1969 427 Full-Size Pontiac
 

A few of you guys have probably seen this car in Muscle Car Review (as the rotting car of the month). 69 Laurentian, 427/4-speed. It's on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...16911&rd=1
Way too big a project for me, but it would make an awesome car if you could figure out a legal way to replace the body!

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Bet it was cool when it was new but looks like mission impossible....wonder what the difference is in the body as the seller states.

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I'm sure this was on ebay a year ago. -I don't remember what happened. The car looks the same except now he pulled the data plate off. It would be nice to see this car alive again.

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That would be a great car if it could be restored. I wasn't aware that that there were any Canadian built Pontiacs that came from the factory with a 427. I know that there were a few Beaumonts that had dealer installed 427s. These were called Cheatahs. There are supposed to be a couple Cheatahs left but I have never even saw a picture of one. I'm not 100% sure what year they were but I think they were 66s or 67s.
James

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I know a little about the Canadian cars from what I've read, but not sure on what the differences are. -especially the later cars. If this is the same layout as an early "Big" Canadian Pontiac then it has a Chevrolet chassis, floorpan and interior pieces. Here is a link I stumbled on a while ago of some details and a '64 Parisienne Custom Sport 425HP 409, 4-Speed. A Bruneau Performance Ent. Click on ENTER, then 1964 Pontiac (under the pic) and then Parisienne Custom Sport for one of his mentions about the platform.

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Wow, are those the ultimate 'Flintstone Floors' or what? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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The driver's seat looks to be sitting on the ground. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Yeah, my girlfriend noticed that when I showed her the auction. Then she asked me "you're not going to buy that car, are you? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Bet it was cool when it was new but looks like mission impossible....wonder what the difference is in the body as the seller states.

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THE DIFFERENCE WOULD BE THE CANADIAN PONTIACS WERE BUILT ON CHEVROLET FRAMES SO THE AMERICAN BODY WOULD NOT BOLT ONTO THE CANADIAN FRAME. I BELEIVE THE AMERICAN PONTIACS HAD WHAT THEY CALLED A "WIDE TRACK" FRAME AND SUSPENTION. IF YOU LOOK AT COMPARIBLE MODELS OF CANADIAN & AMERICAN PONTIACS (LAURENTIAN & CATALINA, FOR INSTANCE) YOU WILL NOTICE THE WHEELS SIT FURTHER IN ON THE CANADIAN MODELS.
MIKE https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Ok so lets get this straight.....The body/frame are like 98% gone and he is even suggesting a rebody. Basicly what you are buying is a Vin plate, trim tag, build sheet, and GM Canada docs and reserve is STILL not met at $1025.00???!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif Oh and yes and this car was listed on e-bay a while back.

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So one would have to find a rustfree Canadian 2+2? Are there many left up north? Seems like a neat car, but a 40k resto ++++https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

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There's going to be transporting charges too. May as well put the VIN plate, trim tag, build sheet, and GM Canada docs in an envelope and mail them. Recycle the rest.

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You are also getting the drivetrain which may or may not be rebuildable. What would you guys be saying if this were a Yenko? I understand that it is not a supercar but it much rarer than any Yenko. If this were a Yenko people would be fighting over it in this condition.
James

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I should have looked at the auction before commenting. I didn't realize it had an engine and tranny. I took a look at the auction and pictures. It's tough to see a car in that kind of shape. Whoever gets it has some serious thinking to do and hopefully deep pockets. I guess somebody could use it as a parts car for another. That is if there's any left.