58-64 Full Size Chassis Tech

HonestDave · HonestDave

A few years back I wrecked a 61 Impala (same frame as Pontiac) 4 door right to the frame. A fellow bought the frame off me and said he was going to turn it into a convertible frame. He told me the only difference was two extra body mounts. Six or eight months later I saw a 61 Impala convertible frame listed on C...

HonestDave · HonestDave

My 62 Parisienne came with old chrome rims and rotten tires. I'm thinking of getting a set of 14 inch rims and going back to stock hubcaps for a while. The wheels that are on the car now have two flats and they aren't fixable. I can't go to a bigger tire because any more than the 185/75/14 ones that are on it no...

dexter the dog · dexter the dog

I have a 62' Catalina 389 that I'm converting from Auto to 4 Spd. Collecting bits and pieces as I go... Have the correct steering column now and a lump of Borg Warner stuff back in the corner. I'm wondering if anyone has had any success using Canadian pedals in an American car. Photos I've seen show the...

harv · harv

my manual says my ragtop(58) IS OVER 1 INCH LONGER than other models and also 1 inch lower.where is the difference the body itself or? just getting started on driveline 348, not original.w motor

harv · harv

anyone know good place for stainless repair and polish

Magician40 · Magician40

I think I have a new problem on my 64cs. 1. I can turn on my heater blower through all speeds without the key on? 2. My turn signals will light up without the key on. 3. The accessory on the ignition switch does not work, the run and start position are perfect. Any ideas. Brian

meowy84 · meowy84

Hey guys. Sorry for the dumb questions but I don't have any factory manuals or literature on my car and besides, you guys are so quick I figure I'd ask here first. Sooo, what oil/lubricant goes in my manual steering box in my '61? Would 80W90 gear oil like in the manual trans and rear end do the trick? Als...

meowy84 · meowy84

I'm looking to pick up an inexpensive front anti sway bar for my '61. I don't think my particular car ever came with one from the factory (I assume these were optional extras) but regardless, it does have the 'ears' for one on the front A-arms so I'm wondering short of going aftermarket does anyone know...

JHamming · JHamming

Hello, What could be wrong when my column shifter lever is numb/loose? The tranny works otherwise fine. It changes gears perfectly but the lever has only park where it sticks. The car is 1964 Pontiac Parisienne with PG. I´m new here on this site tho i have been randomly checking out cool canadian cla...

meowy84 · meowy84

Like I said, the car just got out of storage and the brakes haven't ben touched in 7 years. I haven't stomped on the pedal yet but did inspect for leaks and such and none were found and the reservoir is still full of brake fluid just like I left it. so to get to the long and short of it what should be my first cour...

meowy84 · meowy84

New on the forum but not new to big old American (err, Canadian) boats. Anyways, I'm finally about to undertake a slight freshening up of my 4dr StratoChief that I've owned for the last 15 or so years into a family summer camping trip vehicle. Anyways, my problem obviously is that no one lists any parts...

Bassculture · Bassculture

Any info on where to get a complete kit? Is it the same as the Impala?

Sudds · Sudds

I recently became the 2nd owner of this car. The ONLY part I need to pass the safety inspection is the black plastic (?) handle on the top of the ratchet piece of metal. To put it more clearly, perhaps, if you want to pull on the parking brake, you reach down under the dash and grab the "handle"...

hotrodhogie · hotrodhogie

I recently tracked down and purchased the car my dad owned as a kid the eventually lead me to be a huge Pontiac fan. The plan is to surprise him with it next month. The car is an all original 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix. It has 53000 original miles 389 (american) hydromatic, power steering windows, seats an...

Pontiacanada · Pontiacanada

(Bottom right) I've tried Body Mount, Body Perch, Frame Mount, Frame Perch, Frame Bracket, Chassis Mount, Chassis Perch ... you get the idea! -- Edited by Pontiacanada on Sunday 31st of March 2013 07:38:16 AM

MoboMac · MoboMac

Was wondering if there was a specific frame for the convertables in these years? I know SOME converts had a boxed frame but not sure about these. Also,what is frame interchange from 58-64? Were they specific to 2dr.4dr. & wagon,etc.?

