1939 pontiac convertible info

MR.59 · Member

1939 pontiac convertible info

Ghost Post · Poncho Master!

Very cool!.
What's the condition like and how complete is it?.
I may have US production figures at home...I'll check and get back to you if so..
2867 is an 8 cyl. car..
Does the Cowl tag note a US or Canadian car?.
Pretty sure all US convert cars where 120 WB...may be possible that a Canadian car could be built on a 115 WB like a Chevy but they didn't build 39 Chevy rags so???

Here's a link to some specs but no production breakdown by body style..

http://carnut.com/specs/gen/pont30.html

MR.59 · Member

this is a big project, it`s more of a rescue effort,,,,,,
i have that page already, but i`m interested in finding just many convertibles were built ,can`t seem to find the need info.
LOOKS LIKE A US VERSION,,,,,,,can anybody tell me if there was a difference?

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427carl · A Poncho Legend!

1939 Pontiac Style Chart by GT Restoration

Description................................................Model....Style....Cyl
DeLuxe 2dr. Touring Sedan, 5 Pass., 120"W.B. ..............28 ......2811 ....8
DeLuxe 2dr. Touring Sedan, 6 Pass., 120"W.B. ..............26 ......2611 ....6
DeLuxe 2dr. Touring W/Sun Roof, 5 Pass., 120"W.B. .........28 ......2811A ...8
DeLuxe 4dr. Touring , 5 Pass., 120"W.B. ...................28 ......2819 ....8
DeLuxe 4dr. Touring Sedan, 6 Pass., 120"W.B. ..............26 ......2619 ....6
DeLuxe 4dr. Touring W/Sun Roof, 5 Pass., 120"W.B. .........28 ......2819A ...8
DeLuxe Business Coupe, 3 Pass., 120"W.B. ..................26 ......2627B ...6
DeLuxe Business Coupe, 3 Pass., 120"W.B. ..................28 ......2827B ...8
DeLuxe Convertible Coupe, 5 Pass., 120"W.B. ...............26 ......2667 ....6
DeLuxe Convertible Coupe, 5 Pass., 120"W.B. ...............28 ......2867 ....8
DeLuxe Sport Coupe, 5 Pass., 120"W.B. .....................26 ......2627 ....6
DeLuxe Sport Coupe, 5 Pass., 120"W.B. .....................28 ......2827 ....8
Quality 2dr. Touring Sedan, 5 Pass., 115"W.B. .............25 ......2511 ....6
Quality 4dr. Touring Sedan, 6 Pass., 115"W.B. .............25 ......2519 ....6
Quality Business Coupe, 3 Pass., 115"W.B. .................25 ......2527B ...6
Quality Sport Coupe, 5 Pass., 115"W.B. ....................25 ......2527 ....6
Station Wagon, 8 Pass., 115"W.B. .......................... .................6

Taylor55 · Poncho Master!

2867 is the Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe. It sold for $1046 in the US and was 3,250 lbs. When checking the data plate there will be a letter before the serial number. P for Pontiac Michigan, C for Southgate California and L for Linden New Jersey. This info was taken from John Gunnell's book 75 Years of Pontiac Oakland.

Al

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

MR.59 · Member

THANKS GUYS FOR THE LIGHTING QUICK INFO.!!!
That also looks like a book i need to buy. does it also tell you in that book, just HOW MANY CONVERTIBLES WERE MADE? TOTAL PRODUCTION.......
I`m more a chevy guy, so this is my 1ST pontiac..... i have other chevy converts, but i love this body style of the `39

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MR.59 · Member

anybody have,
or know where i could find production numbers for the 39 rag tops?

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Here are some total production numbers I am still looking for number break down 39 Pontiac.jpg

MR.59 · Member

thanks!
did canada build convertibles also?
the reason why i ask is , about 10 years ago i had a chance to buy another 39 convert. but it was waaayyy up in canada, with a parts car,,the seller stated that it was canadian built, to him that meant the larger body? 120"
but was there 2 builders? us and canada for these??
the one i have IS a US built car.

Taylor55 · Poncho Master!

Pontiac production was very low in Canada in 1939 with 4966 being built. Only two lines were built in Oshawa the Chieftien and Arrow. John Gunnels book says the cars were built in Ottawa but this may be a misprint as I do not know for sure if any GM cars were built in Ottawa. I am going to guess but again I am not going to guarantee that all Canadian built Pontiacs were built on the Chevrolet A body in 1939.

Al

MR.59 · Member

thanks again for your help, i`m going to look for that book, as most of my cars are chevy`s, i have the 75 years chevy, now i`l have get the pontiac version!

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

MR.59 · Member

ANYBODY HAVE FRONT END SHEET METAL FOR A 39?

brokeassbuilder · Veteran Member

i may be recently aquiring a collection of 39 parts cars and bodies pm me

Laurentian · Addicted!

MR.59 wrote:

ANYBODY HAVE FRONT END SHEET METAL FOR A 39?

check oldsmobiles, they look similar and might be another source of parts

Oracle · Addicted!

I have the figures for Oshawa and Regina somewhere but as regards Regina:

1939 MODEL ARROW 6 #922xx80001+
1939 MODEL CHIEFTAIN 6 #925xx80001+

[REGINA & OSHAWA 4966 PRODUCED]

STOP PRESS:

PONTIAC ARROW SIX OSHAWA # 922XX00001 - 922XX04313 ENGINE # 1288953 - 1305600 & 1972801 - 1997876
CHEVROLET 29.40HP 216.5 CU. IN.

PONTIAC ARROW SIX REGINA # 922XX80001 - 922XX80972 ENGINE # 1288953 -1305600 & 1972801 - 1997876
CHEVROLET 29.40HP 216.5 CU. IN. ENGINE

CHIEFTAIN SIX OSHAWA # 925XX00001 - 925XX04313 ENGINE # W-27060-W-29439 CHEVROLET 30.20HP 224.1 CU. IN. ENGINE

CHIEFTAIN SIX REGINA # 925XX00001 - 925XX80972 ENGINE# W-27060-W-29439 30.20HP 224.1 CU. IN. ENGINE

Rolilk · Guru

Oracle sounds about right.
Quote from Zavitz:
For 38 two Canadian Pontiac series were offered. The Special used Chevrolet's body with Pontiac grille and front fender styling.Two Chev features of this Pontiac were the catwalk that extended into the front door, and Chev taillights. The engine was the regular 216.5 cid 85 hp ohv six chev. The Deluxe series used the Pontiac body, but was powered by the 224 Chev motor. Canadian pratice contiuned the same for the 39 year but were renamed from the Special and the Deluxe to the Arrow and Chieftain 6 respectively.

brokeassbuilder · Veteran Member

well mines not a convert but it looks like its out of the regina plant ser#92217022272 , mod 22-17 i just might have a convertable top for ths year of car

Oracle · Addicted!

That's an Oshawa car: the '0' after the model number indicates OSHAWA. An '8' afterwards indicates REGINA.

Stephenzone · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

from GM no 212 factory parts. in 1939 pontiac brought in cars from the states.