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OLERED's 64 421 HO...... Grand Prix...
In May of 1988 I answered an add in Hemmings for this Grand Prix. It was advertised as a mint 17,000 original mile 421 HO 4-speed with 32 options. I had been looking for a 62 Grand Prix but the lure of a 421 HO 4-speed quickly made me forget the search for an earlier GP. ----------I had just finished my yearly job at Bloomington Gold and had some money burning a hole in my pocket, so left for Tacoma by air, bought the car and drove it home at that time to Cape Cod. A few overheating problems and a new set of repro tires later I was home with my prize. ---------- In a moment of stupidity I sold the car for a large profit about 6 weeks later to a friend. However, I made him promise that he would only sell it back to me, and sure enough, in 1995 he called and I bought it back with only about 400 more miles on the odometer. Unfortunatly he hadnt stored my baby very well and I had to tear into the drivetrain and fuel system. And as happens to so many of us, one thing led to another and I decided to go a bit farther than I had first thought. Quite a bit farther! ----------After years of driving and making my living on Corvettes I found that my Grand Prix is just about my ideal car. Theres just something cool about a really big car with a really big engine and a 4 speed. If you can read the personalized license plate it says it all, "BIGGRR". Hope you guys like it!...........Bill S
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Re: OLERED's 64 Grand Prix.....this is very sharp !!!
I've been bugging Bill for a long time for this car....I really like the tail light treatment on 64 GP's....I suppose the 421 4 speed doesn't hurt either !!!
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Bill,
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Wow... When I got my learners permit my Mom had a 64 Bonneville that I got to drive..I love that body style....
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Drool drool drool. Excellent car Bill. I'll say it again. I love the early sixties full size Ponchos! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
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WOW! Quite an exquisite dash assembly! Beautiful!
What does it say on that sticker? Original dealer piece? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif |
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------Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments!
------I guess you would call my GP a bit of a day-two car. The Hurst was in it when I bought it. The sticker is a Hurst warning label. I think they have been reproduced. Heads have been worked by Reids Automotive (same guys who did all Red Alerts race motors). Engine is 30 over, balanced, and has an Indian Adventures stage 3 hydraulic cam. Exhaust is full 2 1/2 inch. I have flowmasters on it right now but dont really like the sound. Oh well, they dont leak. ------Those BFG repop tires have been on there since 1988, and definetly need replacing which will happen soon. ------Im sorry the seats dont show more detail in the pics. They as well as the rest of the interior are original to this car as it rolled off the assembly line. The only thing I ever removed from the car was the 45 record player, and the non-factory sequential turn signals. ------Mileage now sits at a bit over 26,000 and I try to drive it as much as possible in "good weather"!..........Bill S |
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif car!
[ QUOTE ] The only thing I ever removed from the car was the 45 record player, [/ QUOTE ] Even more cool!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif |
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Put the record player and sequential tail lights back in....
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Charlie,
------You and I think alike. I have often regretted taking that stuff out.........Bill S |
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It's really a shame that GM (and others) can't make these big 2-door hardtop models anymore. What a classic design these early '60s Pontiacs were.
Anyone remember the Matchbox '64 GP? One of my favorites. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif x 100 |
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That is a beautiful car. It just screams "class".
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Nice car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif That brought back memories. The last time I saw a 64 in that color was when I worked at Davis Pontiac in High School, one of the mechanics owned one and would bring it in to work to get it ready for the local show season.
64's are one of my favorite years for that car https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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Very nice Bill. Good to see some more heavy iron! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Beautiful car, Bill! Awesome color combo and way cool options. 421 and 4 speed in a GP = https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif x 100
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Your car is beautiful Bill! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Now I know who's '64 Grand Prix that was on the cover of the Cruis'News https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif (I told Bill, but he already knew...I guess he found out last time you were in our store) Rita https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif |
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Nice ride...BIG CARS RULE.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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very nice GP......I had a 64 Catalina 2+2 421 tri-power 4spd...the engine was built as a Super Duty...very fast..I sold it to a fellow in Sweeden...can't keep them all.
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Very cool car. I remember working on one of these in the early 70's. What a blast to drive. Vaguely remember something very odd about those 8 lug wheels. Wasn't the brake drum integrated into the inner part of the wheel? I remember thinking those had to be expensive to replace. I suppose, like almost all else, they are available reproduction?
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No repop for those wheels...
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TTO for a reason........Bill S
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Because you are going to give me that car ?
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--------Ha.....No,,,A friend wanted to see the pics and I just made it a bit easier to find. In the immortal words of the "Chicken-in-the-Sea" announcer "sorry Charley"........Bill S
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I used too see that Car when I lived in Tacoma. I lived there from 79-81. The car belonged too, a Kid I new who Drove a Red 67 Firebird 400 H.O. I believe it Belonged too his Dad or his Uncle. Really Cool Car. The Kid had a Really Nice 67 Red with Black Vinyl Top Firebird with Vanity Plates-TRI-PWR. I think his Brother had a 65 2+2 421 Tri-Power,4 Speed that was Black.
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-------Hi Mike,,,I think it was that kid who called me when the article in Muscle Car Review came out. I have his name somewhere in my notes. Seemed like a nice guy and I believe he is into Camaros now.........Bill S
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I had one of those back in the day (Metalic Burgandy)...421 with automatic.....you could watch the gas gage go down as you were driving...LOL https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Bill...what time will you be dropping it off ?
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back off jackass....
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Hey, I'm gonna have to call a moderator on you guyz... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/Charley.gif
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I think i'm in line for this one somewhere....
JH https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif |
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Just keep comin back to this car--There were 2 in my naybahood back when--------------Just a https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif car..
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-----to the top. I wanted to have a friend who doesnt come on the sight see the write-up and this was the easy way!!!........Bill S
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She's a beaut!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif
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does it have a trailer hitch? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
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------No,,,but,,,truck and trailer can be had!!!.......Bill S
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Bill, Very Nice! : https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Grady
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[ QUOTE ]
-----to the top. I wanted to have a friend who doesnt come on the sight see the write-up and this was the easy way!!!........Bill S [/ QUOTE ] Bill, you can bump this one to the top any time you want to. I still get weak in the knees when I look at it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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-------Thanks to all and Bill,,,if you get weak knees about on Thursday at Danas auction in May feel free to exercise your right to bid.......as often as you please. I will miss the GP greatly, but it just isnt right to let it sit as much as I do. Hopefully the next owner will enjoy it as much as I have........Bill S
------Oh,,,Since those pics were taken it won its circle at Meadowbrook. Im really proud of that!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif |
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