MoboMac · MoboMac

Does anybody know for sure if ANY or ALL of the 64 V8 power steering parts will interchange/bolt on a 59?

mrmotor · mrmotor

GUYs..just was going over my car with a fine toothed-comb..and much to my horror, I found that the steering shaft at the coupler is loose and worn. Is there a bearing or bushing just rearward of the coupler joint..if so where do I get one?? help PLEEEZE Ron in Whitby

pariscruiser64 · pariscruiser64

Well looking for the magical offset number to get the 64 to look just right, was wondering if anyone out there has found that magic number? Anyone want to add some pics of thier wheels? just a thought, might help with finding that right look. Thanx in advance guys.

MoboMac · MoboMac

Well,the back end of my Custom Sport HT is hanging a bit TOO LOW...especially with a full tank & my toolbox in the trunk. NEW springs is always a bit of a crapshoot. Last set of Moog std. replacements I tried in my 64 Parisienne really were no better than the semi-sagged originals.... Thinking abou...

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	61-64 Frame Question (Preview) A few years back I wrecked a 61 Impala (same frame as Pontiac) 4 door right to the frame. A fellow bought the frame off me and said he was going to turn it into a convertible frame. He told me the only difference was two extra body mounts. Six or eight months later I saw a 61 Impala convertible frame listed on C...	HonestDave	15	3262	Jan 23, 2014 by HonestDave
	Aftermarket Wheel Question (Preview) My 62 Parisienne came with old chrome rims and rotten tires. I'm thinking of getting a set of 14 inch rims and going back to stock hubcaps for a while. The wheels that are on the car now have two flats and they aren't fixable. I can't go to a bigger tire because any more than the 185/75/14 ones that are on it no...	HonestDave	23	1793	Jan 13, 2014 by HonestDave
	62 Clutch pedal assembly (Preview) I have a 62' Catalina 389 that I'm converting from Auto to 4 Spd. Collecting bits and pieces as I go... Have the correct steering column now and a lump of Borg Warner stuff back in the corner. I'm wondering if anyone has had any success using Canadian pedals in an American car. Photos I've seen show the...	dexter the dog	3	1253	Dec 22, 2013 by 427carl
	58 convert (Preview) my manual says my ragtop(58) IS OVER 1 INCH LONGER than other models and also 1 inch lower.where is the difference the body itself or? just getting started on driveline 348, not original.w motor	harv	5	1456	Nov 13, 2013 by top down
	stainless trim (Preview) anyone know good place for stainless repair and polish	harv	2	1131	Oct 12, 2013 by harv
	Need some electrical help (Preview) I think I have a new problem on my 64cs. 1. I can turn on my heater blower through all speeds without the key on? 2. My turn signals will light up without the key on. 3. The accessory on the ignition switch does not work, the run and start position are perfect. Any ideas. Brian	Magician40	4	1016	Sep 28, 2013 by Magician40
	What oil in manual steering box (and other steering box questions)? (Preview) Hey guys. Sorry for the dumb questions but I don't have any factory manuals or literature on my car and besides, you guys are so quick I figure I'd ask here first. Sooo, what oil/lubricant goes in my manual steering box in my '61? Would 80W90 gear oil like in the manual trans and rear end do the trick? Als...	meowy84	2	1013	Sep 19, 2013 by meowy84
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	Front anti-sway bar interchangeability for '61 (Preview) I'm looking to pick up an inexpensive front anti sway bar for my '61. I don't think my particular car ever came with one from the factory (I assume these were optional extras) but regardless, it does have the 'ears' for one on the front A-arms so I'm wondering short of going aftermarket does anyone know...	meowy84	0	869	Sep 19, 2013 by meowy84
