General Pre 1958 Canadian Pontiac Discussions

Brandos_57 · Brandos_57

Hey everyone! New guy here, my grandpa rebuilt our 57 Laurentian in the 90s and gifted it to me on my 16th birthday! Im looking for some help to decipher all the info about the car so I can know how it rolled out of the factory and hopefully gain some history on the car! Im very green to this process

sailortim · sailortim

Hi All - I'm having a struggle finding a length of flex hose to replace my air vent to blower hose. Its 4.5 inches/115 mm wide - I guess it must be a real oddball size in North America. Anyone know any sources? Doesn't even have to be for an automobile application - just as long as its strong enough to t...

welldunn · welldunn

Good afternoon! Ive been a member here for a long time but Ended up putting my project on the back burner. Im bringing it home on a flatbed in two weeks to start the refresh. I?m looking at a heidts mustang 2 front end with disc Brake and coil overs with a power rack. I?m not sure which way I want to go for an eng...

Canwag57 · Canwag57

Our 57 wagon is 1510 of 1639 produced. Is it recorded anywhere how many are still around? Are there any left in Ontario? I will post pics showing progress on the car. Thanks -- Edited by Canwag57 on Saturday 8th of December 2018 08:47:08 PM

Fox54 · Fox54

Hello, Looking for help to identify this vehicle. My understanding is it is a 52 however the serial number says otherswise. Model 22-69 Serial 422691XXXXEngine W28094 Trim 300 Paint 451 I am convinced it is a 52 Fleetleader special - 4dr sedan It has the same front styling etc.. however the s...

57 Pathfinder · 57 Pathfinder

I just picked up a 51 Pontiac, literally out of a barn. It's a 2 door sedan, with the 239 and three speed. I have no idea which model it is though... It's a 2211 Body 1303 VIN is 2221107516 What were the model names and trim levels in '51?

SNR Pontiac · SNR Pontiac

Hey fellas, I've been shopping for a wiring harness for my 54 Pathfinder. There are a lot of options out there. I'm going to change it to 12v and it is running a SBC with HEI ignition. Has anyone used one they liked? I've looked at Vintage Auto Garage, Haywire, AutoWire, and Painless. Plus there is always...

see2xu · see2xu

Strato Chief -- Edited by see2xu on Saturday 19th of August 2023 04:37:49 PM

pontiac 1957 · pontiac 1957

SNR Pontiac · SNR Pontiac

Hi guys, I've got a 54 Chieftain and I just dont get a nice float going down the road. Shocks seem strong. Push down on the car and it doesnt bounce just comes back up. It has rack and pinion steering with coil springs in the front and I believe the original leafs in the back. Maybe its time to replace the lea...

Coastal8 · Coastal8

Hello all, thanks for allowing me to join, I'm in Nova Scotia and look forward to learning/engaging in some good, knowledgeable discussion.

Canadian Poncho · Canadian Poncho

I recieved an email from a potential buyer of a 28 Pontiac sold in Canada. He asked these 3 questions:Hello -- I'm thinking of buying a '28 Pontiac 2-dr. Sedan that was made in Canada. Wonder if you could help me decide. Is it true that Canadian ponchos of this era used Canadian oak instead of fruitwood...

KlassenKustoms · KlassenKustoms

Hey all! Just picked up this what I assume to be 49 pontiac. Im just wondering what all the stuff on the trim tag/vin decode as.

timbuk · timbuk

i have a few pieces but they are in tough shape this grill assembly appears to be a bit of a smozle looking for any pieces or parts even a schematic would help tried to put in a c@$%y grill but hood and splashpan needs to be changed im on the west coast thx tim

Darrellst · Darrellst

Hello fellow ponchers! A 2Dr Hardtop non bubbletop would have a style number of 7547. An lmpala 2drht non bubble would be 1847. Can anyone with a 2Dr by non bubbletoop tell me what there style number is?? 1962!! Any help is welcome!! Thanks

Blackslag · Blackslag

First post. I'm saving/custom building a 1953 Pathfinder. Looking for info on the original colours. The dash looks like a brown colour and I think the body was originaly a whiteish colour. Any info from the data plate would be great. Data tag Model 20-69W Serial 3206921948 Engine W243433 Body Seria...

