I own a 1962 Pontiac Strato Chief 2-door sedan and there are letters on the rear tail panel...couple of the letters have broken studs, including P. I found brand new ones for a 1966 Pontiac online but while they look somewhat similar I'm assuming they won't work...anybody have/or know where I can find letters...I'll hunt junk yards when I get the opportunity but thought I'd throw it out there and see. Not sure production numbers on these but I can't remember the last one I've seen before I picked up mine...I'm currently driving it around..261 just purrs...nice ride but it needs a lot of love. I put the chrome wheels and tires (rears are cheater slicks) on it. Will be a project car in my Muscle Cars magazine. I'm calling it Project Strato Cheap
My kind of car. Congratulations. I saw your write up in the last issue of your mag. Lots of potential there. I'm sure we'll get to see its progress. I look forward to it.
I have a 62 Catalina 2 door post that I hope to get at next year. Same rear tires as yours. It's a 2 barrel low comp 389 slim jim automatic now but it will eventually get a high comp 68 Pontiac 400 and a 200R4 OD trans ... or a BW T10 4 speed.
Terry, a hardy welcome aboard from Milton, Ontario. You will learn every thing you need to learn here, that is a given. Enjoy the ride brother. Cheers.
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1957 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe sedan restored 261 six
1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate wagon low mileage original 400 V-8
Terry from Canadian Hot Rod / Bone Stock Magazine fame! Welcome from Canada's east coast!
I'll be following this build in Bone Stock. I was thrilled to see this car featured. I'm a subscriber located on PEI (Darryl).
Don't be shy posting on here.
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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.
'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.
Welcome! I just subscribed to your magazine because of this build. Then I looked through your back issues and bought a few more!
Good luck with your build. There are a lot of guys here who know a lot about these cars. If you need to know something about your car, chances are somebody here can help.
I know very little, but I come here to be surrounded by greatness! (lol) I think you will like it here.
Welcome Terry! I love the name "Strato Cheap" that you came up with. People who bought them & Biscaynes were cheap.
I've got a bunch of those Bone Stock magazines in my possession
My Dad's older brother drove an Oldsmobile 98 & told my really base Biscayne-driving dad, "Why don't you get a decent car? You cheapskate!"
Radio block-off on all but the '74.
I love the look & attitude of your rolling stock. A 261 is so sweet and silent that it almost doesn't belong in a car that should turn heads when you blip the throttle.
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67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe, Oshawa-built 250 PG never disturbed.
In garage, 296 cid inline six & TH350...
Cam, Toronto.
I don't judge a man by how far he's fallen, but by how far back he bounces - Patton
welcome terry nice to see you here i will keep my eyes open for some letters for ya last one i saw around here fot cruxhed when horne lake auto wreckers closed.... a sad day timbuk
Hi Terry, welcome from Halifax! I am doing a frame off restoration on a '62 Parisienne 2 dr HT. Unfortunately, you'll find body and trim parts are scarce as hens teeth for 61 & 62 Ponchos. I was fortunate enough to find a parts car in Douglas, Manitoba, a junkyard by the name of Calling All Cars, 204-724-0264. When I visited the place, a year ago, he had several other 62's there and you may score a set of letters from him. Good luck! please keep us updated on your progress
Hi Terry, welcome to the site. I had the same issue with fender scripts. You still have the letters right? What I have done is drill a hole in the back where the stud was, tap it and then screw in threaded rod (used a cut down machine screw). Used locktite to help seal in place, installed with a nut and washer. Certainly not original, however, will do the trick if you can't find one or until you do.
