Pre 1958 Canadian Pontiac Chassis Forum

timbuk · timbuk

well after seeing that a new tank is listed at 350 US for my 53 poncho and the rad shop could not guarantee if boiling the tank would clean out the pickup tube inside the tank i figured i had nuthin to lose so after flushing the tank several times i filled it with water and soap and cut the hole

Shawn · Shawn

Hey . I'm leaking break fluid around my master cylinder....it's time for a rebuild. Can anyone recommend a good site to buy my parts..I'm in red deer Alberta if that helps.. thank you in advance for your help .

Shawn · Shawn

I'm thinking I want to pick up my 53 sedan a few inches.. any ideas ? Air bags may be the way to go.?

Shawn · Shawn

I'm hoping someone can help me with the stud pattern for my 1953 Pontiac pathfinder,, I'm looking for replacement rims . ty in advance

57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hi guys, I heard that the "road feel" with conventional tires what a lot different than radial, but just wondering how much different? I did a ride last night and on smooth asphalt it rides fine, but on a bumpy road it felt like I was driving on balloons and everything felt loose and very diffi...

timbuk · timbuk

HELP! Ive jusr rebuilt the brake master on my 53 but the previous owner has removed most of the brake lines and has left this world. can anyone help out with a diagram or cartoon for the brake line routing? seems very strange to me thanks TINBUK

53chieftain · 53chieftain

Hi all Can anyone confirm that the frame on a 1953 Pontiac chieftain is the same as a 1953 chev? All the searching I've done seems to bring up the American chieftains which are different it seems than the Canadian built ones. I'm mainly trying to verify the track width. I'm measuring approx. 56" on...

saskyponcho · saskyponcho

Hello guys, a friend of mine is looking to buy a new set Of wheel bearings for his 57 Pontiac. So far all he can come up with is kits that cost over $300. Does this sound right? Just trying to help him out and I know the knowledge is here thank you.

motofly · motofly

Hi, Does anyone know if G.M. part # 5662798 is the correct replacement bushing for the pitman arm end of the sector shaft in the steering box? Cheers,

Jimmyvonviggle · Jimmyvonviggle

Ok so I am doing a little work on my brakes. I broke off some wheel studs some time ago when I tightened instead of loosening. My question is how do I remove a broken stud to put a new one in?

Pg1Chp1 · Pg1Chp1

I have just bought a 1954 Pathfinder which was missing the rear brakes. I can find almost every part except for the emergency brake brackets, return springs, etc. I did however find a drum brake kit for a 1955 Chevy Belair. So my question is would the 1955 parts fit on the 1954 Pontiac. Here's a link for...

rousifier · rousifier

After days of bashing, heating, tapping, penetrating fluid applications and some light profanity, I stopped by our local mechanic shop to look for some expert assistance. A young fella' whose mother wasn't born when my '52 rolled off the line suggested each of the foregoing steps. He included th...

Shawn · Shawn

Hey guys need a bit of help.. Is there a reservoir on my 53 pathfinder? I took a quick peek and didn't see one, Thanks I'm going back to the car to investigate further . It was in storage for the winter ..

57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hi guys, I am looking to replace my old conventional tires with WW radials. What size should I put and what brand do you recommend? I looked at the Coker tires and they are quite expensive. Thanks Steve

fink · fink

There's a bunch of oil puking onto the drivers side rear drum. Any one know what these axles are or where to get seals and bearings? Thanks!

Fitz · Fitz

Some of you guys has a very good 49-52 canadian Pontiac frame? thanks Fitz.

hwscowboy · hwscowboy

ok after a day of tinkering i managed to get the e brake cables working again but eventually will need to replace them as the boots are torn.But at least they come off and on now.I checked the rear shoes and they seem about 50%,maybe the originals.Anyways did some searching online and found a raybestos p...

fink · fink

does anyone know where to get an upgrade to a dual master for these cars? does the '54 chevy stuff fit?

rousifier · rousifier

Replaced them with new ones, but would like to save the old ones for re-sleeving, if possible. Is there anyone here in the Great White North that does this kind of thing? Is it prohibitively expensive? Thanks, R.

rousifier · rousifier

Being pretty much an eternal goof, I posted this in non-Canadian parts for sale :( Turning brake dums on a '52 - 11"Reply QuoteMore Edit PostDelete Post Anybody know what the minimum limits are for drums of that era/style/manufacture? There's nothing stamped on the drum that I can find. A lo...

