Nominate a Canadian Poncho to be the Feature Car of the month,
cdnpont said
Dec 18, 2020
To all CP members,
We all know that Todd has taken a ton of pride in being able to find a CP to feature at the beginning of each month. Remarkably, he's been able to pull through and find a car worthy continuously for near 12 years. And it can be a tough job, seemingly running right up to the deadline more times than we can count. And let's not forget those amazing Calendars that are based on the feature cars. Thanks go out to you Todd for all of this!
In order to make it a little easier to find material, and to make it easier to prepare for upcoming months, I've suggested we create a post where we link to the cars already featured, and to allow members to post suggestions (nominations) of cars they feel should be recognized. We all see great images of cars here that we absolutely know could be featured, but they get forgotten in the posts. Having a central place to post when you see or think of one makes better sense.
New Nominations will be open to;
All Pre 1971 Canadian Built Pontiacs, including for export (CKD, complete knock down) as seen in Australia, Beaumont and Acadian (including USA Built 68-71).
Cars previously featured that have undergone significant upgrades since.
Cars previously owned that you might have good photos and a story for.
Project cars currently in process.
Rare or special examples in any condition, with a known story and images.
Cars not listed; Exceptions will be made on a individual basis.
They can be your own cars or ones belonging to another member.
A big story isn't most important, just a good description, and some decent images of any interesting Canadian Pontiac to spark our interest.
You can post to this thread with your feature suggestions, or PM cdnpont , 4SPEED427 if you wish to remain anonymous. Todd (Canadian Poncho) will then pick subjects from the new list for consideration.
We'll edit the suggestions into the list below, then delete your post to keep the thread clean.
Grateful for the nomination, but I'd rather wait till I git 'er done. There've got be roadworthy candidates for January.
hawkeye5766 said
Dec 20, 2020
Just a thought. What about past feature cars that have gone through a refit? So the members car was a fixer upper when featured....and now is a new car. New paint ,interior etc. If it has been featured but updated..to me it's a new car. Show us your progress from the last time... Still doesn't need to be finished,but lets see what you've done! yes/no?
hawkeye5766 said
Dec 20, 2020
see2xu wrote:
Grateful for the nomination, but I'd rather wait till I git 'er done. There've got be roadworthy candidates for January.
To me it's the story behind the car. How you found it, what you've done to it and what your plans are for it. We can't experience driving the car,only you can. So roadworthy doesn't really mean anything to me. Every car and it's owner has a story.....and luv to hear them....
Canadian Poncho said
Dec 20, 2020
I'd consider that. Anyone?
hawkeye5766 wrote:
Just a thought. What about past feature cars that have gone through a refit? So the members car was a fixer upper when featured....and now is a new car. New paint ,interior etc. If it has been featured but updated..to me it's a new car. Show us your progress from the last time... Still doesn't need to be finished,but lets see what you've done! yes/no?
To me it's the story behind the car. How you found it, what you've done to it and what your plans are for it. We can't experience driving the car,only you can. So roadworthy doesn't really mean anything to me. Every car and it's owner has a story.....and luv to hear them....
Absolutely 110% in favour of that idea. I love seeing the "upgrade" threads when guys are doing their cars.
C'mon guys, there's LOTS of you out there who have done what Jim is talking about.
cdnpont said
Dec 20, 2020
I'm surprised there aren't more nominations showing up. It's pretty much wide open now.
And there are a lot of cars significantly upgraded since being featured. My 67 Grande is a good example of that.
ABC123 said
Dec 20, 2020
How about a 65 3 pedal swap out ???
beaumontguru said
Dec 20, 2020
To be brutally honest the sad reality is there is hardly anyone on here anymore. Most have migrated to facebook. Its really to bad.
4SPEED427 said
Dec 20, 2020
The Facebook sites certainly have nothing compared to this site. I read there too but nobody does project threads there it seems. It's mostly information swaps, classifieds and a fair bit of bickering!
