deac Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I have numerous parts available from a 1940 Pontiac Torpedo {model 29) I will list a few of them - reply if interested. Intake & exhaust manifolds from a Pontiac straight 8 motor Two headlight buckets (probably universal among most 1940 GM cars) Extremely rare fuel pump adapter for 1940 Torpedos Fuel pump (applicable to most Pontiac straight 8's) Water neck/thermostat housing (applicable to most Pontiac straight 8's) Engine head of a '40 Pontiac straight 8 motor Rear seat bottom frame (from a model 29 - GM C body) rear seat back frame (from a model 29 - GM C body) two door latch mechanisms (applicable to most GM cars in those years) Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 body parts request, what do you have? hardtop or convertible?, 2 door or 4 door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 The parts were from a wrecked 2 door coupe. What parts are you looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 In regards to the parts listed above - The fuel pump adapter is no longer available. However I do have a pair of exterior door handles and exterior key lock cylinder chrome appliques with the sliding covers. Though the key lock cylinder chrome appliques came off that 1940 Pontiac they would most likely work on a variety GM cars from various years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 What is a fuel pump adapter and why was it needed on the 40 torpedo? Just curious, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 On a '40 Pontiac the fuel pump mounts to the block on the passenger side close front of the Pontiac straight 8. The way those Torpedo C-bodied cars are put together the way the inner fender wells are contoured so a fuel pump doesn't fit mounted in the traditional way. Therefore Pontiac came up with a bracket that mounts between the block and the pump. The bracket basically houses the arm that rides on the cam in the engine on one end and the arm of the pump on the other end . However that bracket has a 90 degree turn like "L" so the pump mounts to the bracket and it's snugged up to the block a few inches back. This is a bracket is for 1940 Torpedo's only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thank you, I figured it must be a clearance issue of some kind, but am amazed they put it around a corner! Long shot: Speaking of fuel, you wouldn't happen to have an elbow fitting like this would you? (The one at the carb. It is not double flare.) I have heard Pontiac used this type of fitting all the way into the 50s, but there don't seem to be many lying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 I had to order fittings from O'reilly auto parts. The reason I had to order it is because using today's pump gas with all of the alcohol added the old ones leak if you can find them. The ones I ordered are 'Edelman' brand. I don't know that I got the actual piece your are looking for but look that company I'm pretty sure they have 90 degree fittings. I ordered 'double flair' fittings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallas2 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Hi, Would you have a pair of hood springs? If so would they fit a 41? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) I do not have any hood springs. I would encourage you to research if hood springs cross over from 1940 to '41. Some different models used different chassis and I find that the 1940 model year was sort of a change over from 1939 to 1941. Hence, my searches for '40 parts have a little fruitless and sometimes frustrating! Try CPR or Kurt Kelsey... Edited August 21, 2018 by deac (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just a chance since it is an 8 cyl. do you have an air cleaner with a two and a half inch opening for the top of the carb. I would be putting it on a 37 Olds L-37. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 I have the base part that directly mounts to the carburetor of a 1940 Pontiac air cleaner. See the attached; I'll measure the opening of you're interested. Let me know, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Thanks for the reply. I need the whole cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc 1947 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I am interested in the manifolds if you still have them. If so how much would you be asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 I still have the manifolds! I would only sell them together as a matched set. The reason I say matched is because I have found that the flanges that mount to the engine are NOT consistent. I had another set of the same make model and year and those flanges were of a different measurement however this set of manifolds are on my car now.. Additionally I must tell you that the exhaust manifold has a crack in and it's repairable. The manifold I'm using now had a crack and I did have it welded for $100.00. So, to be fair make me an offer using the AACA mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc 1947 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Please post a picture of the area in need of repair. Mine are cracked as well. That's why I am looking for a set. I am interested in a pair of manifolds yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 I am going to get pictures of both manifolds today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ford Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 am looking for parts for 1940 Pontiac 6 cyl . Need radiator support generator starter motor rear motor mounts exhaust flange (between exhaust and manifold Bob 540 840-5666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditt Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 montgomery2048@att.net looking for a bottom hood latch catch for a 1940 pontiac and hood springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ford Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I'm looking for generator bracket to attach gen to block. also, bracket to attach clutch linkage to trans, and upper flange to attach exhaust to manifold. Help, please! Bob 540 840-5666 bobford.realtor@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ford Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 This was for 1940 Pontiac 6 cyl Deluxe 26 series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ford Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Deac, can you please call me? Bob 540 840-5666 Tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMechanic Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I know this post has been up for awhile, by chance would you have a set of headlight doors ( bezels, trim ring)? I have a 1940 Oldsmobile series 70, I believe they are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 3 hours ago, FireMechanic said: I know this post has been up for awhile, by chance would you have a set of headlight doors ( bezels, trim ring)? I have a 1940 Oldsmobile series 70, I believe they are the same. The headlight bezels/trim rings for a 1940 Olds & a 1940 Pontiac have different part numbers, they are not the same according to the parts books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 On 8/21/2018 at 4:14 PM, GARY F said: Just a chance since it is an 8 cyl. do you have an air cleaner with a two and a half inch opening for the top of the carb. I would be putting it on a 37 Olds L-37. engine pictured is a Pontiac 6, not a Pontiac 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMechanic Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanbob Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 I have a 40 Pontiac torpedo 8 four door sedan. I need a steering wheel. would also be interested in purchasing any or all of your parts just to have them in case they are needed in the future. you can call me at 860 596 4084 i am a member of AACA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Js1972 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I bought a 1940 Pontiac silver streak former police car. I’m looking for numerous parts. Where could I look for these and how do I know the model? All I see on the car is silver streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarhotrods Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Any 16x5 wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bonner Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 How much for complete headlights Left and Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 On 6/21/2020 at 12:59 PM, Js1972 said: I bought a 1940 Pontiac silver streak former police car. I’m looking for numerous parts. Where could I look for these and how do I know the model? All I see on the car is silver streak. Rectangular plate on the firewall. Similar to this 1950 one. A 1940-25 would be a Special 6cyl. a 1940-26 would be a Deluxe 6 cyl. A 1940-28 would be a Deluxe 8 cyl. A 1940-29 would be a Torpedo 8 cyl. Other numbers tell the paint, trim etc but I do not have a list of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbenko Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Does anyone have a hood trim (waterfall?) for a 1940 Pontiac Silverstreak (Torpedo?)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 There are three different bodies used by Pontiac in 1940. Check the style number on the plate on the firewall, it will say something like 40-2511 or 40-2919 etc. Post that back on here and I will tell you what you have as each one is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbenko Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I'm looking for the hood trim (waterfall) for a 1940 Pontiac 4-door Torpedo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Sanchez Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) Hello! I need for my 1940 Pontiac Deluxe series 26,6 cil,inline, 222 or 223 cui ,the exhaust manifold.May someone tell me where to find it? Edited March 23, 2023 by Alexis Sanchez Include Pictures (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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