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Does anyone know of a distributor or manufacturer that makes a solid copper head gasket for the old GM brand straight 8's? The only ones I can...
They're working on it and covering the costs. Seems we're going to Copper coat the gasket which we've been installing dry. Sleeved cylinders are...
Hi everyone. It's me again. So to update everyone. In hindsight I should have pulled that hunk of cast iron and swapped it out with a Pontiac...
Hi, we pressurized the system and she leaks and pisses all the way around. We are going to order a new head gasket or two and when they arrive...
yes the block was decked
both were surfaced, mated and flat. My machinist.
Hello All, Had a really bad day today. Finally ready to fire up the 48 Pontiac Streamliner with completely rebuilt original straight 8 and we...
Yes. The inlet is correct but cannot find where it dumps back into the motor. Can anyone help.
Hi Gents. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Needless to say, I neglected to get the one I really needed before dismantling the 48...
Thank you! I agree with replacing the tires as well.
Hi everyone, I am finishing up the motor rebuild on my uncles 48 Pontiac Streamliner Straight 8 and down to a tire decision The current tires have...
Hi everyone, HELP - were finishing up the R&R on the original straight 8 in our 48 Pontiac Streamliner and cannot find the photos of the return...
is H&H still around? If so, anyone have a contact?
Okay folks. So, if the original straight 8 was rebuildable for a small fortune would you?
The last two are the day we removed it from the garage for the first time since 1979..
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1948 Pontiac
Hi Mike, Car will be driven occasionally as a weekend cruiser full of family. I would use a Pontiac motor if possible and would rather mate to...
Hey everyone. The straight 8 in my uncles 48 Pontiac streamliner is likely not rebuild able. Any recommendations? Would small or big block GM...
Hi, does anyone have a copy of the assembly manual showing removal and reinstallation of the grill in my 1948 Pontiac streamliner silver streak?...
Thanks
Thanks!
Hey guys, anyone have any recommendations for an aftermarket replacement carb for a 1948 carter WCD # 653S? The original one on my uncles Pontiac...
Hey guys, anyone have any recommendations for an aftermarket replacement carb for a 1948 carter WCD # 653S? The original one on my uncles pontiac...
Oops. Pontiac
Oops. Pontiac!
Hi everyone, There is a broken bolt holding the harmonic balancer and single V groove pulley on my uncles 48 straight 8. Does anyone have a page...
kind of. thanks for the pic and help. I appreciate it Bob
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