Projects Is there any interest in rodding a 31 Pontiac coupe?

Thats a great find! Havent seen one of those in the flesh. Looks very much like a Model A, needs the A windshield shade. So i get to give my idees of your build. With such a well equipped original I would try and keep as many orig parts as possible, but the suspension is really ugly and it shows too much. A Ford straight axle or similar in front, and coils in back, [no independant] so you dont see all them springs hangin out. I,m not a choptop fan and a small cut isnt worth the effort. A 62 up chevy/pontiac straight 6 is plenty nice for dependablity and acceptable power, and plenty of transmission choices. just my 2 cents.

 

povertyflats, that car is way cool. I can appreciate the look and lines of that car because of my chevy. I think the full fendered poncho powered idea is pretty cool rool with it.

Here is a current thread of my '31 Chevy if you're interested.

 

I've been reading this thread and thought I would join in. I have owned a '31 Pontiac coupe for many years and just recently started the project. It's going slow but here's what I have so far. When we bought the '31 the wood was rotted and we also wanted a car we could drive. So... the project begins. I have been working on the frame, installing a Chassis Engineering "X", and boxed the frame rails. I installed a Ford transverse leaf and drilled I-beam front axle with Buick finned alum. drums. The rear is a narrowed 57 Pontiac with a 62 3:08 posi. The engine I am going to install is a 57 Olds J2. Plans also include a 3" chop. I am attaching some pics. Not sure if I want to go with wood or metal in the body. Any thoughts?

 

don't know if this will work or not, but this is from the garage journal. real nice build of a pontiac, start to finish


Some fabrication from my shop ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page view all)

 

Sorry to be blunt, but you would be a complete 'tard if you did not build it. I am trying to get my feet wet with much less than is on that trailer.

Challenge yourself, you could be rewarded with something unique and enjoyable.

 

I would suggest a combination. 3/4" and 1" square tube for pillars/door perimiters/floor supports/belt-line rail backups, and wood for window frames/headers/roof bows. I find wood easier to attach upholstering/window felt channels to. There are a couple of threads going that have a lot more info on that.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313392&page=19

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=323290

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=323303

 

Oh man, that thing is too cool!! I'd throw a tri power 389/4spd in there, drop it and cruise. The lines on the Poncho are great stock, just throw a little paint on there

 

M.H.R.A (minnesota hotrod assc) just awarded street rod of year .Winner was 39 pontiac coupe.M.H.R.A is one of the largest clubs there is.Back to 50s etc.Im a pontiac man even tho my Rod is a ford with Pontiac engine ,and I think You have what a lot would like,some thing out of the main stream.That would be a looker ,either rodded or referbished.Never seen one of those completely redone.Congrats,

 

Search function at its finest: I know this is a very old thread. But what happened to this possible build?