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We are currently enduring two days of winter. I will bundle up, put on some heated socks and a parka so I can go into the garage and carefully...
I had already searched Rockauto under 1939 Pontiac Series 25 and came up empty. With your input I searched by P/N and see what you’re seeing, but...
I new a lead on a front outer wheel bearing please. New Departure 909701 I see listings, but nobody has one. Little help? I can accept a used...
Funny..because I’m that guy that never trusts a gasket to seal, so l slobber sealant all over both sides.. :rolleyes:
Striking out in my search for a diff cover gasket. 1939 Pontiac Series 25. Little help?
Just now starting to build the brake system. I had the drums turned all around and planned on installing new slaves all around. After all this...
Wait.. just found this. Looks to be a 1” bore. [ATTACH]
Oddly, I can’t seem to find any info on the original 39 master cylinder bore. Nothing in the manual and nothing on line.
My brain hurts. Lots of great info guys and it is much appreciated. So- from the top: I would like to mount a 7” booster to my firewall, attached...
You running a proportioning valve?
39052 has a 1” bore. Not sure how that equates to four wheel drum cylinders. I’m thinking good to go. So, would I even need a proportioning...
Installing power brakes on the 39 Poncho. Keeping drums all around. Looking for a suitable master cylinder. Will the Dorman 39052 work? Is...
It was spotted today in Tennessee
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I’m having issues finding a suitable gas tank for the 39 Pontiac, so I’m considering building my own. I need one narrower than stock so I can...
According to 5 levels, 1 tape measure, and 2 lasers, this frame is looking promising. [ATTACH]
Thanks. The engine will be a very mild build. Maybe 300 hp max. Definitely leaning toward 2.25” exhaust.
Just thinking ahead a bit.. The frame on the 39 Poncho is nearing completion. Is there any reasoning involved in where to locate the mufflers? Any...
Well now folks, we are finally making a little progress. Just trying to find time seems to be my biggest challenge these days. BUT !… using my...
Baby steps- I made some frame stubs to cap off the existing X members. This should provide a solid base to tie in the new components. [ATTACH]...
The straight one crosses to a 37-38 Olds and some Caddies.
Well, it’s finally time to try and salvage this old frame. Some PO hacked out the X member. My mission is to restore some structural integrity....
Uprights for my Pontiac & your Buicks?
Wow… looks like Fatman parts may soon be available once again.
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The plan I had in mind is similar, using a king pin or round stock of the same diameter. Just want it secured to ensure the precise location....
So does this logic hold up? :If I have a set of stock upright supports, a machinist buddy and a certified welder? I have the machinist creat a jig...
Hey Bangin’. FYI- I do see stock 40 Buick uprights on EBay.
Awesome. This is exactly what I needed! Thanks!
Hmmm..not really familiar with that. I’ll do some homework. I assume they are by model year?
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