I'm new to this forum and know NOTHING about cars - this post is for my Husband who knows Nothing about Computers :)
He is currently restoring a Pontiac 66 Canadian Built Parisienne and I have a request
He would love a new Steering wheel as the wood has shrunk on his - no big deal to me.... but it is to him
After having this vehicle block our Garage for the last 10 years - We are finally in the process of trying to register it with the Department of Transport.
They are needing the Chassis Number - but years ago it appears this car had a re-spray and the compliance plate was removed but never put back
We have taken it to the local Mechanic and they have looked all over the car and can not find it, unless we have the Chassis Number we can not register the car.
We have spoken to the last owner who has tried to find an old registration paper - he had it since he was 18 and drove it for years - but he has moved and can not find any paperwork.
We are at a loss and wonder where to look or what to do next.
Thank you for reading this and thank you for any assistance you can give
I have a 1964 Parisienne, when my body was sandblasted several of the chassis numbers appeared. One in particular is located in the quarter panel /trunk edge, front left corner by the hinge. With a light and a mirror you should be able to see it stamped thru the steel.
from within the trunk.
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pontiax- (canadian pontiac X frame)1964 Parisienne 2dr. Hardtop ,lagoon aqua metallic (Q) ,421 cid Dart Industries block and heads. 550 hp. 575 ft lb of torque.
First, before we get too confusing, lets just talk about left and right sides of the vehicle. It's the side of the vehicle when you're sitting inside it, NOT when you're standing in front of it. I only bring this up as you've confessed to being a novice, and your car is right hand drive.
I presume when you say "Chassis Number" you are referring to the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), occasionally called the Serial Number.
You also mention the "compliance plate" was removed but never put back, I presume you're referring to the VIN Tag. If I recall, for 1966, that should be visible on the left door opening, kind of between the door hinges. It's stainless steel with the VIN stamped into it from behind so the numbers stand proud. There is also a Cowl Tag or Trim Tag on the firewall that lists the body number, paint codes, etc. The Cowl Tag doesn't list the VIN, but just a bit curious is that's present.
But, the VIN appears in a few places on the car, which seem to move around depending on the year, make & model. For this vintage, and being a Canadian built car from Oshawa, Ontario, it should be on the top of the left or right frame rail, between the last 2 body mounts (between the rear bumper and the rear axle). It will likely take a lot of cleaning, and a mirror to see, but it's worth a shot.
Hi
Thank you all for your replies, we do mean the Chassis Number - the VIN compliance plate was there - the Chassis Number was not on the rail as you mentioned seventy2plus2 - I do appreciate all your suggestions, and will check every suggestion you all have made, thank you so much
Karen x x x
So in Australia you have to have the vin/serial number verified via a stamping on the body or frame as well as on the vin plate?
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63 Parisienne sport coupe (The Big GTO), black, maroon interior, 409 4 speed; former owner of a 59 El Camino, 63 Corvette SWC, 62 Chev Bel Air SC. 1963- Pontiac top selling car in Canada
Mahone Bay, NS Still not old enough to need an automatic
I guess also that you need this to do a motor vehicle registration since the prior owner did not pass on the motor vehicle registration paperwork?
There is an Aussie who is an expert on Aussie Chevies and his knowledge regarding vin stamping of Chevies and Canadian Pontiacs may apply as they were built in the same plant in Canada in these years. He is a very helpful fellow, his email is csnelling@bigpond.com.au, his name is Carl.
Let us know how you make out.
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63 Parisienne sport coupe (The Big GTO), black, maroon interior, 409 4 speed; former owner of a 59 El Camino, 63 Corvette SWC, 62 Chev Bel Air SC. 1963- Pontiac top selling car in Canada
Mahone Bay, NS Still not old enough to need an automatic
Some interesting reading on Canadian export figures for 1958, mostly RHD related. Not sure if there is information there on later years. Not sure if this link is on this site somewhere as well.
63 Parisienne sport coupe (The Big GTO), black, maroon interior, 409 4 speed; former owner of a 59 El Camino, 63 Corvette SWC, 62 Chev Bel Air SC. 1963- Pontiac top selling car in Canada
Mahone Bay, NS Still not old enough to need an automatic
As an aside, check out the windshield wipers. They are not the parallel action style, which makes me suspect 1-speed wipers without factory washer. Australia did not have U.S. or Canadian-enacted vehicle standards, they had their own. That to me means that 2-speed wipers with washers were not standard in '66 as in North America.
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67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe, Oshawa-built 250 PG never disturbed.
In garage, 296 cid inline six & TH350...
Cam, Toronto.
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