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Here are some pics of a totally stone stock 57 canadian pontiac loaded with options,  and correct parts

if it is any help,   i think this is a 2 bbl aircleaner.    I have one of these if anyone is looking for this aircleaner

Hi Guys
First thanks for the offer but I don't think that is a factory 1957 283. The valve covers are from a later Chevy as well as the paint colour. If it was a factory 57 283, the valve covers would have "Pontiac" in raised embossing and staggered valve cover bolt holes. They would be painted either green or maroon.  The one in the pic looks Chevy Orange.

Here's some info posted by 52Cheiftain in a previous thread about the car and it's unusual maroon painted block. I believe it proves the cars lineage beyond any reasonable doubt when added to all the other evidence I found and documented here.

52Chieftain:

"If it is the the colour of the engine, which bothers some of you because you have never seen a maroon 220HP 283, then lets set this straight. Yes the 220 HP 283 did come from the factory as such painted maroon. I have seen about 8 of them in my time as a mechanic in the Pontiac Buick GMC dealership. Also my brother and I had pulled one from the scrap yard out of a Poncho to put in his 56 Chev 2dr in the late sixties. So the maroon 220HP 283 did exist!"

I just sold the car to a guy locally that has two U.S. Pontiac hardtops(55,57). I hated to sell it because of how rare and complete it was. But the reality is that I'm on permanent disability with a bad back. Cash is tight and I'm getting married in the Spring. I'm about a 5 on a good day and she's a 10 in my opinion. So I have to make sure I get her to the alter before she wises up!!!

Combine that with a 110 year old farm house that I'm fixing up and no garage yet, I decided to let it go to a good home instead of rusting in my yard. I did the same with my sold new in Canada 1970 Cran red/BLK stripes LS6/M22/3:11/cowl/tach/gauges/bench Chevelle. I'm not in a position to give either car the attention and money they deserve so I let them go.

The upside is they paid for the wedding and I still have the 57 Safari 4dr wagon with it's original 283-2brl, a rough 57 Pathfinder Deluxe 2dr Sport coupe, and my personal favorite a 57 Pathfinder 2 dr Business Coupe. Along with those I also have a 46 IHC truck and a 75 Vette basket case.

They guy who bought the Laurentian offered to buy the Safari if I want to sell it. But I'm planning on building a 60's Gasser out of the Business Coupe so I may try and keep it as a matching tow vehicle. If I can save the 57 Pathfinder Deluxe, it's hopefully going to be a 50's custom sled because the body is really rough and the original drivetrain is long gone. I'll post pics when the I start working on the Gasser project. Right now I've just been squirreling away parts as I can afford them.

-- Edited by Pheadrus on Sunday 10th of November 2013 12:33:36 AM

Steve thanks for the updates on the 1957 Pontiac. I hope she went to a good home. Wow i never knew you were the 1957 Pontiac fanatic that you are, good to see. Thanks for sharing your 1957 Pontiac projects with the brotherhood here. Good luck with all your 57 Poncho projects. The brotherhood of 1957 Pontiac lovers. Here are some pics of my 57 Pontiac dream boat. Cheers. George.