Dont know that this is actually a custom but It sure struck me as a nice one when I ran acrossed it. Not mine and dont know the person but I sure do like it, and Its for sale if anyone is interested, like I said, not mine, just a heads up for anyone here interested cause I know someone here will recognize how cool this is. http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/5173546276.html
heat the springs up from one side to the other, one coil at a time, you will only need to do about four coils, works like a charm if you are on a budget or very lazy !!!!!!!!!
does anyone have any info on changing out the stock master cylinder on a 55 to a duel reservoir cylinder.im guessing the only way is to remove the heater box off the fire wall and relocate?
I will be attempting that very same project in the near future. Not there yet in my project. I have found some information on the web about it. Some is about other GM cars besides Pontiac, but they have the same configuration, so it is great info. Let me (us) know if you find anything more. It is a tough deal on the Poncho because of the underfloor location and the fact that the defroster core is on the firewall where you would normally mount a MC with swing pedals. I am going to try to keep the defroster on the firewall just because it is unique and part of the original design of the car. Also just to be cleaver..... http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...53873-under-floor-power-brakes-1955-olds.html http://www.1956packardpanther.com/Panther/powerbrakes.html http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/57-pontiac-brake-booster-woes-206529.html#post1531935 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/53-pontiac-brake-help.444236/ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/55-pontiac-master-cylinder-swap.229923/
I found this beauty on the web, but couldn't get to the page. (Pinterest) Is anyone here on Pinterest? Maybe you can reach the page by following this image search. https://www.google.com/search?q=195...GowdXOAhWBLB4KHQP2B7UQsAQIHQ&biw=1920&bih=951 Scroll down just a bit. I'd love to see more!
Canadian made Pontiacs are a lot easier to drop because basically, they are '57 Chevies underneath; they were also shorter and not as wide as the American models., hence American parts don't fit Canadaian models, and vice versa. American made Pontiacs are a lot harder to drop as the aftermarket doesn't seem to support these models as much, without spending big bucks. Maybe Fatman or Jamco might have something.
El Gaucho, I am sad that no one has commented on your awesome custom! That is so much more difficult to pull off overseas. I hope that you have a build thread here so I can read more!
I am starting a 1955 Pontiac project also and hope to do 4 wheel disc brakes. I emailed the guy at scarebird.com who has some nice kits and he suggested this bracket that mounts to the frame and the wilwood cylinder he has listed on the link. https://scarebird.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=96&product_id=123
That bracket from Scarebird.com is great if you were planning on doing a manual master cylinder set up. If you have a power brake set up (which is entirely different), you would need a manual pedal assembly. Another option is to get rid of the defroster on the firewall and use a conventional hanging pedal set up. There are other threads that have info about this. I am doing a similar project. Not sure which way to go. I want to retain the firewall defroster...
A local to this area 57 that my camera has fallen in love with lately when I see it at shows. Not much customizing but it has pretty well the paint setup I had planned for a 57 Starchief I had in the early 80's that I traded off because my wife didn't like faded lime fire green.
My '57 was no custom but here's a look at factory paint. By the way, there is a 1/2 inch hole in the lower A-frame right next to the spring. I made up a couple J bolts, hooked them over a spring coil, ran it through the hole, put a nut on it and tightened it down. Instant lowering job.
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