Doms53 · Doms53

looking to verify if the 239 cid flathead 6 engine in the Canadian built 1953 Pontiac Pathfinder is identical to the Engine in the US built 1953 Pontiac Chieftain? Thanks.

Turdmagnet · Turdmagnet

When I bought my Pontiac (51) about 15 years ago, the previous owner gave me a trailer full of spare parts, that he had been given when he bought it. I've kept everything "in case I need it down the road". Well down the road is here and I'm running out of room storing all these parts. Over the years I've up...

Bgoode11 · Bgoode11

Just picked up a chieftain that is registered as a 51. Can anyone decide this yet and confirm the year for me? Thanks

Pheadrus · Pheadrus

I'm looking at a Canadian 52 Pontiac 2 door sedan. It was painted 15+ years ago. Using a fridge magnet, it appears to have bondo in the lower doors, rear quarters, and the inner/outer rockers need replacement. The floors have been fiberglassed and the trunk has flat steel riveted in. Some of the bo...

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	Help with Decoding (Preview) Hey everyone! New guy here, my grandpa rebuilt our 57 Laurentian in the 90s and gifted it to me on my 16th birthday! Im looking for some help to decipher all the info about the car so I can know how it rolled out of the factory and hopefully gain some history on the car! Im very green to this process	Brandos_57	8	225	4 days ago by Brandos_57
	Air Vent to Blower Hose - 1957 Pathfinder (Preview) Hi All - I'm having a struggle finding a length of flex hose to replace my air vent to blower hose. Its 4.5 inches/115 mm wide - I guess it must be a real oddball size in North America. Anyone know any sources? Doesn't even have to be for an automobile application - just as long as its strong enough to t...	sailortim	3	1340	April 5th by oshawacliff
	53 Pontiac Laurentian 2door hardtop - refresh (Preview) Good afternoon! Ive been a member here for a long time but Ended up putting my project on the back burner. Im bringing it home on a flatbed in two weeks to start the refresh. I?m looking at a heidts mustang 2 front end with disc Brake and coil overs with a power rack. I?m not sure which way I want to go for an eng...	welldunn	9	944	January 28th by Cy Durdle
	57 Pontiac Wagon Project ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Our 57 wagon is 1510 of 1639 produced. Is it recorded anywhere how many are still around? Are there any left in Ontario? I will post pics showing progress on the car. Thanks -- Edited by Canwag57 on Saturday 8th of December 2018 08:47:08 PM	Canwag57	53	13278	December 7th by Tempest
	Help Identifying Car - Made In Canada (Preview) Hello, Looking for help to identify this vehicle. My understanding is it is a 52 however the serial number says otherswise. Model 22-69 Serial 422691XXXXEngine W28094 Trim 300 Paint 451 I am convinced it is a 52 Fleetleader special - 4dr sedan It has the same front styling etc.. however the s...	Fox54	6	1045	November 3rd by oshawacliff
	Properly ID'ing a new to me 51 Pontiac. (Preview) I just picked up a 51 Pontiac, literally out of a barn. It's a 2 door sedan, with the 239 and three speed. I have no idea which model it is though... It's a 2211 Body 1303 VIN is 2221107516 What were the model names and trim levels in '51?	57 Pathfinder	5	607	Oct 14, 2023 by Turdmagnet
	modern wiring harness?? (Preview) Hey fellas, I've been shopping for a wiring harness for my 54 Pathfinder. There are a lot of options out there. I'm going to change it to 12v and it is running a SBC with HEI ignition. Has anyone used one they liked? I've looked at Vintage Auto Garage, Haywire, AutoWire, and Painless. Plus there is always...	SNR Pontiac	4	523	Oct 11, 2023 by bjburnout

