1964 Pontiac Custom Sport Convertible

64ragtop · Addicted!

RE: 1964 Pontiac Custom Sport Convertible

Pritch · Guru

Hi 64 ragtop,

You and your son have the CS looking awesome! Thanks so much for the info regarding the parking brake setup. I am very optimistic about finding the necessary parts from a wrecker. Getting a new front and intermediate cable is no problem, but I cannot find anyone who has the new hardward including the adjusting rod and connectors. What other improvements do you have planned for your CS?

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Pritch wrote:
I cannot find anyone who has the new hardward including the adjusting rod and connectors.

Tons on the internet Google it as 64 impala emergency brake hardware

Ecklers have it all

-- Edited by 427carl on Friday 2nd of December 2011 01:36:08 PM

Pritch · Guru

Thanks 427 car. I will check out Ecklers. Nice looking 427!

64ragtop · Addicted!

...yeah, and check out Impala Bob's for parts as well Brian. As for our car, it's parked "underground" and covered at the moment, even though the winters aren't too severe out here. We take it out on sunny, dry weekends. Had it out to Mission Raceway at the end of Aug. for the Jet Car Weekend. My son sponsors the Nasty Fish Race Team (www.nastyfishracing.com) out here so we ended up having a mini car show at the Investors Group tent -our '64 plus a gorgeous '60 Corvette, a super-clean '57 Chevy pickup, my son's partner's 911 roadster plus the Nasty Fish cars. Ours needs a tranny rebuild (P'glide) so this winter the NF boys will either do that or replace it with a new TH350. The engine (283) is not new but runs great (no smoke) so it'll stay the way it is for now (stock exc. for Holley 4 bbl + Edelbr. man. + Pertronix ign. and duals w/Cherry Bombs). Sure wish we had your combo - 327/4 spd. is sweet. Being a western car, is yours clean underneath? We got lucky that way - BC + AB all its life meant no rust. Love to see more pics of your car...!! I'd be ahppy to send you more pics of ours too if you like..

67custom · Guru

Pritch wrote:
Thanks rabbitt64CS. I'll keep you posted regarding the park brake search. Does the car you are stripping have the end caps for the rocker moulding chrome? I require the end caps for both sides in front of the rear wheels and at the back just before the rear bumper. Regards.

Hey Pritch

Got a call from your buddy Barry yesterday, great guy, I have my feelers out but to no avail yet, will keep digging.

Man aren't the ones that Pontiacanada owns beautiful, wonderful work of art.

-- Edited by 67custom on Saturday 3rd of December 2011 09:09:06 AM

-- Edited by 67custom on Saturday 3rd of December 2011 09:10:46 AM

Pritch · Guru

Hi 67custom,

You are absolutely right on both accounts. Barry has been a long-time friend of mine and my mechanic since the mid 70's. He is one of the most skilled technicians I have ever known and a super guy. PontiacCanada's end caps are impressive!. I very much appreciate your efforts to track some down. Barry tells me that you are interested in owning a '64 Custom Sport. Hardtop or convertible? Thanks again for all of your efforts.

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

67 Custom,, if you stumble into more than a pair, put my name on them .... there is an odd chance ...odd..

67custom wrote:

Pritch wrote:
Thanks rabbitt64CS. I'll keep you posted regarding the park brake search. Does the car you are stripping have the end caps for the rocker moulding chrome? I require the end caps for both sides in front of the rear wheels and at the back just before the rear bumper. Regards.
Hey Pritch
Got a call from your buddy Barry yesterday, great guy, I have my feelers out but to no avail yet, will keep digging.
Man aren't the ones that Pontiacanada owns beautiful, wonderful work of art.

-- Edited by 67custom on Saturday 3rd of December 2011 09:09:06 AM

-- Edited by 67custom on Saturday 3rd of December 2011 09:10:46 AM

-- Edited by rabbit64cs on Saturday 3rd of December 2011 11:13:38 AM

67custom · Guru

Pritch wrote:
Hi 67custom,
You are absolutely right on both accounts. Barry has been a long-time friend of mine and my mechanic since the mid 70's. He is one of the most skilled technicians I have ever known and a super guy. PontiacCanada's end caps are impressive!. I very much appreciate your efforts to track some down. Barry tells me that you are interested in owning a '64 Custom Sport. Hardtop or convertible? Thanks again for all of your efforts.

