Kornkurt Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 This 1937 Pontiac 4 door convertible sedan was owned by Dick Choler in Elkhart, In and sold at auction around 2001 after his death. I was heavily involved with the restoration of this car in the early 80’s. I have lost track of it and would like to know it’s whereabouts. Thanks! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intimeold Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 That is a Handsome car. Love the way the convertible top, sets everything off. intimeold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 That is pretty cool. How many of those Pontiac convertible sedans are they? I don't recall seeing one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 The only two years they were made were '37 with 1266 produced and '38 with 519 produced. They were available in 6 or 8 cylinder models. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Beautiful car. I knew they didnt make many of those. Have you tried a search with POCI. That car is special and I am sure its still around someplace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Was that body shared with LaSalle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) On 3/12/2022 at 8:19 AM, dictator27 said: Was that body shared with LaSalle? If an 8 cylinder could be GM B body. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_B_platform Or https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_A_platform_(1925) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Six Edited March 12, 2022 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukejunkie1015 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Certainly similar to the LaSalle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 All 1937 and 1938 Pontiacs used the GM "B" body. The six cylinder cars were 117" wheel base and the 8 cylinder ones were 122" The extra 5" was all in the front end, hood fenders and longer frame, from the windshield back, they were all the same. I would agree that the LaSalle was a "B" body and parts would interchange on the bodies. One crazy thing about these 4 door convertibles is that the front seat is not adjustable. It is fastened solid to help support the body and make up for no roof on the car for support. Not good for tall people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 On 3/12/2022 at 8:46 PM, Kornkurt said: All 1937 and 1938 Pontiacs used the GM "B" body. The six cylinder cars were 117" wheel base and the 8 cylinder ones were 122" The extra 5" was all in the front end, hood fenders and longer frame, from the windshield back, they were all the same. I would agree that the LaSalle was a "B" body and parts would interchange on the bodies. One crazy thing about these 4 door convertibles is that the front seat is not adjustable. It is fastened solid to help support the body and make up for no roof on the car for support. Not good for tall people. Good to know about the front seat being fixed! I'm 6'3", 6'4" with my boots on, and although I'm in the market for a late 20's to mid-30's Classic car, I need to be careful on how well I fit! I want to drive it, not admire it in the garage or haul it around it a trailer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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