[1955 - 1958 Power Train]

WTB - I am told 55-58 engine/trans are unique and that 1959 and up would be different.  Looking at a 1958 Pontiac without engine/trans.

[What would be available for replacement power?]

Wonderful input, thanks everyone.  The TV show always add a drop-dead "deadline" to infuse some drama !   The advice that 55-58 would work, and 59 and later more troublesome is great.   This car is so unique for me that I would want just for yard art if nothing else.  Thanks again for your hard-won practical advice !.

[Tractors]

I am an Oliver tractor enthusiast

[What would be available for replacement power?]

I am very much lacking in experience and general horse sense in getting an older car running.  1958 Pontiac with no engine or trans. - Am I way wrong in thinking the most avail  combo would be from a  junkyard pickup truck?  The TV restoration shops usually use the 350 Chev. it seems. I am open to Ford or Dodge as well.  Truck trans any bigger than TH 350 ot 400?

[Salesman you ain't brother]

1955 Dodge on EBay and this is the lead photo !    Often terrible photos are used, car is in shadows,  no full profile photos, or just the nose sticking out of the garage.   On my local Facebook garage sales pages, people say "Need this car gone ASAP".  Sounding desparate.

[WTB - Seeking 56 Buick car]

I sent you a message

[MrEarl's stuff @Hershey]

1956 Product School Manual is what I am interested in

[MrEarl's stuff @Hershey]

Do you work with PayPal?

[1956 322 Engine and Rebuilt Dynaflow]

I am primarily a wagon man myself, was looking for a wagon when I found this hdtp.  Tahiti Coral/Dover White - my wife fell in love with it too !  .  My first car was a '57 Special ragtop (in 1965).  But I have had a 1955 Dodge wagon, 1953 Chrysler wagon, 1955 Ford wagon, 1949 Plymouth wagon.  Love wagons, don't know why, maybe because Dad had several.  Thanks.

[MrEarl's stuff @Hershey]

Not familiar with "Product School Manual"   - what is that pub?

[1956 322 Engine and Rebuilt Dynaflow]

I am south of you in the Greenville, IL area.  I am having a tough year with medical issues, but of course hope to be  good to go next Spring.  I have a 1956 Special.  Runs well currently.  If you don't get any offers, don't do anything rash.  Don't know that I could afford that amount, but keep me in mind.

[ID hub cap pleasw]

This is listed on my local Facebook garage sale page.  Would this be 1954 Belvedere?

[Cutlass Cruiser NOS grill logo]

Yeah your'e right, early 80's, what was I thinking ??

 

[Cutlass Cruiser NOS grill logo]

Believe it was a 1973 I had.  Brand new, perfect shape.

[57 Buick Special Convertible crash - need some advise]

So sad, my first car in 1965 was a 1957 Special convertible.  Fix it.

[Why would they destroy it?]

1961 Buick Flamingo - GM introduced the 1961 Olds Starfire, don't know why this wasn't viable also??

[A TRANSPORT QUESTION.]

Big Sky Shipping - my son in-law operates in MT - WA -OR routinely. 406-396-4291.   Here's the very first load on his brand new trailer in May this year.  His name is Kevin.

[The '57 Is Finally "Home"]

Love your 57.  Here's my 1956. Tahiti Coral but looks kinda orangey in this pic.

 

[!956 Front disc brakes]

Thanks everyone

[!956 Front disc brakes]

I understand this is done on many older cars.  Anyone know source for conversion parts, approx. cost?

[Lucas, Seafoam etc.]

Currently delivering parts for NAPA, before that I did same for Parts Plus, they like to get over 200,000 miles on vehicles.  I am here to tell you that both places never use ANY additives in their fleet.

[1956 parts]

Cost for speedo unit, shipping to 62019?

[1956 parts]

speedometer complete unit?

[1956 Special Speedometer]

Thank you - education is your name !!

 

[1956 Special Speedometer]

I watched a YouTube regarding removal of speedometer from a 1956 model.  The guy claimed most efficient method was to remove the top of the dash, as there was too much in the way on the underneath,  anyone with experience?