General Pre 1958 Canadian Pontiac Discussions

50torpedo · 50torpedo

For the firs time since I got the Car, I finally hooked a battery and tried to fire it up It turns over, but will not fire. suggestions on what I should do please. I got to find the parts I bought, spark plugs, point , condenser and new coil , damned wife put them away and dont remember where she put them, I also...

66 Grande guy · 66 Grande guy

Here are some pictures of a 53 2 door I don't know what to do with either. I gave to my stepson but here has never shown any interest in it. Are there a lot of these around?

50torpedo · 50torpedo

I screwed up when ordering my headliner dont even ask how. and as I am on a bit of a tight shedule has anyone used spray on polyeurathane foam on the insideroof of a car that can be shaped, sealed and painted this would allow for some customization, and still make the car presentable as its also getting n...

50torpedo · 50torpedo

well Having never done either before, what should be the sequence headliner or windlace first, both look like a challenge for sure,especially that strip with the big teeth I think both have to go behind that thanks bill

50torpedo · 50torpedo

was reading through my 1950 canadian pontiac maintenance manual for series 2000-2200, came accross this statement 5-w engine oil is recommended only for those territories where the temperature remains below 10 deg F belw zero for long periods. if 5w engine is not available 10w engine oil plus 10...

lennox · lennox

Anyone care to help me with this wiring issue? This is on a 56 Lauentian. I want to convert to an alternator from a generator. The wiring was removed before I got the car. Here are my questions starting with the ignition switch.......there are 4 wires going to the ign switch RED- which is cut off(wher...

50torpedo · 50torpedo

Where or how does one check oil levels in a straight 239 flathead six, I dont see a dip stick anywhere, so how is it done....call me confused ????

66 Grande guy · 66 Grande guy

Hi guys I've been tryinng to talk my brother into parting with a few of his cars that he really doesn't have plans for. One of his is a 53 Canadian Pontiac 2 door hardtop. He was mulling over the idea to convert it to a 53 Chev hardtop but I kind of talked him out of it I think the Pontiac hardtops are probab...

59stratochiefwagon · 59stratochiefwagon

I almost fell over the other day, a fellow I know bought a beautiful 57 2DR wagon, and I could not stop lusting over it, I will have to bring my camera to a show and post some pic's of it. It is similar colour to my 57 Chev wagon, Henry.

lennox · lennox

I fired up the engine on Saturday, no coolant in it or a rad but had to see if it would start. Good oil presure, good compression. Cut and shortened the drive shaft to 51 inches C to C if anyone is in the process. Retrofitting a newer style alternator using 67 Impala bracketry. Good to here it run it gives...

68sd · 68sd

ive been tracking B.S.Os and have a partial list,these are options on tags prior to 1963 heres the list so far 186 -shadelight tinted glass 202 -Automatic transmission 303 -power brakes 339 -overdrive trans 340 -V-8 348- power windows 349- power seats 372 -power steering others ive seen 6A-? 213 hea...

Beaumont4008 · Beaumont4008

Spotted this at the local muffler shop down the streat, I think 41. Had Silver Streak on the dash. I would love to have a car like that. This would be a U.S. car ? -- Edited by Beaumont4008 on Tuesday 16th of June 2009 05:44:32 PM

73SC · 73SC

Here is our 1,000th member, Crofton, vehicle info from another thread: "What a honor! Be the 1000th member I'm sign in, because i just take, last weekend, my new project. It's a 1957 4 doors hardtop. Serial no: 72039601419 Engine: W960916 Style:2039 Body:62 Bso:303 Paint:2407 Trim:901 The c...

davelacourse · davelacourse

I scanned this and uploaded it to 'The Library' here so everyone can can access it. 1926-1965 Canadaian Pontiac, 12 pages of information from COLLECTIBLE AUTOMOBILE magazine Thanks, Dave -- Edited by davelacourse on Wednesday 3rd of June 2009 04:53:30 PM -- Edited by davelacourse on Friday 26th...

