Been a longtime Pontiac fan, and thought I would say Hi.
I currently have 3 old cars, a 1967 Tempest, a 1951 Chev Pick Up, and my latest project a 1958 Pontiac Pathfinder Wagon. (recently sold a 1964 Pontiac Lemans convert)
I will be starting a Build thread for the wagon soon, as it will be a long term project, (A LOT of rust) but thought I would say Hi.
Hope you all have something to do to your Pontiacs for the winter
Welcome Tempest, you've got a nice selection of auto's.
I can't remember if the Pathfinder is a US or Canadian model, but with the snow in the background I'm guessing you're in Canada. You'll note the 1958 front end sheet metal varies substantially between US & Canadian models.
oshawacliff said
December 18th
Clint is right about your location.
Put in your profile makes it easy for shipping enquiries etc.
Cool pics
Cliff
Tempest said
December 18th
Hey Guys, I am in Oakville ON (1 hour west of Toronto)
The Pathfinder is a Canadian model, so it has/had Chev drivetrain (261 inline 6) with Chev suspension, however, I believe the sheet metal is the same between the US and Can models.
I have a Pontiac 350 for it, and a TH350 trans. but the first step is addressing the rust. (floors and rockers are gone)
If anyone has any 58 parts, let me know. (tail light bezels, side 1/4 trim, radio, door panel trim...etc) don't need the shiny stuff now, but will eventually
Thanks
4SPEED427 said
December 18th
Tempest wrote:
The Pathfinder is a Canadian model, so it has/had Chev drivetrain (261 inline 6) with Chev suspension, however, I believe the sheet metal is the same between the US and Can models.
Welcome here, and that's a group of nice cars in those pictures!
Be careful with the sheet metal. I know on the 60's big Canadian Pontiacs a lot of the metal is unique. I thought the 50's were the same but I can't say for sure.
Tempest said
December 18th
I have the front bumper and grill and headlight bezels, and the front sheet metal is in decent condition.
The only thing I need for the front (that I can think of) are the PONTIAC letters for the hood.
Thanks for the Heads Up
Canadian Poncho said
December 18th
Welcome aboard!
Tempest said
December 19th
Thanks Guys,
I will start a Build thread soon for the Wagon
timbuk said
December 19th
welcome from van isle nice ridea looking forward to the wagooon build
cdnpont said
December 19th
Welcome Lee, from Burlington
DonSSDD said
December 19th
Welcome to CP, nice 58 project, a 348 would look good in it. 58s have some unique things about them, compared to any other year, even though they are an xframe, like 59-64. Highly recommend a Canadian Pontiac shop manual and a 1958 Chevy assembly manual, lots of things useful in the assembly manual and I dont believe they made one for Canadian Pontiacs.
There is a 58 guy in the Halifax area, he owns or has owned an Impala, Cameo pickup, Cadillac, cabover, Buick, Olds,etc and he had a wagon like yours, a 4 door but that I think he sold. He may have some parts I saw 4 complete Parisienne doors off a 58 sedan in a local junkyard I could check on if you need any of that kind on thing.
Don
Tempest said
December 19th
hey, Thanks Guys,
Burlington, you are next door !
donSSDD - the main items I am looking for, are tail light bezels, the stainless front fender trim (wraps around the front corners of each fender,) and I will need a 1/4 panel trim piece. (I have to check what I have, but I think it is the lower piece on the drivers side) but any and all exterior trim would be considered
I am willing to consider any 58 trim parts that I dont have, or to replace/upgrade what I already have Thanks
I just read the thread of the guy and his wife who built the 64 wagon, very nice, and what a great colour
oshawacliff said
December 19th
sounds like we could arrange an Ontario coffee break soon
Cliff
Tempest said
December 22nd
just found an old pic of my first car, this is what started my love for Pontaics (pic taken in 1980? 1981 ? )
Been a longtime Pontiac fan, and thought I would say Hi.
I currently have 3 old cars, a 1967 Tempest, a 1951 Chev Pick Up, and my latest project a 1958 Pontiac Pathfinder Wagon. (recently sold a 1964 Pontiac Lemans convert)
I will be starting a Build thread for the wagon soon, as it will be a long term project, (A LOT of rust) but thought I would say Hi.
Hope you all have something to do to your Pontiacs for the winter
Welcome!
I really like the Tempest. Unique color. I almost bought a 67 Tempest convertible with low miles, about 20 years ago. Still regret not buying it. What have you got under the hood ? 326 ?
Regards, Scott (LandShark ...)
