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  1. Hello, can anyone on this board help me find a 1934 Master speedometer gear (may also fit other years?)? It should have 12 teeth. I'm hoping to switch my '36 Pontiac rear end to the high ratio (4.11!) version and need this part to make it work. Thanks.
  2. I heard on the news tonight that part of GM's restructuring plan is to eliminate all their marques except Chevrolet, Buick, GMC & Cadillac. Sounds like Pontiac is going to go the way of Oldsmobile. Too bad to lose such an illustrious brand, but I guess it make sense from a business point of view. It's been a long time since they've built a good one. Even the much ballyhooed Solstice apparently has a lot of quality problems.
  3. Hi Arnie, Bob's Automobilia might have one. They have '35-36 mats. How's the '37 project coming? Bob
  4. It's more of a "hollow knock" Pete, so the current theory is that I may have a bad piston. Compression check comes next, so we'll see. The rebuilder is some distance away, so haven't had it back to him. Thanks for weighing in everyone.
  5. Yes, the car doesn't need to be in motion. Already removed the fan belt and it made no difference.
  6. I've got about 2,000 miles on a rebuilt 1936 Pontiac 6 flathead motor. From the beginning, it has made an odd noise when revved in a certain rpm range. It is coming from the front of the engine, sounds like a knock. I know it isn't: • a generator bearing; • the water pump or fan; • engine bearings, pistons or valves; • the inner oil splash pan; • anything loose on the car that might vibrate (gas line, etc.) • the distributor. I'm wondering if it might be either the harmonic balancer or the timing chain/gears. The balancer is original and worked fine before the rebuild. The new timing chain was new, but the timing gears are original (impossible to find NOS gears). I've never had a problem with either of these, so I don't know what they sound like when they are not functioning properly. Or maybe its the engine mounts? Any suggestions/advice most welcome. Thanks.
  7. I've got about 2,000 miles on a rebuilt 1936 Pontiac 6 flathead motor. From the beginning, it has made an odd noise when revved in a certain rpm range. It is coming from the front of the engine, sounds like a knock. I know it isn't: • a generator bearing; • the water pump or fan; • engine bearings, pistons or valves; • the inner oil splash pan; • anything loose on the car that might vibrate (gas line, etc.) • the distributor. I'm wondering if it might be either the harmonic balancer or the timing chain/gears. The balancer is original and worked fine before the rebuild. The new timing chain was new, but the timing gears are original (impossible to find NOS gears). I've never had a problem with either of these, so I don't know what they sound like when they are not functioning properly. Or maybe its the engine mounts? Any suggestions/advice most welcome. Thanks.
  8. Here's a car someone on this forum ought to buy and restore. Search eBay for this number: 330262267758 It's a 1939 model with factory sunroof. Very unusual and I hope it doesn't become a street rod.
  9. Well, I found the fix for this problem. The original style fuel lines can leak air, but not gas. When porous to the air, they allow the fuel to leak back to the gas tank and diminish the suction the fuel pump can provide. I replace mine with modern fuel hose and the problem has gone away. Nice to find such an easy fix.
  10. Here are some vendors you might try: Antique Auto Parts Cellar, 781-335-1579 NB Pease & Co, 413-283-7620 Terrill Machine Inc, 254-893-2610 Good luck. main bearings can be hard to find, but can be relined.
  11. 4:11 was the high end ration in '36. I'm planning on switching out my mid-range 4:44 a 4:11 set in hopes of improving my mileage.
  12. The length of the hood. I can't see the hood ornament, but if it's an Indian head with a loop around it, it's a Six. Also, 8's were much rarer in that era.
  13. Strange, I copied and pasted the address in. Glad you got the into; hope you can bring your '31.
  14. Hmmm, try their home page at http://vtauto.org/, then go to CAR SHOWS. Failing that, search for Vermont Auto Enthusiasts.
  15. If you live in the Northeast, think about bringing your flathead to the Stowe, VT, car show the first weekend in August. We've been trying to make this show a mini Early Times Chapter rally, so please come, member or not. This is a great show - look for an article about it in this month's Hemmings MN. For information on the show, go to http://vtauto.org/carshows.php.
  16. That's exactly what it is Bill. Looks like a 6-cyl, 36-2619. I'm looking a buying the same car now, a 38K mile original car.
  17. My '36 Pontiac has a wooden rail that runs around the inside top well. The snaps mount to that (the edge of the cover folds down over this rail). Probably not the same on your car though, since they gave up using wood in '37. Looks like this:
  18. Hi Rick, ouch 12 mpg's gotta hurt with these gas prices. Not driving it to So. Dakota this summer I guess? :-)
  19. So, with with the summer old car driving season coming up and $4.00 gas on the horizon, I'm curious about what kind of gas mileage people are getting with their flatheads? The best I can do with my '36 Sixes is about 16 highway, 13-14 around town (which is most of my driving of course). Not much better than a modern SUV, and this from a car touted as the "economy leader" that year. We don't have much Ethynol here, but I'm guessing mileage is worse with that mix?
  20. You can get a lot of that information though the Pontiac club (POCI) and its Early Times Chapter Dave. www.earlytimeschapter.org.
  21. Big Flats Rivet Company in Horsehead NY will surely have what you need, and the tool for setting them.www.bigflatsrivet.com/
  22. All of Pontiac's production records from that era were lost in a fire. I estimated the number of '36 cabriolets by figuring that Pontiac convertible production was probably similar percentage-wise as Buick & Olds. In 1936, 1.76% of Buick & Olds production were convertibles. Apply that to the Pontiac's total '36 production and you get 3,142 cabriolets. A low number, but probably fairly accurate. My guess is that most people who bought convertibles were young men - who preferred Ford's lower price and V8 motor. And there are so few of these cars left because the wood bodies rotted easily and they were junked. You can be pretty sure there aren't my '34 cabriolets left.
  23. So everyone talks about the need for a correct tail pipe hanger if you're going to have your car judged, but where do you find one for an 72 y.o. car? Anyone know of a source of these, or someone who makes them from a pattern?
  24. One way to test it is to put it up on eBay with a high reserve and see what the bidding gets to. If you like the number, you've got a buyer. If not, no problem.
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