1984 Pontiac Parisienne in Italy

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  1. ndiego75

    ndiego75 New Member

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    Hi all, my name is Diego and i have bought 2 years ago a Pontiac Parisienne wagon. I love this car and it's driveability. WHen i bought it it was in a rough shape but with time i'm restoring it as best as i can. Here are some pics of it:

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    And these are the major users of the car:

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    :Welcome:to the wagon train, ndiego.
    I don't know how I missed this intro....and a nice Parisienne in Italy to boot!(pun intended) Tell us more about how you got the wagon. Tedy will be pleased with the 2 dogs in the back!
     
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    Very cool! There where a few of these on my block when I was growing up. Even my scout master had one in blue.
     
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    KevinVarnes Well-Known Member

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    Nice wagon. I used to drive an '85 (non wagon) Parisienne. Great car. How hard was it to locate those tail lights?
     
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    Fat Tedy Island Red Neck

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    :Welcome:, I missed your intro:oops:. Your wagon looks GREAT now, I always like that 80's GM look on the full size, real full size tires with the hub caps you have.....now you just have to put wood back on it:idea: I notice you have Buick tail lites now....thats cheating but thats OK, I'm sure it's very hard to get parts where you live.:D


    And yeah, love your dogs:yup:, they look very content:2_thumbs_up_-_anima

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    Stormin' Norman Well-Known Member

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    Nice work! Beautiful finish!:thumbs2:

    Your dogs are good helpers? :biglaugh: :Welcome:
     
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    Thanks to all for all your comments, i appreciate them all.
    What to tell more about it? The car comes from Florida and was brought here 2 years ago, it as been parked for a year to do body shop work and fix the major problems (mechanical and bureautics). The taillights yes are from a buick but there is a meaning for it, the european law tells that the direction lights must be orange, so the best solution were those. Also in front the lower white lights have 2 bulbs in it, one white and one orange.
    I was thinking of putting back the woody but before i need to do other works such as finding all the interior plastics as the ones i have are completely destroyed by the sun.

    Diego
     
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    Where in Italy are you - I will be in Turin next month - I have some plastic interior parts - what do you need?
     
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    Whoa! That is too cool, CC!:thumbs2:
     
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    Thanks for your offer, i need all the rear interior plastics for sure but if you have all the cars have in it in decent shape we can talk about it. I do not matter about the color as i will paint them; mine are very faded but also broken by the sun.
    By the way do you also have the rear left bezel for the buicks taillight?
    Diego
     
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    Man.....I'm lovin' this story. A member from Wisconsin is possibly going to deliver wagon parts to a member in Italy. That's what it's all about!:yup::thumbs2:
     
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    Yeah, that is cool:beerchug:
     
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    @Fat Tedy, by the way i have just noticed your dogs.. they are beautiful!

    Diego
     
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    Nice wagon! I see you share the same good taste in wagons that I do. I have a 1984 parisienne wagon too. They are great cars.
     
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    Wagon Parts to Italy

    I do not have the buick light bezel - but if we end up trtading on some parts I could check on one for you.

    I can take a few picks of the rear plastic in the car I am considering parting out - If I can get a few more guys that are looking for parts it should be easy to make this work.

    The parts are the correct maroon/red for your car! The interior on this car is in mint condition / fully optioned! The original owner never used the back area of the car! Is there anything else you would need?

    If you send me a regualr email address I can take picks with my phone and get them to you on Tuesday. Just send a note to my work email: michael.klein@bemismfg.com. I will be in Italy the first week in Oct.

    Talk to you soon

    Mike
     

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