Early Pontiac valve cover "Canadian" staggered mounting holes
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You're in Canada?
Staggered holes ended mid 59 in us production I think, in Canada it may have lasted a bit longer. The embossed covers were from 55 Canadian pontiacs to not sure when. I have a set from a 62, they have a factory decal Pontiac on them.
The 55-6, maybe 57 I’ve seen were green in Pontiacs, those may be 58 or later I’m guessing.
The 55-6, maybe 57 I’ve seen were green in Pontiacs, those may be 58 or later I’m guessing.
That’s cool stuff, I had no idea that Chevy motors were put into Pontiacs in Canada back in the day until I saw it here. Did a Pontiac Motor ever go in a Pontiac at some time. That cover looks like a 283 chevy. I have seen that the 409 went into Canadian Pontiacs on here.
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Junky
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GM of Canada figured that it was less expensive to paint the engines a color other than orange for the Pontiac, then it was to import additional engines. I once owned a 1967 Canadian Pontiac with a engine painted turquoise. Just don't remember which Chevy engine it had. It was a Canadian Bonneville that was somewhat smaller than the US based Bonneville, but similiar in size to the US Pontiac Catalina. It was well optioned, and I only wished that I had kept it after I repaired it. It was a mild hit in the rear, and the insurance company totalled the car rather than having to tow it back to Canada for repairs. I had to have a friend buy some of the exterior trim parts in Canada, and he met me over the Peace Bridge on the US side with the parts.
Pretty sure we still had the staggered holes on the 283 SBC in 62. probably GM getting rid of obsolete heads, GM rated the 283 as 170HP up until 62
here. I think the 327 was an option in 63 and onwards.
here. I think the 327 was an option in 63 and onwards.
About to say 55-59 but then realized you're down under or there abouts
We got a 327 in 62, the car you had junk was likely a Parisienne which could have had a 283, 327, 396, or 427 in 67.
US Pontiac engines arrived first in the 70’s in full size, firebird and the Monte Carlo size Pontiacs had Pontiac engines when they arrived in Canada.
US Pontiac engines arrived first in the 70’s in full size, firebird and the Monte Carlo size Pontiacs had Pontiac engines when they arrived in Canada.
Hey Grub, How are things for you guys?
In New Zealand we didnt get a 327 until 65. Our Impalas were what would have been a Belair in the USA
All pontiacs comming into NZ were 283 in the early 60s we had Pontiac Laurentians .
Steve
Going well Steve,
Commonwealth countries got the Canadian export product.
Did the earthquakes today get to the South Island
Commonwealth countries got the Canadian export product.
Did the earthquakes today get to the South Island
No earthquakes didnt get this far south.
Some of the ones in the north island are ratteling a few teeth at the moment though
Steve