Pontiac Flathead Owners

864 topics in this forum

1. Brake Fluid Filling Problem help

   By kookie1, June 13, 2020
   • 22 replies
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   • kookie1
   • September 27, 2020

2. Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal Replacement - '53 w/Pwr Str

   By OrtonvilleBob, September 21, 2020
   • 2 replies
   • 270 views
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   • OrtonvilleBob
   • September 22, 2020

3. Glasspacks vs Muffler

   By Eaglekiller, April 27, 2020
   • 4 replies
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   • Eaglekiller
   • September 21, 2020

4. 15w-40 vs 20w-50

   By Summershandy, June 14, 2020
   • 12 replies
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   • deac
   • September 18, 2020

5. 1952 Flathead engine overhaul

   By craigger01, March 27, 2020
   • 34 replies
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   • PhilAndrews
   • September 11, 2020

6. 51 Pontiac Door and window seals

   By 51UKChieftan, June 4, 2020
   • 2 replies
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   • 51UKChieftan
   • August 3, 2020

7. Engine before/after

   By Summershandy, June 28, 2020
   • 4 replies
   • 463 views
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   • Summershandy
   • July 13, 2020

8. Wonky fan blade

   By Summershandy, June 14, 2020
   • 22 replies
   • 644 views
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   • Summershandy
   • July 4, 2020

9. 34 Pontiac drive train

   By 38coupe, June 29, 2020   

   • for sale
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   • 38coupe
   • June 29, 2020

10. 1954 Star Chief Fuel Line

    By Smalltownbird, June 19, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • Smalltownbird
    • June 22, 2020

11. Driver's side firewall wiring?

    By jdshott, June 18, 2020
    • 8 replies
    • 412 views
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    • Bloo
    • June 19, 2020

12. Newbie and support need at times

    By 53Dan, May 20, 2020
    • 9 replies
    • 345 views
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    • Summershandy
    • June 14, 2020

13. 37 Pontiac rear drum removal

    By jdshott, June 3, 2020
    • 5 replies
    • 361 views
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    • jdshott
    • June 4, 2020

14. ‘37 fuel pump fittings?

    By jdshott, June 2, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 348 views
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    • Bloo
    • June 2, 2020

15. Oil pan removal

    By Guest Anselcop, January 21, 2017
    • 12 replies
    • 1.7k views
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    • Summershandy
    • May 30, 2020

16. Speaker Grill Needed- 1941 Pontiac

    By dallas2, May 5, 2020
    • 4 replies
    • 427 views
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    • dallas2
    • May 18, 2020

17. Modern Fluids

    By Eaglekiller, May 12, 2020
    • 0 replies
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    • Eaglekiller
    • May 12, 2020

18. 53 pontiac .. almost painted

    By john hess, April 18, 2020
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    • john hess
    • April 18, 2020

19. Electronic Distributor Conversion Kits

    By Summershandy, February 21, 2020
    • 8 replies
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    • SDLARS
    • April 17, 2020

20. 53 going for paint... Now tires, bias or radial

    By john hess, March 26, 2019
    • 16 replies
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    • john hess
    • April 12, 2020

21. Radiator fan blade upgrade

    By Summershandy, August 13, 2019
    • 12 replies
    • 774 views
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • April 12, 2020

22. Land of Ethanol, California

    By Eaglekiller, April 11, 2020
    • 6 replies
    • 522 views
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    • carbking
    • April 12, 2020

23. 54 Pontiac Straight 8 Non Detergent Oil?

    By Eaglekiller, April 10, 2020
    • 11 replies
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    • Eaglekiller
    • April 11, 2020

24. WA-1 Carb part missing help

    By kookie1, March 27, 2020
    • 7 replies
    • 519 views
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    • kookie1
    • March 28, 2020

25. 38 owner new to group

    By Silverstreak232@gmail.com, February 17, 2020
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    • Silverstreak232@gmail.com
    • February 18, 2020

26. window winder parts for 1951 Pontiac

    By Storkey, January 26, 2020
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    • Storkey
    • January 26, 2020

27. PRICE CUT: CARTER 720-SA Carburetor. 1949 to 1954 PONTIAC.

    By Jolly_John, December 30, 2019   

    • for sale
    • 6 replies
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    • Jolly_John
    • January 25, 2020

28. exhaust manifold

    By deac, June 1, 2018
    • 4 replies
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    • deac
    • November 18, 2019

29. 53 Chiefton sedan delivery 1/2 ton

    By JimTN, October 15, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 429 views
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    • The 55er
    • October 15, 2019

30. 33 Pontiac Differential

    By Rick Fraser, February 19, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • JimTN
    • October 15, 2019

31. WTB 1948 Pontiac Woodie fuel tank sending unit

    By 48pontiac, October 12, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 258 views
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    • mobileparts
    • October 15, 2019

32. Timing mark pointer or window?

    By SixPack77, August 21, 2019
    • 19 replies
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    • SixPack77
    • August 27, 2019

