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Pont 46... the clamp bolt will face the front of the car.

RoyG... The original generator for your '29 Pontiac is either a 943J or 975N as described in a Hollander Manual which I am referencing. It says these can be used with '29-'31 Pontiacs. Chevys from '29-'33 also used these numbers. A number of GMC vehicles from '29-'35 also used this application. I see that you are located in Canada. The Early Times Chapter(ETC) of the Pontiac Oakland Club International(POCI) would be a great reference for you. As a fellow Pontiac owner and member, they have helped me out numerous times. Consider joining this group. You can contact the President, Tom Myers, for more info. His email is etcpreztom@gmail.com. Good luck with the restoration... Dave

Good morning Crash13x... My Hollander Manual identifies 1921-24 Studebaker Lt. 6 using a #917A generator. The 1921-25 EP Big 6, EQ Spec. 6 using a #917E generator. Hope this gives you a starting point. Good luck... Dave

With reference to the original post, I had to open my gas tank filler door where the filler neck, gas cap, and surrounding body metal was judged. All in a days fun!

There is a nice '52 Chieftain in the For Sale Forum in New City, NY. Good luck in your search... Dave

Good morning... your 1st picture looks like a Pontiac hood with the Silver Streak molding and hood ornament. Good luck with your identification...Dave

Beautiful job Andy. I know how much work you put into the polishing as I did my own as well. Continued success on your restoration...Dave

kookie1, thank you so much for your help and directing me to this former thread. It is obviously spot on for what I need.

Thanks Craig for your response. I do have the parts but was concerned about the positioning of the brake line itself as it comes out of the master cylinder heading forward to the front tee.

I am in the process of rebuilding the entire brake system on a 1937 Pontiac to include a new master cylinder, new wheel cylinders, hydraulic hoses and brake lines. There is a feeder line from the master cylinder forward somewhere along the frame, through the cross member, to a tee-fitting mounted to the front of the cross member which will then feed the left and right hoses. My question... when looking into the engine compartment from the left side, with this line coming out of the master cylinder going forward, does in go under the steering box, along side of the steering box closer to the engine side, or elsewhere?? Can anyone provide a photo of this area? I will post this in the Pontiac forums as well. Thank you for your help... Dave

I am in the process of rebuilding the entire brake system on a 1937 Pontiac to include a new master cylinder, new wheel cylinders, hydraulic hoses and brake lines. There is a feeder line from the master cylinder forward somewhere along the frame, through the cross member, to a tee-fitting mounted to the front of the cross member which will then feed the left and right hoses. My question... when looking into the engine compartment from the left side, with this line coming out of the master cylinder going forward, does in go under the steering box, along side of the steering box closer to the engine side, or elsewhere?? Can anyone provide a photo of this area? I will post this in the Pontiac forums as well. Thank you for your help... Dave

I am in the process of rebuilding the entire brake system on a 1937 Pontiac to include a new master cylinder, new wheel cylinders, hydraulic hoses and brake lines. There is a feeder line from the master cylinder forward somewhere along the frame, through the cross member, to a tee-fitting mounted to the front of the cross member which will then feed the left and right hoses. My question... when looking into the engine compartment from the left side, with this line coming out of the master cylinder going forward, does in go under the steering box, along side of the steering box closer to the engine side, or elsewhere?? Can anyone provide a photo of this area? I will post this in the Pontiac forums as well. Thank you for your help... Dave

Good morning Marty... what size Sailun trailer tires are you using and where did you purchase them?? A quick look at one website and they did not offer 16" tires. Thanks for your time in getting the info.

Good morning all...will be using the values for grade 2 bolts. I have seen 40 or 41 ftlb. torque as found on several charts for 1/2"-20. Looks like that is the upper limit for grade 2. Thanks for everyone's help.

Thank you to all who responded... Dave

Frank...thanks for the website- I'll take a look. Joe... not that they are inadequate, but what torque would be applied to these 1937 bolts with no strength marks? Is grade 2 torque value adequate or should I go higher?

