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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Saunders David
Posts by Saunders David
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![The Great Beater Challenge is the main reason I bought this Pontiac, and the event date is fast approaching. Too fast in fact. This is not reality television-manufactured drama, there […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/44087269142_dee4064d43_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: 1961 Pontiac Laurentian – Back into Brakes and Other Odds and Ends")
Affordable Classic: 1961 Pontiac Laurentian – Back into Brakes and Other Odds and Ends
Posted on August 21, 2018 | 36 CommentsThe Great Beater Challenge is the main reason I bought this Pontiac, and the event date is fast approaching. Too fast in fact. This is not reality television-manufactured drama, there […] -
![It has been quite a while since I have posted an update on the 1961 Pontiac Laurentian. Unfortunately progress on the car has slowed but it has not stopped. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/42841709894_767bb87bfa_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: Cooling and Fueling – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian")
Affordable Classic: Cooling and Fueling – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian
Posted on July 29, 2018 | 27 CommentsIt has been quite a while since I have posted an update on the 1961 Pontiac Laurentian. Unfortunately progress on the car has slowed but it has not stopped. The […] -
![We have moved servers. There seems to be a few users whose avatars did not come across. You will likely have to re-log in. If you see anything else comment […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Movingtruck.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "We Have Moved (Servers)")
We Have Moved (Servers)
Posted on July 25, 2018 | 41 CommentsWe have moved servers. There seems to be a few users whose avatars did not come across. You will likely have to re-log in. If you see anything else comment […] -
![In Lethbridge we are fortunate enough to have the fantastic Lethbridge Historical Society who shares out delightful period photos of Lethbridge and area on their Facebook page. Their photos are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/34721568_2113077752053136_3079550869025325056_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Mystery: Delivery Van")
CC Mystery: Delivery Van
Posted on June 14, 2018 | 29 CommentsIn Lethbridge we are fortunate enough to have the fantastic Lethbridge Historical Society who shares out delightful period photos of Lethbridge and area on their Facebook page. Their photos are […] -
![I know motorcycles are not really this site’s main focus but perhaps a retro inspired ride like the Suzuki TU250X would be enough to spark some interest. Failing that maybe […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/41330286464_53d6939085_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Crowsnest Pass, Waterton On a Retro Bike – Suzuki TU250X")
Road Trip: Crowsnest Pass, Waterton On a Retro Bike – Suzuki TU250X
Posted on June 12, 2018 | 36 CommentsI know motorcycles are not really this site’s main focus but perhaps a retro inspired ride like the Suzuki TU250X would be enough to spark some interest. Failing that maybe […] -
Affordable Classic: Disc Brake Mounting – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian
Posted on March 22, 2018 | 40 CommentsLast time around the old drum brake hardware was removed on the front of the 1961 Pontiac Laurentian. This time the shiny and new disc hardware gets mounted. -
![In the last installment I tackled a few smaller jobs on the Pontiac. While the feeling of accomplishment was uplifting for the spirits the fact remains that the Pontiac was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20170923_154712a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: Shocks and Brake Removal – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian")
Affordable Classic: Shocks and Brake Removal – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian
Posted on March 8, 2018 | 52 CommentsIn the last installment I tackled a few smaller jobs on the Pontiac. While the feeling of accomplishment was uplifting for the spirits the fact remains that the Pontiac was […] -
![So I now have a project (1961 Pontiac Laurentian), a plan and have ordered some parts but what to do while waiting for the parts to arrive? Dive into some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180225_154408a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: Little Fixes – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian")
Affordable Classic: Little Fixes – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian
Posted on March 1, 2018 | 34 CommentsSo I now have a project (1961 Pontiac Laurentian), a plan and have ordered some parts but what to do while waiting for the parts to arrive? Dive into some […] -
![In the previous installments I managed to acquire and haul home a new project car, a four door 1961 Pontiac Laurentian. I find the research and buying phase the most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Studebakers.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: Assessment and Planning – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian")
Affordable Classic: Assessment and Planning – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian
Posted on February 22, 2018 | 45 CommentsIn the previous installments I managed to acquire and haul home a new project car, a four door 1961 Pontiac Laurentian. I find the research and buying phase the most […] -
![In the first installment we took a look at the sights that the swap meet parking lot had to offer. This time around we will concentrate on the vehicles and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Ford.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Swap Meet Classics -Treasures Inside")
Swap Meet Classics -Treasures Inside
Posted on February 20, 2018 | 28 CommentsIn the first installment we took a look at the sights that the swap meet parking lot had to offer. This time around we will concentrate on the vehicles and […] -
![I always enjoy attending the local swap meet despite usually not making any big purchases. It probably helps that it occurs in the doldrums of winter when nothing much else […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/GMC-1500-Custom-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Swap Meet Classics – A Survey of the Parking Lot")
Swap Meet Classics – A Survey of the Parking Lot
Posted on February 19, 2018 | 20 CommentsI always enjoy attending the local swap meet despite usually not making any big purchases. It probably helps that it occurs in the doldrums of winter when nothing much else […] -
![In the last installment I had purchased a 1961 Pontiac Laurentian but still needed to haul it home. A few days later I secured a twenty foot rental trailer and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20170923_121234a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: Dragging It Home – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian")
Affordable Classic: Dragging It Home – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian
Posted on February 15, 2018 | 42 CommentsIn the last installment I had purchased a 1961 Pontiac Laurentian but still needed to haul it home. A few days later I secured a twenty foot rental trailer and […] -
![In the last installment I took a gamble on a faraway project that turned out to be rather more rusty than expected. All that could be done was lick my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20170922_082014.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: Landed One – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian")
Affordable Classic: Landed One – 1961 Pontiac Laurentian
Posted on February 8, 2018 | 57 CommentsIn the last installment I took a gamble on a faraway project that turned out to be rather more rusty than expected. All that could be done was lick my […] -
CC Clue
Posted on February 7, 2018 | 26 CommentsBefore I reveal the new (to me) Beater Challenge car I thought I would provide clues. -
![Mention classic car ownership to most people and they might picture a British roadster blasting down a winding back road. Alternatively an impeccably polished vintage automobile on a finely manicured […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1-1975MGB.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: The Search Is On")
Affordable Classic: The Search Is On
Posted on February 1, 2018 | 36 CommentsMention classic car ownership to most people and they might picture a British roadster blasting down a winding back road. Alternatively an impeccably polished vintage automobile on a finely manicured […]
