1981 Pontiac Parisienne

[@pontiacpanic79]

absolutely beautiful car. That paint is very nice. Glad to see it survived all the years. Keep her going

[@steffidude]

WOW! That car is new condition. That is a car to be proud to own! Love those skirts. Seeing your pontiac makes me feel like getting the 72 chevelle out for a drive.

[@placesigopeopleimeet]

Beautiful car Grandmas alwasy have the best cars!

[@deathkeeper5000]

one of the best cars in the early 80s !! pontiac rules

[@wissn2112]

Still driving my 80 this winter. Running good with a new timing chain and distruibutor. Has almost 220,000mi. I hope to put up a new video of it soon.

[@Muzammil787]

Nice car. I got one Pontiac Parisienne 1970 model. very soon I'll upoad too. its in final stages. Really Pontiac is one of the best ever car..

[@TheFroboy6969]

awesome man...miss mine so bad....

[@youfillintheblank1]

that is a sweet ride! I want one

[@arthanz]

bro thanks for posting i had a 1994 pontiac parisienne look just like this car but it was maroon.ima try to get another one asap lol

[@11paterj]

Thank you! Yeah i just love them skirts. since i made this video 3 years ago, we were driving and one of those precious skirts fell off!! was driven over multiple times before i could get it, and was useless. took me a couple years of hunting to find a replacement. now looks good as new.

[@jtreign9097]

yes i have '85 blue 4 door with a 305 and its got 48,200 miles on it all original. and it was my grandfathers. only driven on sundays. since i have owned it i drove from new york to california with no problems at all. these cars are very rare they are nowere to be found anymore. i also have a wrecked 2 door one im rebuilding.

[@randomrazr]

thanks, as i said, i owuld love ur opinion on it. just leave it in the comments in the vid is fine. peace

[@coololds85]

wow man nice car this car looks to good for a granny to drive

[@mrmomjoe8019]

That is a pristine condition paris!!

[@11paterj]

yeah theses cars are tanks. a month or so ago we drove this car through a wall. (not on purpose) And there was just one scratch and a few paint chips. the falling bricks from the brick wall didnt even dent the hood, just chipped the paint in a couple spots. Great cars.

[@11paterj]

Thanks!

[@wissn2112]

These last along time if people take care of them and do things right on repair/maintenance. Yours looks good. I hate it when people get nice old stuff, and trash it, and only really care about how the stereo sounds.

[@indico80]

beautiful car!... i like it...

[@M.McKinney]

really bueatyful car i hope my first car will be one of those hope to see more videos on that beast

[@11paterj]

will do. cheers.

[@11paterj]

yes, 81 has the horizontal cross pieces, where in 80 they are more broad verticals.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Nice looking car. I've always liked GM cars of the late 70 to mid 80s.

[@11paterj]

yes, those hub caps are origional. Although, since this video I have replaced them with stock wire wheel covers. But i kept the old ones.

[@11paterj]

Sure if you want i can. I also have some pictures of the interior if you would like that more.

[@11paterj]

true indeed.

[@knack68]

oh yeah it's hard not to drive a such car during the summer... if i had a such one it'll do a lot of kilometers ! an air suspension would be so cool on that car... old car with new technology, that rocks ! I never thought to do that... !

[@11paterj]

will do

[@wissn2112]

With better breathing ported heads and a cam, on a 305, you can get good HP. Im installing a estimated 325hp 305 in the impala.

[@knack68]

has this car one day been driven ? it looks so clean, the exterior like the interior, like the day it was born ! and the front lights look quite the same as the one on the 1977 Grand Prix ^^

[@11paterj]

yeah man we are in this wittle place called Canada! called a Parisienne here

[@Justin-A-Carter]

Wow. I commend you! Onen ot taring it apart on your grandma! Cause that is a BEAUTIFUL car! My grandpa had one... The pain was dull. and the 4 barrel Carbs opened you flew on the highway. Thanks for posting. is it a 4 barrel too? What a gorgeous car.

[@randomrazr]

goes to show if you take care of something it cna last forever

[@wissn2112]

post #2- turn crank so dampner points to Zero on the pointer. Rotor will either point at number 1 plug wire or be 180 deg off. After install chain, did you -turn crank without disributor put in? I think crank makes 2 turns to make 1 turn of distributor. You also need to make sure the oil pump shaft is fitted into bottom of distrib.

[@wissn2112]

I have for mine, some olds rally wheels that look nice. Gm small bolt pattern. They will also fit my 78 impala, and 84 delta.