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	i got tanked (Preview) well after seeing that a new tank is listed at 350 US for my 53 poncho and the rad shop could not guarantee if boiling the tank would clean out the pickup tube inside the tank i figured i had nuthin to lose so after flushing the tank several times i filled it with water and soap and cut the hole	timbuk	12	6290	Jun 29, 2015 by timbuk
	1953 Pontiac pathfinder needing break parts , online store ?? (Preview) Hey . I'm leaking break fluid around my master cylinder....it's time for a rebuild. Can anyone recommend a good site to buy my parts..I'm in red deer Alberta if that helps.. thank you in advance for your help .	Shawn	8	5299	May 4, 2015 by dualquadpete
	Air bags? (Preview) I'm thinking I want to pick up my 53 sedan a few inches.. any ideas ? Air bags may be the way to go.?	Shawn	1	3786	May 3, 2015 by Shawn
	1953 pathfinder wheel stud pattern (Preview) I'm hoping someone can help me with the stud pattern for my 1953 Pontiac pathfinder,, I'm looking for replacement rims . ty in advance	Shawn	6	5026	Apr 25, 2015 by 427carl
	Conventional vs Radial tires on a 1957 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys, I heard that the "road feel" with conventional tires what a lot different than radial, but just wondering how much different? I did a ride last night and on smooth asphalt it rides fine, but on a bumpy road it felt like I was driving on balloons and everything felt loose and very diffi...	57Pontiac	34	10324	Apr 19, 2015 by raggs
	1953 pontiac brake line routing (Preview) HELP! Ive jusr rebuilt the brake master on my 53 but the previous owner has removed most of the brake lines and has left this world. can anyone help out with a diagram or cartoon for the brake line routing? seems very strange to me thanks TINBUK	timbuk	2	2741	Apr 18, 2015 by timbuk
	Frame questions (Preview) Hi all Can anyone confirm that the frame on a 1953 Pontiac chieftain is the same as a 1953 chev? All the searching I've done seems to bring up the American chieftains which are different it seems than the Canadian built ones. I'm mainly trying to verify the track width. I'm measuring approx. 56" on...	53chieftain	2	2517	Apr 3, 2015 by NOS
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	1957 wheel bearings (Preview) Hello guys, a friend of mine is looking to buy a new set Of wheel bearings for his 57 Pontiac. So far all he can come up with is kits that cost over $300. Does this sound right? Just trying to help him out and I know the knowledge is here thank you.	saskyponcho	8	2705	Nov 20, 2014 by deleted
	1949 Pontiac steering box (Preview) Hi, Does anyone know if G.M. part # 5662798 is the correct replacement bushing for the pitman arm end of the sector shaft in the steering box? Cheers,	motofly	3	2875	Jun 24, 2014 by 50sedandelivery
	How to remove wheel studs? (Preview) Ok so I am doing a little work on my brakes. I broke off some wheel studs some time ago when I tightened instead of loosening. My question is how do I remove a broken stud to put a new one in?	Jimmyvonviggle	7	2507	May 15, 2014 by Jimmyvonviggle
	1955 Chevy brakes on 1954 Pontiac Pathfinder (Preview) I have just bought a 1954 Pathfinder which was missing the rear brakes. I can find almost every part except for the emergency brake brackets, return springs, etc. I did however find a drum brake kit for a 1955 Chevy Belair. So my question is would the 1955 parts fit on the 1954 Pontiac. Here's a link for...	Pg1Chp1	2	2906	May 13, 2014 by Jimmyvonviggle
	1952 Chieftain brake drums won't come off!! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After days of bashing, heating, tapping, penetrating fluid applications and some light profanity, I stopped by our local mechanic shop to look for some expert assistance. A young fella' whose mother wasn't born when my '52 rolled off the line suggested each of the foregoing steps. He included th...	rousifier	31	6815	May 3, 2014 by Jimmyvonviggle
	Lost my brakes today...holy chit! (Preview) Hey guys need a bit of help.. Is there a reservoir on my 53 pathfinder? I took a quick peek and didn't see one, Thanks I'm going back to the car to investigate further . It was in storage for the winter ..	Shawn	7	2555	Apr 7, 2014 by Shawn
	White wall tires on a 1957 (Preview) Hi guys, I am looking to replace my old conventional tires with WW radials. What size should I put and what brand do you recommend? I looked at the Coker tires and they are quite expensive. Thanks Steve	57Pontiac	6	3119	Jul 22, 2013 by 57Pontiac
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	Rear axle seals and bearings for 1954 pathfindet (Preview) There's a bunch of oil puking onto the drivers side rear drum. Any one know what these axles are or where to get seals and bearings? Thanks!	fink	6	2257	Mar 6, 2013 by hwscowboy
	In need a frame (Preview) Some of you guys has a very good 49-52 canadian Pontiac frame? thanks Fitz.	Fitz	4	2076	Feb 17, 2013 by Fitz
	54 brake parts (Preview) ok after a day of tinkering i managed to get the e brake cables working again but eventually will need to replace them as the boots are torn.But at least they come off and on now.I checked the rear shoes and they seem about 50%,maybe the originals.Anyways did some searching online and found a raybestos p...	hwscowboy	6	2100	Feb 9, 2013 by 51p0ncho
	dual master upgrade for 1954 pontiac (Preview) does anyone know where to get an upgrade to a dual master for these cars? does the '54 chevy stuff fit?	fink	9	2463	Dec 31, 2012 by dualquadpete
	Has anyone re-sleeved wheel cylinders? (Preview) Replaced them with new ones, but would like to save the old ones for re-sleeving, if possible. Is there anyone here in the Great White North that does this kind of thing? Is it prohibitively expensive? Thanks, R.	rousifier	6	2135	Dec 10, 2012 by 4SPEED427
	11" brake drums - maximum machining (Preview) Being pretty much an eternal goof, I posted this in non-Canadian parts for sale :( Turning brake dums on a '52 - 11"Reply QuoteMore Edit PostDelete Post Anybody know what the minimum limits are for drums of that era/style/manufacture? There's nothing stamped on the drum that I can find. A lo...	rousifier	3	3825	Oct 15, 2012 by Brian
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