Pontiac Flathead Owners

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1. Welcome Pontiac Flathead Fans 1 2

   By Peter Gariepy, December 13, 2007
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   • itsonlypain
   • January 12

2. Post a Picture of your Car 1 2 3

   By rgshafto, December 22, 2007
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   • Guest
   • December 26, 2014

3. 1950 Pontiac Hood Ornament

   By Doctor's Pontiac, February 2, 2009
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   • Guest
   • March 5, 2010

4. 1950 Silverstreak 1 2

   By Guest 50silverstreak, June 26, 2008
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   • pvfjr
   • May 1, 2021

5. Do carburetor gaskets need sealant?

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

6. engine color

   By Guest Fitz, February 14, 2010
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   • Guest
   • October 2, 2010

7. Car vibrates after new clutch???

   By Guest 50silverstreak, August 4, 2009
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   • Guest
   • January 30, 2010

8. 1954 Pontiac Chieftain newbie!

   By Guest martinez8, December 20, 2014
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   • poci1957
   • July 27, 2016

9. Differential interchange

   By McDar, May 5, 2012
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   • Bill Wilkerson
   • September 25, 2012

10. 1936 Pontiac 2 Door Sedan

    By Guest sbernstein327, July 8, 2009
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    • rick60
    • July 11, 2009

11. Pontiac 239 6 high performance build

    By valentinos garage, January 2, 2016
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    • old_Art
    • January 23, 2016

12. Gas Mileage

    By rgshafto, March 21, 2008
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    • Guest
    • July 28, 2008

13. 1939 pontiac

    By Guest pontiac39, April 22, 2012
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    • Bloo
    • September 29, 2021

14. Voltage regulator 6 volt-HELP

    By Guest 50silverstreak, October 11, 2008
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    • Czubek
    • June 12, 2021

15. Which Oil is Correct?

    By Roger Frazee, October 26, 2010
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    • Guest
    • November 3, 2010

16. 1939 Pontiac 249ci Straight-8 - Need a Starter

    By Jbann, July 27, 2011
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    • Guest
    • September 6, 2011

17. Can somebody explain which outside visor fits 1950 Chieftain?

    By Doctor's Pontiac, July 31, 2010
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    • Guest
    • August 6, 2010

18. 1940 Pontiac parts

    By deac, June 16, 2018   

    • for sale
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    • Alexis Sanchez
    • March 23, 2023

19. Straight 8 engine overheated at idle 1 2

    By Summershandy, July 27, 2019
    • 69 replies
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    • Summershandy
    • March 20, 2023

20. 1936 straight six parts

    By Guest floivanus, February 24, 2009
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    • jacosta1935
    • September 6, 2023

21. 47 Pontiac Project Car

    By 35gene, December 21, 2009
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    • Guest
    • May 12, 2010

22. Upgrade the master cylinder

    By Guest Diceman, April 9, 2011
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    • Guest
    • July 6, 2015

23. Carter carb

    By Guest TINNDN, May 12, 2012
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    • Guest
    • May 15, 2012

24. Will these hubcaps fit?

    By TheGerman, August 20, 2014
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    • TheGerman
    • August 29, 2014

25. 1929 oakland price guide

    By josephmulac, February 1, 2008
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    • Guest
    • March 19, 2008

26. Valve Clearance on 50 Pontiac Straight Eight

    By Guest Fat n Flat, January 21, 2014
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • January 29, 2014

27. 46 torpedo or streamliner?

    By Guest Diceman, January 27, 2011
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    • Guest
    • March 6, 2011

28. Optima Sealed 6V Battery On Stock Generator System

    By Guest kencary, December 3, 2009
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    • Guest
    • December 14, 2009

29. VIN decoding

    By Summershandy, December 10, 2017
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    • Harley1947
    • July 6, 2019

30. original engine colour

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

31. 1950 Chieftain Steering wheel

    By Doctor's Pontiac, October 22, 2010
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • October 23, 2010

32. 1952 Pontiac Dual Range Hydramatic Question

    By Guest fatnsolo, July 8, 2012
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • September 19, 2012

33. 1937-1938 pontiac- coupe body parts

    By gofasttoday, September 2, 2015
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    • hectorgarcia
    • March 21, 2021

34. 1940 Pontiac

    By littlejohn, December 14, 2007
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    • Guest
    • December 20, 2007

35. New member 1948 Convertible

    By Tom48, February 1, 2008
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    • Guest
    • June 26, 2008

