I am a new Pontiac owner and first time classic owner. Am currently in the learn and do mode right now, generally fumbling my way around figuring out the car and what needs to be done to keep it going and keep it happy.
My first question which I am hoping someone can help me with is regarding parts. I have read in numerous places that the Canadian Pontiacs of this year were built on Chevy chassis with Chevy parts (I assume the Fleetline?). And as I scour internet parts sites, I have been hesitant to order anything of significance for fear I may be ordering the incorrect pieces.
So my question is, should I be ordering parts for a 1950 Chevy Fleetline instead of a Pontiac Streamliner???
Any help would be much appreciated!
dualquadpete said
Jul 24, 2013
Depends on what your looking for??? Body panels & some trim are Chevy, Engine in yours should be a 6 cyl "Flathead" & Chevy ran a "overhead" valve 6cyl. Weather stripping, glass etc. will be the same. I dealt with National Chevy in St. Paul Minn. for a lot of parts for my 52 Fleetleader Torpedo back, even got the complete interior kit from them, but found out the glove box cardboard is NOT the same as the Chev.!!!www.nationalchevyassoc.com or www.49-54nca.com & check out their catalogue
Interior is all good, no issues there, everything I am looking for is generally on the mechanical side.
Any difference between 1950 Canadian Pontiac brakes (cylinders, shoes, drums) and the US Pontiac?
Reason is that if I order parts for a 50 US Pontiac I don't want to get them and find out that they won't work on my car.
Maybe there is little risk, its why I am asking.
1952pontiac said
Jul 24, 2013
HI
Canadian pontiac use chevy brake because the body are chevy exept for the engine
if you check under the car you have e tork tube insted of e drive shaft that is one of the big
difference betwen the canadian and the american pontiac most of the trim are diffrent to.
StreamlineCanuck said
Jul 24, 2013
Hmm! Ok thanks, thats good to know, that was exactly what I was looking for, so I should be buying parts for a Chevrolet Fleetline instead of a Pontiac when it comes to the body and its parts.
MUCH appreciated!
50torpedo said
Jul 24, 2013
try to find a Canadian Pontiac maintenance manual 1949-1950
for series 2000-2200 or a Pontiac facts book 1950 which covers
fleetleader specials, fleetleader delux, chieftain, and streamliner
both books were done by general motors Oshawa
where are you located, which model do you have
bill in red deer
StreamlineCanuck said
Aug 7, 2013
Bill,
Thanks for the note.
I am located in Calgary and have a 2208. I have just got the 1949-1950 2000-2200 manual you mentioned, will look for a 1950 facts book.
Taylor55 said
Aug 9, 2013
Brake parts are a very specific parts for 1950. I just finished doing a brake job on a 50 Canadian Pontiac. The braking system changes from 1951 and up so you have to make sure you get the parts for 1950 and below. Do not order parts from an Americian Pontiac for the brakes as they are different.On the 50 the wheel cylinders have adjusters for each brake shoe front and back so you have to adjust a little on both sides of the shoe. The spring that ties the shoes together is really stiff and a pain to install. I think the brake parts you will need are from around 1930 to 1950. The chevrolet 1/2 ton trucks used a similiar system. You can also rebuild the wheel cylinders without removing from the car to avoid damaging brake hoses and lines. You can hone them with clean brake fluid or clean varsol. The car I just did had a few missing parts so the worst part was tracking the parts down.
I found out the difference between the two brake sets (US Pontiac and Cdn Pontiac) the hard way....after buying a complete set of US Pontiac parts.
Anyhow, I got the proper 1950 Chevy front wheel cylinders, new brake pads (the ones that are not interrupted with all the little ledges and straight edges like they are in 1951) and some of those nasty springs.
I can't locate new rear wheel cylinders, so think I may have to do the rebuild kit route, I think they are probably ok as they sort of work right now, but I will only know once I get the drums off......
timbuk, that Chevy you listed above, is that place parting it out or just selling whole? Whats the usual way those postings work?
Taylor55 said
Aug 12, 2013
The rears wheel cylinders are fairly easy to rebuild on the car. If they are working now you may be able to get away with just a cleanup and light honing and reuse the rubbers and cups.
Al
StreamlineCanuck said
Aug 12, 2013
Thanks Al, here's hoping and fingers crossed!
sricher said
Sep 17, 2013
I have a lot of parts for a 1952 Pontiac 20-69 Chiefstan all the chrome you want.
Hey everyone,
I am a new Pontiac owner and first time classic owner. Am currently in the learn and do mode right now, generally fumbling my way around figuring out the car and what needs to be done to keep it going and keep it happy.
My first question which I am hoping someone can help me with is regarding parts. I have read in numerous places that the Canadian Pontiacs of this year were built on Chevy chassis with Chevy parts (I assume the Fleetline?). And as I scour internet parts sites, I have been hesitant to order anything of significance for fear I may be ordering the incorrect pieces.
So my question is, should I be ordering parts for a 1950 Chevy Fleetline instead of a Pontiac Streamliner???
Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks for the response Pete!
Interior is all good, no issues there, everything I am looking for is generally on the mechanical side.
Any difference between 1950 Canadian Pontiac brakes (cylinders, shoes, drums) and the US Pontiac?
Reason is that if I order parts for a 50 US Pontiac I don't want to get them and find out that they won't work on my car.
Maybe there is little risk, its why I am asking.
HI
Canadian pontiac use chevy brake because the body are chevy exept for the engine
if you check under the car you have e tork tube insted of e drive shaft that is one of the big
difference betwen the canadian and the american pontiac most of the trim are diffrent to.
MUCH appreciated!
for series 2000-2200 or a Pontiac facts book 1950 which covers
fleetleader specials, fleetleader delux, chieftain, and streamliner
both books were done by general motors Oshawa
where are you located, which model do you have
bill in red deer
Bill,
Thanks for the note.
I am located in Calgary and have a 2208. I have just got the 1949-1950 2000-2200 manual you mentioned, will look for a 1950 facts book.
Brake parts are a very specific parts for 1950. I just finished doing a brake job on a 50 Canadian Pontiac. The braking system changes from 1951 and up so you have to make sure you get the parts for 1950 and below. Do not order parts from an Americian Pontiac for the brakes as they are different.On the 50 the wheel cylinders have adjusters for each brake shoe front and back so you have to adjust a little on both sides of the shoe. The spring that ties the shoes together is really stiff and a pain to install. I think the brake parts you will need are from around 1930 to 1950. The chevrolet 1/2 ton trucks used a similiar system. You can also rebuild the wheel cylinders without removing from the car to avoid damaging brake hoses and lines. You can hone them with clean brake fluid or clean varsol. The car I just did had a few missing parts so the worst part was tracking the parts down.
Al
http://www.usedpqb.com/classified-ad/1950-Chevrolet_20314660
I found out the difference between the two brake sets (US Pontiac and Cdn Pontiac) the hard way....after buying a complete set of US Pontiac parts.
Anyhow, I got the proper 1950 Chevy front wheel cylinders, new brake pads (the ones that are not interrupted with all the little ledges and straight edges like they are in 1951) and some of those nasty springs.
I can't locate new rear wheel cylinders, so think I may have to do the rebuild kit route, I think they are probably ok as they sort of work right now, but I will only know once I get the drums off......
timbuk, that Chevy you listed above, is that place parting it out or just selling whole? Whats the usual way those postings work?
The rears wheel cylinders are fairly easy to rebuild on the car. If they are working now you may be able to get away with just a cleanup and light honing and reuse the rubbers and cups.
Al
I have a lot of parts for a 1952 Pontiac 20-69 Chiefstan all the chrome you want.
Steph