Thats an understatement - 60's stuff thats from your side of the world is "iconic" - when I was a kid, the guy across the road had a Parisienne, and since then I'd always wanted something similar............mine was pretty well worn out when I purchased her - dents and rust in most panels - motor, driveline, suspension, interior and paint very tired - but knew what I was getting - was honest..............I'll post some pics in the future that'll give you an idea of the shape she was in..........
-- Edited by Stealth68 on Friday 4th of May 2012 01:26:47 AM
The discs - theres a story - a company here (Hopper Stoppers) manufacture bolt on disc brake conversions (sourced from Australian manufactured vehicles) to fit a wide range of imported and local cars - these are actually a conversion from a locally manufactured Holden Commodore VX...............
-- Edited by Stealth68 on Thursday 3rd of May 2012 10:50:15 PM
New guy to the site (although Ive been visiting for about 3 months now). Currently restoring a Canadian, Australian assembled (at General Motors Holden Plant in Adelaide), 1968 Pontiac Parisienne - see pics below..........
Good site guys - Ive picked up some really useful tips!!
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
A hardy welcome aboard from Milton, Ontario and glad to have you join us. Beautiful car mate and a beautiful job you are doing there, no doubt about that. You folks appreciate four doors there and some do here as well, like myself. David good luck with your resto on your 68 and looking forward to more photos of your sweet ride. David check out my 57 four door as the March feature car. Cheers. George.
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1957 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe sedan restored 261 six
1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate wagon low mileage original 400 V-8
wecome David; looks like your having fun fun, and you seem to be pretty good at it . Anyway we can help with weatherstrip, headliners, etc, let me know.
...many thanks for thr positive feedback - appreciated..........
To answer a few of your questions...........unfortunately this is only a hobby for me, but Im fortunate enough to have a small shop in my backyard.......
Im also currently putting an inventory together re parts I require, so I may be seeking some advice as to reliable sources from your side of the world - I'd appreciate your advice.........stay tuned...........
..as you can see, she was a bit ordinary when I started.........
...many thanks for thr positive feedback - appreciated..........
To answer a few of your questions...........unfortunately this is only a hobby for me, but Im fortunate enough to have a small shop in my backyard.......
Im also currently putting an inventory together re parts I require, so I may be seeking some advice as to reliable sources from your side of the world - I'd appreciate your advice.........stay tuned...........
..as you can see, she was a bit ordinary when I started.........
No not ordinary at all, just a beautiful Pontiac. Most if not all your questions will be answered here, i have no doubt about that mate. Sweet Pontiac you got there and the best of luck with it. Please keep the photos coming. Cheers. George.
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1957 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe sedan restored 261 six
1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate wagon low mileage original 400 V-8
