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New member with random 63 Safari questions
Hello, I just purchased my first big Pontiac, a 63 Bonneville Safari. It will be an on-going project, and I suspect this is the first of many question posts.
Details of my car from the trim tag - Paint - WWA-Nocturne Blue Trim - 279 ACC - Spec Buil 161. PHS shows 06B/C motor, 4-spd w/buckets and console. 8-lugs have been added somewhere along the line. I will start with these questions: 1. What is the correct color for the dash pad and metal top? It has a replacement from a red car. 2. Are the A-pillar garnish moldings (metal) specific to the wagon? The drivers side molding is missing. 3. The 4-speed shifter is not original and does not fit well. Are there other aftermarket options, or do I need to find an original? 4. Are the PUI bucket seat covers two-tone blue like the originals? Thanks in advance and I look forward to gaining much knowledge on this site! |
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I have a 63 Bonne SW as well. Bucket seats with an automatic. Welcome to the forum. Bruce Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk |
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Metal moldings you are asking about are the same in any GM wagon 62-64 ...I think ...61 too maybe. Have to look at some references for your dash question. The shifter for a T 10 4 speed is not an aftermarket item that I know of ( correct me if wrong someone). Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk |
Thanks for the welcome! I bought it from the SF Bay area, from a fellow named Charlie. I have seen your car in my forum searches and hope to have my interior up to your standard some day. Any advice on the seat covers?
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Charlie....my bad ...thats right. John stuck in my head for some reason. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk |
Welcome,, any pics ?
JL Sent from my SM-T585 using Tapatalk |
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Is this the seller on Ebay with a 62 4-spd shifter? His location is KY.
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Only one pic so far, just got it in the garage this week! |
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Lots of good people and friends on PY....you'll find the info you need here James. :-) Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk |
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Dennis Maroudas DME Inc. 625 Forest Hills Road Forest Hills, KY 41527 606-237-6648 DMELLC@SUDDENLINK.NET Can answer all your tranny/shifter questions. Really good guy. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk |
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These documents wouldn't happen to be for any of you guys cars? 63 Bonny Vista sold in Madera CA. Owners manual, protector plate and window sticker.
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Where's the protector plate? :) |
Nice looking Bonnevile
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Its inside the small booklet. I can post a pic of it if you want.
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James Q |
Welcome to the class of '63 jamesq. That's an awesome find. Cool color and a stick too. Be sure to post as you progress. My Cat Safari is a power bench so the shifter is the longer, spaghetti shifter handle. Dennis at DME is the guy. Rebuilt my T-10 and helped with various other parts.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...571c0e318d.jpg 1963 Catalina Safari 1966 Grand Prix |
Thanks to you and Bruce both for the help with the 4-speed stick. I will give them a call.
James Q |
I'd be surprised if PUI had two tone interior seat covers. You may have to go through a company in Washington state, SMS Auto Fabrics. Not cheap but well known for quality and correctness.
https://smsautofabrics.com/ |
Agree, Greg. Also, SMS not known for quick turnaround. But they do ... have the seats.... (materials) [emoji16]
1963 Catalina Safari 1966 Grand Prix |
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