Photo for mounting 64 dash tachometer!

August 25th, 2010

Here it is! Center hole is 1/2″. Be sure to file the edges smooth as to not tear up the wiring. Side holes are the size just above 5/16ths. Count those ribs!  63 and 65-66 photos coming soon! 64-tach-mounting-photo-mvc-010s

65-68 Bonneville Ragtop & Four Door Trunk Pan Sets!!

August 24th, 2010

Finally, we have the repro trunk pan sets for your 65 to 68 Bonneville Ragtop or four door sedan/hardtop!  Three pieces for easy installation. In stock and ready to ship!  $239 + $75 UPS anywhere in the lower 48 states.  Call Les at 651-280-9681 to order now.  Photo coming soon!

Postage Problems + Other Problems With Website

August 21st, 2010

My web person (now fired) made some pretty neat mistakes on the shipping charges for certain parts. Especially gas tank packages. He put $10 for something that costs me almost $40. He also built my website on blog base instead of a true website base. I don’t have the funds to straighten this out just yet, so please understand. I have not updated anything on he site for over a year other than blogs. Thanks! Les

Boatload of rust free parts…

August 7th, 2010

PontiacParadise.com has just recieved a boatload of rust free full size 63 to 66 Pontiac parts, including Catalina/GP frames, cross members, fenderwells, deck lids and 2 door hardtop doors. All parts are rust free. Please email Les for your requests.

People to watch out for…Detroit Area, John Beck aka John Lakeya, John Thompson, Beck Automotive

August 7th, 2010

Back on April 26, 2010, I purchased a set of “done” Pontiac 76 1965 only cylinder heads from a John Lakeya in Highland, MI. They were paid for with a Money Order. I never recieved them. This was thru eBay and they did cover the purchase. I did recieve one email saying he was having some personal problems but that was it. Of course, his eBay account had no phone number and just a zip code. I needed these heads and now am forced into doing another set. He has been removed from eBay. If anybody knows of this person and how to contact him, I would greatly appreciate an email. Thanks!

UPDATE: This person goes by many other names including John Beck, John Thompson and Beck Automotive. He apparently advertises on craigslist in the Detroit area.  His phone number is 248-390-4190. He lives off of Milford Road and Michigan 59.   Has a black 67 Bonneville in his yard. WATCH OUT!  He is a complete lying piece of shit screwing a lot of good people.  He is well know in the Detroit area as a true hunk of shit.  I was contacted thru this site by a really nice person who has been screwed by this same person.  Lets see if we can put this hunk of crap out of business.  THANK YOU!

Parts Needed August-September 2010

July 13th, 2010

Greetings to all!  I am currently looking for the following parts: 

-Edelbrock EP4B Aluminum Intake Manifolds in good condition

-61 to 64 HO Exhaust Manifolds, no cracks

-61 to 66 Regular Exhaust Manifolds with complete Heat Risers

-63 Grand Prix Useable Pot Metal Trim, Exterior & Interior (dash)

-65 Full Set of Brackets & Pulleys (PS, Alternator and A/C)

-60-62 8 Lug Rear Drums (prefer useable w/o relining)

-63-68 8 Lug Rear Drums (prefer useable w/o relining)

-1965 “YH” 421 Engine, casting #9778791, prefer complete engine

-Indy Drag Mags, 5 x 5 or 5 x 5.5 only.  Have Chevy ones to trade

-61 to 64 and 65-66 rust free crossmembers

-Set of 61-62 Forged Rods

-65 Catalina ONLY RH front fender, no rust, have mint 65 GP to trade

-63 421 Engine, casting #544988, in running or rebuildable condition

-63 Grand Prix Quarters, no rust, will take with a few dents

Thank you for your help and for taking the time to read this.  Remember, I am always here to help out my fellow big car owners.  Les

1965 to 1967 Fuel Tanks Now Available!

May 3rd, 2010

Apparently, Goodmark has started making 65-67 full size Pontiac Fuel Tanks. They do not have a filler neck so save yours. It is soldered in. The cost straight from Goodmark is $241.95. From Summit, it is $199.95. Both share the same part number 4330-750-64. I have not ordered one yet and would ask the first person who does to let me know how it goes. No mention of straps or senders yet. More info as it becomes available.  UPDATE:  Yes, it is too good to be true.  The tanks are only for A Body cars (GTO’s, Skylarks…etc) so pass it on and save those old 65-68 fuel tanks.  Sorry!  Les

Les’ Weekly PARTS NEEDED ASAP List!

April 27th, 2010

Welcome to Les’ PARTS NEEDED ASAP list. This is a list of things needed ASAP. Please help if you can. Here we go!

#1: Need lower quarters for 2 door, 61-62, 63-64 and 65-66 for patterns.  Will give supplier of each pattern new repro set of quarter sections. 

#2: Trunk floors needed for paterns:
1965 to 68 four door Catalina and 1965 to 68 Bonneville 2 door hardtop. Don’t need to be perfect. Will give supplier of each pattern a new repro trunk floor for providing.

#3: Any 421 Engines 61 to 66. 

#4:  A 67 GTO 400 Engine “WT” or “WS” code date around early to mid April of 67.  Need block and heads only.

#5:  Two rear 8 lug drums for a 62, must be useable, no reliners.

 

Please contact Les at 651-280-9681

Finally! 65 to 68 Catalina & GP Trunk Pan Set!

March 26th, 2010

After months of waiting, PontiacParadise.com annoucunces the availability of 65 to 68 Catalina and Grand Prix Trunk Pan Sets.  These only fit Catalina 2 door models (sedans & hardtops) and Grand Prix models.  They do not fit convertibles or Bonnevilles or Star Chiefs either.  All together, there are 4 different trunks used in 65-68 full size Pontiacs.  Next up will be 65 to 68 Bonneville & Star Chief convertible and four door Trunk Pan Sets (done as of 8-20-2010!).  Looking for the other two patterns….65-68 Catalina four door/convertible and 65-68 Bonneville 2 door hardtop trunk pans in good enough shape to use as patterns.    These are in two pieces for easy installation.  PontiacParadise.com will be reproducing the 65-68 Trunk Mounts also, however the 61-64 Trunk Mounts can be substituted as they are almost identical.  $239 plus $75 UPS shipping in the lower 48 states.  IN STOCK NOW!!!!

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Troubles with Website……..

March 11th, 2010

Hi:  I am having troubles with this website as it was built on an incorrect base.  It was built on a WordPress base, which is a blog based website.  It should have been built on a base such as Magenta.  I am sorry it is so hard to order parts or naviagate the parts for sale area.  I put my trust in a person who apparently was not well versed in website construction.  I believe he meant well, but he used an incorrect format.  Because of this, I have not really been able to update certain areas with new information and photos.  This will change over the next few months.  There may be times when the website is down for major upgrades and changes.  The good news is that when it’s finished, it will be so much better for all of us.  Also, I would like to take this time to thank all of you that have written about the site.  It feels good to know I am doing something to help people out.   It’s been a tough year for parts and car sales.  I thank those who have purchased items as it keeps this effort going forward.  My partner in the reproduction end of things, Les Kapaun, has always been a true friend and his efforts are endless.  Thanks to all and PLEASE get out and vote this year.   Thank you!  Les Kasten