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Hi R Pope I did about five turns on eacy cylinder. It is possible my battary was a little low. Hi Draggin GTO, This is interesting food for...
I don't know if the oil helped the compression, but it without a doubt helped it start. Next week when im working on it again, i Will warm up the...
I have a 1953 pontiac Chieftian, and I have been having trouble getting it running. I did a compression test and the numbers are as follows. (Flat...
Thanks for all help, I'm going to recheck this timing. -Chris
This may be my problem I was not keeping in mind that the balancer indicators would be for both the 1 and 6 cylinders. Hey Jeff, The firing...
Thanks Plym46. How do you do the static test? I have done the timing more than a few times at this point. I've been pulling the balancer to...
I bought a 53 Pontiac with a six and a hydro trans a few weeks back, and I'm having trouble getting it started. I got it to crank decent for a 6...
I'm in favor of a HAMB get together in the area; however, i just don't see anyone being too happy at the Old Mill inn. The food is good, but I'm...
Did you change the plugs recently? One time i got new plugs, put them in the car while the motor was hot, ran the car all night with no problems....
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Thanks Rodknocker, is this for 1953? Looks like it can answerer some of my questions regardless. Looks like there is two grounds on the battery....
Hi, does anyone have a 1953 Pontiac Chieftain wiring diagram they could scan or know of one on the internet? My positive battery cable is hot all...
Thanks HotRodSURFER. I have a whole box of 180 grit and sanding blocks. Still interested? Anyone know if chevy door skins work on these pontiacs?
Thanks for the comments and inspiration. Hopefully I will have this on the road soon. Lets keep the Pontiac pictures coming! -Chris
Here are some pics of my new 53 chieftain project. Who's got Pontiac's? Some inspiration would be nice. Normally i would stray away from anything...
What part of PA?
Looks like the weather is going to be Decent. How many HAMBers are going?
Who is Batchelor, Montgomery, and Southard?
Thanks for the picture.....So the picture of the pontiac running into a tree is a 53 as it has that round "eye" in the center of it? Thanks...
From what I have been told there should be several places to warm up if needed. Jacks twin bar and the art gallery are both participating in the...
Thanks for all the info. Does anyone have pics of a 53 vs. 54 grill?
Thanks for all the info, everyone has been very helpful. Do only the 53's have that center "eye" in the front bumper? is it functional or just a...
Thanks Dave that is useful information. Do you happen to know if chevy door skins will fit the pontiac?
I'm probably picking up a 1954 Pontiac chieftain tomorrow. I need to be educated and inspired. What do you got? -a few questions i have. anyone...
It says on the flyier that DL's are optional at this car show.
Thanks, i'll be there.
BTW- I cant read some of the small print on the Flier, whats that all about?
An early show is a good idea for this area... Who else from the Philly/ south jersey area is going to this one?
NJ Car Club.
I like it.. Check this link out of it in action http://www.mat.fi/video_aford.htm There are also some ideas in there for a more traditional...
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