4SPEED427 said
Dec 20, 2020
And I should add to that, when guys have a need for good detailed technical answers it seems they find there way to this site. I've seen a number of times on a couple of different Facebook sites where someone referred an individual to Canadian Poncho to get a question answered!
cdnpont said
Dec 20, 2020
I look at the members list, last access, and it looks like there is quite a few guys checking in, but they don't post often.
Anyways, how about 64Parconuk's 64 rag in England,
see2xu said
Dec 20, 2020
Well, in that case, Jerel is probably a better source of the back story! He hooked me up with the fellow I bought it from; they winter(ed) together in the Coachella Valley, and the seller mentioned to him that he was looking to get rid of it so he could pursue his and his wife's passion for boating with a clear conscience. Jerel hooked me up with him, it's such a nice car I was even able to resist my natural impulse to dicker, and then set about getting her from Port Alberni to Greensboro, at the (previous) height of the pandemic.
But, sure, I've got some "as acquired" images that are decent, and it's a pretty nice example of its kind. Still haven't heard anything from the dudes in Oshawa with the archival information, but it was a Lemonwood Yellow small block, manual, bench seat car, when built, according to what I've been told, and the data plate on the firewall doesn't contradict any of that.
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-- Edited by see2xu on Sunday 20th of December 2020 12:08:04 PM
ABC123 said
Dec 20, 2020
I would have loved to feature a 2+2 project by now but all I have right now is bumpers from Howmac.
Thanks Howmac
I guess I have to be patient.
I have only been trying to buy this car since 1984 !
And I should add to that, when guys have a need for good detailed technical answers it seems they find there way to this site. I've seen a number of times on a couple of different Facebook sites where someone referred an individual to Canadian Poncho to get a question answered!
Amen to that, its why i avoid the others. so much wrong info out there it's comical. i just watch and laugh!
cdnpont said
Dec 20, 2020
Guys, I'll let the replies to this post come in for a bit. Suggestions are good for sure. But I will be deleting it all in time to keep it tidy.
I'd be happy for my 69 Parisienne 427 to be featured but unfortunately I don't have a lot of good pictures on hand, and the car is in storage now so it would be hard to get some at this time.
4SPEED427 said
Feb 6, 2021
gparis7 wrote:
I'd be happy for my 69 Parisienne 427 to be featured but unfortunately I don't have a lot of good pictures on hand, and the car is in storage now so it would be hard to get some at this time.
In the springtime for sure John.
hawkeye5766 said
Feb 6, 2021
ABC123 wrote:
I would have loved to feature a 2+2 project by now but all I have right now is bumpers from Howmac.
Thanks Howmac
I guess I have to be patient.
I have only been trying to buy this car since 1984 !
Just put them 20' apart and take a pic.....we'll envision the rest....
To all CP members,
We all know that Todd has taken a ton of pride in being able to find a CP to feature at the beginning of each month. Remarkably, he's been able to pull through and find a car worthy continuously for near 12 years. And it can be a tough job, seemingly running right up to the deadline more times than we can count. And let's not forget those amazing Calendars that are based on the feature cars. Thanks go out to you Todd for all of this!
In order to make it a little easier to find material, and to make it easier to prepare for upcoming months, I've suggested we create a post where we link to the cars already featured, and to allow members to post suggestions (nominations) of cars they feel should be recognized. We all see great images of cars here that we absolutely know could be featured, but they get forgotten in the posts. Having a central place to post when you see or think of one makes better sense.
New Nominations will be open to;
A big story isn't most important, just a good description, and some decent images of any interesting Canadian Pontiac to spark our interest.
You can post to this thread with your feature suggestions, or PM cdnpont , 4SPEED427 if you wish to remain anonymous. Todd (Canadian Poncho) will then pick subjects from the new list for consideration.
We'll edit the suggestions into the list below, then delete your post to keep the thread clean.
Thanks, Mark
Click here for a link to the list of cars previously featured
New Nomination list;
Johnathan's 67 Pariseinne project, https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t38717692/1967-pontiac-progress/
see2xu has a candidate. https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t66921735/gotcha-day/
SGS Welding (Greg) 1967 Parisienne convertible.
