Pre 1958 Canadian Pontiac Body Tech

brad2v · brad2v

In the process of assembly, the car was not disassembled by me, and the guy that did is no longer with us. So, those of you that have '57s, is there some variety of shield ahead of the front wheel, behind the bumper. It sure looks like there should be. Rubber? Steel?

tburgGM · tburgGM

Hello, A friend of mine father passed away recently, he was a body many for years. He is trying to identify parts and potential prices. Is the attached picture a quarter panel from a 1957 Pontiac? I think it is 4 door because it had a frame of a quarter window built into it. The other question I have i...

50sedandelivery · 50sedandelivery

I even called National Chevy and they couldn't clearly explain how these install (except that the fender must be off). Anyone ever done these?

50sedandelivery · 50sedandelivery

Looking for a set of OEM door sill plates for my sedan delivery which should be the same as a 4 door sedan fronts. The (Chev and Pont.) reproductions have the Fisher logo on them and are aluminum. I guess because our bodies were essentially Chevrolet they were different in Canada. Anyone know where I can...

davelacourse · davelacourse

Not counting the facts that it has been "nosed" (to use the old customizer's term, meaning removal of the ornamental 'bird' and Pontiac script) and that when this photo was taken, I had not yet reinstalled the twin "Silver Streaks" ? Dave

pathfinder · pathfinder

My '56 2 dr HT blows brake light fuses at random times but always within 5-10 min of beginning drive. Signals continue to work after brake fuse blows. Wiring diagrams are atrocious!!! Traced circuit using both Ohm meter & test light. Circuit seems to flow like; 12V+ fr fuse block to brake ligh...

50sedandelivery · 50sedandelivery

In the great star of California I am being forced to use a urethane base/ clear or a water-bourne base/ clear because ALL lacquer based finishes are now nonexistent due to the EPA. Are lacquer or enamel formulations still available in my 'home and native land'? If so, anyone have a supplier in Ontario o...

davelacourse · davelacourse

I bought this new repro part 7 or more years ago, it sat in its sealed plastic bag since then, and when I finally got it out to install it, it wants to stay curled up. If I lay it out as straight as I can, the top (facing up when installed) want to be longer than the base (to be attached to the cowl) -- it looks kind...

50sedandelivery · 50sedandelivery

It took me one day to get it apart and 30 years to get it back together! Well, I have a few parts unidentified and the senior moments are stretching to days, so it would be most helpful if anyone has a exploded view of the front end sheet metal for my Sedan Delivery- should be more or less the same for '49-'54 a...

davelacourse · davelacourse

Since the site I used long ago to find the codes disappeared, and the current source may befall the same fate (though not likely, since TriFive.com has real staying power), I thought I would list all the Canadian Chevy paint codes here (keep in mind, replace the first "1" with a "2&quo...

50sedandelivery · 50sedandelivery

I bought new repro. door handles but can't figure out how to get the my old lock cylinders out for the swap over. There is a keeper holding the thang in- but what's the trick?? (I have the handle off the door- so I already know that trick!)

jamie9227 · jamie9227

I have a 1956 Canadian Pathfinder (not deluxe) that has the stainless spears that run down the full front fender, the full door, and about 2 feet of the quarter panel. There is no paint dividers on this car, just a straight spear. Does anyone know if a particular chevy stainless kit would work on my po...

hwscowboy · hwscowboy

anyone know if someone makes a patchpanel for the inner rear fenderwells.I started cutting into the 54 yesterday and the rot is not terrible,seems more the inner panels than the outer.I have new inner and outer rear quarters and the outer wheel arch panels but as I cut out the outer wheel well I seem to b...

hwscowboy · hwscowboy

Hey all Well tinkering with the 54 laurentian again as my friend brought my proper color roof paint up from the u.s for me.The color is supposed to be sunsand beige but mine was painted whiye at one time.Anyways while I am stripping the roof I decided to try and locate the trim I would like to replace.Om th...

hotrodhogie · hotrodhogie

Does any one know of a company that reproduces emblems for old Pontiacs? Specifically the fender Emblems that say "Pontiac" on a 57. Thanks Derek

50sedandelivery · 50sedandelivery

I'm starting to get serious about getting to the paint stage and the glass has to go. I carefully poked around on the windshield moldings and can see this is a lot trickier than the body trim. How do you get the windshield wiper bezel off?? I've been under the dash and there's a 1/2" bolt on the mechan...