1964 Custom Sport Convertble - Some day it'll happen -

Also looking for my Original 67 Beaumont Custom 2dr ht bench seat 327 4spd that I owned in Northern Saskatchewan

Pritch · Guru

Hi '64 ragtop,

As mentioned earlier, I've owned my '64 CS ragtop since 1975. I am currently doing a major overhaul. This Pont is is virtually rust free as far as frame and body are concerned, but it is time for a fresh look. I last had it painted in 1977. As you'll note in some of the pics, I'm doing a fairly major job. I've removed the front clip, painted the frame, inner fenders, spackled and clear coated the trunk, and have a complete new interior including seats, door panels, carpet, visors, door mirrors, and a freshly built 396 stroker using a brand new 350, 4 bolt main Dart block with Dart heads and the usual "bling" to dress things up. I am having it painted a 2010 Ford color called Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. I am enjoying the refurbishing and will have it back on the road by next June or July. I look forward to more pics of your CS.

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Pritch wrote:
I am having it painted a 2010 Ford color called Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat.

Looks great ! the paint called "2010 Red" sounds better lol lol

we don't need to hear Ford

There used to be a red in 1964 but I can't remember its name

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

looks like you had a Parisienne grill in the ol girl,

looks like the project is coming along nicely ,,the stroker will make it jump, what gear do you run in the rear?

was it originally that coral color? ( not sure of the GM name? )

Pritch · Guru

427 Carl,

Too funny.

Yes, you are right; I believe it was called Sunfire red, but I do not care for it. Too much orangie-brown for my liking. This F2010 (ha ha) is a deep red which will look great with my white interior.

Pritch · Guru

Hi rabbit 64cs,

Yes, you are right on both accounts. The original color was some kind of coral and, yes, the current grille is from a Parisienne. I have had an original Custom Sport grille since 1986 but could never get it to fit. I have since discovered that the Canadian CS and the American Grand Prix have the same top and lower header panels and similar grilles except for the shape and location of the park/signal lights. Finally, after all these years, I get to install the CS grille. I purchased a complete front grille for a '64 Grand Prix and will use the headers which are pre-drilled for the Canadian and American models. I did discover that the center nose is slightly different which is why I could never get my CS grille to fit. It is going to look much better with the CS grille.

Pritch · Guru

Oh, by the way rabbit64cs, I'm currently running 3:36 gears.

Pontiacanada · A Poncho Legend!

Good stuff Brian!

Pritch · Guru

Hi 68sd,

Thank you so much for the registry entry. Sorry, I missed the date. The numbers are 2 -6- 16.

68sd · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

wow i guess June 16th is as close as Mid June as you could get,lol

awsome

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I found out this summer about the nose needing the correct bolt holes as well, when I swapped in a custom sport grill in my rag top ! I had a custom sport beak here, so I just made a template and drilled new holes, had me stumped for a couple of minutes ....

Your car is going to look great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pritch wrote:

Hi rabbit 64cs,
I did discover that the center nose is slightly different which is why I could never get my CS grille to fit. It is going to look much better with the CS grille.

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

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rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I just noticed you've done a steering box upgrade? kit or what did you use if you don't mind me asking???

Pritch · Guru

Hey, rabbit64CS,

I always had trouble with that old ram style power steering leaking. Back in the early 80's I did the upgrade. I did not use a kit. If my memory serves me correctly, I believe the steering box was from a '79 Trans Am, but I could be wrong. It certainly works well. From center to full right or left turn, I'm about three quarters of a turn on that big old steering wheel.

Pritch · Guru

By the way, rabbit64CS, your Pont looks awesome. Your CS grille makes a big difference. Smart looking car, and nice wheels!

64ragtop · Addicted!

...nice work Brian..I'm an former Ontario guy so it is ever nice to be able to work on a rust-free car eh?. I'll PM you some pics of ours. Need to get some new ones...

...and love that new mill..!

kelico · Poncho Master!

I assume the parts are pot metal then?
if they are stainless.. DT stainless might be able to do them.. if they are pot metal..
I havent had enough success yet to offer casting these.. but the idea of a 3D scan to a format for a CNC machine shop could use.. is a good idea. I had my sport deluxe mold roughed out with a cnc machining center then EDM machined the details into it. These items here shouldnt need any EDM work.. but a decent range of formats from a 3D scan would make life WAY easier I would think. plus.. no chance of damaging the parts with the scanner..