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I have a spare 1957 trans I bought two years ago. Said to be good, leaked a little. I don't need it. But I'm way out here in California.
Thanks for all the info. I think he should sue Marinos to get his $ back,and then disassemble after careful measurement of the piston clearances...
Hey guys. I have a '57 Pontiac Chieftan Safari 9 passenger. My friend has a '55 Pontiac Custom Safari. Last year I went up to Montana and bought a...
I ran a '55 slantpan in my '57 9 passenger, hooked up to a stock 287. You CANNOT use the '55 yoke with the '57 transmission. The mounts won't line...
I am always surprised at the thumbs up I get driving my unrestored 1952, 1955, and 1957 9 passenger wagon, Pontiacs. When I retire, I will upgrade...
As a Pontiac guy, I ask only one thing. Please don't put in a crate Chevy 350 with matching trans. That will ruin the whole thing. Good luck
If it has been professionally rebuilt, with a guarantee, then it is not a crazy price. My '52 has a flatpan, and the '55 Chieftan has a slant pan....
I have a '57 9 passenger wagon. Came w/o a motor or trans. I used a '55 287 bolted to a slantpan so I could drive it. Found a 347 last May bolted...
I have 1955, '52. and '57 Pontiacs The 1955 slantpan is easy to rebuild. Pull it out, and pull it apart on your workbench. Lay out all the parts...
Until last month I was running a 287 and '55 slant pan hydramatic in my '57 wagon. Found a stock 347 bolted to a '57 dual coupling trans. I have...
I just was checking the Ace hardware site, and I believe it is Rooto Professional Drain Cleaner. Quart bottle enclosed in a plastic bag and says...
I rebuilt the 2 Jet and fixed the transmission. The blo by has cleared and is minimal. It is a red block L8. Other than running a tad hot, it is...
Hey guys. I have made a few posts this last week re the adventures with the 1952 Pontiac. The Hydramatic only had low and reverse. That was it. So...
Just bought a 1952 Pontiac. Still have the straight 8 in it. I pulled the gas tank. Been sitting last 10 years. I have never seen such a mess....
Looks like about a 50-50 split on changing over. The tape measure will be my guide if I decide to go with the V8. The straight 8 has some blo-by I...
Hi guys. I just purchased my 3rd Pontiac. This one is a 1952 "Pontiac 8". It is much like my 1st car when I was a kid. It has the straight 8 motor...
Ebay, full set $54 plus shipping. Ca Pontiac restoration, 1949-1954, 11x2 1/4, $28 pair. I noticed that parts outlets have little or no Pontiac...
Call California Pontiac Restoration in Oceanside. They are really nice people and have helped me with lots of items for my '57 Safari. If they...
Yes, I noticed that when I rebuilt my first hydramatic, a '52 flatpan. There is a pawl that falls in to place and locks it up. I like the dual...
I was able to move the car on its' own. Turns out the 1955 driveshaft is too long. So I had bought a 16 spline yoke off a bid site. It had the...
Oh yeah, The shifting is nice. I used the '55 linkage. P is n, goes through all the gears nice with the indicator a little off for R.
So, I had a 287 and a rebuilt slantpan hydro here. I replaced the mains with the motor out, and the freeze plugs, and timing chain/gears. I used a...
Hey guys. I probably should have bought that Snap-on Hydramatic front band adjuster last year for $175. But, I didn't and now they seem to be...
I know there are not many who are working with these wagons. But if I had seen a picture of the tank it would have helped me know what I was...
I have realized recently that finding the correct fuel tank for my '57 Pontiac Safari 9 passenger was a tall order. Only 11,000 units made. I was...
OOps. Just saw that was an old post Old post.
I have three 15" Pontiac wheels with rubber on my '57 wagon. I need three 14" wheels for it. I'm in Santa Cruz. We should swap.
Appreciate the replies. The '57 has its' crossmember intact with the car. Perhaps I can put it up against my '55 Pontiac and see what mods might...
The '55 Safari 2 door was almost identical to the '55 Nomad 2 door. Had the front hood waterfalls. From '57 on for a few years all the Pontiac...
Hey guys. I hope I am posting this in the right forum. I have a 1955 Pontiac Chieftan and recently changed out the 287 and stock hydramatic (no...
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