[@11paterj]

sorry, gavn't had a chance, but will do ASAP. cheers

[@LSRG-YT--LandonSRobloxGaming]

Can I ask what year and day if you can remember when this video was filmed?

[@11paterj]

yep but not driven in winter, she gets it jacked up for winter. 170000 KM

[@Mackinac359]

80 and '81 had different grilles and woodgrain on the dash. '81 had an inlaid design in the woodgrain. The fabrics were different too. '81 was a bit classier. The '80 interior was almost disco-ish on some Parisienne/Bonnevilles.

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta el carro Pontiac Parisienne 1981

[@wissn2112]

I don't mind a few upgrades, like stronger cargo coils in the back so the back end dosn't sag down. It depends on how nice the car is for other options. Radios can be swaped back with out hacking if you take your time. My 80 (youtube)is too far gone for putting money into it other than good maintanance.

[@11paterj]

its not good in the city, but it's incredible on the highway - for the car.

[@Mackinac359]

I had an '81 Bonneville (USA version of the Parisienne). Same color. The only difference was that in had the wire wheel covers. A great car. It would have been better as a Brougham.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Would any of you be hankering for a 1981 Bonneville/Parisienne Safari Diesel wagon these days? My maternal grandparents had one (the Bonneville Safari) for a short time in the early 1990s. The diesel is an Oldsmobile 5.7L unit which was not generally well-received.

[@11paterj]

yeah. i was looking at the receipts from maintenance, and gramma even took it to the dealer to be waxed!

[@jtreign9097]

ill be makin pics soon its off the road now

[@Mackinac359]

$20 a wheel is a steal !

[@wissn2112]

I probably wouldn't go with air shocks. Find some large heavy rear coils for lift, and support for any bodies in the trunk you may haul around. LOL. I got sick of pumping them up all the time when they get old. Larger wire diamater wont squash as much, so the total length may be shorter than stock length. Try your salvage yard.

[@11paterj]

yep, its a b-body. if you're on facebook, in groups search "B-Bodys Chevy, Olds, Pontiac" its a good group.

[@11paterj]

alright sounds good bud.

[@wissn2112]

I had to replace my 80 grill with a 81. slight difference. I like the 80 style better.

[@wissn2112]

I think the weight of the bonn is about 3,800 lbs. My 78 mustang II with a 302 is 3,000. I think my 76 olds 88 was over 4

[@wissn2112]

@Mackinac359 , disco-ish,, yes.. I have cloth green interior..lol but i'ts like sitting on a pillow couch. I still like the 80 style grille better.

[@11paterj]

thanks man. you like the wheel covers? i replaced them wire wires and liked the look. (i kept the old ones of course)

[@taecamperva]

8o's box cars are my favorite cars....i rate this 4 stars because like u said the grill is quite ugly and i agree, my friend got a 86 but the grill is more flatter jus how i like it

[@11paterj]

ding like bop bop bop bop

[@11paterj]

@Mackinac359 The Brougham would for sure be great. I have the stickers, but idk if i want to put them on or not. The car now has the wire wheel covers, i bought them NOS for $20.00 each

[@wissn2112]

You may have spark ,but is it going to the right cylinder under the compression stroke? When taking off the chain/gears, Did you move the crank or cam independently before the new gear/chain was put on? The key ways on the cam is alittle tricky. Look for another reply=

[@katskratchkustumz]

@11paterj true, but if you are getting stuck with a front wheel drive and accelerate too much you lose your ability to steer

[@11paterj]

yeah but i dont mean like the kind where it jacks it up five feet, or down until the oil pan touches the ground, just rear shocks. Cause i occasionally pull a trailer, and with a couple hundred pounds of tongue weight, it sits really low. My dad's buick Estate Wagon had that, its self leveling. But you can also get it with a little air valve in place of one of your rear lisence place mounts for a manual controll, a cheaper option. My Dads Parisienne had that.

[@11paterj]

pics yet?

[@11paterj]

where in the VIN?

[@randomrazr]

ye exactly, which means MECHINCALLY BETTER geezes

[@hylander89]

yep I agree dont crushem restore em!

[@11paterj]

haha thanks. unfortunaely it hasnt been started since june, since im out at the lake for the summer. Its hard to ler her sit through the best months of the summer. Yeah they definately shared some traits with the Grand Prix. I'm thinking of putting air suspension in the rear so the ass doesnt ride so low when i have three people in the back and a trunk full of stuff.

[@11paterj]

no, they arenet great in the winter because they are rear wheel drive. modern cars are way lighter, but they are usually front wheel drive, where the engine weight is good for traction.

[@czarpeppers]

nice condition for a Manitoban car

[@Tfontaine209]

My Dad had a Park Avenue this same year, but the Parisienne was prettier imho.

