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Hi Everyone,

I just purchased my first classic Pontiac.
Its a Canadian built 1970 Parisienne Convertible.
Its a 350 (Chevy) with a TH350.

I have read that I should be sourcing Chevy parts and not Pontiac parts....its all a little confusing.... Could anyone tell me if the Hood hinges off a 1970 Impala would fit the car or should I buy the 1970 Catalina hood hinges...or are they the same...lol

Thanks guys. I am so glad I found this forum..... I hope to document the ressurection of this big bodied Pontiac

Thanks again
Rob

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WELCOME TO THE SITE!!!   really great people here! do anything for you, or to you.   Thanks for saving Canadian History!!  We will check on those springs for you  My guess is that the chevy one will work!   69belair will know.. He had a chevy, before joining the Pontiac site...  Todd has a 69 Pontiac FS and can help with spring info too... dont forget PICTURES.... biggrin

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Glad to be here,

I have a 67 Chevy Impala as well but that one is stored at my parents place. Just got the Parisienne and starting my project plan.

I am at work but I will post some pics this weekend. I took photos of the Flatbed journey... ahah

Thanks again
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you put your pictures on a flatbed?   thats what I do, to scan them too..biggrin

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No, I took pics of car getting put on the flatbed tow truck from where I bought it , en route and being tucked in my garage.

I just upload from my digital camera.



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I'm pretty certain the Chevy hinges are what you use but I wouldn't be surprised if Catalina and Impala hinges are the same.. Carl (the other one) on here has the parts books and should be able to verify it with us.
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Awesome,
I found a pair of 1970 Impala ones on ebay for $100 for both hinges so I will keep my fingers crossed.

Thanks for the warm welcome guys !!

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I knew that biggrin   I was teasing you!    If you dont get the e-bay one for some reason , I have a friend in Moncton, who will have some.. Where are you located?  Carl2

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I am in Ottawa. Could you inquire about a price for the pair of hinges?
I would rather not have to deal with duty and US Shipping

I haven't bid on them yet, did't want to bid if they wouldn't work.

Thanks for your help. I appreciate it.

-- Edited by Mirabelli67 at 13:36, 2008-02-29

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Theres a guy on Ebay right now parting out a 69 Parisienne convertible. I believe he is in BC. Go to ebay.ca and search for "parisienne" and his ads will appear. Send him a message about the hinges-I'm sure you will be get them cheap.
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Just sent him a message.
Thanks for the heads up !!!

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427carl wrote:

you put your pictures on a flatbed?   thats what I do, to scan them too..biggrin



You crack me up Carl2. Kind of reminds me of myself at work messing with the heads of the younger guys.



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he's messing up older heads here too. omfg.gif

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Sorry, I saw this earlier and forgot to check for you.

Your hinges fit 69 or 70 full size Pontiac, US or Canadian car. It does not show in any of my books including the Hollander interchange that Chevrolet will fit.



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When I was in AIR force, I was sent to get, a bucket of prop wash, and I was sent to get keys to Parade square.. smile

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427carl wrote:

When I was in AIR force, I was sent to get, a bucket of prop wash, and I was sent to get keys to Parade square.. smile



carl2, you wanna grab me a can of checkered paint while your out too? biggrin

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 WOW   You can get checkered paint?  how much?  Is it good for garage floors?  Can you get it, in solid colors?   confused

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hahaha
Checkered paint..I love it !!!

I guess I will have to get to know you guys and your sense of humour...lol

Thanks for all your help guys... anyone know where I can find production numbers on my car?

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My starter is low.
Can you grab me a can of starter fluid.
Maybe a couple of muffler bearings as well.
Gary

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Synthetic or regular??? You have to be more specific......

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Sounds like you guys are suffering from "Concentric Pull" wink   We are going to have to align you up, and add all season air weirdface

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You guys are lucky you have old cars with old headlights. Performing hologen headlight services can be expensive! We have giant tanks of hologen at work- costs $50 to fill up a set of headlights!biggrin

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Hmmm, now I'm not sure about upgrading my headlights to Halogen.
Do they come pre-filled on the first set?
Or do I need to get them filled before installing?
Gary

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66 Grande Parisienne, 2dr HT, 327 4bbl, Auto.

Had the 66 since about 83 and the 65 since 88.
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Hey Carl, not sure how to tell if starter fluid is regular or synthetic.
And Carl
I'm pretty sure I've got summer air, it's only driven in the summer, so no need for the more expensive all season air refilll, but thanks for your comments.
Gary

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If you buy them from us the first fill up is free!


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