathing at both ends to realize its full capability.
woodytwoshoes said
Dec 14, 2020
Thanks a lot for the great info, maybe just a used 350 with a 700R tranny and an exhaust upgrade? Prob put headers on anyway. I think the first thing is disc brake in the front and suspension, wheel bearings, tires etc. Hopefully the 283 willl run for a while and i can keep it drivable till i do an engine swap
66 Grande guy said
Dec 14, 2020
Sound like the right way to go. These cars are modern enough (Other than seat belts/airbags etc.) to be quite comfortable to drive but upgrading the engine to a bit bigger with an overdrive will allow you to really cruise and and the ugrade to disc will really upgrade the brake's safety on these fairly heavy cars.
All parts are easy to come by if you just look up 1966 Impala as all the drivetrain stuff is Chevy.
Everything else is just icing on the cake!
normffff said
Oct 21, 2022
I've got a front bumper, a grille, the parts that create the vertical headlight details, and a few other bits and pieces
cdnpont said
Oct 21, 2022
Seems we haven't heard from Woody in over a year and a half. Last post was June of 21
North said
Oct 21, 2022
Not everyone is cut out for the money, time, experience and patience required to go through and old car. Of course it could just be a slow process to find the time and parts to get motivated to start.
Hi, new here, just bought a 66 parisienne and will need some parts, fender, engine etc.
any help on finding parts for this car would be much appreciated
thanks
Woody
Welcome to the site Dave. I'm sure you'll find some good help here. No better place.
Any shots of your car?
Welcome from Canada's east coast! Like your user name!
Thanks for the encouragement! I have a couple photos of my car on my phone, i will post as soon as i figure out how to get them on here.
Yep, there are a few here who think you have bought the quintessential year. lol
To post pics, in the quick reply box hit advance editor and it'll take you to another page which allows attachments.
As others have already indicated we'll be anxiously waiting for the pica.
Im from the Gulf islands, west coast bc. car has a 283 two speed auto trans. thinking of upgrading, any suggestions?
Thanks
Woody
Well without seeing the car I can only say that thing will take without much work anything from a Chevy six cylinder three speed to a Chevy big block 4 speed and everything in between. Is just a question of what do you want to do and how much money you want to spend.
thanks for the quick reply, how about a used 350 and a 3 speed auto? I hear i can put a high rise and 4 barell on for not too much money. What would you recommend for 5 grand?
She looks like she deservers to be out in the light. Off that dirt.
Let us know
An LS with an overdrive automatic (700R/4L60E) would be ideal, but I'd recommend prioritizing the extra cog in the transmission over going more modern with the engine. Any Gen 1 SBC will be a pretty straightforward bolt-in, LSs require some mods, including mounts, fuel supply, exhaust, etc.
Be mindful, if you're on a budget, that getting sporty with the output may put you over your cooling system's capacity, which can blow a hole in your budget. And even a cheap, hot, small-block will need better breathing at both ends to realize its full capability.
Sound like the right way to go. These cars are modern enough (Other than seat belts/airbags etc.) to be quite comfortable to drive but upgrading the engine to a bit bigger with an overdrive will allow you to really cruise and and the ugrade to disc will really upgrade the brake's safety on these fairly heavy cars.
All parts are easy to come by if you just look up 1966 Impala as all the drivetrain stuff is Chevy.
Everything else is just icing on the cake!
Seems we haven't heard from Woody in over a year and a half. Last post was June of 21
You got that right!