	loose shifter (Preview) Hello, What could be wrong when my column shifter lever is numb/loose? The tranny works otherwise fine. It changes gears perfectly but the lever has only park where it sticks. The car is 1964 Pontiac Parisienne with PG. I´m new here on this site tho i have been randomly checking out cool canadian cla...	JHamming	9	1442	Sep 18, 2013 by bjburnout
	Car not driven in 7 years. What to do about brakes? (Preview) Like I said, the car just got out of storage and the brakes haven't ben touched in 7 years. I haven't stomped on the pedal yet but did inspect for leaks and such and none were found and the reservoir is still full of brake fluid just like I left it. so to get to the long and short of it what should be my first cour...	meowy84	6	934	Sep 17, 2013 by Lefty
	'61 StratoChief coils and shocks (where to get?) (Preview) New on the forum but not new to big old American (err, Canadian) boats. Anyways, I'm finally about to undertake a slight freshening up of my 4dr StratoChief that I've owned for the last 15 or so years into a family summer camping trip vehicle. Anyways, my problem obviously is that no one lists any parts...	meowy84	9	1048	Sep 3, 2013 by meowy84
	1960 Parisienne 2-dr body mounts (Preview) Any info on where to get a complete kit? Is it the same as the Impala?	Bassculture	4	955	Jul 7, 2013 by NOS
	'62 Acadian Beaumont Convertible; need Parking brake black plastic handle (Preview) I recently became the 2nd owner of this car. The ONLY part I need to pass the safety inspection is the black plastic (?) handle on the top of the ratchet piece of metal. To put it more clearly, perhaps, if you want to pull on the parking brake, you reach down under the dash and grab the "handle"...	Sudds	4	1107	Jun 25, 2013 by Sudds
	What kind of brakes do I have???? (Preview) I recently tracked down and purchased the car my dad owned as a kid the eventually lead me to be a huge Pontiac fan. The plan is to surprise him with it next month. The car is an all original 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix. It has 53000 original miles 389 (american) hydromatic, power steering windows, seats an...	hotrodhogie	16	1641	Apr 2, 2013 by 427carl
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	What Is The Proper Name For This Piece Welded On the Frame? (Preview) (Bottom right) I've tried Body Mount, Body Perch, Frame Mount, Frame Perch, Frame Bracket, Chassis Mount, Chassis Perch ... you get the idea! -- Edited by Pontiacanada on Sunday 31st of March 2013 07:38:16 AM	Pontiacanada	9	1413	Apr 1, 2013 by Pontiacanada
	X-frame differences? (Preview) Was wondering if there was a specific frame for the convertables in these years? I know SOME converts had a boxed frame but not sure about these. Also,what is frame interchange from 58-64? Were they specific to 2dr.4dr. & wagon,etc.?	MoboMac	6	3886	Feb 18, 2013 by ponchonut
	59-64 Power Steering Interchange (Preview) Does anybody know for sure if ANY or ALL of the 64 V8 power steering parts will interchange/bolt on a 59?	MoboMac	10	2256	Feb 18, 2013 by MoboMac
	'63 Parisienne..STEERING shaft--->HELP (Preview) GUYs..just was going over my car with a fine toothed-comb..and much to my horror, I found that the steering shaft at the coupler is loose and worn. Is there a bearing or bushing just rearward of the coupler joint..if so where do I get one?? help PLEEEZE Ron in Whitby	mrmotor	15	2244	Feb 11, 2013 by MoboMac
	Wheel offset (Preview) Well looking for the magical offset number to get the 64 to look just right, was wondering if anyone out there has found that magic number? Anyone want to add some pics of thier wheels? just a thought, might help with finding that right look. Thanx in advance guys.	pariscruiser64	2	1066	Feb 11, 2013 by rabbit64cs
	REAR SPRINGS...... (Preview) Well,the back end of my Custom Sport HT is hanging a bit TOO LOW...especially with a full tank & my toolbox in the trunk. NEW springs is always a bit of a crapshoot. Last set of Moog std. replacements I tried in my 64 Parisienne really were no better than the semi-sagged originals.... Thinking abou...	MoboMac	2	1613	Sep 7, 2012 by deleted
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