lorner · lorner

HI GUYS. HAVE A FRIEND LOOKING AT PURCHASING A 57 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN. JUST WONDERING IF THERE IS REPLACEMENT BODY PANELS AVAILABLE, AND ARE THERE MANY AFTERMARKET PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAR? I KNOW THAT THE 5-6-7 CHEV PARTS ARE PLENTIFUL, BUT NEED SOME HELP WITH THIS. THX

deckerhead · deckerhead

Looking for a outside sunvisor for my 54 . ln fiberglass or metal.....or info on any supplier?

hwscowboy · hwscowboy

Hey All Well work is still progressing on the Pontiac teardown and redo.I am starting parts lists and sourcing things out only up to about 3000.00 in parts so far,don't tell the wife.I have found a new set of bumpers but cannot seem to find the bumper guards anywhere.I did find a set but they are listed fo...

doug couse · doug couse

On my 1956 Pontiac the front signal lenses were in bad shape. NOS lenses are hard to find and very expensive. What I found to work are lenses from a 1968 Dodge Dart. Just a little trimming on the outside edge and angle drilling the mounting holes gets the job done. I didn't do it but I believe a swap out of th...

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	'57 Poncho info/pic request (Preview) In the process of assembly, the car was not disassembled by me, and the guy that did is no longer with us. So, those of you that have '57s, is there some variety of shield ahead of the front wheel, behind the bumper. It sure looks like there should be. Rubber? Steel?	brad2v	11	4302	Dec 17, 2015 by long stroke
	1957 Pontiac Quarter Panel? (Preview) Hello, A friend of mine father passed away recently, he was a body many for years. He is trying to identify parts and potential prices. Is the attached picture a quarter panel from a 1957 Pontiac? I think it is 4 door because it had a frame of a quarter window built into it. The other question I have i...	tburgGM	4	2310	Nov 29, 2015 by 57 Pathfinder
	DOORPOST/ FENDER SEALS INSTALL- ANY CLUES? (Preview) I even called National Chevy and they couldn't clearly explain how these install (except that the fender must be off). Anyone ever done these?	50sedandelivery	4	2245	Sep 14, 2015 by dualquadpete
	WTB : Sill Plates for the SD (Preview) Looking for a set of OEM door sill plates for my sedan delivery which should be the same as a 4 door sedan fronts. The (Chev and Pont.) reproductions have the Fisher logo on them and are aluminum. I guess because our bodies were essentially Chevrolet they were different in Canada. Anyone know where I can...	50sedandelivery	4	2573	Jul 19, 2015 by 50sedandelivery
	Is my 1956 CP hood different than others? (Preview) Not counting the facts that it has been "nosed" (to use the old customizer's term, meaning removal of the ornamental 'bird' and Pontiac script) and that when this photo was taken, I had not yet reinstalled the twin "Silver Streaks" ? Dave	davelacourse	3	3191	Jul 19, 2015 by jmont64
	'56 Pathfinder blows brake fuses (Preview) My '56 2 dr HT blows brake light fuses at random times but always within 5-10 min of beginning drive. Signals continue to work after brake fuse blows. Wiring diagrams are atrocious!!! Traced circuit using both Ohm meter & test light. Circuit seems to flow like; 12V+ fr fuse block to brake ligh...	pathfinder	3	2071	Jul 2, 2015 by JC2+2
	SPEAKING OF PAINT.... (Preview) In the great star of California I am being forced to use a urethane base/ clear or a water-bourne base/ clear because ALL lacquer based finishes are now nonexistent due to the EPA. Are lacquer or enamel formulations still available in my 'home and native land'? If so, anyone have a supplier in Ontario o...	50sedandelivery	4	2195	Jun 19, 2015 by 50sedandelivery
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	Cowl-to-hood seal problem (Preview) I bought this new repro part 7 or more years ago, it sat in its sealed plastic bag since then, and when I finally got it out to install it, it wants to stay curled up. If I lay it out as straight as I can, the top (facing up when installed) want to be longer than the base (to be attached to the cowl) -- it looks kind...	davelacourse	9	2412	Jun 5, 2015 by davelacourse