68sd · 68sd

stole this off steve,good stuff thanks steve

alexpertkustompontiac1956 · alexpertkustompontiac1956

HI AFTER DOING A LOT OF RECHERCHE I COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT IS NOT SIMPLE TO REBUILD MY STOCK ENGINE SO I HAVE A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS WHICH MOTOR MAY I PUT IN THIS CAR I CAN GET MY HANDS ON A 454 CHEVY CAN I FIT THIS TO MY CAR OR IT WILL BE DIFFICULT THERE IS A WAY TO KNOW WHICH MOTOR WILL FIT OK WITH OUT DOING AN...

alexpertkustompontiac1956 · alexpertkustompontiac1956

hi can somebody decode my name tag please paint 2404 body 1073 style 2039 thank you

lennox · lennox

Making some headway(I think) on my 56. Here are some shots of the homemade cross member and initial engine fit.

db · db

I always enjoy seeing old autos nothing more enjoyable that going through an old auto wreckers with the older vehicles. I wonder if any of these made it to the road. The blue 57 is in Australia.

RacerRick · RacerRick

Anyone have any pics of gasser canadian pontiacs? Or even gasser style?

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	starting problems on 1950 fleetleader special (Preview) For the firs time since I got the Car, I finally hooked a battery and tried to fire it up It turns over, but will not fire. suggestions on what I should do please. I got to find the parts I bought, spark plugs, point , condenser and new coil , damned wife put them away and dont remember where she put them, I also...	50torpedo	3	961	Aug 6, 2009 by 50torpedo
	53 2 door sedan (Preview) Here are some pictures of a 53 2 door I don't know what to do with either. I gave to my stepson but here has never shown any interest in it. Are there a lot of these around?	66 Grande guy	21	1640	Jul 27, 2009 by Chief 53
	Paintable foam inside roof of car (Preview) I screwed up when ordering my headliner dont even ask how. and as I am on a bit of a tight shedule has anyone used spray on polyeurathane foam on the insideroof of a car that can be shaped, sealed and painted this would allow for some customization, and still make the car presentable as its also getting n...	50torpedo	2	1468	Jul 26, 2009 by 59poncho
	headliner or windlace (Preview) well Having never done either before, what should be the sequence headliner or windlace first, both look like a challenge for sure,especially that strip with the big teeth I think both have to go behind that thanks bill	50torpedo	4	1464	Jul 26, 2009 by Rolilk
	oil plus 10% kerosene (Preview) was reading through my 1950 canadian pontiac maintenance manual for series 2000-2200, came accross this statement 5-w engine oil is recommended only for those territories where the temperature remains below 10 deg F belw zero for long periods. if 5w engine is not available 10w engine oil plus 10...	50torpedo	9	1286	Jul 19, 2009 by Elroy
	1956 Pontiac Wiring (Preview) Anyone care to help me with this wiring issue? This is on a 56 Lauentian. I want to convert to an alternator from a generator. The wiring was removed before I got the car. Here are my questions starting with the ignition switch.......there are 4 wires going to the ign switch RED- which is cut off(wher...	lennox	2	4160	Jul 18, 2009 by davelacourse
	how do I check for oil on a straight six (Preview) Where or how does one check oil levels in a straight 239 flathead six, I dont see a dip stick anywhere, so how is it done....call me confused ????	50torpedo	3	1162	Jul 12, 2009 by 50torpedo
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	53 2 door hardtop (Preview) Hi guys I've been tryinng to talk my brother into parting with a few of his cars that he really doesn't have plans for. One of his is a 53 Canadian Pontiac 2 door hardtop. He was mulling over the idea to convert it to a 53 Chev hardtop but I kind of talked him out of it I think the Pontiac hardtops are probab...	66 Grande guy	6	1486	Jul 11, 2009 by eeluddy