68vert https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t67236090/shes-home-69-beaumont-merry-christmas-to-me/
RareChev's 69 2+2 convertible.
Coolconvertibles 65
64PARCONUK's 64 in England.
ABC123's refresh of his 69 should qualify. https://www.flickr.com/photos/7822276@N03/50110378457/in/album-72157600086343120/
Creighton's 67 Beaumont, https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/m3503860/profile/
LT1 Burbs' Epic 66 Beaumont https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t67246040/my-66sd-from-rags-to-riches/
66SDVert https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/m3497548/profile/
Oldsledguy's 65 Custom Sport 409 https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t31364018/65-409-custom-sport-4-speed/?page=last#lastPostAnchor
Karl's immaculate 64 Parisienne 4 door Sedan: https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t67354083/hello-from-roxton-pond-quebec-canada/?page=last#lastPostAnchor
Barry's Acadian convertible https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t62745870/1962-convertible/?page=last#lastPostAnchor
Bobs 65 Beaumont Custom https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t67846701/new-member-from-londonont/?page=last#lastPostAnchor
To me it's the story behind the car. How you found it, what you've done to it and what your plans are for it. We can't experience driving the car,only you can. So roadworthy doesn't really mean anything to me. Every car and it's owner has a story.....and luv to hear them....
To me it's the story behind the car. How you found it, what you've done to it and what your plans are for it. We can't experience driving the car,only you can. So roadworthy doesn't really mean anything to me. Every car and it's owner has a story.....and luv to hear them....
Absolutely 110% in favour of that idea. I love seeing the "upgrade" threads when guys are doing their cars.
C'mon guys, there's LOTS of you out there who have done what Jim is talking about.
I'm surprised there aren't more nominations showing up. It's pretty much wide open now.
And there are a lot of cars significantly upgraded since being featured. My 67 Grande is a good example of that.
To be brutally honest the sad reality is there is hardly anyone on here anymore. Most have migrated to facebook. Its really to bad.
I look at the members list, last access, and it looks like there is quite a few guys checking in, but they don't post often.
Anyways, how about 64Parconuk's 64 rag in England,
Well, in that case, Jerel is probably a better source of the back story! He hooked me up with the fellow I bought it from; they winter(ed) together in the Coachella Valley, and the seller mentioned to him that he was looking to get rid of it so he could pursue his and his wife's passion for boating with a clear conscience. Jerel hooked me up with him, it's such a nice car I was even able to resist my natural impulse to dicker, and then set about getting her from Port Alberni to Greensboro, at the (previous) height of the pandemic.
But, sure, I've got some "as acquired" images that are decent, and it's a pretty nice example of its kind. Still haven't heard anything from the dudes in Oshawa with the archival information, but it was a Lemonwood Yellow small block, manual, bench seat car, when built, according to what I've been told, and the data plate on the firewall doesn't contradict any of that.
_
-- Edited by see2xu on Sunday 20th of December 2020 12:08:04 PM
I would have loved to feature a 2+2 project by now but all I have right now is bumpers from Howmac.
Thanks Howmac
I guess I have to be patient.
I have only been trying to buy this car since 1984 !
Amen to that, its why i avoid the others. so much wrong info out there it's comical. i just watch and laugh!
Guys, I'll let the replies to this post come in for a bit. Suggestions are good for sure. But I will be deleting it all in time to keep it tidy.
https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/m3503860/profile/
67-Beaumont has a great candidate to feature.
Just added this one to the list-
https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t31364018/65-409-custom-sport-4-speed/?page=last#lastPostAnchor
https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t67354083/hello-from-roxton-pond-quebec-canada/?page=last#lastPostAnchor
x2
I'd be happy for my 69 Parisienne 427 to be featured but unfortunately I don't have a lot of good pictures on hand, and the car is in storage now so it would be hard to get some at this time.
In the springtime for sure John.
Just put them 20' apart and take a pic.....we'll envision the rest....
