Well with the discussion of ""Cdn"" built we would have to include the Oshawa built GTO's, they would qualify, as well as the St. Therese built Firebird's,
What about Stevenson's car? Every three months it becomes the month's feature car so we see the progress... And force him to work on it!!!!
-- Edited by Johnnee D on Friday 22nd of May 2015 08:12:06 AM
It's a turd under the hood at the moment, and I have no plans to detail there until I convert it to a big block. Otherwise, appearance wise all I need to do it put some of the side trim back on and install a windshield, then at least in pictures it would be "showable" but still not on the road.
As soon as it's basically complete I will certainly submit it.
I know of at least 2 Acadians but I've twisted the member's arms to no avail.
I love the idea of the 409 survivor. That is one of the holy grail Canadian Ponchos.
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1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I have nothing against American cars. Every car/truck I've ever owned has been American made. I've only owned ONE Canadian made car ... ever. American Pontiac cars SHOULD be posted on threads ... as well as Chevs, Dodges, etc. ... even Fords.
I'm just saying that a American-made car has NOplace (I my stern opinion) as a FEATURE CAR on a website called CANADIAN Poncho. What is the purpose of doing that?
I'm sure there are tons of Canadian Pontiac cars out there ... if worst comes to worse, I'll post my dirty clunker as a feature Canadian Pontiac.
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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.
I agree with Darryl but we have already had non Canadian Poncho's as Feature cars. Both cases were F bodies as I recall, a first generation Firebird and re-skinned Camaro.
To throw in my 2˘, since the reason for this site's existence is Canadian Pontiacs, I think that feature cars should be Canadian Pontiacs and related products (i.e. Acadian, Beaumont, etc.). Granted, what constitutes a Canadian Pontiac became a little muddied in the seventies and eighties, once the effects of the auto pact kicked in. For example, I think nobody would question the choice of a 1966 Grande Parisienne as a prime choice of Canadian Poncho monthy feature car but what about a 1976 Bonneville which was sold at Canadian dealerships right alongside of Parisiennes, etc.? Both were offered for sale in Canada. While one was uniquely Canadian (chevy chassis and drivetrain, etc.), the other was pretty much the same as sold south of the border (with some small detail differences). To make it a little more complicated, how about cars like the '69 Lemans that I know about locally, which was special ordered through a Canadian dealer, delivered in Canada as a new car, and has lived all its life in Canada?
In my opinion, I would draw the line at cars that were not sold in Canada and then judge the few exceptions case-by-case. IMHO the export cars built in Canada (which are essentially Canadian Ponchos in spirit and configuration) should be included as well.
Don't get me wrong, I like all cars made by all companies, and enjoy reading about them whenever somebody posts about them, regardless of the brand or their country of origin. I say post away, we all enjoy reading about them.
However, I think making a car which was not made for the Canadian market, built in Canada, or even bought at a Canadian Pontiac dealer would steer the site away from its intended purpose. To open it up a little, for sure feature cars in progress, survivors, etc. I don't think a car needs to be "perfect" to be interesting and significant.
Again, just my opinion, but in the end it's Todd's call.
-- Edited by MC on Monday 25th of May 2015 10:43:41 AM
I have nothing against American cars. Every car/truck I've ever owned has been American made. I've only owned ONE Canadian made car ... ever. American Pontiac cars SHOULD be posted on threads ... as well as Chevs, Dodges, etc. ... even Fords.
I'm just saying that a American-made car has NOplace (I my stern opinion) as a FEATURE CAR on a website called CANADIAN Poncho. What is the purpose of doing that?
I'm sure there are tons of Canadian Pontiac cars out there ... if worst comes to worse, I'll post my dirty clunker as a feature Canadian Pontiac.
I , for one would love to see your car featured.. here's why.. so it is not a finished car.. but everything you have done to date is exceptionally detailed...
to me , the feature car is not about the sheetmetal .. it is the story about the car .. these things take on a life of their own .. when our passion is poured into them..
carry on !!
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I'm a collector...not a builder!!Located in sunny central Saskatchewan at the lakehead!
I have nothing against American cars. Every car/truck I've ever owned has been American made. I've only owned ONE Canadian made car ... ever. American Pontiac cars SHOULD be posted on threads ... as well as Chevs, Dodges, etc. ... even Fords.
I'm just saying that a American-made car has NOplace (I my stern opinion) as a FEATURE CAR on a website called CANADIAN Poncho. What is the purpose of doing that?
I'm sure there are tons of Canadian Pontiac cars out there ... if worst comes to worse, I'll post my dirty clunker as a feature Canadian Pontiac.
I wholeheartedly approve this message!
And for the record, I'd LOVE to see project cars as feature cars...
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I have nothing against American cars. Every car/truck I've ever owned has been American made. I've only owned ONE Canadian made car ... ever. American Pontiac cars SHOULD be posted on threads ... as well as Chevs, Dodges, etc. ... even Fords.
I'm just saying that a American-made car has NOplace (I my stern opinion) as a FEATURE CAR on a website called CANADIAN Poncho. What is the purpose of doing that?
I'm sure there are tons of Canadian Pontiac cars out there ... if worst comes to worse, I'll post my dirty clunker as a feature Canadian Pontiac.
I , for one would love to see your car featured.. here's why.. so it is not a finished car.. but everything you have done to date is exceptionally detailed...
to me , the feature car is not about the sheetmetal .. it is the story about the car .. these things take on a life of their own .. when our passion is poured into them..
carry on !!
And this message!
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I agree with Darryl but we have already had non Canadian Poncho's as Feature cars. Both cases were F bodies as I recall, a first generation Firebird and re-skinned Camaro.
We need to see more of Rooster daddy's beautiful 67 Beaumont custom wagon! Some one please give him a nudge.
'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.
Somehow my 2 Canadian built Pontiac's would stir no interest here. Both Oshawa built and sold new here,but who cares about 2007 Grand Prix's? My only interesting Pontiac is USA built and very patriotic south of the border. That's my 1980 Trans Am Indy 500 Pace Car. Coincidentally it's May 25th 1980 race date labelled on the door was 35 years ago today!
I don't feel it's a worthy feature car even though it was ordered,sold new ,and has been in Canada all it's time since then. Ohio is close, just 35 miles across Lake Erie, but it's still NOT Canadian!
Some really good discussion going on here, and yes I understand that the original intent of this web site was focused on Canadian Built Cars.
But, as bjburnout stated, the cars are secondary, this site is about the people and their "projects" maybe it is time to shift focus, and maybe it is time to begin featuring members and their skills, or craftsmanship.
He sells fake Pontiac parts, guts perfectly good cars for their engine, doesn't allow fellow members to visit Manitoba, claims he owns a 66 GP and he's just mean to me...
Exactly, as DEJ mentioned, those are all SKILLS.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
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