	57 wagon (Preview) I almost fell over the other day, a fellow I know bought a beautiful 57 2DR wagon, and I could not stop lusting over it, I will have to bring my camera to a show and post some pic's of it. It is similar colour to my 57 Chev wagon, Henry.	59stratochiefwagon	19	1866	Jul 3, 2009 by 427carl
	It Lives (Preview) I fired up the engine on Saturday, no coolant in it or a rad but had to see if it would start. Good oil presure, good compression. Cut and shortened the drive shaft to 51 inches C to C if anyone is in the process. Retrofitting a newer style alternator using 67 Impala bracketry. Good to here it run it gives...	lennox	7	1705	Jul 3, 2009 by 59poncho
	B.S.O (Preview) ive been tracking B.S.Os and have a partial list,these are options on tags prior to 1963 heres the list so far 186 -shadelight tinted glass 202 -Automatic transmission 303 -power brakes 339 -overdrive trans 340 -V-8 348- power windows 349- power seats 372 -power steering others ive seen 6A-? 213 hea...	68sd	0	3464	Jun 25, 2009 by 68sd
	41 Pontiac Coupe (Preview) Spotted this at the local muffler shop down the streat, I think 41. Had Silver Streak on the dash. I would love to have a car like that. This would be a U.S. car ? -- Edited by Beaumont4008 on Tuesday 16th of June 2009 05:44:32 PM	Beaumont4008	10	1933	Jun 24, 2009 by 427carl
	1957 Decode Please (Preview) Here is our 1,000th member, Crofton, vehicle info from another thread: "What a honor! Be the 1000th member I'm sign in, because i just take, last weekend, my new project. It's a 1957 4 doors hardtop. Serial no: 72039601419 Engine: W960916 Style:2039 Body:62 Bso:303 Paint:2407 Trim:901 The c...	73SC	4	1352	Jun 18, 2009 by Crofton
	PLEASE READ! PRE-58 -- Update! (Preview) I scanned this and uploaded it to 'The Library' here so everyone can can access it. 1926-1965 Canadaian Pontiac, 12 pages of information from COLLECTIBLE AUTOMOBILE magazine Thanks, Dave -- Edited by davelacourse on Wednesday 3rd of June 2009 04:53:30 PM -- Edited by davelacourse on Friday 26th...	davelacourse	2	1301	Jun 14, 2009 by davelacourse
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	37-51 Canadian Pontiac (Preview) stole this off steve,good stuff thanks steve	68sd	3	2520	Jun 9, 2009 by Stephenzone
	motor change 1956 pontiac pathfinder deluxe (Preview) HI AFTER DOING A LOT OF RECHERCHE I COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT IS NOT SIMPLE TO REBUILD MY STOCK ENGINE SO I HAVE A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS WHICH MOTOR MAY I PUT IN THIS CAR I CAN GET MY HANDS ON A 454 CHEVY CAN I FIT THIS TO MY CAR OR IT WILL BE DIFFICULT THERE IS A WAY TO KNOW WHICH MOTOR WILL FIT OK WITH OUT DOING AN...	alexpertkustompontiac1956	6	2614	Jun 8, 2009 by Stephenzone
	question 1956 pontiac pathfinder deluxe (Preview) hi can somebody decode my name tag please paint 2404 body 1073 style 2039 thank you	alexpertkustompontiac1956	5	1546	May 27, 2009 by davelacourse
	Progress or "slo-gress (Preview) Making some headway(I think) on my 56. Here are some shots of the homemade cross member and initial engine fit.	lennox	13	1548	May 25, 2009 by davelacourse
	Did Any Make The Road? (Preview) I always enjoy seeing old autos nothing more enjoyable that going through an old auto wreckers with the older vehicles. I wonder if any of these made it to the road. The blue 57 is in Australia.	db	2	1202	May 24, 2009 by mr57
	Pontiac Gassers? (Preview) Anyone have any pics of gasser canadian pontiacs? Or even gasser style?	RacerRick	19	5183	May 24, 2009 by blanchae
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