General Pre 1958 Canadian Pontiac Discussions

Oracle · Oracle

I know that they're not Pontiacs but hope that this is permitted/of interest: THE ROYAL McLAUGHLIN-BUICKS The first Royal Buicks were various 1924 Models which were used when the then Prince of Wales opened a massive dock in Southampton, and a photo of the Prince getting into Southampton regist...

Fitz · Fitz

someone can tell me the tail pipe length on a 53/54 model? In one week, I will go to the local muffler shop to built the exhaust on the Pontiac, I would like to know the correct lenght and cut it right in the shop. thanks in advance. Fitz.

bigblockpanel · bigblockpanel

looking for a front hood in decent shape and various other parts thanks

midlifecrisis · midlifecrisis

Hi! I just joined this forum. I am in the process of restoring a 1957 Pontiac Laurentian convertible and I am looking for a pair of rechromed tail light housings. I have the original pair but they will have to be repaired and rechromed so I am trying to find a more economical solution since rechroming...

59vette · 59vette

Does anyone have any original 1957 Pontiac "LAURENTIAN" side scripts that go on the side of the front fenders ?? Thanks, Ed

db · db

Finally got my 55 Pontiac and 57 Pontiac out to the great Fleetwood Country Cruize In this past June. Still needs a little tweaking here and there. Had a great time talking to people about the cars never new they made vehicles like that to the 55 looks like a Chev with a diffeerent front end.

db · db

I have enjoyed seeing photos of Sedan Deliveries on this site. I liked seeing the 57 S.D. bush find. 57 was one of my favorite Pontiac's but I have never come across one. Now that I am restoring a 55 Pontiac I felt that I could never tackle another restoration. I feel very fortunate to have come across this...

wle · wle

I can't find a water pump for a 57 pontiac pathfinder.Will a chevrolet pump work? engine is straight 6?

51Poncho · 51Poncho

When the engine is hot and under load, it stalls out and won't start until it cools down. Will start good when it's cool but then stalls out again after running and under load. Any suggestions what could be causing this situation. I have checked the fuel filter, fuel pump and has spark. The engine ru...

atotalnincompoop · atotalnincompoop

i have a 57 pontiac 2 dr, on the ownerships its called a model 2211. when i try to search the vin, no results are found. vin # 722116442101 can anyone shed some light on what i have here? we think it's a canadian only model, however, i have been wrong before

brad2v · brad2v

Well, my father-in-law's unfinished '57 Pathfinder Deluxe is getting closer. If all goes well, by driving 'er by summer. It's come a long way, thanks to my friend Lyle. I can hear ol' Don now regarding the color change, "Jesus Christ, what'd you do that for..." -- Edited by brad2v on Sunday...

Idrag2 · Idrag2

I can not find any reference to a model 20 can any one give me some info model 20-7 serial 8200713458 body serial 2282 trim 403 engine w81322 -- Edited by Idrag2 on Friday 17th of June 2011 08:00:35 AM -- Edited by Idrag2 on Friday 17th of June 2011 08:00:53 AM

50torpedo · 50torpedo

On my 53 pathfinder I have no brake lights, where is the sto p light switch located and how do I check it out thanks Bill in red deer

Fitz · Fitz

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carphotosbyrichard/sets/72157623217727724/

swad · swad

Just purchased one and am having a hard time finding out much about it. Must be pretty rare or more would pop up on my internet searches. I have learned that they had the same drivetrain, chassis and most of the interior as the 1955 Chevy. Mine is yellow and white with a V-8 (265 CI I guess) automatic trans a...

Oracle · Oracle

I put this together some years ago: A new system of model identification was introduced by G.M. of Canada in 1935, and this system was used up to 1965, with the first digit indicating the Model Year. This new system also applied to Trucks: Chevrolet, G.M.C., Pontiac, Maple Leaf. Each assembled mar...

Laurentian 57 · Laurentian 57

Hi my 57 is almost restored and I need to go to the Vehicle Inspection before receiving the plate. They want the "title" or what the US name the "title" or registration form with the last licence plate. I 've bought the car in Alberta. I don't know what they exactly want because I ha...

MoboMac · MoboMac

I don't really remember seeing MANY 55,56 57 OR 58 convertibles. Had a look on the registry & there's not many listed. Are there production figures out there anywhere?

hwscowboy · hwscowboy

got a chance to spend a few hours on the car today.I am still waiting for the new battery to show up so no start up yet.But i did mange to get enough charge in the old one to get the front light wiring sorted out.Also got the rear seats cleaned up.A few more mystery wires under the dash to figure out and that wil...

debonair · debonair

I am so upset, after getting my ride all tuned up, tweaked and humming I hit a bump on the freeway and my right front hub cap came off. I wasn't in a good place to stop so I went to the next exit turned around and came back. I walked the freeway but couldn't find the hub cap. Any suggestions or leads on trying to f...