[@11paterj]

yeah its a 4 barrel

[@Justin-A-Carter]

Those new cars are made of crap. plastic and cheap re-used metal. I just love the throaty sound those 4 barrel chevies make when you opened it up some. It was a big upgrade from the old 81 Plymouth Caravelle. Felt like you jumped in a limo. WE bought ours from an old man who got a mountian of speeding tickets with it. he said he was caught, and was so upset when he sold our parisenne to us. in my day. we also had a 79 Chevy Impala, police package... that son of a gun would fly

[@wissn2112]

I think 80 and 81 had slight different grills

[@11paterj]

sorry man - i was at the lake for a long time. no internet. and yeah, true.

[@Artyfil]

that's great. glad to know its cared for. RWD isn't gonna do much for you in the winter anyway lol.

[@darkmp40]

The noise it makes when the door is open. Is it a buzzing sound, or does it make a dinging sound.

[@randomrazr]

is it that bad to drive a car like that in the winter? u would thinkt he weight would help. unless do modern cars weigh as much as this does?

[@11paterj]

what do you mean?

[@knack68]

here in France it's possible to start to drive when you're 16 but you have to drive with a confirmed driver next to you until you're 18, or you can get the real driver licence when you're 18. but here we have to take about 30 hours of driving lessons, because nearly all the cars here are 5 speed manual, and not automatics... an american girl told me there weren't any driving school in the United States, is it the same in Canada ?

[@koioo2]

1 they don t make it as this no more 2,pontiac is gone so you better cherish it

[@jtreign9097]

thats the best looking parisienne i ever seen whats the mileage on that beast

[@11paterj]

@markkjay, its pronounced pair-easy-n-

[@11paterj]

do you have ne vids of them on youtube?

[@manafao]

i'd like to get one of these....i would make only one mod to it:GUT THE PIPES!make some pipes grow out the hood and that would be the greatest car in the world!

[@knack68]

easier than in France, and you've got nicer cars in Canada =)

[@11paterj]

yeah, like one day i hope to put air shocks in, and since this video, i have put wire wheel caps on.

[@randomrazr]

so uh, have u cheked it out yet? lol

[@randomrazr]

thNKS if ur talking to me lol

[@11paterj]

yeah everyone likes different ones. Personally, i don't like the flat grill. just my opinion

[@MCmoney444]

are those rims originals?

[@Jac2Mac]

Does this 1981 Pontiac Parisienne come with a chime or a buzzer?

[@1995bisquick]

this may seem like a dum question but that car is a B- body right, cause it looks simular to our old 85 buick lesabre and my neigbors 1990 caprice

[@KillerBob1970]

Sweet ride man...video could use a good brake torque though

[@11paterj]

lol i think so, but i'm sure thats debatable by some people.

[@randomrazr]

exactly what i mean by cars back then were built strong but hey, if u get a ina crash with that on the highway, ur car might survive, but you will bash ur face on the dash ...but hey man for the sake of argument, thats a nice car and chances are, when ur driving it (if its yours) you will be very cautious amnd not get into an accdient in the first place...just hope the people around u have a brain to drive LOL we have to many idiots on the roads these days...

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Nice looking car. I've always liked cars of this vintage that are well taken care of. Do you still have the car? How about taking it for a drive? I'd love to see it in action.

[@11paterj]

Well here you take a course at school called driver education. its a class room thing. then there are in car driving lessions after you get your beginners. Nine nonths after you get yout beginners you can go ffor your road test

[@randomrazr]

took ya long enough to answer tat :p. ye i can see that it would be great on highway..as long as its not ingested with vehicles x)

[@randomrazr]

how bad is it on gas? and i know its bad cause all these cars of this era are huge and can be a little gussy on gas lol.

[@11paterj]

oh, why?

[@hylander89]

yea we had a 94 voyager that we hit a deer in doin 40 and clipped her again at 25 it took out the already damaged grille and then messed the ac up and then bent the hood (no airbags becuase the fuse blew) $800 damage from just that even though it was still driveable

[@11paterj]

yes, since they are only made in canada with this name, they are very rare, only seen a few. do u have pics of urs on facebook?

[@charlesedwards1303]

dis is not a parisienne dis is a bonneville i know because i have owned 3 parisiennes always wanted the bonneville it have the same grill as the small ones

[@11paterj]

Do you live in Canada or USA? In Canada the Bonneville was built and named a Parisienne. It was built on the Caprice chassis, so has a Chevrolet 305 as opposed to the American Bonneville which was equipped with a Pontiac V8.