I have a 1968 Australian delivered Pontiac Parisienne (4 door pillarless hardtop) that was made in Canada and shipped to Oz in the 60's. I'm in the process of restoring the car but I'm finding it near impossible to find a set of both left and right
front park lens housings and the park lenses themselves. Can anyone tell me if the 68 Catalina, Ventura or the 68 Bonnerville ones would fit? If so, could you guys in Canada recommend a supplier or dealer please?
I'm sure the housings and lenses would be the same as 1968 US Bonneville, Catalina & Ventura. I'd say your best option is to keep an eye on ebay, or possibly California Pontiac Restorations (they also sell on ebay as 'calponres'). If 1968 is like similar years, there should be both clear and orange lenses available. Typically Canadian cars had the clear lenses, with an orange 1157 bulb.
I'm sure the housings and lenses would be the same as 1968 US Bonneville, Catalina & Ventura. I'd say your best option is to keep an eye on ebay, or possibly California Pontiac Restorations (they also sell on ebay as 'calponres'). If 1968 is like similar years, there should be both clear and orange lenses available. Typically Canadian cars had the clear lenses, with an orange 1157 bulb.
It's quite possible that the serial numbers aren't the same, but I do know the GTO lenses will fit. My 68 2+2 currently has 68 GTO lenses and buckets. I picked them up real cheap somewhere and they did fit, so I was happy.
Hey Scott. So just to confirm this. Your 68 has the GTO lenses, does it also have the park lens housings as well? Cause I also need these. Just another question I see you guys talking about "2 + 2". Excuse my Aussie ignorance
but what do you guys mean by this?
Just another question I see you guys talking about "2 + 2". Excuse my Aussie ignorance but what do you guys mean by this?
Steve.
The 2+2 was a sport type package available on the 1967 - 1969 Parisienne's. It typically included: side louvers, bucket seats, console, ralley wheels, etc. In 1970 it was it's own model, but was really a Parisienne with the sport type features. 2+2 is supposed to mean 2 people in the front, 2 people in the back. This months feature car is a 68 Parisienne 2+2.
The '68 GTO lenses AND housings will work on your big car. I used them on a '68 GTO I had...not the correct numbers but they will work. Both are available as reproductions from Ames Performance Engineering and Original Parts Group and are US companies.
Check the Ames Pontiac Catalogue on pages 38 and 39. They have a listing for left and right housings as well as the lenses. Housings are $65.00 each; lenses are $53.00 each. They do say that they are not an exact fit but that they do fit and work just fine. Good luck.
Just looking at these park lamp assemblies from "The Parts Place" in Dekalb IL. $199.00 US for the complete left and right hand side. Has anyone dealt with these guys before? Are they good to deal with?
Just looking at these park lamp assemblies from "The Parts Place" in Dekalb IL. $199.00 US for the complete left and right hand side. Has anyone dealt with these guys before? Are they good to deal with?
I've dealt with "The Parts Place" once, and it was fine. If I recall, I had a couple things sent to my hotel in Phoenix. All ok.
Just looking at these park lamp assemblies from "The Parts Place" in Dekalb IL. $199.00 US for the complete left and right hand side. Has anyone dealt with these guys before? Are they good to deal with?
I have dealt with them dozens of times...great service and prices.
Steya, put some pics and part numbers up. i have some odd housings and lenses and live in brisbane.
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cutting a roof off a four door is NOT a convertible.....
65 Parisienne convertible.one of 49 built for RHD export market,402BBC, T400, 2500 stally, posi rear, upgraded brakes with front discs, FUEL FAST efi custom built by me.
I placed an order with "The parts place" the other day mate. Lenses are on their way.
No worries! what are the lense part numbers?
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cutting a roof off a four door is NOT a convertible.....
65 Parisienne convertible.one of 49 built for RHD export market,402BBC, T400, 2500 stally, posi rear, upgraded brakes with front discs, FUEL FAST efi custom built by me.
Just another question I see you guys talking about "2 + 2". Excuse my Aussie ignorance but what do you guys mean by this?
Steve.
The 2+2 was a sport type package available on the 1967 - 1969 Parisienne's. It typically included: side louvers, bucket seats, console, ralley wheels, etc. In 1970 it was it's own model, but was really a Parisienne with the sport type features. 2+2 is supposed to mean 2 people in the front, 2 people in the back. This months feature car is a 68 Parisienne 2+2.
CLINT, WHAT LEADS YOU TO BELIEVE A '70 2+2 WAS IT'S OWN MODEL, WHILE A '69 2+2 WAS A "SPORT TYPE PACKAGE" ON A PARISIENNE? '69 AND '70 WERE BOTH BADGED AND MARKETED AS JUST "2+2". '67 & '68 WERE BOTH BADGED AND MARKETED AS "PARISIENNE 2+2". ALL '67-'70 2+2'S WERE IDENTIFIED BY A UNIQUE MODEL#
-- Edited by 68 427 on Wednesday 11th of February 2015 08:45:24 AM
