PONTIAC1953 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) i'd like to know too, charles coker, 1953 pontiac tech advisor. Edited May 26, 2011 by pontiac1953 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest norse51 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Hello all, here's my 1951 Chieftain 4 door 6 cyl. Just got it about 3 months ago. 77k original miles. Originally a PA car. Purchased from elderly gentleman near Buffalo, it was garaged every winter. Just put new Cokers on it . Loving it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krooser Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 here's my classic... old 60's mild custom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samiam Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 54 CANADIAN PATHFINDER[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fitz Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Your engine look terrific in blue, those rusted spot on your body remind me all the work done on mine...where are located from?Fitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samiam Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Thanks..The blue is a shade off the org, should have a litttle more grey in it. However with the body being blue I thik it should turn out nice.. I am from winnipeg..The car was orig purchased by mt wifes great grandfather new and has been in the family ever since...been sitting in a field till I got my hands on it...body going on this week and should have finished for april...hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krooser Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 It'a always interesting to me to see the Chevy-style frame under a Pontiac... nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Silverstreak41 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 This is my '41 Pontiac Torpedo Silver Streak with a Flathead straight eight. 26259.3 miles on it currently. This will be a work in progress as soon as i can start on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krooser Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 That's a very nice '41.Don't be afraid to show off the car in it's original condition... cars are like women... they don't have to be perfect to be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wicky567 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wicky567 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 54 Pontiac Starchief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samiam Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 well body back on frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samiam Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krooser Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys77 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Had a 1928 "General Motors Truck" 1 Ton Model with the Pontiac "Split Head" Six Cylinder engine in it! Great combination; back about 1967! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fitz Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 The car look great and the picture are cool!!Fitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samiam Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Just thought I would pop in with a progress picture on how the car is coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fitz Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 this car will look very great! Fitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53catalina Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I thought a respray was needed, so went the bare metal route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53catalina Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 still plenty of bits to refit, but she looks superb in the pale yellow, with a White Pearl in the top coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bofusmosby Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 WOW! That looks great! Did you paint it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53catalina Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 WOW! That looks great! Did you paint it yourself?No, thats one thing I have never tried. The paint shop had the car for about 3 weeks, it required a few smal rust repairs, and they were very small.Certainly not a Concours paint job at mega expense, but a very good job, at an even better price, and one where I am happy to drive the car as often as possible without worry of damage.This moves the car from the 20 foot category back to a close inspection one. Only a couple of people have seen the car at present and they are all impressed with the job.It is back to me though to refit all the trim. Nearly completed now, just the Continental Kit to refit now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bofusmosby Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Well, from the photos you have posted, it looks great! Someday, I hope to be able to have my car repainted back to it's original color black. Until then, I can only dream. Right now, I'd say my car is a 40 footer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 56safari Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Two more pics for the collection. 1931 Rumble seat coupe and 1956 Safari. Give me a year or so and I'll add the 1949 when its finished!Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecowboy Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecowboy Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 My latest find, that's not me in the pics by the way.The rust is surface only, it does run and drive and all parts are with the car. Will keep me busy for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Stein Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Technically, the car won't be mine until Friday, but here is a shot of 'Mildred', my 1937 Pontiac 6 Touring Sedan. The car is in excellent condition, and drives great. The interior has been done in period-correct style and fabric, and the paint is one of the available 1937 colors. She has been an AACA Driver Participation car with the current owners, but I think she can do well in class juding with a bit more work. However, the important thing is she will be a wonderful tour car - I don't own a trailer. It will be great to have a Pre-War car again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bofusmosby Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Congrats on the car Bob! I can only dream of having my 37 look like the car you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecowboy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Beautiful Bob, any more pics you can share with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) not my car, but this is a new 1953 chieftain custom catalina in 1953, sitting in a small one car showroom gas station type dealership. charles coker, 1953 pontiac tech advisor. Edited August 5, 2012 by pontiac1953 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coreysnipes Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Here's my new project, 1951 Chieftain 2-door. I plan to make this my daily driver, mechanically sound and safe for my family. Cosmetically I'm planning to rehab the interior and leave the outside as-is. Brakes, motor, body are generally OK. Hydramatic shifts through the first three gears OK, though it makes a lot more interesting noises than I think it probably should. I haven't driven it fast. Carb needs a rebuild. I'm working on some vapor lock or fuel supply issue(s) at the moment. Interior is pretty thrashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samiam Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Well been a while since I updated you all so here are a few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steiner Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 '49 business coupeRebuilt original straight eight, Hydra-Matic, and rear end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chief52 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 My 1952 Chieftain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bofusmosby Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Nice! Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jandoe1000 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hi,Here is a picture of my 1953 Chief Deluxe Convertible.I am based in the Netherlands. Only two 53 Chieftains are registered here. I am looking for a reliable address to find parts. Recommendations are welcome.Thx.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frazer51 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 A 1954 Pontiac Starchief Deluxe, purchased in 1975 from a local junkyard owners private stash for the sum of $250.00. It sat in storage for the next 22 years till every new piece of N.O.S. stainless, chrome ornaments and all the plastic emblems were found . I think the only parts used over after plating were the bumpers. The complete grill was NOS but the chrome finishes didn't match so we had a top of the line chromeplater redo all of the pieces to match. It got painted in single stage urethane and buffed to a high gloss finish. In the year 2000 it was entered in the AACA show in Winchester, VA. and won a first junior award. In Oct. at Hershey it was sold. It was one of the better cars that I have restored, I was proud of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 hi kevin, there wasn't a pontiac assembly plant in stockton, ca., there was one in south gate, ca., that's where all the pontiacs were built in california. my 1953 custom catalina was built there too. 1951 pontiacs are a real nice car to have, being it was pontiac's 25th year. charles coker, 1953 pontiac tech advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 hi, last monday, i got the 1950's oldsmobile 98 wheels back from being sandblasted and powdercoated, this is the first time i ever had something powdercoated, the wheels turn out beautiful, i had my front brake drums sandblasted and powdercoated in glossy black. the color for the wheels is very very close to the 1953 pontiac color of laurel green, which is the color of my car's top or roof. correctly the wheels should be milano ivory like the body, but i thought with the laurel green, a nice contrast would look better. the wire wheel hubcaps are my idea also, a combination of 1953 oldsmobile wire wheel hubcaps and 1951 to 1953 pontiac rear fender indian chief emblems, matching perfectly with the car's nos rear fender emblems. charles coker, 1953 pontiac tech advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tblack Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Here is a picture of "Honey" my wife's 1940 Pontiac 6 cylinder. Just finished the engine rebuild and re-install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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