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Finally got the Olds out of the garage and the 62 Parisienne parts car in. Now I can get back to reducing the car to it's constituant bits, and disposing of them. Must remember to keep the pieces I need. Already can't find the trunk lock assembly I need for my rag-top. Imagine it's in a box somewhere. Tougher getting the back window out than I remember. Still haven't succeeded.

The age-old dilemma, I need to work quickly, but don't want to damage the parts. Already had a rusted back window mechanism with almost no space for the window clip tool, so I broke a hammer trying to pry it off. Needed it off in about five minutes, so out came the crowbar. Worked like a charm. Usually those clips pop off nicely for me. Then I decided to count my handles and cranks. Thank goodness I have one extra of everything. Would have been mad if I'd had to use a mangled one :)



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Hey Dave,

If your trunk torsion bars are still intact would you mind posting a pic? I took mine out years ago to put a speaker box in, and could never get them back in correctly. I'm risking life and limb every time I prop the trunk open with my trusty hockey stick!

Thanks!

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Unfortunately I just took them out yesterday. Sorry mate. I cut that whole section out under the window.



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It looks like you're off to a good start!
Good luck with the project.

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Wow, you sure work fast! I know where I'm taking my next stolen car for a quick chop, ha ha.

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No doubt about it, I'm pretty quick with a sawz-all :)
It's the decision making that takes the time. I've got to cut the roof off this car soon, and it's got nice drip rail mouldings. I've been pondering whether to take them off or cut right through them. Several hours work to take them off, and no time at all to saw right through.
Since I've never been able to sell a set of these, or even one, I guess the choice is clear, unfortunately. Same goes for the back window assemblies. Taken lots out, but never sold one. Only the power ones seem to be in demand, and even then, sporadically.
Ah....such is the life of a retired old git.

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Couldn't bring myself to do it. Call me a fool, but I spent four hours taking off all the chrome and stainless side roof mouldings. Why, I'll never know. Just couldn't cut through nice trim. Now my garage rafters look like even more of a sh*t storm. no



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HonestDave wrote:

Couldn't bring myself to do it. Call me a fool, but I spent four hours taking off all the chrome and stainless side roof mouldings. Why, I'll never know. Just couldn't cut through nice trim. Now my garage rafters look like even more of a sh*t storm. no



-- Edited by HonestDave on Friday 19th of September 2014 07:18:21 PM

It's okay Dave,you've got that disease.....autohordatitis............we all have it.........no known cure....no.....



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Making some headway. Down to the firewall. Soon it'll be just a frame with drive train. May try and fire up the 283 so I can see if it knocks. Probably a good core for someone. Still has the original heat shields for the spark plugs.



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Dave, what motor and tranny are in that 62. I am assuming 283 two barrel with powerglide. If the motor and tranny are not trash, i might be interested in purchasing the combo. I do not know what part of our great land, you are in. If in Ontario, give me all the particulars on the motor and transmission. Cheers. George.



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Sorry George, I'm out west. I'll try to update my signature. You assumed right on the motor tranny combo.



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Finally got the firewall stripped down. As usual, had to drill out the wiper motor bolts. Hate to leave the motors in, though.

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A little further along, now. Looks like the frame won't be good enough for selling. Rails are fair, but a few of the mount holes have rotted out.



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Snapped off one of the shock studs. Hope these things pound out of the trailing arms without too much battle. Not likely, though, right? no



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furious  not likely....



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Hi Rog,

Any chance there's a dead radio or delete plate from the '62 ?

Yours,

Ches

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64PARCONUK wrote:

Hi Rog,

Any chance there's a dead radio or delete plate from the '62 ?

Yours,

Ches

 I pulled the chrome instrument bezel out in one chunk, with all it's goodies still intact. The radio is in there along with the speaker switch and fader mechanism for front and rear. Don't know if it's a dead radio or not. Was too busy to try it. Thought I'd see if the one in the convert works before I get rid of this one. Just seem to be too busy. Sure buried in parts. As we all know, selling Canadian Pontiac parts is not an easy task. no

Cheers,

Dave



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62 Parisienne is taken down. Most of the interest in parts was for the chassis pieces, from Chev guys. The body parts are mostly stored in the barn now. It was an interesting adventure. I know a lot more about the 62 full size Pontiacs. Time to start putting stuff I got from this car (exhaust, front seat, wipers, etc.) on my convertible.

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