4SPEED427 said
December 22nd
Tempest wrote:
just found an old pic of my first car, this is what started my love for Pontiacs (pic taken in 1980? 1981 ? )
Best year of Pontiacs ever!
Tempest said
December 22nd
LandShark - the Tempest has a Pontiac 400 with a Muncie 4 speed, and 3.55 posi rear. (Heart of a Goat) I tried to keep it clean and stock looking
4speed427 - so many great years of Pontiac styling, it's hard to pick 1. (I see your Morris Missile is a 66)
Welcome from Toronto. I like the Tempest Custom as well. All are nice IMHO.
I looked at a '67 Tempest 2-dr post in Toronto back in 2011 that was a former OHC-6 auto but was running a 305 / th350. With the OHC-6 missing somewhere back in California I thought the hot inline Chevy six on my stand would go in there and the late model 305 could be sold off. Instead I spent the money on an anniversary gift.
Hello to the 'Friends of the Feather'
Been a longtime Pontiac fan, and thought I would say Hi.
I currently have 3 old cars, a 1967 Tempest, a 1951 Chev Pick Up, and my latest project a 1958 Pontiac Pathfinder Wagon. (recently sold a 1964 Pontiac Lemans convert)
I will be starting a Build thread for the wagon soon, as it will be a long term project, (A LOT of rust) but thought I would say Hi.
Hope you all have something to do to your Pontiacs for the winter
I can't remember if the Pathfinder is a US or Canadian model, but with the snow in the background I'm guessing you're in Canada. You'll note the 1958 front end sheet metal varies substantially between US & Canadian models.
Clint is right about your location.
Put in your profile makes it easy for shipping enquiries etc.
Cool pics
Cliff
Hey Guys, I am in Oakville ON (1 hour west of Toronto)
The Pathfinder is a Canadian model, so it has/had Chev drivetrain (261 inline 6) with Chev suspension, however, I believe the sheet metal is the same between the US and Can models.
I have a Pontiac 350 for it, and a TH350 trans. but the first step is addressing the rust. (floors and rockers are gone)
If anyone has any 58 parts, let me know. (tail light bezels, side 1/4 trim, radio, door panel trim...etc) don't need the shiny stuff now, but will eventually
Thanks
Welcome here, and that's a group of nice cars in those pictures!
Be careful with the sheet metal. I know on the 60's big Canadian Pontiacs a lot of the metal is unique. I thought the 50's were the same but I can't say for sure.
I have the front bumper and grill and headlight bezels, and the front sheet metal is in decent condition.
The only thing I need for the front (that I can think of) are the PONTIAC letters for the hood.
Thanks for the Heads Up
Thanks Guys,
I will start a Build thread soon for the Wagon
Welcome Lee, from Burlington
There is a 58 guy in the Halifax area, he owns or has owned an Impala, Cameo pickup, Cadillac, cabover, Buick, Olds,etc and he had a wagon like yours, a 4 door but that I think he sold. He may have some parts I saw 4 complete Parisienne doors off a 58 sedan in a local junkyard I could check on if you need any of that kind on thing.
Don
hey, Thanks Guys,
Burlington, you are next door !
donSSDD - the main items I am looking for, are tail light bezels, the stainless front fender trim (wraps around the front corners of each fender,) and I will need a 1/4 panel trim piece. (I have to check what I have, but I think it is the lower piece on the drivers side) but any and all exterior trim would be considered
I am willing to consider any 58 trim parts that I dont have, or to replace/upgrade what I already have Thanks
I just read the thread of the guy and his wife who built the 64 wagon, very nice, and what a great colour
sounds like we could arrange an Ontario coffee break soon
Cliff
just found an old pic of my first car, this is what started my love for Pontaics (pic taken in 1980? 1981 ? )
Welcome!
I really like the Tempest. Unique color. I almost bought a 67 Tempest convertible with low miles, about 20 years ago. Still regret not buying it.
What have you got under the hood ? 326 ?
Regards, Scott (LandShark ...)
Best year of Pontiacs ever!
LandShark - the Tempest has a Pontiac 400 with a Muncie 4 speed, and 3.55 posi rear. (Heart of a Goat) I tried to keep it clean and stock looking
4speed427 - so many great years of Pontiac styling, it's hard to pick 1. (I see your Morris Missile is a 66)
I looked at a '67 Tempest 2-dr post in Toronto back in 2011 that was a former OHC-6 auto but was running a 305 / th350. With the OHC-6 missing somewhere back in California I thought the hot inline Chevy six on my stand would go in there and the late model 305 could be sold off. Instead I spent the money on an anniversary gift.