36. '49 -'54 Pontiac Windshield Washer Bottle

    By Guest kencary, December 4, 2009
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    • Guest
    • December 5, 2009

37. New guy, old car 1 2

    By Grizz, February 6, 2018
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    • Summershandy
    • April 7, 2018

38. 1929/1930 Pontiac parts needed

    By Guest ponsee, May 19, 2010
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    • DITCHBURN 1928 Pontiac
    • March 13, 2022

39. 1940 Pontiac 6 for sale

    By Budnebraska, February 11, 2008
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    • Ron of Chicago
    • February 15, 2008

40. 1934 Pontiac piston rings and main bearing

    By Guest 120Don, July 10, 2008
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    • Guest
    • July 30, 2008

41. What year is this hubcap? Anyone need it?

    By MikesWoodieWorld, April 15, 2012
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    • Guest
    • September 9, 2012

42. Offenhauser dual quad manifold

    By Guest norby48, December 19, 2009
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    • Guest
    • December 19, 2009

43. 1928? Pontiac 6

    By Guest mike bl, July 30, 2009
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    • Guest
    • August 26, 2009

44. Desperatly Seeking Carter Carb Climate Control Cover

    By Guest CharlesinMaine, December 27, 2008
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    • Guest
    • December 27, 2008

45. Electronic ignition

    By rgshafto, April 1, 2012
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    • Guest
    • July 31, 2012

46. 1933 pontiac sports coupe

    By Guest fosterdale, June 12, 2013
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    • Guest
    • July 28, 2013

47. Dry carburetor

    By rgshafto, December 13, 2007
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    • rgshafto
    • August 10, 2008

48. 36 Pontiac?

    By Guest 49 Streamliner, May 4, 2008
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    • rgshafto
    • May 19, 2008

49. Whats up with timing ?

    By Guest Fat n Flat, July 17, 2014
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    • RussJagoau
    • July 24, 2014

50. I need to be educated!

    By Guest Ravensmiles, July 10, 2009
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    • Guest
    • September 14, 2009

51. 51 Pontiac for sale

    By Dave Mellor NJ, May 24, 2011
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    • Guest
    • October 6, 2011

52. 1934 Pontiac Parts

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

53. 1950 Pontiac

    By Guest H1950, December 17, 2011
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    • Guest
    • December 27, 2011

54. Odd engine noise

    By rgshafto, August 20, 2008
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    • Guest
    • March 8, 2011

55. For Sale 1949 Pontiac NOS Front Fender!!!!!!!!!!

    By mribbich@wi.rr.com, May 4, 2010
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    • mribbich@wi.rr.com
    • October 31, 2017

56. 1933&34 Info

    By Gregory Crosby, January 24, 2008
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    • Robert G. Smits
    • February 13, 2008

57. Help needed for a 1947 Pontiac Streamliner in India

    By Guest prithvitagore, March 26, 2012
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    • Guest
    • January 21, 2014

58. 1952 Flathead engine overhaul

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

59. For Sale ::: Parting this '53-'54 Pontiac wagon

    By DE SOTO, May 9, 2023
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    • DE SOTO
    • December 2, 2023

60. 1953 Pontiac Chieftain 8 Hearse by Barnette - The Rim Reaper

    By Guest Bud Weishaar, March 23, 2015
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • April 29, 2015

61. Pontiac tailight

    By Guest rmccoy, March 21, 2012
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    • Guest
    • May 22, 2013

62. Hot Starting Problems

    By Roger Frazee, July 25, 2010
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    • Guest
    • August 11, 2010

63. Will a Chevy Starter Work in my Pontiac?

    By Roger Frazee, March 21, 2010
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    • Roger Frazee
    • March 22, 2010

64. 1948 Pontiac Service Manual

    By Guest Bob Drown, October 14, 2010
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    • Guest
    • October 21, 2010

65. 1936 Pontiac 8 4-door touring sedan. 1 2

    By aristech, December 28, 2021
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    • aristech
    • November 17, 2023

66. Fender emblem

    By Doctor's Pontiac, September 29, 2010
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    • Doctor's Pontiac
    • October 3, 2010

67. 1940 Cowl Tag decode

    By stil, May 30, 2009
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    • stil
    • June 11, 2009

68. Pontiac 1940 & 1941 Dod Dish Caps ID

    By Wowabunga, January 23, 2011
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    • Guest
    • February 26, 2012

69. Connecting Rod and Piston for 48 Pontiac 239

    By Jim Anselmo, April 8, 2009
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    • Guest
    • December 12, 2011

