uscgjason Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 My new ride just wanted to show it off a bit.Jason 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Nice car! Is it an original? Tell us the the story of how your acquired it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'm jealous! Super car. Welcome to the forum and tell us more about this sweet car.I like your license number, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Picked this up in Knoxville Tn, it is all original and complete with some parts that came with it. I love to peruse craigslist and this was one I couldn't pass up. My father and I will be restoring this to original condition when I visit him from Alaska where I live, so this will take awhile but it is a good solid start and will be my drive around car when I come home to visit. The few things you see missing in the photos came with the car so it is complete. I will need some help on replacement and restoration people for certain things and this looked like a good place to find some info. Thanks for the warm welcome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcar Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Just looking at your photos I hope that any "Restoration" is done with a very light touch. It looks like a super "time-warp" car to me and needs to be very much left unspoiled. Sure replace the missing things like the hub cap etc but please don't start tearing it apart or stripping off the paint. I have seen too many very usable cars absolutely destroyed by ill placed "enthusiasm"Bernie JAs our friends in Italy say "Hasten slowly" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I agree with Bernie, it looks like gentle use of a buffer and polish might be the only exterior restoration it needs! At shows I spend more time looking at original cars than trailer queens, you can see what they really looked like when new as opposed to someone's best guess. Just my $.02, keep us posted on your progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 I am not sure what I will do for the outside but a good buff and polish wont hurt it for sure. I know I will have to redo the interior, frame and part of one running board as it was replaced by a piece of galvanized. Here is a link to some more pics. Thanks for the comments.Jason http://picasaweb.google.com/uscgjason/Pontiac?feat=directlink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Jason, nice car. Really not bad at all, just cleaning and scraping, and lots of rust preventer on the frame, etc. A good start for an original car. Believe me, I have seen much, much worse. Yours is a fine example and deserves being brought back to life?How does she run and drive? What are your plans and schedule? What kind of budget do you have? You are going to have fun. I like the original cars too. Always more interesting that the resto models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Here are some pictures of the Data Plates and Engine code, from the looks of things I do not believe the engine is the original. My plans are to remove the interior of the cab and trunk to see what damage is or is not there and proceed from there. I plan at this point to keep it as original as possible but will have to wait and see. If anyone can give me an idea as to what the data plate means it would be appreciated.ThanksJason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Road mister Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Jason, Great looking car, I love the names they gave them back then, it fits. Chiming in with the guys who suggest cleaning it up while keeping as much of its present look. New paint jobs are a dime a dozen, I love seeing a dash as it came from the factory. Good luck, Im sure it will be fun no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 Does anyone know or have a resource for getting seats redone in TN perferably east TN?ThanksJason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 You could try Lewis Jenkins (Jenkins Restorations) in N. Wilkesoro, NC; he's one of the best in the biz, and probably has correct material.(336) 687-4282It won't be inexpensive, but he's a master at blending maintenance and restoration on original cars.The Streamliner is a Dreamliner, and I'll add my envy of and happiness for you to all the responses you've received. TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 How do I find out what year the engine is on this vehicle? Or if it is the original (I dont believe it is)ThanksJason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest josh_1313 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 hey man nice streamline, i just picked up a 48 silverstreak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Cant wait to see it, gratsJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tcang Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Jason, Super nice! I'm starting on it's cousin here in NJ. I wish mine was a clean. Can you please send me pics of the right side top of the fender with the hood open? I'm trying to see how the fender fits.ThanksTom - tcang@yesstandard.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest raywilks Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 on the seats, try charlie alexander, maryville.alexander upholsterey, can not find the number but he is acroos the street from county fire dept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Tom, Working on those pics just got back from my work and should have some soon. Are you looking for just how it fits or also where the bolts are?ThanksJason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well, its been awhile but life has taken an interesting turn which has allowed me to start work on completing this project. Here is a link to some pictures of the dis-assembly and before and after pictures of the seats. Body is scheduled to go off to the body shop in the next week or so to fix the rot and sandblast everything else including the frame. I would do it myself but they have a jig and can get to the bottom side to blast primer and paint way easier than I can. Hope to have it back soon so that I can get the rest of the body blocked in and painted this summer when I come home for a visit. Does anyone know what color these engines were from the factory in 1941?Thankshttps://picasaweb.google.com/uscgjason/1941PontiacDisassembly?authuser=0&feat=directlink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) How do I find out what year the engine is on this vehicle? Or if it is the original (I dont believe it is)ThanksJasonJason, post below in the Pontiac forum, they even have a section on the flatheads. Good idea to join a national level club too like http://www.poci.org/You may want to try http://www.lebaronbonney.com/ . They have a large selection of GM interior kits. If they don't have yours, they may give you a deal for the patterns. Edited February 3, 2014 by Landman (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for all the information everyone. Here are some pictures of the engine now that it's back from rehab. Just need some time to get her together. Another step closer, and if I could catch a weather break I could get the car back from blasting....lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Here are a few pictures now that the body is back from sandblasting. Very solid only a few spots to repair... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD961 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Looking good ! Keep it up, lovin that Poncho ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Well, another step closer thanks to my dad who is amazing. He finished the filter screen repair on the engine and now it is going back together. We used stainless in the same mesh and style to facilitate the replacement. Body is off to the next bodyman after the first came down with an illness and couldn't complete what I needed done. Tiny slices of the pie are getting it closer to the finish...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfiddler Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Keep up the good work Jason. Forgive me for asking - the screen is part of the oil filtration system? I am not familiar with this, but enjoy the chance to learn!Chuck in Kansas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Keep up the good work Jason. Forgive me for asking - the screen is part of the oil filtration system? I am not familiar with this, but enjoy the chance to learn!Chuck in KansasThanks! On these engines they do not have an oil filter as we think of it today but instead had a kind of filtration / sediment capture system that kept the debris and particles from circulating within the engine.Here s an ad for it from back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Before and after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Engine/trans is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Well if you didn't know this finding parts for a 41 Pontiac is more than a little tough. However when you have a partner like my dad amazing things can happen. Here are exhaust hangars from scratch and their install. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Super nice find!!Looks like your doing a great job!!Good luck with the rest of the project!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Final fit-up before blocking/sanding/paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Just about ready for paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 VERY nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durant Mike Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Keep us posted, like to see the progress on projects. Helps me get motivated on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Changed up the engine color to match this brochure I found. I think it will look good against the body color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Getting Closer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!! That is GORGEOUS!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgjason Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Very, very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Cardinal Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Wow, that's looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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