New member from Pincher Creek, Alberta

raggs · Veteran Member

RE: New member from Pincher Creek, Alberta

raggs · Veteran Member

interior has been stripped and the floor seems to be in good condition. Taking the seats and door panels to Ciadella Interiors in Phoenix this January. smile

hawkeye5766 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

That floor is in nice shape! Saves alot of work.

NOS · Poncho Master!

raggs wrote:
Could someone tell me if the carpet kit from a 56 Bel Air will fit a 56 Laurentian.

yes; the same kit. $225.61 for a 1 piece molded. The 56 cars where not available molded. They were cut & sewn with seams. Did not go under the seat. Molded gives 100% floor coverage. Have a look on our site in the above banner.

Dale @ NOS a poncho supporter

1-800-667-6200

Finally · Veteran Member

Wow...like a Chevy only better eh!! I love the look of the car and the trim looks fantastic....that rear bumper is a very cool looking design. Look forward to seeing some more pics. Welcome to the sight from Grande Prairie, AB.

raggs · Veteran Member

Picked up an engine bay light from a wrecking yard. It was in a 55 pontiac but will fit nicely in the 56.

raggs · Veteran Member

Hi Everybody. It's been a long winter and projects are moving along. El Camino is 90% complete. The 56 Pontiac is looking great. Waiting for parts for the motor and then working on brakes.

davelacourse · Poncho Master!

On the passenger side of the cowl is another ID plate, it should look like this:

SN%20Plate.jpg

The ENGINE number shown on your plate should match the number stamped on your motor, if it is a "numbers matching" engine.

Other "date coding" is an arcane subject and if you are insistent (spark plug wires, voltage regulator, generator, transmission, etc.) you have a big job ahead.

That said, you have a great looking car, 2dr. hardtops (aka coupes) are surely the best looking of the tri-five vintage.

Dave

davelacourse · Poncho Master!

Oh yeah, at a minimum, the passenger side of your motor should look like this (well, maybe not so crusty and cruddy):

If you do not see those 2 raised bars on the block above the starter, it cannot be the original motor.

Dave

-- Edited by davelacourse on Wednesday 27th of May 2015 04:41:32 PM

GLHS60 · Poncho Master!

AYE, AYE CAPTAIN!!

Thanks
Randy

raggs · Veteran Member

Here is Emma with her new boots on. I was also wondering if anyone has seen a floor mat like this before. it is called a Kar Rug, Is it period correct?