Save 5% at Vevor and Support Canadian Poncho!
Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Canadian Poncho Homepage -> Canadian Poncho -> Canadian Pontiac/Acadian/Beaumont's For Sale -> 4 sale - 1966 Pontiac Grand Parisienne #'s Matching Big Block 4 spd.
Post Info TOPIC: 4 sale - 1966 Pontiac Grand Parisienne #'s Matching Big Block 4 spd.
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
RE: 4 sale - 1966 Pontiac Grand Parisienne #'s Matching Big Block 4 spd.
Permalink  

Very wise words Ray. I have considered that possibility, that I might buy it and it could turn out to be a disappointment. That is one reason why I have not pulled the trigger on this one yet. The other reason is the colours. It is totally opposite of the one I had as far as colour, and for me, the dark blue on the one I had was a big part of the appeal.

As far as the Acadian goes, you are right about that part too. I am working to have it done this fall, put it away and drive it in the spring. Although our daughter will claim it in 7 years at age 21, our son has claimed it for Grade 12 grad next June!

And I have never seen a factory 4 speed 65 Canso SD either. As a matter of fact, I've only ever seen pictures of one 65 Canso 4 speed car and that was a 2 door post car, a totally gutted, rusty hulk with only the cowl tag to prove what it had been. I am pretty sure there will be less 4 speed Acadians in 65 than GP's in 66. I know I've seen 3 personally and this white one would make 4.

If I would buy the GP, it would be one of my last old cars to add. I will be 54 next month and at this point I think a couple more restorations, then time to settle in at the cottage for the summers!

__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
Elroy


Poncho Master!

Status: Offline
Posts: 2063
Date:
Permalink  

Carl have you seen this one yet ?? :)

__________________
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
Permalink  

Nope. I discussed it with him this week but I'm not convinced enough yet to make the trek. I am not ruling it out though. I promised him he would hear back from me.

I think it's around 11 hours for me, one way.

The point Ray makes about it not replacing one the one I had 25 years ago is what has been weighing heavy on my mind though. I have been pondering that since he first advertised it a couple of years ago. It's still not my old car...

__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
gparis7


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 4525
Date:
Permalink  

I think the 66 & 67 Grand Parisienne are beautiful cars. 

This one looks nice and it is no doubt rare. What I can't tell is whether it has it been lowered. It seems to sit very low. 

 

One thing about the interior color - you can paint the outside whatever color you like. But as noted, you may still never be able to recreate the vibe of your old car. 



__________________

62 Catalina 2 dr post project

55 Bel Air 2 dr post 265PP/PG

68 Bel Air 2 dr post BB project

 
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
Permalink  

I asked him about the lowering and he says it has brand new big block coils in it. I think someone either cut them or got the wrong part number because it sits way too low for a stocker. He suggested it is the low profile tire but I checked an online tire conversion site and it says 8.25-14 is the same as a 245 60 14 which is what is on this car. My blue car with the original front springs and 160,000 miles sat much higher than this one.

In this shot, the trunk is right full because 3 of us were on the road for about 10 days. Luggage, car parts etc.







__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
Permalink  



__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
rabbit64cs


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 7183
Date:
Permalink  

Carl, have you ever talked to Cheviac ( Ken ) about his Grande Parisienne ??

not sure that it would be 4 sale? but your old car reminds me of his,,,,,,ALWAYS catches my eye when I see it !

__________________

later...rog

AADD supporting member !!
I'm a collector...not a builder!!Located in sunny central Saskatchewan at the lakehead!
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
Permalink  

No, but I guess I should.

Hmm, wait a sec. I may have PM'd him about it once. Do you talk to him sometimes? Would you mind just asking him? Seems to me he told me it's a "driver" which is fine.

__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
Permalink  

I gotta quit reading this thread and looking at pics of my old car! Bamboo under the fingernails would be less painful!!!

__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
rabbit64cs


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 7183
Date:
Permalink  

it is a driver,, but it is a clean straight car with the usual 1/4 rot. very light rot...

I should have a pic somewhere I can dig up when I get home ....

and then again..Ken might not be willing to sell it?

__________________

later...rog

AADD supporting member !!
I'm a collector...not a builder!!Located in sunny central Saskatchewan at the lakehead!
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
Permalink  

Would you be willing to ask him?

