Old Dog, new trick

North · Guru

Old Dog, new trick

68 427 · Poncho Master!

CAR LOOKS GREAT JOHN!

HAVING THE STRIPE BACK ON IT REALLY SHARPENS IT UP.

North · Guru

As seen in the 69 Sales Brochure...

1969 Cdn Pontiac Brochure-c.jpg

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

What a fine looking car.

I'm glad that assembly manual got put to good use.

North · Guru

Thanks again Carl!

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Seeing that you used it makes it worth the hours spent getting those manuals onto paper.

North · Guru

Compared to many other car lines the Canadian Pontiac hobby has a weak knowledge base, public dissemination of factory documentation is what our hobby needs.

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

Looks great John. How about we feature it in 2018?

North · Guru

If you'd like to that would be great, not much left to do, a bit of reassembly and some interior detailing. No where to take nice pic this time of year though so maybe best to wait till spring so we can take some outdoor pics.

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

I'll be waiting....

ABC123 · Uber Guru

One,
pre-order,

For 2019 calendar Please biggrin

davepl · Poncho Master!

Since my car is -completely - disassembled, and there were no notes or pictures taken, I assure you it'll get some good use from me as well!

68sd396rag · Poncho Master!

looks great!!

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

No problem. PM me when you are ready.

North wrote:
If you'd like to that would be great, not much left to do, a bit of reassembly and some interior detailing. No where to take nice pic this time of year though so maybe best to wait till spring so we can take some outdoor pics.

North · Guru

Actually, maybe you could do a duo feature since my friends 2+2 ragtop is stored in my shop.

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Is he a member here? If not, can you recruit him?

North · Guru

He said he would, but hes not a computer guy so...

North · Guru

Finished getting the 2+2 back together, all the chrome and emblems and moldings are original except the outside mirror which is a repro of the correct non remote mirror. The only thing left really is some tires (car has 70s vintage G70 bias belted Atlas tires from Esso).

North · Guru

All the trim was already nice, no rechroming necessary.

North · Guru

Interior is 100% original, I havent tried out the speed warning buzzer yet but the extra warning lights all work (low fuel, lights and seat belts). the trunk mat was missing so I got a repro for a 69 impala, my friends 2+2 had its original and the repro is identical (classic industries)

North · Guru

Once the weather improves Ill give the engine bay a good cleaning and detailing. The Vigilite system works nicely both front and rear but the taglight sensor is hard to see since the tag light is so dim compared to the rest of the bulbs. notice the painted rather than plated booster, i believe its correct in 69. Still has its stencil and Id tag. This car has both engine retainers, my understanding is that they were not factory installed but were dealer installed as part of a safety campaign by Chevy due to motor mount failures.

North · Guru

Sorry, dont know why its flipping last pic upside down.

North · Guru

Finally took her for a spin, first since last falls repaint.

North · Guru

Mechanically she didnt need much, fluid change, new master cylinder and front wheel cylinders. Re-cored the rad as a precaution. Engine runs so smooth, nothing like a virgin engine with all factory stuff and the stock mild cam. Starts right up, idles perfect right away.