	NEED FRONT CLIP SHEET METAL DETAIL SHEET 1949-52 (Preview) It took me one day to get it apart and 30 years to get it back together! Well, I have a few parts unidentified and the senior moments are stretching to days, so it would be most helpful if anyone has a exploded view of the front end sheet metal for my Sedan Delivery- should be more or less the same for '49-'54 a...	50sedandelivery	8	2176	May 25, 2015 by 50sedandelivery
	Paint Codes (Preview) Since the site I used long ago to find the codes disappeared, and the current source may befall the same fate (though not likely, since TriFive.com has real staying power), I thought I would list all the Canadian Chevy paint codes here (keep in mind, replace the first "1" with a "2&quo...	davelacourse	5	4413	May 22, 2015 by Pontiacanada
	Removing door lock cylinders (Preview) I bought new repro. door handles but can't figure out how to get the my old lock cylinders out for the swap over. There is a keeper holding the thang in- but what's the trick?? (I have the handle off the door- so I already know that trick!)	50sedandelivery	1	1938	May 21, 2015 by 50sedandelivery
	1956 canadian pontiac pathfinder Side Stainless clips.....HELP! (Preview) I have a 1956 Canadian Pathfinder (not deluxe) that has the stainless spears that run down the full front fender, the full door, and about 2 feet of the quarter panel. There is no paint dividers on this car, just a straight spear. Does anyone know if a particular chevy stainless kit would work on my po...	jamie9227	2	1612	Feb 17, 2015 by 427carl
	54 pontiac inner wheel wells (Preview) anyone know if someone makes a patchpanel for the inner rear fenderwells.I started cutting into the 54 yesterday and the rot is not terrible,seems more the inner panels than the outer.I have new inner and outer rear quarters and the outer wheel arch panels but as I cut out the outer wheel well I seem to b...	hwscowboy	4	2183	Oct 2, 2014 by hwscowboy
	upper door/window stainless trim (Preview) Hey all Well tinkering with the 54 laurentian again as my friend brought my proper color roof paint up from the u.s for me.The color is supposed to be sunsand beige but mine was painted whiye at one time.Anyways while I am stripping the roof I decided to try and locate the trim I would like to replace.Om th...	hwscowboy	1	1919	Jul 28, 2014 by norontcan
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	1957 Safari Emblems (Preview) Does any one know of a company that reproduces emblems for old Pontiacs? Specifically the fender Emblems that say "Pontiac" on a 57. Thanks Derek	hotrodhogie	1	1558	Jul 23, 2014 by 73SC
	Removing the stainless windshield moldings (Preview) I'm starting to get serious about getting to the paint stage and the glass has to go. I carefully poked around on the windshield moldings and can see this is a lot trickier than the body trim. How do you get the windshield wiper bezel off?? I've been under the dash and there's a 1/2" bolt on the mechan...	50sedandelivery	3	1732	Jul 8, 2014 by deleted
	1957 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN (Preview) HI GUYS. HAVE A FRIEND LOOKING AT PURCHASING A 57 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN. JUST WONDERING IF THERE IS REPLACEMENT BODY PANELS AVAILABLE, AND ARE THERE MANY AFTERMARKET PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAR? I KNOW THAT THE 5-6-7 CHEV PARTS ARE PLENTIFUL, BUT NEED SOME HELP WITH THIS. THX	lorner	2	1832	Jul 7, 2014 by 57Pontiac
	Wanted visor for my 54 (Preview) Looking for a outside sunvisor for my 54 . ln fiberglass or metal.....or info on any supplier?	deckerhead	6	2033	Apr 7, 2014 by Shawn
	49 pontiac bumper guards (Preview) Hey All Well work is still progressing on the Pontiac teardown and redo.I am starting parts lists and sourcing things out only up to about 3000.00 in parts so far,don't tell the wife.I have found a new set of bumpers but cannot seem to find the bumper guards anywhere.I did find a set but they are listed fo...	hwscowboy	0	1365	Nov 16, 2013 by hwscowboy
	signal lenses (Preview) On my 1956 Pontiac the front signal lenses were in bad shape. NOS lenses are hard to find and very expensive. What I found to work are lenses from a 1968 Dodge Dart. Just a little trimming on the outside edge and angle drilling the mounting holes gets the job done. I didn't do it but I believe a swap out of th...	doug couse	1	1767	Nov 16, 2013 by 427carl
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