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I just got a speedo from a 53 Chevrolet. The wheels are white and the insides were a direct swap. I did a mileage check over 76 miles and it was exact. The...
humphreylees
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Jul 1, 2003
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Another local Pontiac has turned up "For Sale" nearby. It is a 1947 streamliner, in very bad condition but the straight eight still runs. I added a "For...
rshoestock
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Jul 3, 2003
2:11 pm
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First of all, thanks to everyone who responded to my fuel question. Now ive got something a little more complex. I have 2 bulbs on each taillamp. There are 3...
Owl_Shadow
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Jul 4, 2003
6:08 pm
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The std Pontiac has single bulb double filament side rear lights that operate from the light switch in both on positions. The stop lights double as flasher...
Humphrey
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Jul 4, 2003
7:54 pm
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Check out the brake switch is actually working. Mine was broken. ... From: Owl_shadow To: pontiac42to48messageboard@... Sent: Friday, 04 July,...
Humphrey
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Jul 4, 2003
8:01 pm
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Now when I turn on the signal I get a signal in the appropriate side on the top bulb. The bottom bulbs do nothing. The switches under the signal stick still...
Owl_Shadow
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Jul 4, 2003
9:51 pm
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I just yesterday purchased a 48-2809-D.It is unrestored and in pretty good shape.it was painted the original color about 20 years ago. There is very little...
xlh65
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Jul 5, 2003
12:05 pm
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Welcome to the group! I'm going to leave the others to calling the good original vs. restored question (mine was already altered when we got it, so we are...
David C. Pyatt
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Jul 5, 2003
12:36 pm
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There is something very special about an original car. Its surprising what polishing and cleaning will do. If you can keep it as it is then I think it will...
Humphrey
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Jul 5, 2003
12:52 pm
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... surprising what polishing and cleaning will do. If you can keep it as it is then I think it will have greater value in the future. Restoration costs lots...
xlh65
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Jul 5, 2003
2:53 pm
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... surprising what polishing and cleaning will do. If you can keep it as it is then I think it will have greater value in the future. Restoration costs lots...
xlh65
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Jul 5, 2003
2:54 pm
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The choice to restore or leave as is must be a very personal one ,if you plan to keep it and enjoy the car or if you wish to sell for a profit ,restoration...
Steve Slater
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Jul 5, 2003
9:57 pm
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Thanks for the advice, I think I'll be leaving it alone for a while until I recover from the initial investment anyway. The serial# is F8PB4776. From what I've...
xlh65
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Jul 5, 2003
10:40 pm
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... through,if ... Welcome Bob. I have a pretty good idea where you found out where your car came from. :-) I hope you can send a signup form and photo for...
Don Hinsberger
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Jul 6, 2003
5:38 am
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Don, you're right I did get information from your site, thank you very much. My car is at a friend's barn til I can get it on the road this week. If I get over...
xlh65
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Jul 6, 2003
3:14 pm
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Hey Guys, I just walked in the door from a 3 day show here in Marshall (Western Michigan). Can't tell you how many folks stopped by to look and talk about my...
warmryebread
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Jul 6, 2003
7:07 pm
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I just rebuilt my gearbox in one day. It must be one of the easiest gearboxes to take out ever. Only 4 bolts plus the propshaft. The main reason I did it was...
humphreylees
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Jul 6, 2003
7:14 pm
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For those of you who have heard my ramblings on rodding, here is one on resto vs. original. I think you would be nuts to take the car off the road. If it is...
Michael Bond
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Jul 7, 2003
1:48 am
1256
When I got my 2609 from Virginia off the internet sight unseen photos only I had no idea that the engine was going to be so bad. The block was cracked in two...
Humphrey
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Jul 7, 2003
1:17 pm
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Humphrey, Do you mean you have the "Pontiac Try-to-be" Cruiser in the UK too? :) DaveP ... From: Humphrey [mailto:hlees@...] Sent:...
David C. Pyatt
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Jul 7, 2003
2:07 pm
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HAHHAHA Thats pretty good Dave. There is a 'Cruise' here in Detroit and the outlying areas (Pontiac, Birmingham, etc) every year called the 'Woodward Dream...
warmryebread
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Jul 7, 2003
2:22 pm
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My brother lives up in one of Pontiac's burbs (Waterford) and has cruised the Woodward a few times... shot some good video from the sidewalks too... but you...
David C. Pyatt
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Jul 7, 2003
3:03 pm
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I hear that the PT Cruiser even has a woodie effect pack option. The other retro cars are the VW Beetle and the new Mini. I believe that the original VW...
Humphrey
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Jul 7, 2003
3:55 pm
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I noticed a few resemblances... http://www.pontiacplace.com/pt.htm DaveP ... From: David C. Pyatt [mailto:dcpyatt@...] Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 10:10...
David C. Pyatt
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Jul 7, 2003
4:38 pm
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Hello fellows , does any body have an idea of were can I have the rear end for my 46 pontiac rebuild , my has started to make a winding noise, after we...
sergvan2000
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Jul 7, 2003
4:47 pm
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Thats funny, I grew up in Walled Lake/Waterford, I actually learned to fly right at Pontiac Airport in Waterford. I don't remember seeing that poster, however...
warmryebread
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Jul 7, 2003
5:16 pm
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Hello can someone tell me who posted pictures # 16 to I think 27 or so the first show what it looks like a hearst , and also some very nice knob reproductions...
sergvan2000
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Jul 7, 2003
5:22 pm
1265
Humphrey, why dont you pack up and move over here and open a restoration shop? You can come up here and I will take you to the original pontiac and fisher body...
warmryebread
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Jul 7, 2003
5:22 pm
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Before going to the expense of the rebuild, Have you checked that the flange nut was replaced correctly? There has been confusion over this as the book says...
Humphrey
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Jul 7, 2003
5:25 pm
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Just -what- do you think you see in that picture??? That's our top-secret prototype! :) DaveP ... From: warmryebread [mailto:streamliner@...] Sent:...
David C. Pyatt
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Jul 7, 2003
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