The Pontiac Pathfinder was introduced on the Canadian market only in 1953 and was produced until 1958. The car was an instant hit and Pontiac models continued to increase in popularity production soared to 44,369 vehicles in 1953. The Pathfinder series, its name suggesting a car suitable for the exploration of Canadas rugged terrain, was joined by the up-scale Pontiac Laurentian series, named after the popular mountain vacation region of Quebec. By 1958, the post-World War II economic boom began to decline and car sales slowed for many car makers except Pontiac which saw another record-breaking sales year. In 1959, Pathfinder marque was replaced with Strato-Chief, and the Pathfinderline came to an end.
Does it not have a trim tag stating "Made in Canada"?
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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
Didn't the "Canuckistan" Poncho get the OHV 261 6 banger in 55 & previous ones had the 239 "Flatty' I like this as it's a 2dr. htp. got some "style" 12 volt is not a bad thing, now if "I was you" or "you were me" Here comes a V8, 5 or 6spd OD trans & late model under pinning, make it a car that's meant to be driven, not worry about breakdown or where to get parts when something does go amiss!!!! Poor "longstroke" will have a fit on this?? [ Just kidding you George] OK you can't change a "RODDER"
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Some times I wake up GRUMPY, but today I let her sleep in !!!!!!!!BLACKSTOCK Ont.
According to my literature the Canadian 53's had a 239 CI six which is the flathead. '53 was also the first year a 2 door hardtop was built in Canada.
If you give me the VIN I can get you some more info.
timbuk wrote:
THANKS GUYS IM BAFFLED SLIGHTLY BAFFLED BECAUSE ITS A FLATHEAD SIX AND HAS ELECTRIC WIPERS AND 12 VOLT? CAR WAS PRESENTED AS A CANADIAN MODEL SHOULD HAVE OHV 6? WORK IS IN THE WAY OF PLAY...
well have been givin the 53 some love got it fired up but one valve is not sealing got the head off looks good inside rebuilt for sure at some time goes into gear no brakes yet lol thanks fitz for the help. hit the body with the razor paint is flying off nicely front clip now has been stripped to metal and etch primed! still going thru a ton of parts
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
well me and the misus have pretty much scraped all we can now however the post office has lost my order from princess auto which is all my sanding discs and new sander......however have now got the engine head off... bent valve in there....got it straitened today should be good to run now had a few sticky valves....gaskets on order razor worked well
Wow Tim. you must have some of that Island energy working in you.
It's called "Corona".
Good work ... thank Mrs. Buk!
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
hood was sooo nice
well me and the misus have pretty much scraped all we can now however the post office has lost my order from princess auto which is all my sanding discs and new sander......however have now got the engine head off... bent valve in there....got it straitened today should be good to run now had a few sticky valves....gaskets on order razor worked well
