That sure looks and sounds like fun. Some day I'd like to do the Bonneville experience....
Maybe JohnneeD and I could go. Hahahah, I crack me up, JohnneeD and me travel together somewhere. As if....
Glad they are doing well Jim. Keep the updates flowing.
I think your too hard on JohnneeD Carl?You should have him up to the lake house
for a week of fishing and checkers? LMAO
Hell maybe Jim and I would come up also just to see this and tk pics?
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"The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time because nothing is ever perfect. The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worth while. Therefore strive for excellence, not perfection"
That sure looks and sounds like fun. Some day I'd like to do the Bonneville experience....
Maybe JohnneeD and I could go. Hahahah, I crack me up, JohnneeD and me travel together somewhere. As if....
Glad they are doing well Jim. Keep the updates flowing.
I think your too hard on JohnneeD Carl?You should have him up to the lake house
for a week of fishing and checkers? LMAO
Hell maybe Jim and I would come up also just to see this and tk pics?
... maybe play team badminton also. Teambuilding!
I'll be the line judge.
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'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.
Carl you just made me spray beer all over my buddy lmao
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"The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time because nothing is ever perfect. The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worth while. Therefore strive for excellence, not perfection"
Glad I could see you two guys laugh instead of constantly bickering with each other. I hate that when two site members are constantly annoying one another.......
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
Bonneville: Boys are on their way home. No record this year but a great learning experience! Last I heard was 134 mph but the guys were having trans/shifting problems. Not too bad for a truck that had only been driven 50' and mostly built in a month and a half. We'll get her dialed in for next year! Pic of the crew..minus 1.
Thanks for the update, maybe drop a clutch and 5 speed in it? Eliminate all that slippage.......... Quite a project and I bet they had a wonderful time.
Don
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63 Parisienne sport coupe (The Big GTO), black, maroon interior, 409 4 speed; former owner of a 59 El Camino, 63 Corvette SWC, 62 Chev Bel Air SC. 1963- Pontiac top selling car in Canada
Mahone Bay, NS Still not old enough to need an automatic
Thanks for the update, maybe drop a clutch and 5 speed in it? Eliminate all that slippage.......... Quite a project and I bet they had a wonderful time.
Don
Yup, thinking stick or 6 spd auto for next year. Will see what we can scrounge up.
'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.
After falling, dislocating a shoulder, and having to get someone else to finish it, the tiny metal roof from hell (10' x 12' shed) is done. I'll never attempt a barn-style metal roof ever again!
'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.
63 Parisienne sport coupe (The Big GTO), black, maroon interior, 409 4 speed; former owner of a 59 El Camino, 63 Corvette SWC, 62 Chev Bel Air SC. 1963- Pontiac top selling car in Canada
Mahone Bay, NS Still not old enough to need an automatic
Pictures are in a reversed order but... pretty rough So I soaked it in vinegar and salt over night... rinsed it... let it oxidize for a few hours so as to get a little patina... followed by a baking soda solution.
You're amassing quite the Canada National Parks collection Geoff.
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'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.
63 Parisienne sport coupe (The Big GTO), black, maroon interior, 409 4 speed; former owner of a 59 El Camino, 63 Corvette SWC, 62 Chev Bel Air SC. 1963- Pontiac top selling car in Canada
Mahone Bay, NS Still not old enough to need an automatic
Worked on my Jeep. Determined the faulty gas gauge (pegged all the time) is caused by either the wiring to the tank or the sending unit. Next step is dropping the tank. Also have pretty much made up my mind to convert the problematic ignition system with a GM HEI unit. Many vendors sell bolt in units for early Jeeps. Saves the hassle of doing what some call "The Nutter Bypass" whereas you eliminate the computer in the factory ignition system. I may even spring for a Weber carb conversion. Also notice the coolant is pretty much water so I'll be flushing that out before winter. The Jeep never saw snow since it was restored and was always in a heated garage. I also picked up the hardtop that came with the Jeep. It needs a side window and some fiberglass repair. No biggie. I also picked up a good set of snow tires on rims that were part of the deal. The tires on the Jeep are like new and fairly aggressive. I might sell the snows and use the funds for the HEI conversion.
Nice roof, and nice use for the wife's garden tool.