33. 1937 timing hole cover

    By jdshott, April 7, 2019
    • 9 replies
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    • SixPack77
    • August 21, 2019

34. '37 Pontiac 6 Exhaust Manifold Cover

    By kookie1, August 7, 2019
    • 18 replies
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    • kookie1
    • August 11, 2019

35. original engine colour

    By Summershandy, December 1, 2017
    • 21 replies
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    • john hess
    • August 7, 2019

36. Draining coolant for thermostat change

    By Summershandy, August 5, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 349 views
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    • Summershandy
    • August 5, 2019

37. Thick manifold washers? Which to use?

    By kookie1, July 2, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 401 views
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    • aussiecowboy
    • July 26, 2019

38. 1934 Pontiac Parts

    By sevnseat, August 20, 2008
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    • steven groves
    • July 18, 2019

39. Air Cleaner oil reservoir question

    By Summershandy, July 11, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 377 views
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    • john hess
    • July 11, 2019

40. VIN decoding

    By Summershandy, December 10, 2017
    • 3 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • Harley1947
    • July 6, 2019

41. Handbrake lever spring

    By Guest, May 29, 2019   

    • want to buy
    • 2 replies
    • 374 views
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    • Guest
    • June 30, 2019

42. New interior for my 53 4 door ?

    By john hess, June 29, 2019
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    • john hess
    • June 29, 2019

43. 1937, 1938, 1939 PONTIAC Front Motor Mount. Never Used.

    By Jolly_John, June 21, 2019   

    • for sale
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    • Jolly_John
    • June 21, 2019

44. soon to be in my inventory

    By PONTIAC1953, May 23, 2019
    • 1 reply
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    • AWISE
    • May 26, 2019

45. Pontiac Sedan Delivery back door glass $150

    By The 55er, May 26, 2019   

    • for sale
    • 0 replies
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    • The 55er
    • May 26, 2019

46. Temperature probe replacement question

    By Summershandy, May 17, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 434 views
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    • Summershandy
    • May 23, 2019

47. WTB 1939 flathead 6 cly and or parts car

    By Witler39, May 18, 2019   

    • want to buy
    • 3 replies
    • 441 views
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    • PETEPONTIAC-1
    • May 19, 2019

48. Rear end question

    By Guest J. C. Andersson, March 11, 2014
    • 7 replies
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    • Bloo
    • May 17, 2019

49. 1954 Pontiac Star Chief info ?

    By Frank Wilkie, May 11, 2019
    • 1 reply
    • 440 views
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    • lalautze
    • May 12, 2019

50. 51 Pontiac Head

    By 51UKChieftan, April 15, 2019
    • 2 replies
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    • 51UKChieftan
    • April 17, 2019

51. New windshield rubber on 53

    By john hess, April 17, 2019
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    • john hess
    • April 17, 2019

52. Engine noise

    By TLoft, March 24, 2019
    • 6 replies
    • 595 views
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    • john hess
    • April 17, 2019

53. The importance of annual inspection

    By Summershandy, April 14, 2019
    • 4 replies
    • 376 views
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    • Summershandy
    • April 16, 2019

54. 1937 brake line routing from master cylinder to front tee?

    By jdshott, January 28, 2019
    • 4 replies
    • 418 views
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    • jdshott
    • April 7, 2019

55. '37 Deluxe 6 Touring Sedan battery tray pix request

    By kookie1, October 15, 2018
    • 18 replies
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    • kookie1
    • April 6, 2019

56. Do carburetor gaskets need sealant?

    By Summershandy, March 31, 2019
    • 9 replies
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    • Summershandy
    • April 2, 2019

57. Flathead 8 Rotor Spins Freely-Now I know Why

    By Lisa P, March 14, 2019
    • 10 replies
    • 441 views
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    • Lisa P
    • April 1, 2019

58. 1951 Chieftain straight 8 Heat Riser

    By hgc.micha, March 21, 2019
    • 5 replies
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    • john hess
    • March 27, 2019

59. front motor mount

    By indn, March 17, 2019
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    • indn
    • March 17, 2019

60. Is this Carter carburetor for a 1938 Pontiac?

    By harvest, February 21, 2019
    • 6 replies
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    • harvest
    • March 14, 2019

61. 1934 pontiac may have trans,

    By steven gr., February 23, 2019
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    • steven gr.
    • February 23, 2019

62. Rear quarter and dogleg repair progress!

    By Lisa P, January 28, 2019
    • 1 reply
    • 381 views
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    • GARY F
    • January 28, 2019

63. Hood Springs Installed Without Incident on '51 Chieftain

    By Lisa P, January 28, 2019
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    • Lisa P
    • January 28, 2019

64. 1942, 1946, or 1947 Pontiac Streamliner?

