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About Author: Saunders David
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![In the last segment we left off with a starter that was reluctant to start. If I had bought the locally made fish bonker from Day 1 this would have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180826_193119.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 2")
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 2
Posted on September 7, 2018 | 44 CommentsIn the last segment we left off with a starter that was reluctant to start. If I had bought the locally made fish bonker from Day 1 this would have […] -
![Day One (Part 1 and Part 2) saw the Pontiac perform admirably considering it had just been revived for street duty a few days earlier. For the second day we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_163308.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 1")
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 1
Posted on September 5, 2018 | 25 CommentsDay One (Part 1 and Part 2) saw the Pontiac perform admirably considering it had just been revived for street duty a few days earlier. For the second day we […] -
![On the first portion of day 1 we drove from Lethbridge through the Crowsnest Pass into British Columbia. On second half we will continue on highway 3 before heading north […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/44436477781_e6048dbdaa_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 2")
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 2
Posted on September 3, 2018 | 46 CommentsOn the first portion of day 1 we drove from Lethbridge through the Crowsnest Pass into British Columbia. On second half we will continue on highway 3 before heading north […] -
![The Great Beater Challenge is an automotive event that gives unloved, marginal vehicles one last shot at glory on an epic weekend road trip. There is a scavenger hunt of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/43463125615_7b77140bd3_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 1")
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 1
Posted on August 31, 2018 | 51 CommentsThe Great Beater Challenge is an automotive event that gives unloved, marginal vehicles one last shot at glory on an epic weekend road trip. There is a scavenger hunt of […] -
![This is the third year of the Great Beater Challenge and I am proud to have participated in all of them. The event saw huge growth again going from twenty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180829_094154.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2018 – The Teams")
The Great Beater Challenge 2018 – The Teams
Posted on August 30, 2018 | 57 CommentsThis is the third year of the Great Beater Challenge and I am proud to have participated in all of them. The event saw huge growth again going from twenty […] -
![Just a quick note to let you all know that I did indeed take the Pontiac on the Great Beater Challenge. I am working on a updates right now and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cruising.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Pontiac and Great Beater Challenge Update Coming Soon")
Pontiac and Great Beater Challenge Update Coming Soon
Posted on August 29, 2018 | 33 CommentsJust a quick note to let you all know that I did indeed take the Pontiac on the Great Beater Challenge. I am working on a updates right now and […] -
Affordable Classic: 1961 Pontiac Laurentian – Last Minute Fixes
Posted on August 25, 2018 | 46 CommentsDespite a short and successful test drive there was still plenty to do. But not much time to do it. -
![After finally getting the brakes sorted it was time for the Pontiac to hit the road for the first time since 1981. Follow along to see how the Pontiac fared. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/42368892770_97b8b741fb_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: 1961 Pontiac Laurentian – First Drive!")
Affordable Classic: 1961 Pontiac Laurentian – First Drive!
Posted on August 23, 2018 | 46 CommentsAfter finally getting the brakes sorted it was time for the Pontiac to hit the road for the first time since 1981. Follow along to see how the Pontiac fared. […] -
![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 […]
