Pontiac Paradise Shop Talk

Beware of Michael Karpinski in Illinois-BAD PERSON ALERT

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:18:32 +0000

Once again, we have a BAD PERSON ALERT to share with all our friends in Pontiac-land. The above person who goes by “mikey68″ on eBay recently hosed off a good friend of mine down under. He sold him a complete rust bucket 64 Grand Prix, lied about and then refused to do anything to straighten my friend up. I have seen photos of the car and it is no more than a rusty parts car. My friend Steve Dickson paid $10K for the car PLUS had it shipped to Austrailia. Of course, by the time he recieved the car, it was too late to file anything with eBay as far as feedback. The car needs a new frame and body. The trunk is nothing but fiberglass. The holes on the underside are enough to make you cry. Steve does not have the money to repair or replace the car. He is heartbroken. So, this is warning to ALL to steer clear of this jerk. He lives at 263 Dobega Drive in Romoville, IL and his phone is 815-886-8969. It should be noted I gave this clown the oppertunity to straighten this out with Steve BEFORE added this to my website. He did not reply. As always, what I have stated here is in my own opinion wihich I am entitled to under the First Ammendment. If you have been severely screwed by someone in the Pontiac hobby industry, please contact me. BTW, Steve’s email is stevesin30@hotmail.com should anybody care to write him. He will share the photos of what he bought.

1965 Battery Trays Are On The Way!

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:40:24 +0000

PontiacParadise.com is pleased to announce our first of two different battery trays. First up is the 1965 full size Pontiac. The prototype shown in the photo does not have the nut needed for the battery hold-down however it will. The first two samples showed up today. We are taking pre-orders for these with delivery time out maybe two to three weeks. Cost will be $79.95 plus $10.00 USPS Priority in the US. World-wide at cost. Replace that nasty, rusted tray! Our thanks go out to Bob Munson for providing the mint original sample. Next up will be 1966 battery trays. Call 651-280-9681 to order.

Reproduction 65-66 Tachometer Cups!

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:58:24 +0000

I have three or four reproduction 65-66 tachometer cups that are BEAUTIFUL! These were done in Austrailia and done in brass. They were show chrome plated. Very expensive. They have all mounting hardware and I am including our reproduction 65-66 tachometer inside mounting bracket with each cup. Nice cups are next to impossible to find and having your re-done at the chrome shop is very expensive. I have been told by my friend in Austrailia that he will not do these again, so once these are gone, they’re gone. Price is $425 each delivered in the US. These will be listed on eBay as well. First come, first served! Photo to follow. Les

1964 Tachometer Bracket Update:

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:55:38 +0000

We recieved some bad news on the 1964 Tachomter Mounting brackets. Since the first quote given to us, the price has risen to FOUR times the original quote. Thus the end cost of the brackets will now be $119.95 once they are done. Please continue to watch this column for updates. Les

Edelbrock EPB4 Intake Manifolds Available

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:52:27 +0000

I have a VERY LIMITED number of this popular intake manifold available. It has not been made for many years. My opinion, it is the best street intake available for your 61 to 64 Pontiac V-8 engine. It is aluminum and shaves 30 pounds off your front end. It has provisions for your heater hose connection. The intakes I have have all been cleaned and have had all holes either re-tapped with rethreading taps or have had Heli-Coils installed in any weak holes. These intakes were meant to run with an AFB and will accept either the old Carter AFB or any of the new Edelbrock carbs as they are exactly like the old AFB’s. Price: $325 plus shipping.

63-64 Bonneville Shifter Porch Here!

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:32:56 +0000

Finally! The last shifter porch to be done! The ultra rare 63 to 64 Bonneville Shifter Porch! Did you know that 61 to 64 Bonnevilles have a much bigger transmission hump than their Catalina and Grand Prix counterparts? This is becuase the Bonnevilles and Star Chiefs had a bigger version of the Slim Jim transmission. This is why you cannot put a Bonnie Hydramatic into a Catalina or Grand Prix! So what happened when you want to four speed that 64 Bonnie ragtop? The 61-64 Catalina shifter porch we made didn’t fit. Thus started the five year search for a NICE 63-64 Bonneville Shifter Porch to reproduce. Finally after five years and the better part of five hundred dollars, one was obtained. And now, it has been faithfully reproduced for you! Made from hand laid West Systems fiberglass and epoxy resin, these porches are just as tough as the 61-64 Catalina/GP and 65-68 porches we also do. Cost is $130 plus $7.80 USPS Priority in the US only. Will ship world-wide at cost. Call les at 651-280-9681 to order. First shipments go out the week of March 21st. Here is what they look like! We are looking for a 61-62 Bonnie Shifter porch to use as a mold. Can you help?

New Products Just Keep On Coming!

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:16:31 +0000

PontiacParadise.com annouces one new product and one updated product. The new product is 1961 to 1964 full size Pontiac Trunk Extensions. These are the two verticle pieces under your trunk floor at the edges! These are made in the USA for USA steel and are an exact replacement. Cost is $89.99 per pair (left and right) plus FedExGround. Here is a photo:

The other updated product is a new and better fitting 1961 to 1964 Trunk Pan Set. Still US made using US steel. Note the changes to the edges and more material for a better fit.

Cost is $239.99 plus FedExGround to you. In stock and ready to ship. And the new products just keep on coming! Les

Latest Reproduction from PontiacParadise.com!

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:38:15 +0000

PontiacParadise.com is proud to annouce our latest reproduction….the long awaited 61 to 64 Bonneville Shifter Porch. This porch is required when converting your car to a floor shift. It works with or without a console and is made from the same excellent marine fiberglass as all our shifter porches are. It took me four years to find a mint example to make the mold for this porch. Remember, the 61-64 Bonneville has a much larger transmission hump that a Catalina or Grand Prix. The photo shown is of the original metal porch used in the mold process. Cost is $139.95 plus $7.00 postage via USPS Priority. And the repros just keep on comin’!

admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:49:42 +0000

NEW Reproduction GM Ball Stud for 60’s - 70’s GM Stick Cars!

PontiacParadise.com released today, it’s newest reproduction…..the 3/8″ NC threaded ball stud. Used on nearly every 60’s-70’s GM stick car, this piece has been off the dealers shelves for years. Based on GM Part #3866568, the part is correct with the grease retainer washer. The part is hardened and is gold cad plated. Our part number 65-68BS, works in conjunction with our 65 to 68 z-bar bracket. 65-68ZB. Order as 65-68ZBWS to have the stud come with the bracket. Cost for the stud alone is $15.95 plus $5.25 USPS Priority shipping in the US only. World-wide at cost. More to come in 2011! Les

Upcoming Repro Items for 2011

admin — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:43:58 +0000

Grretings! PontiacParadise.com will be working on the following items in the coming year: 1961 to 1964 Bonneville Shifter Porches, 1964 Tachometer Mounting Brackets, 1963 & 64 Clutch Rod Booty Bracket, 1961 to 1964 Bellhousing Rubber Boot, 63, 65 & 66 Battery Boxes and 61-62 and 63-64 Clutch Forks. These projects are done with proceeds from the sale of previous products. The more you buy, the faster we go! We should also finally finish the two remaining trunks floors missing….65-68 Catalina convertible and 65-68 Bonneville 2 door hardtop. Just recieved word that our trunk floor supplier is re-doing the 61-64 Catalina-Grand Prix Trunk Floors with new edges in place. We are looking for 61-62, 63-64 and 65-66 lower two door quarter panel sections to make reproductions. Can you help? You will recieve your back plus another set of what you provided. Thanks to all our customers and friends! Happy Holidays to all that deserve them.