not sure about 64, but in 62 , the springs were a similiar color to those. something about GM color coding them?

For the most part it looks correct to me.
Didnt realize that 64s had the blue springs too.
62 did for sure only in canada.

I dont think canadian 63/64 chevys had blue spring tho.

The Delcotron is probably the really really rare high output factory correct.
Cant remember the option code #, but i think it is a 62 amp high output.


I sure would like to find a place repoping that aircleaner stamp/decal.

64 Hard Top wrote:

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Any idea if a repo valve cover decals are available?  I've had a few different opinions on the factory valve cover decals for Canadian 283 Pontiacs.  (and most were wrong) 
The factory decals simply indicate "Pontiac 283 Pontiac".

-- Edited by 64 Hard Top on Tuesday 23rd of March 2010 09:04:41 PM

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You are correct.  The lower pic has the right ones.
Pontiac-283-pontiac.
Air cleaner decal is also correct in these pics.

Try jimosborn reproductions in georgia.  Also online.  Has tones of canadian pontiac decals

 

Thanks Dave

I just found another website for Canadian Pontiac Decals that looks promising.

Bruce Levey Antique Auto Parts

http://www.blaap.com/index.html

what type of alternator is that it looks like a delcotron 6.2 and no 327 cars are not rare just scarce. let me no the type of alternator and where you got it need one for my truck  your block should have a 85 46----- code if you are running an automatic 300 i asume you are camel  heads. carter carb and the are cleaner is correct should have a clutch fan the alternator bracket is a generator bracket should have a curve
cant tell about the rest not enough detail in photo
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that's a 2 barrel rochester in the top pick?? no??

I always thought the air cleaners on the pre 67 327's looked older than that? More like this...

beaumontguru wrote:

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I sure would like to find a place repoping that aircleaner stamp/decal.

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Aubrey has a stamp he uses in his restos.

 

64 Hard Top wrote:

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I believe that the air cleaner that you have pictured was never used on a Canadian production pontiac.  The Canadian air cleaner had a flat dish lid. (whereas the US production Pontiacs had the the air cleaner which you have shown,... the lid swept downwards to meet the base.)
I have yet to hear a logical reason why GM engineers felt that the Canadian Pontiacs needed a different air cleaner engineered for the great white north.   But,..this design is truly Canadian,. eh!? 

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The air cleaner lid with the ridges is correct for a Canadian car 409 in '64.

If you mean Audrey at pontiac 409 he can't find the stamp I've asked.
If I could get a good clear picture I might try to get one made myself.

Brian

Thanks for all the info and posting pictures.   I'm limiting myself to doing things on the car that don't cost a lot.  Engine compartment detailing is time consuming but it doesn't take much out of the pocket book.  It was great to see that 283 engine bay photo which confirms that the hood springs are blue.

I use to go to car shows and appreciate the exterior of the cars at a glance. These days I tend to look more at the details.  It's really nice to see a bone stock 2bbl engine which has all the proper factory details done.  Small details like correct painting in the engine bay,. (color and sheen), period correct hose clamps,. GM heater hoses and those sort of things.   

Does anyone have a spray paint that they'd recommend for inner fenders, heater core cover and fan shield? Were they gloss black from the factory in '64,... or? ?