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1963 Pontiac factory lightweight tribute


As far as I know, Canadian dealerships did not join the US when it came to factory lightweight drag car sponsorships. My Dad & I have started a "What if" Canadian version with this '63 Parisienne. Dad bought the car originally in 1986, we drove it for a couple years until it was sold. Several years later I purchased it back. My girlfriend (now wife) & I drove the car until we started a family(3 daughters) who are all now in their 20's. After many years and two other Canadian Pontiac builds later it was time to bring this '63 back out but with a different spin. It is the first car we've built where the goal wasn't to get it as low as possible. Full Global West tubular rear suspension with the added upper control arm. For now running an era correct "P" case posi rear but plans for a 9" when budget allows. Ball joint and coil spring spacers out front should give us a nose up stance. Picked up a 383 Stroker long block from a good friend to which we will be replacing most of the top end. Would like to hit close to 500hp with it . We have an aluminum glide however the car will likely see the street more than the track so it is possible we will end up stuffing a built 700R4 in. Dads garage was nicknamed Four Corners Garage years ago so that will be prominent on the rear quarters. Large PONTIAC lettering along with logo will be painted on the doors. Local dealership Howard & White Motors will also be painted on doors. Lucky enough to have found an NOS Super Duty scoop which will be on the hood. Having a great time working on this with my Dad 38 years from the first time it entered our family.

 

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-- Edited by Str8six on Tuesday 9th of April 2024 04:05:37 PM

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1962 Parisienne 2drht, 350/350. Ridetech full air ride

1962 Laurentian Safari, 261 Cadillac Stroker/700R4. Accuair full air ride

1963 Parisienne 2drht, 383 Stroker/700R4. Factory lightweight drag car project



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One word, COOL! Looking forward to updates on it.

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That's going to be something wicked. 

To me, they look great sitting up high.



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You have great taste in cars, will it be pale blue?

 

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killer car,,,just by looking at your shop your doing all the right things!!!



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Thanks for the replies. Car is going to be white with painted lettering on rear quarters, doors and fenders.

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1962 Parisienne 2drht, 350/350. Ridetech full air ride

1962 Laurentian Safari, 261 Cadillac Stroker/700R4. Accuair full air ride

1963 Parisienne 2drht, 383 Stroker/700R4. Factory lightweight drag car project



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I like it! But im bias to B body cars. One thing different i would have done with mine is powder coated the bumpers aluminium. you have a great start.. ps. my two daughters are in their 20s but have helped in many ways with my car, my son the oldest helped with the wiring. Having the family involved certainly keeps the momentum going.



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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



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Couldnt find a white one on line. I like the look.

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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



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Gotta ask, I may have missed it, what are you thinking about powering this Rock Machine?



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409 with dual quads?

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Have not seen another white one thru any search either. We picked up a 383 Stroker long block to which we will be replacing all of the top end, new roller cam, lifters, rockers and aluminum heads. Hoping to get close to 500hp.

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1962 Parisienne 2drht, 350/350. Ridetech full air ride

1962 Laurentian Safari, 261 Cadillac Stroker/700R4. Accuair full air ride

1963 Parisienne 2drht, 383 Stroker/700R4. Factory lightweight drag car project

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