I just had to revisit this thread to have a look at your car Carl. I even dug out my 1966 sales brochure to flip through.

Without a doubt this has to be one , if not the niceset Canadian Pontiac ever produced. Congratulations once again. 

I hate to to say this gents but this was the peak!

Wash and inspect time at the dealership tonight...

I found a little bit more body work from the past than I saw on my first look (but I had allowed for that, that's the way it always goes) Nothing brutal. He told me he had done some minor rust repair when he painted it for his uncle (original owner) about 12 years ago.

Trunk mounts are both needing repair, maybe 30% rotted away. Typical. Trunk floor has been patched at the mounts, very nice repair.

Looks like both front and rear windows leak, need resealed. Again, typical. He told me the trunk gets wet so I'm assuming dry old butyl tape or rusty rear window channel.

Ugly undercoating underneat that is starting to peel. Under that is nice virgin floors it seems. I like!

3.31 12 bolt, no posi according to the DD code on the housing. Makes sense, I think that is standard ratio on 283 powerglide.

-4 sets of keys, 2 sets being the originals with codes still intact, never been punched out! Other 2 sets are cut on proper original old style GM blanks.

-NO soft spots in the frame.

-Had dual exhaust at some point and it has both the proper muffler hanger and tailpipe hanger, GM OEM parts! Makes sense, apparently the original owner was Parts Manager at Community Chev in Winnipeg for quite a while.

-Can't find any soft spots in the floors.

All in all, I've very happy. Yes, it needs lots of work if I want a show car but I don't want a show car. I want a 427 4 speed GP I can drive and enjoy!

I sure had fun at work today. I had the car in the back on the trailer and was taking questions about it all day long! The cruncher was the electrician who was doing some work in our service area that we added on to. He happened to meet me out on the yard, near the car. First thing he says? "I had a 66 Grande Parisienne (bonus, he knows the exact year and model) that was Turqouise coloured, 396 automatic!!!)

Another time I had to run to my truck to get something and happened to meet one of our son's classmates driving through the yard. He had talked to Parker at school and I guess Parker told him dad has the car at work today. He scoots over to where I am and says "Parker likes the Acadian better than this? I'd take this car WAY sooner!"

 It is really great that you are enjoying the car hobby Carl. By that I mean you seem to be relishing every aspect of getting your "new" car.

 The exhuberance in your posts is truly evident and I hope you know we are all excited for you too.

 Good to hear that everything checked out as expected with the car.

66 Grande guy wrote:

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I hate to to say this gents but this was the peak!

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Way to go Carl !!I like it lots!

I will be happy to help in anyway I can. I can hardly wait for that car to come on a voyage west.

I haven't looked yet. I plan to take the bucket seat backs off and check there. If not, the back seat will be coming out to see if it has it.

Johnnee D wrote:

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Congratulations! That's really nice you were able to fulfill your dream! So is that one for you? No sharing with children? Enjoy it and keep us posted!

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 Yup, this one is dad's!

Funny, when I brought it home, I heard a lot of negative "boat" type comments. Last night I gave it a good wash and vacuum. Today it was parked out in the sun on the cement pad in front of the house and numerous comments were made but now they are a lot more positive!

2qwik2c wrote:

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The 66 looks really good, did you find a build sheet anywhere yet carl??

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 Curiosity got the better of me. I pulled the metal back off the driver's bucket, and there it was!

Proves once again, F40 gives you a 12 bolt, even with a 283 Powerglide.

Not much to say, tint windshield, heavy duty suspension, power brakes, block heater, power steering, wheel covers, am radio.

The interesting thing is, it has everything for a rear defog except the defogger unit! Switch and full harness is there, no unit. Must have been a dealer installed since it's not on the build sheet.

Yes, my favourite years have always been 65-66 with 67 coming in right behind that.

Man, wish that tag would have said posi, or L72 427, or M20 Muncie 4 speed or something cool like that.....!