1969 427 Full-Size Pontiac

[scuncio]

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!

[Belair62]

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.

[Paul_S]

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.

[Bill Pritchard]

Wow, are those the ultimate 'Flintstone Floors' or what?

[mike32]

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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

[hvychev]

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???!!! Oh and yes and this car was listed on e-bay a while back.

[mssl72]

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.

[jfkheat]

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

[mssl72]

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.

[yellowjudge]

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 ++++