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	Royal McLaughlin-Buicks (Preview) I know that they're not Pontiacs but hope that this is permitted/of interest: THE ROYAL McLAUGHLIN-BUICKS The first Royal Buicks were various 1924 Models which were used when the then Prince of Wales opened a massive dock in Southampton, and a photo of the Prince getting into Southampton regist...	Oracle	2	2028	Jul 30, 2011 by Plano
	tail pipe (Preview) someone can tell me the tail pipe length on a 53/54 model? In one week, I will go to the local muffler shop to built the exhaust on the Pontiac, I would like to know the correct lenght and cut it right in the shop. thanks in advance. Fitz.	Fitz	1	629	Jul 14, 2011 by Fitz
	1957 pontiac parts chasing (Preview) looking for a front hood in decent shape and various other parts thanks	bigblockpanel	21	5972	Jul 13, 2011 by clark2334
	1957 Pontiac Laurentian Tail Light Housings (Preview) Hi! I just joined this forum. I am in the process of restoring a 1957 Pontiac Laurentian convertible and I am looking for a pair of rechromed tail light housings. I have the original pair but they will have to be repaired and rechromed so I am trying to find a more economical solution since rechroming...	midlifecrisis	18	2449	Jul 13, 2011 by midlifecrisis
	1957 Pontiac laurentian side scripts. (Preview) Does anyone have any original 1957 Pontiac "LAURENTIAN" side scripts that go on the side of the front fenders ?? Thanks, Ed	59vette	1	645	Jul 13, 2011 by RacerRick
	Sedan Deliveries (Preview) Finally got my 55 Pontiac and 57 Pontiac out to the great Fleetwood Country Cruize In this past June. Still needs a little tweaking here and there. Had a great time talking to people about the cars never new they made vehicles like that to the 55 looks like a Chev with a diffeerent front end.	db	5	1512	Jul 4, 2011 by db
	1957 Pontiac Sedan Delivery ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have enjoyed seeing photos of Sedan Deliveries on this site. I liked seeing the 57 S.D. bush find. 57 was one of my favorite Pontiac's but I have never come across one. Now that I am restoring a 55 Pontiac I felt that I could never tackle another restoration. I feel very fortunate to have come across this...	db	33	9338	Jul 4, 2011 by MC

	need 1957 pathfinder water pump.Chevrolet will work? s 6 engine (Preview) I can't find a water pump for a 57 pontiac pathfinder.Will a chevrolet pump work? engine is straight 6?	wle	7	762	Jul 3, 2011 by Fitz
	51 Fleetleader flathead 6 - engine stalling when hot and under load (Preview) When the engine is hot and under load, it stalls out and won't start until it cools down. Will start good when it's cool but then stalls out again after running and under load. Any suggestions what could be causing this situation. I have checked the fuel filter, fuel pump and has spark. The engine ru...	51Poncho	7	1285	Jul 2, 2011 by Harley61
	vin decoding help needed (Preview) i have a 57 pontiac 2 dr, on the ownerships its called a model 2211. when i try to search the vin, no results are found. vin # 722116442101 can anyone shed some light on what i have here? we think it's a canadian only model, however, i have been wrong before	atotalnincompoop	16	5659	Jun 28, 2011 by PontiacPete
	As promised...the '57 in paint. Updated June 25 (Preview) Well, my father-in-law's unfinished '57 Pathfinder Deluxe is getting closer. If all goes well, by driving 'er by summer. It's come a long way, thanks to my friend Lyle. I can hear ol' Don now regarding the color change, "Jesus Christ, what'd you do that for..." -- Edited by brad2v on Sunday...	brad2v	18	3294	Jun 25, 2011 by crazyj
	I have a model 20 1848 Pontiac silver streak (Preview) I can not find any reference to a model 20 can any one give me some info model 20-7 serial 8200713458 body serial 2282 trim 403 engine w81322 -- Edited by Idrag2 on Friday 17th of June 2011 08:00:35 AM -- Edited by Idrag2 on Friday 17th of June 2011 08:00:53 AM	Idrag2	19	2730	Jun 22, 2011 by Idrag2
	No Brake lights (Preview) On my 53 pathfinder I have no brake lights, where is the sto p light switch located and how do I check it out thanks Bill in red deer	50torpedo	4	612	Jun 21, 2011 by 67Poncho
	Nice picture of 50-54 canadian Pontiac (Preview) http://www.flickr.com/photos/carphotosbyrichard/sets/72157623217727724/	Fitz	1	767	Jun 21, 2011 by 73SC

	Any info on 1955 Laurentian Convertibles--production numbers--options etc.. (Preview) Just purchased one and am having a hard time finding out much about it. Must be pretty rare or more would pop up on my internet searches. I have learned that they had the same drivetrain, chassis and most of the interior as the 1955 Chevy. Mine is yellow and white with a V-8 (265 CI I guess) automatic trans a...	swad	12	953	Jun 18, 2011 by swad
	GM of Canada model system (Preview) I put this together some years ago: A new system of model identification was introduced by G.M. of Canada in 1935, and this system was used up to 1965, with the first digit indicating the Model Year. This new system also applied to Trucks: Chevrolet, G.M.C., Pontiac, Maple Leaf. Each assembled mar...	Oracle	3	1302	Jun 18, 2011 by 57poncho
	Title or registration in Canada? (Preview) Hi my 57 is almost restored and I need to go to the Vehicle Inspection before receiving the plate. They want the "title" or what the US name the "title" or registration form with the last licence plate. I 've bought the car in Alberta. I don't know what they exactly want because I ha...	Laurentian 57	20	1571	Jun 17, 2011 by MoboMac
	567 Converts???? (Preview) I don't really remember seeing MANY 55,56 57 OR 58 convertibles. Had a look on the registry & there's not many listed. Are there production figures out there anywhere?	MoboMac	2	679	Jun 15, 2011 by Ghost Post
	a little more progress (Preview) got a chance to spend a few hours on the car today.I am still waiting for the new battery to show up so no start up yet.But i did mange to get enough charge in the old one to get the front light wiring sorted out.Also got the rear seats cleaned up.A few more mystery wires under the dash to figure out and that wil...	hwscowboy	24	2304	Jun 9, 2011 by hwscowboy
	1948 Torpedo Silver & Blue (Preview) I am so upset, after getting my ride all tuned up, tweaked and humming I hit a bump on the freeway and my right front hub cap came off. I wasn't in a good place to stop so I went to the next exit turned around and came back. I walked the freeway but couldn't find the hub cap. Any suggestions or leads on trying to f...	debonair	1	708	Jun 7, 2011 by Turn2Stone
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