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The glass interchanges from an American GP.

I have not tried but I am sure the grills and park lamps fit also, as well as the tail panel with those beautiful tail lights.

I have not tried bumpers. I know the brackets are wrong for sure because the frame is completely different.

The interior pattern is unique to our cars. The basic seat frames I believe are the same as Impala and also the American GP.

Our dash may look the same but behind the scenes it is wired completely different. However, I would believe a number of switches etc interchange. I know the radio fits them all.

Which reminds me, I have asked on here if the 65-66 steering column for full size Canadian Pontiac interchanges with the American GP but have never had a solid answer. I have a US tilt that I want to install in my car. I may just have to try it.



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way2tall wrote:

...and by GTO I meant Grand Prix

*gets another coffee*

 Better quit drinking that decaf!!!



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way2tall wrote:

 From what I gather, the Grande Parisienne is an amalgam of

parts from different Pontiacs , along with a few exclusive bits,

         The Grande Parisienne was all Canadian Pontiac     

        Carl will teach you the details of that   

        no other Pontiacs   just Canadian



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Carl Stevenson wrote:
way2tall wrote:

...and by GTO I meant Grand Prix

*gets another coffee*

 Better quit drinking that decaf!!!

 I *knew* I was doing something wrong!



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Yes Carl, I will listen to Carl, Carl. Carl?

 

(this has probably been done to death, but as I 1) am new, and 2) am a Carl, I had to do it once)



-- Edited by way2tall on Sunday 11th of December 2011 10:22:21 AM

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So I was looking at the GP compared to the GP, and this is what I can see from the outside:

Grand Parisienne

66grandprixfront.jpg

Bumper brackets are definitely different (about halfway betwene center and end on the Parisienne, a bit further out on the Prix). The rest looks quite similar...

Anyone know where I can get a nice set of those turn signal housings?



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And just for the record, I think you will have to be known as Carl4.

I am dubbed Carl 1, since I joined all of about 12 hours before 427 Carl! He is Carl 2.

67Rag396 (his name is Rick but it seems to me he said his middle name is Carl) is Carl 3.

So if you are ok with Carl 4, this will work fine!

And for the record, all the Carls to date are B body (full size) Pontiac enthusiasts, so you fit the name perfectly! All of us own or have owned a 66-67 B body very recently.

And the rest of the guys here? They're all just Carl wannabee's...

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So I was looking at the GP compared to the GP, and this is what I can see from the outside:

Grand Parisienne

66grandprixfront.jpg

Bumper brackets are definitely different (about halfway betwene center and end on the Parisienne, a bit further out on the Prix). The rest looks quite similar...

Anyone know where I can get a nice set of those turn signal housings?

 Yes, that sure proves the bumper won't fit unless a guy welds up holes, makes new ones, rechromes it. Too much hassle to try.

This 66 US GP (only picture I have of it) is in a wrecking yard in the US about 3 hours from me. I am dreaming of a trip there in the next 2 weeks since we have almost no snow yet.  It may have the lights, I can't recall

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And the rest of the guys here? They're all just Carl wannabee's...

 Ummm...... Or Carl wannanotbee's................. (lol) You had watch you step, mister.... I heard that a certain Canadian Poncho donation for all wants and purposes had not been made yet!!!!!

 I too, know people in high(er) places..................... evileye



 



 



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Carl Stevenson wrote:

Yes, that sure proves the bumper won't fit unless a guy welds up holes, makes new ones, rechromes it. Too much hassle to try.

This 66 US GP (only picture I have of it) is in a wrecking yard in the US about 3 hours from me. I am dreaming of a trip there in the next 2 weeks since we have almost no snow yet.  It may have the lights, I can't recall

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 That chrome trim looks mighty nice



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The car is quite complete but has been sitting outside forever. Lots of pieces though.

I wish it had a power window setup...

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Carl Stevenson wrote:

And the rest of the guys here? They're all just Carl wannabee's...

 Ummm...... Or Carl wannanotbee's................. (lol) You had watch you step, mister.... I heard that a certain Canadian Poncho donation for all wants and purposes had not been made yet!!!!!

 I too, know people in high(er) places..................... evileye



-- Edited by 67Poncho on Sunday 11th of December 2011 10:48:34 AM

   I'm sorry, I can't hear you.................



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Hi, I'm Carl, and this is my other brother Carl.*

* for once I get to say it! wink



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if you do not have a CAR in your name.....nod.gif  you may never be a Legend!!



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I just went to get a small pile of parts from the guy who owned the car. Apparently there's more that he has to dig out, he insists that he has all the trim and emblems - but these are the emblems I got today (along with a pile of trim and the fender skirts):



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Hang on to the chrome and the emblems ..they are the same value as Gold to us Grande Guys...Welcome by the way!!! I have a spare 4 door 283 car out back in storage if you have any questions.

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GPstuff01.jpgGPstuff01.jpgGPstuff01.jpgGPstuff01.jpg



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The old owner mentioned something about having a T4 (or T400, I forget exactly what he said) tranny that he might be persuaded to sell - the car currently has the 454 bolted to the standard transmission that came with the 283. Would this be a good move?

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I too am parting a four door hdt, the emblems are allready gone. Has a real nice head liner....so far, mice haven't got to it yet.pontiac plates 156.jpgpontiac plates 179.jpg



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The old owner mentioned something about having a T4 (or T400, I forget exactly what he said) tranny that he might be persuaded to sell - the car currently has the 454 bolted to the standard transmission that came with the 283. Would this be a good move?

          Is the car using a 2 speed powerglide or a 3 speed 350 turbo ?



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427carl wrote:
way2tall wrote:

The old owner mentioned something about having a T4 (or T400, I forget exactly what he said) tranny that he might be persuaded to sell - the car currently has the 454 bolted to the standard transmission that came with the 283. Would this be a good move?

          Is the car using a 2 speed powerglide or a 3 speed 350 turbo ?

 I am 99.44% sure it's the 3-speed - but I'll check for sure when I get it back... How would I know the difference?



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I too am parting a four door hdt, the emblems are allready gone. Has a real nice head liner....so far, mice haven't got to it yet.pontiac plates 156.jpgpontiac plates 179.jpg

 I wish I knew I could convert those power windows to a 2 door set...



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 I wish I knew I could convert those power windows to a 2 door set...

          Can't you install the 4 door set  and not press the rear buttons wink



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So I finally have a few decent pictures of the Grande - it is still at the shop as the mechanic has been sick and hasn't been able to work on it.

 



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