Gentlemen... thank you for your responses. Bhigdog I would agree on a grade 5 if I go new. Mark...The threads on the originals are clean and the crests still have a nice sharp v on them. My question would be ... since these are from 1937 and have no strength marks, are they considered grade 2 or higher? Thanks again... Dave

Hello everyone... I am planning to reinstall the lever action (knee action) shock absorbers on the front of my 1937 Pontiac. These shocks are fastened directly to the cross member of the frame.The original bolts, which I thought of using again, are 1/2" diameter and Fine thread. Having no strength marks on the bolt head, what grade of bolt is this considered to be so that a proper torque can be achieved? Can I use the originals or should I be looking at new? Looking for your advice and comment. Thanks... Dave Also posted in the Pontiac Flathead Owners forum.

Hello everyone... I am planning to reinstall the lever action (knee action) shock absorbers on the front of my 1937 Pontiac. These shocks are fastened directly to the cross member of the frame.The original bolts, which I thought of using again, are 1/2" diameter and Fine thread. Having no strength marks on the bolt head, what grade of bolt is this considered to be so that a proper torque can be achieved? Can I use the originals or should I be looking at new? Looking for your advice and comment. Thanks... Dave

DITCHBURN... I asked the question, if you had one, in the previous topic heading (Pontiac & Oakland) about the water pipe housing between the 2 heads. What did you use as a replacement tube? Mine has the same disease of multiple pin holes and repairs. Thanks.. Dave

DITCHBURN... I am looking for the water pipe tubing which services the 2 heads on a 1930 Pontiac. Would you be able to help? Thanks... Dave

Charles... so very sorry about not including your contact info for Doms53. Just an oversight as I know you have been a valuable resource for hundreds of Pontiac guys in both POCI and this forum. Thanks for your continued support... Dave

Good morning Doms53... I am sorry that I overlooked your location in Canada. The information I indicated above and its appropriate detail would be for American built Pontiacs. This information can be found in the Standard Catalog of Pontiac by John Gunnell. I don't have any specific info on Canadian built Pontiacs. One valuable resource would be the Early Times Chapter of the Pontiac Oakland Club International(POCI). James Thomas Myers(Tom) is the President. He lives in New York State and his email is etcpreztom@gmail.com. This chapter is dedicated to the Flathead engine autos from 1926-1954. Another is the Oakland Pontiac Worldwide Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America(AACA). Tom Meyer is the President. He lives in Michigan and his email is mark1stone@att.net. Both have wide memberships and there would be individuals who would be able to help in this search to decode the data plate. Tim Dye, the Executive Director of the Pontiac-Oakland Museum in Pontiac, Illinois has an extensive library and is another resource as well as the newly opened AACA Library and Research Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. There would also be members of this forum who upon seeing our posts would offer some help. These are some leads to give you a start.... Good luck in your search... Dave

I have purchased and used the DeWalt 20v Lithium Ion Air Inflator #DCC0201. I purchased the unit separately with a charger and two 6Ah batteries and have inflated car tires with 35psi and truck tires with 75 psi. It is as compact as the unit mentioned above and works great. I have also used the cordless DeWalt 1/2" Impact wrench and carry both units in the trailer for emergency use.

Good morning Paul, Olson Gaskets is a source for your motor gaskets. Looks fairly complete for 1937 Pontiac from their website. "info@olsongaskets.com" as well as phone 360-871-1207 Washington State USA. Steele Rubber for door and window rubber products. They list a number of items for 1937 Pontiac at "steelerubber.com" and 704-483-9343 Denver, North Carolina USA Forum member "carbking" at "thecarburetorshop.com" is an excellent resource of both knowledge and carb kits. Belts possibly from a parts store such as NAPA. Forum member "the handleman" (I believe that's his name) may be a source for door handles. These are not the only resources but this is a good start on your restoration. Good luck and keep us posted... Dave