In the process of assembly, the car was not disassembled by me, and the guy that did is no longer with us. So, those of you that have '57s, is there some variety of shield ahead of the front wheel, behind the bumper. It sure looks like there should be. Rubber? Steel?
In the front wheel well, ahead of the wheel, but behind the bumper. this area is currently wide open, but there are holes inside the fender apron and bottom inside edge of the fender. Which lead me to believe there should be some kind of shield there, but I have no idea what it may look like, or what it's made of. Assuming it's rubber, I'll have to make something. If they're steel, the search is probably on. Thanks George
Brad, it sounds like you are taking about the area that attaches to the inner fenders and rad cradle area. If that is the area in question, then yes there should be half round metal shields in there. They bolt up to the inner fenders, the outer fenders where the chrome bars are and the rad cradle panels. This is obviously important to keep the muck out of the rad area. I have included photos that might help a bit, of my 57 when i was putting it together back in 1997. I hope this helps. Cheers. George
Great! Thanks George. The bad new here is now I have to find some.
Brad, more bad news is that they are usually rusted out. I was lucky with mine but it is difficult to find good ones. Brad, i will PM you the name and phone number of a guy in Toronto that is MR. 57 PONTIAC. Walter may have a pair for sale or know of someone who does. Good luck. George
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1957 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe sedan restored 261 six
1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate wagon low mileage original 400 V-8
Here's a pic of a 57 4dr at a yard in Alberta. Most of his sheet metal is good. That looks like a front fender in the drivers seat. Perhaps your piece is still attached. Flatla Auto Wrecking Tilley, AB 1-403-377-2484 Owner is Dale
Thanks George, and norontcan. I can see the piece on the fender on the seat. I've dealt with Dale for years, but it's primarily a Mopar yard, it never occurred to me he might have a fifties Poncho.
Thanks George, and norontcan. I can see the piece on the fender on the seat. I've dealt with Dale for years, but it's primarily a Mopar yard, it never occurred to me he might have a fifties Poncho.
Somewhere on here there is a thread with about 200 pics of mostly Ponchos at Dale's. Yes, he prefers his BB Mopars but there are lots of others in his yard ( 40 acres )
Yes - I believe you are referring to the front fender shields - metal shield that the chromed hood bar extensions attach through the front fender to. I have just disassembled my 1957 Pathfinder front clip and they take a beating - mine are (fingers crossed) repairable - good thing because I am pretty sure they are unique to Canadian Pontiacs. I have yet to find a source at any rate. I'm attaching a couple photos of the drivers side shield - it is in the best shape of the two
Here's a pic of a 57 4dr at a yard in Alberta. Most of his sheet metal is good. That looks like a front fender in the drivers seat. Perhaps your piece is still attached. Flatla Auto Wrecking Tilley, AB 1-403-377-2484 Owner is Dale
What an absolute crying shame about what was done to that 57 Pontiac Pathfinder four door in that photo, with the cut off top. That car looks very solid, so why would anyone want to cut it up like that. Sad, sad sad, considering folks are restoring 57's in much worse condition and here is one that is mostly solid. That one ended up in a house of horrors.
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1957 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe sedan restored 261 six
1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate wagon low mileage original 400 V-8