Hey, wait, I think I did talk to him once on the phone but I never asked if he'd sell that car. He once owned a factory 4 speed GP, right?

__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
rabbit64cs


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 7183
Date:
Permalink  

most likely he did own a factory 4spd GP..Ken has had many an amazing car !!

I'll try and remember to ask more about his GP....

__________________

later...rog

AADD supporting member !!
I'm a collector...not a builder!!Located in sunny central Saskatchewan at the lakehead!
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
Permalink  

Thanks very much Mr Rabbit.

__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
427carl


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 35601
Date:
Permalink  

Carl Stevenson wrote:

I asked him about the lowering and he says it has brand new big block coils in it.

I think someone either cut them or got the wrong part number because it sits way too low for a stocker.

He suggested it is the low profile tire but I checked an online tire conversion site and it says 8.25-14 is the same as a 245 60 14 which is what is on this car. My blue car with the original front springs and 160,000 miles sat much higher than this one.


         P245/60R-14  is 25.57 inchs tall   Old 825-14 Bias is 27.57  (Coker)

 

        Those 14 inch are way too low   wink 



__________________

 
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
Permalink  

I see what you mean. I made the mistake of looking at only this site from tire rack and it certainly is wrong. Thanks Carl for pointing that out. That explains why it the car looks like it does.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/45_conversionchart.html

__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
68sd


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 7110
Date:
Permalink  

look in the reg guys ,c'mon confuse

 

1966

Oct 29th 1965       76657       V8       A      (585 Parchment)   Sask.  link
#706361  Grande Parisienne  2dr Hrdtp   M35   Tuxedo Black  U75 U80  cheviac

https://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd473/canadianponcho2/grande.jpg



-- Edited by 68sd on Saturday 17th of September 2011 11:07:16 PM

__________________





4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
Permalink  

Gimme a break Fred, I'm tired!!! I've spent the whole week of evenings repairing our daily drivers (97 Silverado, 94 Fleetwood). I'm beat.

Ok, and I'm lazy, and I never even thought of it.

Thanks!

__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
68sd


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 7110
Date:
Permalink  

smile



__________________





67Poncho


Uber Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 3679
Date:
Permalink  

 Damn it Fred, you beat me by 5 minutes!!!! My computer is always so slow looking at the pics in the registry!!!

 Yes, this is my copy/paste and not a copy of Freds......

 

Oct 29th 1965       76657           V8             A (585 Parchment)   Sask.  link
#706361  Grande Parisienne  2dr Hrdtp   M35   Tuxedo Black  U75 U80  cheviac

 

grande.jpg



 



-- Edited by 67Poncho on Saturday 17th of September 2011 11:12:56 PM

__________________

Vincent Jr.
68sd


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 7110
Date:
Permalink  

see Vincent knows biggrin



__________________





67Poncho


Uber Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 3679
Date:
Permalink  

68sd wrote:

see Vincent knows biggrin

 Yea, but I know because I took the picture!!!! (lol)



__________________

Vincent Jr.
68sd


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 7110
Date:
Permalink  

Work of art!!!



__________________





Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
gparis7


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 4525
Date:
Permalink  

That is a beautiful GP. 



__________________

62 Catalina 2 dr post project

55 Bel Air 2 dr post 265PP/PG

68 Bel Air 2 dr post BB project

 
rabbit64cs


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 7183
Date:
Permalink  

might as well call this the 66 GP thread !!

http://saskatchewan.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1966-Pontiac-Grande-Parisienne-W0QQAdIdZ315109930

Kijiji: 1966 Pontiac Grande Parisienne



__________________

later...rog

AADD supporting member !!
I'm a collector...not a builder!!Located in sunny central Saskatchewan at the lakehead!
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 50255
Date:
Permalink  

Is anyone near Wymark and able to check out this car for me?

I am going to call him right away.

__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
«First  <  1 2 3 4 5 6  >  Last»  | Page of 6  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Canadian Poncho Homepage -> Canadian Poncho -> Canadian Pontiac/Acadian/Beaumont's For Sale -> 4 sale - 1966 Pontiac Grand Parisienne #'s Matching Big Block 4 spd.
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us
.
Support Canadian Poncho!
Select Amount:
<
.
.
.