Bonneville convertable64

1 hour ago, Frosty said:

Wow, cool. I knew he owned it but didn’t know it was in a video. Thanks

 

Kid Rock once owned this car too. I remember seeing it at the Detroit Autorama a few years ago. In fact, he used it in his "Born Free" videoL

 

Some good ideas for a Bonnie upgrade! https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am10/automobiles-of-amelia-island/lots/r251-1964-pontiac-bonneville-hank-williams-jr-custom-convertible/279936  

We love our south Florida weather! It’s the tropics 

To my surprise, the 59 caddy was about three or so inches longer than the Bonneville 

39 minutes ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

Del, the guy who rebuilt your super Hydromatic... does he have a email address ? i have been hunting the web for that front seal kit and i am not sure which is the correct one, i am thinking he would be the best to buy the parts from.

i do see there are kits that include not only that press in seal for the front behind the coupling but the o rings for that from section too! if i am going to all the trouble of doing the seal i am inclined to do all the seals.

I know Gene bought the parts from Fatsco.net. They are knowledgeable and easy to talk to with questions. Gene, my transmission guy is old school with no apparent email but his website is restorationhydromatics.com.

On 11/18/2021 at 2:47 AM, 64 kiwi boni said:

i do have to say mate, that this is the first stuff up that ames have done.. todate, every single part they have sent me for the 64 has worked... lets justA blame this one on that bloody covid!!! hahaha

Del did you see the 64 rag top for sale here in nz ?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/pontiac/other/listing/3329074506?bof=UKDwhbEv

Seems like a deal. The Big question would be if there is rust issues.

Great job!

Dang! Sorry to hear that

Looking forward to reading it

Not a big fan of the aftermarket bling but I do like this underglow light package. I needed 2 to make it all the way around the car. These pictures do not do it justice. It allows you to select light chase settings with their phone app. It will make the car dance! Simple zip tie to car frame install. 12 power connection.

I have what looks like original stainless wipers on one Bonnie but not the other. It looks like mine are 17”. I don’t see them on Ames. I did a search on ebay and found a used pair of 17”. I know I can install new rubber myself. I would suggest searching 17” trico stainless wipers. First 4 pics are of mine and last two are what I just ordered on ebay.

9 hours ago, JUSTA6 said:

Del, ever been to the Turkey Trot @ Daytona?  Held on the infield, biggest swap meet I've ever been too.  Held around Thanksgiving. Sorry have no info for ya.

I’ve  been told about it. I hope to go this year

On 11/2/2021 at 2:26 PM, 64 kiwi boni said:

what brand did you use Del ?

 

i have the same issue with the brand new door seals on my hq holden ute, and they have been on for over a year now !!! and the doors are still hard to close!!! ( they where rare spares brand, and supposed to be the best for holdens  😡!!!) 

yet the soft seal brand ones i stuck on my last 57 chev, worked perfect... guess its just luck.🙄

It seems about right. After being on a while it is easy to close

5 hours ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

Super excited my Steele rubber order arrived today !!! 

Down side is I made a deal with the boss , this purchase was my Xmas present ... so I can look at it but I can’t fit it !!! And won’t till Xmas .... none the less 

check it out 👍👍

I have 

door, hood and trunk seals 

j seal to the b pillars 

vertical seal between the front door and rear glass seals  quart glass to door glass seals and the most important one the roof line seal too the door glass 

 

I thought I had the wrong rubber installing mine because it’s so puffy the door didn’t want to close. I guess that’s normal until they flatten 

6 hours ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

I managed to get a hour on the head light trims today 

gave them a good polishing 

then masked them off, 

repainted the black in fills 

 then using a cotton bud and some acetone I wiped the paint off the chrome high lights .... very happy with the way they came out 

GREAT technique. Look better than mine for sure

Darn, hate for you to send the whole thing. Thank you very much!

9 hours ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

so what are you catching with them Del ?

snook, tarpon, sea bass, catfish, barracuda, jack’s, & others. We especially like to catch big 4’ snook. Here is a picture of one, off the internet not mine.

6 hours ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

nice Del, and is that a float in the top edge?

so you have fresh bait fish at the dock, and what? do you justA scoop some out and off on the boat ?

Yep,  round foam tubes to keep cage on top of the water. This allows you to open the lid and pull them out without them swimming away