john hess Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 can someone confirm if a 53 54 Chevy 4 door windlace kit will interchange with a 53 54 Pontiac 4 door......... I cant find much info on this area (windlace) so I'm here to ask the experts...!! thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I don't know. What is in a windlace kit? I imagine just windlace? Why not buy bulk windlace? The Chevrolet body is a little smaller I think, and I would wonder if you would get enough. Best of luck whatever you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hess Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 the presewn kit has the cardboard pieces sewn in place.. one for A pillar and one for divider post between front and back door. national chevy has them, I'm just trying to verify the dimensions are the same.... I would think so, being that doors are one of the few things that will fit both cars of same year... these 53 54 pontiacs are somewhat unique....!!!. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtech Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Some Pontiacs are chevy size, some are bigger. The Canadian and the "Cheap" model should be the same. There is usually a bit extra of windlace so I would rate your chances as good that it will work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hess Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 thanks Oldtech... car is a US built one. I know the Canadian built are chevy based.... and share more parts... (both gm, I know) don't beat me up here.... I will be ordering one and if all goes well, I'll post results... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hess Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 to anyone interested, I ordered and recieved the presewn windlace kit from national chevy for a 53-54 belair and it is the proper dimensions for my 53 pontiac chieftain 4 door. color is close to almost a match for mine. few things chevy will work in a pontiac, but fortunately this does.!! John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 That is good to know.I have a '51 four door Chieftain that I am restoring and hopefully I will soon be at that stage.Maybe '51 Chevy stuff will fit this Pontiac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hess Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 53-54 are unique. but the hunt is all part of the fun.... good luck with your 51.... staying true to original I hope ?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Yes,I'm going to do my best to keep it as original as possible.I think the interior will be the most challenging part of the entire build.The frame is done,front end,suspension,rear end,new brake system,and completely rebuilt engine.The hydra-matic transmission will have to be gone through,also.I'm on the body now,replacing rotted front floor pans and a large portion of the trunk floor.I'm going slow,doing it right.I'm not cutting any corners as I want this thing to be like new when finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hess Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 pictures... inquiring minds want to know !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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