    By Kyle Kruszewski, December 4, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 616 views
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    • Kornkurt
    • January 19, 2019

65. Issue with clutch linkage

    By Jmsanch, January 2, 2019
    • 0 replies
    • 348 views
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    • Jmsanch
    • January 2, 2019

66. Sway Bar Bushing Orientation

    By OrtonvilleBob, December 4, 2018
    • 8 replies
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • December 28, 2018

67. Pontiac flathead engine date of manufacture

    By Luis Tejeda, December 25, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 511 views
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    • nzcarnerd
    • December 27, 2018

68. Carburetor Heat Shield/Gasket Question

    By Lisa P, November 5, 2018
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • fraso
    • December 15, 2018

69. My "New" '51 Chieftain Deluxe Eight 4-Door

    By Kyle Kruszewski, December 4, 2018
    • 4 replies
    • 772 views
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    • deac
    • December 14, 2018

70. 49 Fastback

    By Green37, December 2, 2018
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    • Green37
    • December 2, 2018

71. 53 Pontiac grill question

    By john hess, November 17, 2018
    • 8 replies
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • November 27, 2018

72. I cannot find my 1939 VIN!!! The little firewall plate is gone. The frame does not look stamped

    By ng8264723, September 10, 2018
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    • ng8264723
    • November 22, 2018

73. 1940 Deluxe coupe: engine ID and swap questions

    By Jon Skovseth, July 2, 2018
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    • Jon Skovseth
    • November 17, 2018

74. 1939 Pontiac model26

    By JustDave, November 17, 2018
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    • JustDave
    • November 17, 2018

75. What is it for Pontiac guys?? 1953 ?

    By thehandleman, November 5, 2018
    • 9 replies
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • November 12, 2018

76. Hood Hinge Springs

    By dallas2, November 3, 2018
    • 4 replies
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • November 12, 2018

77. 1951 Chieftain Wiring

    By Lisa P, September 3, 2018
    • 6 replies
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    • Lisa P
    • November 3, 2018

78. 1939 pontiac trim ring needed

    By ng8264723, October 26, 2018
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    • ng8264723
    • October 26, 2018

79. Delco Knee Action Shocks!!!

    By mribbich@wi.rr.com, October 25, 2018   

    • for sale
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    • mribbich@wi.rr.com
    • October 25, 2018

80. manual brake cables for 1930 Pontiac coupe

    By CMURSCH, October 22, 2018
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    • CMURSCH
    • October 22, 2018

81. 53 pontiac dash is painted

    By john hess, October 11, 2018
    • 9 replies
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    • Summershandy
    • October 22, 2018

82. 53 pontiac.. What have I done now ?

    By john hess, October 15, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 643 views
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    • Summershandy
    • October 22, 2018

83. Steering Wheel

    By deac, October 12, 2018   

    • for sale
    • 0 replies
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    • deac
    • October 12, 2018

84. 1937 Touring Sedan battery box question

    By kookie1, October 10, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 411 views
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    • kookie1
    • October 11, 2018

85. 1940 Pontiac Parts for sale part 2

    By deac, October 8, 2018   

    • for sale
    • 0 replies
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    • deac
    • October 8, 2018

86. Waterpump woes

    By Jmsanch, October 3, 2018
    • 5 replies
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    • Bloo
    • October 5, 2018

87. Hub cap restoration for a 39 pontiac with beauty rings. Help

    By ng8264723, September 24, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 474 views
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • October 4, 2018

88. Trayliner for battery

    By Summershandy, December 30, 2017
    • 4 replies
    • 521 views
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    • Summershandy
    • September 19, 2018

89. Flat head reunion - west

    By deac, September 2, 2018
    • 8 replies
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    • stil
    • September 15, 2018

90. Door alignment on 53 pontiac

    By john hess, August 27, 2018
    • 4 replies
    • 557 views
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    • Summershandy
    • September 4, 2018

91. 53 pontiac clutch stuck

    By john hess, August 26, 2018
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    • john hess
    • August 26, 2018

92. Best place to find master cylinder brake coupler

    By Jmsanch, August 25, 2018
    • 1 reply
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    • Jmsanch
    • August 25, 2018

93. 53 Catalina 8 smoking once it's warm

    By NormT93, March 2, 2018
    • 11 replies
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    • Summershandy
    • August 25, 2018

94. Tank is mounted on the 53

    By john hess, August 21, 2018
    • 10 replies
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    • Summershandy
    • August 25, 2018

95. Need exhaust for a Deluxe 28

    By Jmsanch, August 24, 2018
    • 3 replies
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    • 95Cardinal
    • August 25, 2018

96. 53 pontiac rear vent window rebuild

    By john hess, August 25, 2018
    • 0 replies
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    • john hess
    • August 25, 2018

97. Looking for Head Bolt torque pattern

    By Jmsanch, August 24, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 472 views
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    • Jmsanch
    • August 25, 2018

98. New fuel sending unit

    By john hess, August 18, 2018
    • 5 replies
    • 477 views
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    • Summershandy
    • August 24, 2018

99. Bed liner on my 53 underbody

    By john hess, July 29, 2018
    • 8 replies
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    • john hess
    • August 4, 2018

100. gasket between carb and intake wet

     By Summershandy, July 29, 2018
     • 2 replies
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     • Summershandy
     • August 2, 2018