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Helping a fellow Pontiac owner 74 GTO(Preview) | the70judge | 11 | 153 | |
| I have a buddy Don down in Surrey who has a 4 gear 74 GTO and when he tries to shut her off it won't shut off???? He has to brake and drop the clutch to get her to shut off. Anyone have any ideas on how we can find the problem.. ... ... Pete...
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help (Preview) | alexpertkustompontiac1956 | 16 | 176 | |
| THIS MORNING WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR I CANT DO IT BECAUSE I CAN NOT SHIFT I THINK I GOT STOCK ON REVERSE AND I DO NOT WHAT TO DO TO REPAIR THIS ... ANY HELP WILL BE WELCOME ... I HAVE A GUY COMING THIS WEEKEND TO BUY THE CAR BUT IF THIS PROBLE...
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1957 Canadian Pontiac engines, can you say 283/283?(Preview) | davelacourse | 9 | 235 | |
| Halfbreed sent me his (very large) pdf file of the complete 57 specs, here is the (very interesting - the famous 283/283 could be special ordered!) section that shows the engine choices: ... ... ... ... If anyone would like to see other sections o...
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235 vs 261 6 Cylinder(Preview) | Halfbreed | 30 | 335 | |
| My 1957 Canadian sales brochure states that 1957 Laurentians and Pathfinders were equipped with 235 six cylinder engines. I suppose this means Chevy Six. I see cars listed before 1957 and after 1957 equipped with 261 six cylinder engines; I assume th...
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Need 261 head gasket, does anyone have a good source?(Preview) | davelacourse | 6 | 134 | |
| The bad cylinder (#6) is definitely bad valve (not pushrod or rocker or rings, those tests were passed), so the head has to come off. I am sure I can get valves locally since they are identical to 235 Chevy. However the head gasket is different, and ...
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Powerglide dipstick(Preview) | 64ragtop | 0 | 109 | |
| Anybody have a Powerglide dipstick for a '64 full size? Engine is 327.. ... ... Neil
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alternator wiring(Preview) | lolu3eh | 36 | 864 | |
| please help me install an alternator into my 57 pontiac.rescue this vh last year from under a pine tree. new to restoring. mechanical knowledge- zero(like the leafs playing hockey). A running 283 is in it. Any help would be appreciated. ... Thanks ki...
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canadian car appraise (Preview) | alexpertkustompontiac1956 | 1 | 176 | |
| why i can not find any information of car value in N.A.D.A., THE GOLD BOOK,OR OLD CAR PRICE about laurentien or pathfinder deluxe, pathfinder of any year, how you guys have your car apprice, has anybody has a way to apprice this cars ... i know tha...
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55 56 57 265 and 283 engine colour(Preview) | 73SC | 0 | 189 | |
| Now that cruise season is back can I ask all members to be on the lookout for original looking and even restored 55 to 57 V8 Canadian Pontiacs. I would like to complement the 261 colour reference tread in the Library with a similar one fro the V8 car...
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engine # on the block(Preview) | Fitz | 2 | 183 | |
| On a inline flathead 6 under the front valve cover, the real engine # is stamp. This picture show the exemple on this one (1953 engine). ... ... ...
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700R4 Wiring(Preview) | lennox | 5 | 264 | |
| Hello, anybody ever wire up a 700R4 for converter lock-up. Here's a photo of what I'm working with.
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1956 261 cubic inch 6 (Preview) | alexpertkustompontiac1956 | 2 | 188 | |
| well here is the deal Im planing to take out the engine for the next winter so i can rebuild it now the question is were i can buy parts for this motor or there are parts compatible to this one, i going to start on my budget for this but i would li...
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Inside the block - for your viewing pleasure(Preview) | davelacourse | 14 | 283 | |
| Decided to put on new water pump along with the new radiator (and of course new hoses, clamps, and thermostat), and here's what the inside of the block looks like with no.1 clinder up front and personal : ... ... ... Not too bad, I think. What do y...
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Help! Starter drive 1956 6-cylinder(Preview) | davelacourse | 8 | 229 | |
| Mine died, the local guy put in one that is the right length (Chevy drive is longer) but he did not check diameter and it is too big so it will not engage the flywheel (just grinds against it) -- problem is, the parts book lists 1956 Canadian Pontiac...
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1954 Pathfinder access to trans through floor (Preview) | Roughshod Rod | 2 | 161 | |
| I am trying to get to the pressure ports on the LHS of my powerglide. I don't have a removeable plate on the hump, and 3/4 of the ports face up! I m thinking of drilling a 6" hole and using a plug like the brake MC has. Any other ideas - aside f...
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Differential color(Preview) | davelacourse | 3 | 192 | |
| After cleaning off the 50+ years of gunk, I am ready to put a nice coat of black (which I think is the appropriate color for running gear and power train, unless the part is aluminum) paint on my differential -- but before I do, I'd be interested if ...
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1950 Engine compartment photo's needed(Preview) | 50torpedo | 9 | 468 | |
| I need to know the color schemes used in these vintage auto's my 1950 fleetleader has a straight six that is all rust colored, was there any paint on these engine blocks if so what colors are correct, and what is a good source of underhood lables .....
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1953 Powerglide question(Preview) | Roughshod Rod | 3 | 199 | |
| I know its a Chevy, but its stock in a Poncho. ...
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replacing Points(Preview) | wwdaze | 11 | 327 | |
| Hi Again all: ... ... i got the front end done on my 52 fleetleader and now need a step by step, if there is such a thing printed , on installing points and condensor. I have never done it and I hear all kinds of conflicting stories of how to do it....
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261 cubic inch OHV 6(Preview) | davelacourse | 9 | 356 | |
| This is a little premature, but planning ahead might pay off. ... ... My 1956 Canadian Pontiac has the 261 cubic inch OHV 6 that runs just fine. I have my heart set on installing a big-block (496 Chevy) so I will end up with a good complete motor, f...
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motr swap.(Preview) | 53 poncho | 1 | 275 | |
| Hello out there. I have a 1953 pontiac and was wandering will a chevy 235 6cyl fit. Is it a bolt in any help would be great....
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How to slip a SBC and T350 tranny into a 53/54 Cdn Pontiac(Preview) | blanchae | 0 | 226 | |
| Here's details on how to slip a SBC with a T350 tranny into a 53/54 Cdn Pontiac. Early years may be similar. Chassis Engineering makes the bolt-in engine mounts and the plates to modify the existing tranny crossmember. I used a mid 70s Dodge pickup r...
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Tranny switch. '54 Nail6 Chieftain(Preview) | Roughshod Rod | 0 | 219 | |
| I deleted this - silly question (in 20/20 retrospect). ... So here is a joke in its stead: ... What is fish missing an eye?"Fsh" ... ... -- Edited by Roughshod Rod on Sunday 24th of May 2009 12:35:25 AM...
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