	Found on Woodward (Preview) Strato Chief -- Edited by see2xu on Saturday 19th of August 2023 04:37:49 PM	see2xu	5	771	Aug 22, 2023 by bjburnout
	What is my vin meaning (Preview)	pontiac 1957	4	751	Jul 23, 2023 by pontiac 1957
	54 Chieftain feeling the bumps (Preview) Hi guys, I've got a 54 Chieftain and I just dont get a nice float going down the road. Shocks seem strong. Push down on the car and it doesnt bounce just comes back up. It has rack and pinion steering with coil springs in the front and I believe the original leafs in the back. Maybe its time to replace the lea...	SNR Pontiac	2	611	Jul 4, 2023 by SNR Pontiac
	New kid on the block (Preview) Hello all, thanks for allowing me to join, I'm in Nova Scotia and look forward to learning/engaging in some good, knowledgeable discussion.	Coastal8	2	801	Jun 21, 2023 by Glenn Musgrave
	Can anyone help a potential buyer of a 28 Pontiac? (Preview) I recieved an email from a potential buyer of a 28 Pontiac sold in Canada. He asked these 3 questions:Hello -- I'm thinking of buying a '28 Pontiac 2-dr. Sedan that was made in Canada. Wonder if you could help me decide. Is it true that Canadian ponchos of this era used Canadian oak instead of fruitwood...	Canadian Poncho	8	1021	Jun 6, 2023 by oshawacliff
	Vin decode (Preview) Hey all! Just picked up this what I assume to be 49 pontiac. Im just wondering what all the stuff on the trim tag/vin decode as.	KlassenKustoms	1	806	May 5, 2023 by CdnGMfan
	looking for 1953 pontiac grill pieces/parts/whole ( 1 2 ) (Preview) i have a few pieces but they are in tough shape this grill assembly appears to be a bit of a smozle looking for any pieces or parts even a schematic would help tried to put in a c@$%y grill but hood and splashpan needs to be changed im on the west coast thx tim	timbuk	25	2314	Feb 21, 2023 by timbuk

	Style # (Preview) Hello fellow ponchers! A 2Dr Hardtop non bubbletop would have a style number of 7547. An lmpala 2drht non bubble would be 1847. Can anyone with a 2Dr by non bubbletoop tell me what there style number is?? 1962!! Any help is welcome!! Thanks	Darrellst	1	1048	Feb 1, 2023 by cdnpont
	1953 Pontiac Pathfinder (Preview) First post. I'm saving/custom building a 1953 Pathfinder. Looking for info on the original colours. The dash looks like a brown colour and I think the body was originaly a whiteish colour. Any info from the data plate would be great. Data tag Model 20-69W Serial 3206921948 Engine W243433 Body Seria...	Blackslag	4	1128	Dec 30, 2022 by norontcan
	239cid flathead 6 engine (Preview) looking to verify if the 239 cid flathead 6 engine in the Canadian built 1953 Pontiac Pathfinder is identical to the Engine in the US built 1953 Pontiac Chieftain? Thanks.	Doms53	4	1588	Dec 4, 2022 by CdnGMfan
	Old parts - save or scrap (Preview) When I bought my Pontiac (51) about 15 years ago, the previous owner gave me a trailer full of spare parts, that he had been given when he bought it. I've kept everything "in case I need it down the road". Well down the road is here and I'm running out of room storing all these parts. Over the years I've up...	Turdmagnet	7	1410	Nov 6, 2022 by CdnGMfan
	Vin decode (Preview) Just picked up a chieftain that is registered as a 51. Can anyone decide this yet and confirm the year for me? Thanks	Bgoode11	2	1164	Oct 3, 2022 by Bgoode11
	49-54 Chevy patch panels work for a 52 Pontiac???? Pics Included (Preview) I'm looking at a Canadian 52 Pontiac 2 door sedan. It was painted 15+ years ago. Using a fridge magnet, it appears to have bondo in the lower doors, rear quarters, and the inner/outer rockers need replacement. The floors have been fiberglassed and the trunk has flat steel riveted in. Some of the bo...	Pheadrus	6	1223	Sep 17, 2022 by Pheadrus
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