70. 1949-1952 Pontiac front bumper

    By Guest 51Pontiac, January 2, 2015
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    • Guest
    • January 3, 2015

71. 1935 pomtiac

    By Dave_Osier, February 27, 2008
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    • aristech
    • July 14, 2022

72. Wanted: Carter WCD 719/720 (2)bbl Carb for our 51 Chieftain straight 8

    By Guest deerhuntingal, July 12, 2012   

    • 719
    • carburator
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      Tagged with:

      • 719
      • carburator
      • carter
      • chieftain
      • wds
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    • Guest
    • July 18, 2012

73. What else can I do to deal with overheating engine?

    By Doctor's Pontiac, December 19, 2013
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    • PONTIAC1953
    • December 24, 2013

74. 1931 Pontiac split six

    By Cowboydanny, March 30, 2017
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    • 1929 pontiac coupe man
    • July 7, 2018

75. Pontiac Engine paint

    By DAN 822, July 30, 2017   

    • want to buy
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    • pont35cpe
    • September 17, 2017

76. 1948 Pontiac 6 distributor question

    By Guest mikes48pont, November 21, 2009
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    • Guest
    • December 21, 2009

77. 1954 Pontiac: Speedometer is broken. How can I go about replacing it?

    By Mariiboops, October 17, 2023
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    • Rusty Heaps
    • February 11

78. I bought an old Pontiac today….

    By Guest 1950Chieftain, May 27, 2014
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    • keiser31
    • June 4, 2014

79. Engine hesitates and back fires while driving

    By Guest Anselcop, June 2, 2017
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    • Bloo
    • September 23, 2017

80. Frame restoration

    By Guest Fitz, September 3, 2010
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    • Guest
    • September 27, 2010

81. 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Help

    By MercMontMars, February 13, 2023
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    • Alweeja
    • March 8

82. Looking for other 1935 Pontaic owners

    By joespoolhall, September 16, 2014
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    • joespoolhall
    • October 11, 2014

83. 1930 Pontiac split head engine FS

    By mercer09, December 1, 2010
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    • Guest
    • January 27, 2012

84. Unusual Engine Part

    By Guest 49 Streamliner, January 22, 2008
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    • 49 Streamliner
    • March 15, 2022

85. 1951 Pontiac Chieftain 8 Oil Pressure and First Start

    By Lisa P, March 11, 2018
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    • Lisa P
    • May 19, 2018

86. Harrison Radiator Identification

    By Guest Diceman, October 24, 2012
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    • Guest
    • October 24, 2012

87. wtb Pontiac eight 249 or 268 connecting rod

    By dhughens, September 13, 2023
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    • dhughens
    • December 1, 2023

88. 1948 Pontiac torpedo parts

    By gofasttoday, March 6, 2023   

    • for sale - parts
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    • gofasttoday
    • October 29, 2023

89. 1933 roadster

    By Gregory Crosby, April 2, 2009
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    • rgshafto
    • May 1, 2009

90. 37 Pontiac Silver streak

    By Guest Bruce Sharman, January 20, 2010
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    • Guest
    • February 18, 2010

91. Looking for a carburetor for 1931 Pontiac split six

    By Guest bigblock-42, April 24, 2010
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    • 32Pontiac6
    • July 6, 2010

92. Hello!

    By Guest 38poncho, January 15, 2011
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    • Guest
    • January 31, 2011

93. 1937 Pontiac Paint Code

    By Guest Kingtutt, June 8, 2015
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    • Guest
    • June 24, 2015

94. Floor pan questions

    By Guest Krooser, September 1, 2011
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    • Guest
    • September 1, 2011

95. 12v battery on 6v system

    By Grizz, March 23, 2018
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    • GARY F
    • April 14, 2018

96. Replacing the differential pinion oil seal

    By straight8pontiac, July 19, 2013
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    • straight8pontiac
    • October 20, 2013

97. 1940 Series 25 coupe

    By Guest puttinjohn, September 5, 2011
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    • Guest
    • September 5, 2011

98. I need the Head Cylinder for my 1940 PONTIAC DELUXE , 6 CYL, INLINE .222.7 OR 223 CUI

    By Alexis Sanchez, August 7, 2023
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    • Norman Biggs
    • November 16, 2023

99. Exhaust from oilpan vent.

    By Von Tiergarten, October 14, 2023
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    • Von Tiergarten
    • December 12, 2023

100. Color (code) information needed for 1948 Pontiac engine

     By Guest VintageFlathead, July 19, 2013   

     • pontiac 1948 engine color
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     • Guest
     • July 19, 2013