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Hello everyone...I am in the process of restoring the bottom, front seat frame for a 1937 Pontiac Touring Sedan. Given a box of seat hardware, I have begun to attach seat guides and runners to the bottom of the seat frame and the car floor. My attachment shows 2 springs which I need help positioning and fastening to the seat assembly. Does anyone have an exploded diagram from a Master Parts catalogue, or your own photos of a similar rebuild, or any info as to where the springs are attached to the underside of the seat frame? Thanks for any help you can give me in my restoration...Dave atta

Gentlemen... I am using the 1953 Pontiac Master Parts Catalog: Harmonic Balancer-- 1935 thru 1953 P/6 S.S. part # 511498... 1937 thru 1953 P/8 S.S. part # 511499... 1953 P/6 P.S. part # 517357 and 1953 P/8 P.S. part # 517358. Hope this helps... Dave

tcslr... I know some fellows in the model train hobby who use water decals in restoring their train cars and engines. Their procedure is to start with a clean, gloss surface. Apply the water decal, then apply a product called SOLVASET manufactured by Walthers. It is a liquid which will allow you to gently slide the decal into its final position and then draws the decal down to "set it" in position. The excess will evaporate. Then they will apply a satin finish over it to seal it. I believe this would work for you. Good luck... Dave

Mbeitner... I am looking at the Ninth Revised Edition of a Hollander Manual and it lists the Stutz '28 BB, '29-'31 M, Large 8, and '32-'33 M 8 as using the same generator. The number listed is a #391 with the armature # of 37826. Hope this helps... Dave

Pont 46... I am looking at a 1953 Master Parts Catalog in the group # given(6.750). The listing in the catalog covers 1939 to 1953. There is no part number that matches what you provided. Are you missing a 0 which would be 508039? That lists the steering column bracket as 1942 thru 48 model 26 all. No mention of model 25 Hope this helps... Dave

Bob... would Ross Pistons be of any help? I have had them make pistons and rings for a different application.

Auto Showcase... I have found the following information using a Hollander Manual, Ninth Revised Edition. Using your reference # MN 4109... Hupp '26-27 Ser. A, Taxi '28 A #A-75001 Up '28-29 A Cent. 6 No other listings. The armature # listed for this starter is MN2038 and only fits the above autos. I hope this helps... Dave

Joe P. I found the following in my Master Parts Catalog: R.H. 4113925 and L.H. 4113926 for the 1941 29 Series. Hope this helps... Dave

Jim.. Using the Ninth Edition of the Hollander Manual, the 633E distributor was used in the 1928 Chandler Std.6 and the 1929 Chandler Std.65. No mention of it being used in pre-war Buicks. Hope this helps... Dave

rjp... andygarage@comcast.net... cell 302-245-7276... www.wiseandysgarage.com This is the contact info for Andy Wise who has advertised services for cone clutch relining with soft Kevlar.

This beautiful Oakland Landaulet sedan shows up annually at Das Awskcht Fescht in Macungie, PA and has earned its AACA Grand National as well as a Gold Senior through POCI (Pontiac Oakland Club International).

Thanks Ed for the photos. The first photo reminded me of the General Motors offerings in 1929 of the Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oakland Landaulet Sedans. That Lincoln is a beautiful car.

Thank you Ed for the wonderful pictures. In the 6th photo down, there is a picture of a 4 door sedan with the landau top down at the rear quarter. What is that vehicle? Any other pictures of this car? Thanks... Dave

Andy Wise, the owner of "Andy's Garage" does shock restrapping. His email is andygarage@comcast.net and cell is 302-245-7276. He sometimes frequents the forum and has done work for some members.

Hello everyone... It is with sadness that I pass along the information that our dear Pontiac friend Kurt passed away this past February. May he rest in peace.

Welcome aboard Gerty... Several resources which have been invaluable to all Pontiac owners here on the forum. 1. Farther down in these Discussion Forums are 2 Groups..A. Pontiac and Oakland B. Pontiac Flathead Owners... Much discussion takes place here. 2. Early Times Chapter (ETC) of the Pontiac Oakland Club International (POCI). President of ETC Tom Myers- etcpreztom@gmail.com 3. Kurt Kelsey- known here on the forum as KornKurt, parts dealer of early Pontiac's- kelsey@prairieinet.net 4. Another knowledgeable individual here on the forum is Bloo who frequents often and provides much insight. 5. California Pontiac Restoration for Information and parts as well. Hope this helps...Dave

Everyone...Using the Standard Catalog by Gunnell, the Series 25 six engine numbers are starting with 6-595801 and ending 6-761162. The Series 26 six engine has the same engine numbers. As Bloo mentioned the engine numbers are at the front left corner of the block. I hope this helps... Dave

Alex...Using the "Standard Catalog of Pontiac" by John Gunnell, the 1940 6 cylinder was 222.7 cu.in. Its bore was listed as 3 7/16". Good luck in your rebuild... Dave

Go to www.poci.org and just below the headline banner is the drop down menu "join POCI". Everything you need follows after that. Enjoy your vehicle and welcome aboard!

Kurt Kelsey Antique Pontiac Parts 641-648-9086 on this Forum is a valuable resource for those in the Pontiac community. California Pontiac Restoration (CPR) is another resource.

Richard...Using the "Standard Catalog of Pontiac" 2nd edition by John Gunnell, the style #2562 is listed for the Chieftan 860 Special. Specifically listed as model 860-27 4 door sedan. Your title listed your car as a station wagon but my reference gives an entirely different number for a 4 door station wagon. The 4 door wagon is categorized as Chieftan 870 Deluxe as model 870-27 with style #2563DF.

Hello again pk... according to the same Hollander Manual I used in your previous post, that is a letter I preceding your number. That distributor is listed for a 1929 Hudson Super 6...Dave

pkhammer... using a ninth edition Hollander Manual, the listing for the 639J is a 1930 Erskine 53 and 1929-30 Studebaker GL Dict 6 and 1930-31 6-53. Hope this helps... Dave

Fordy... referencing a 1940 Hollander Manual, the application for generator 941-X is 1926-1927 Chrysler 60. There are also several other "see #" references. Hope this helps... Dave

31 LaSalle...According to my Hollander Manual, your 656N is correct for your '28 Chrysler. It also lists a #659B as appropriate. Continued success on your restoration... Dave