59 Strato Chief Still Help??? Looking for parts

Desmond · Member

59 Strato Chief Still Help??? Looking for parts

jonathanD · Poncho Master!

i don't know about your car but for my 67 napa had most and so did canadian tire why don't you check those places?

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Desmond wrote:

I finally got the info from Vintage services. The vin number on mine is 9711949947. Engine is W182839 261 cid 150 HP 1bbl Strato Six 6 cylinder. The car was built June 15 1959 in Oshawa Ont, there were 13,355 sold in canada.

The letter I got from VS said the car was built on Chevrolet chassis and the parts for mechanical specs match US Chev model 1119.
So with that said, I need help, I need parts. The pic on my profile is the car, she is mint inside and outside, but needs a few things for inspection and tuneup. Can anyone hook me up with the following:
two lower ball joints
one left inner tyrod end
three universal joints
carrier bearing
rear shoes
For tuneup: plugs, points, condensor, distributor cap and rotor button, and generator belt.

It appears the car was made with Canadian body and US chassis with all fixins.
Any help appreciated. Post here or email me please, or guide me in the right direction to get her on the road. I have more info on the car if needed, i figure with the info i've listes should be enough, yes/no/maybee.
Thanks, nice today to see the quick response.
Des

Welcome to Newfoundland Newbie! Go to your local parts store and tell them its a 59 Cheverolet and they will be able to get ALL that stuff 1959 Chevrolet don't forget...

dualquadpete · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Des your car is all Canadian, you should be able to get parts mechanical parts from NAPA Car Quest, Canadian Tire[if they have that in Newfie] or any 60's Chevy supplier on line!! Think your chassis went from 58 to 64 then they switched in 65!!! Don't know where you thought it was on a American frame as none of the US Poncho's came with a 6 cyl. Every thing underneath is Chevy, body panels are Cdn. Pontiac

67Poncho · Uber Guru

dualquadpete wrote:

Des your car is all Canadian, you should be able to get parts mechanical parts from NAPA Car Quest, Canadian Tire[if they have that in Newfie] or any 60's Chevy supplier on line!! Think your chassis went from 58 to 64 then they switched in 65!!! Don't know where you thought it was on a American frame as none of the US Poncho's came with a 6 cyl. Every thing underneath is Chevy, body panels are Cdn. Pontiac

What do you mean, if they have that in Newfie??? Now, now!!! We had this discussion before... But yes, I am sure there are lots of Cdn Tires in Newfoundland! biggrin

Des, didn't you recheck you previous post of 15 hours ago? You can subscribe to a post so you can get a notice in your e-mail... Here is your old post....... Yes, Chevrolet all the way for chassis parts!!!

http://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=118110&p=3&topicID=37200562

-- Edited by 67Poncho on Thursday 22nd of July 2010 09:31:23 PM

67custom · Guru

you can even get from GM (AC Delco) if you know a partsperson that knows what theère doing, trust me I have been there many times.

Desmond · Member

Thanks for the info. Checked Canadian tire, Napa and the dealer. Nada part. Still looking.

Desmond · Member

Actually just realized that my earlier search for parts with Canadian tire and Napa was for 59 pontiac Strato

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Desmond wrote:

Thanks for the info. Checked Canadian tire, Napa and the dealer. Nada part. Still looking.

I can get all the part numbers from Car Quest Let me know if you want them

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Desmond · Member

Just been searching for 59 chev parts, came across all parts in one spot. I do still need generator belt for the engine.

Desmond · Member

OK LOl, which ot the three, the engine is 261 6cyl, with generator. According to my mechanic it has to be generator belt. The ones listed are foe V8, does it matter.

Also what would cause fuel gage to stay full always, its a replacement tank, checked all wires and ground good.

Does anyone know where to get original mororola radio repaired or find replacement for close to that year.

Thanks again for all the help.

davelacourse · Poncho Master!

You do not want V8 belt.

Look for Chevrolet 6 cylinder 235 c.i.d. generator belt.

GOODYEAR Part # 15411 0.44" x 40.5"
Manual steering; V-Belt; w/o AC; Fan and Generator

DAYCO Part # 15405 V-Belt; Exceeds OE Specifications; Length: 40.50; Outside Circumference: 41.07; Top Width: 0.44; Angle: 36
Fan & Gen., w/o A.C.

If your local store carries neither brand they can cross refernce, eh?

Should be about $8 US.

Dave

59poncho · Poncho Master!

you can also go to ecklers www.LateGreatChevy.com and they have a ton of stuff as well for the chassis. Have any more pics of the car?

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

OR you can take old belt to store amd match it up??

Desmond · Member

Ecklers is where i got the parts. I will find iit. Will post more pics soon.

Taylor55 · Poncho Master!

I am not knocking Ecklers but you should of bought your parts at Carquest. You do not have to pay shipping or brokage fees or the exchange on the money. Carquest would have had the parts in a couple of days. Just about everybody gets the "trade " price from Carquest. Ecklers price is what is listed in their catalogue and on suspension, bearings, engine parts our local parts stores beat them by 20% to 30 % every time. I am just trying to show you how to save some money. Do not be afarid to ask for a discount at Carquest or any parts store, explain to the salesman what you are doing and most of the time you will get a discount. Ecklers is a good place for emblems , mouldings ,interior parts etc. for things that are reproduced and you can't find good used or nos.Carquest you could have even specified what brand of part you wanted TRW, Moog or even the Carquest brand. Ecklers sells a lot of ofshore made parts and check your parts when you get them and see where they were made. The boxes might say made in the USA but check close and see if the part is US Canadian or foreign made. Good luck with your project and do not be afarid to ask the members on this site for any advice or help you need.

Al

sixtywagon · Uber Guru

I worked at Canadian Tire and now work at NAPA, When I did the front end and Brakes on my 60 Canadian Pontiac, between the two stores I was able to get all the parts, including the brake lines and Master Cyl.