Bill, Your question probably can best be answered by the 50's Pontiac group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pontiac-1950s Our era (42-48) were all black...
I think the fenderwells, underside of the hood and chassis are satin black, and the firewall is body color. Don't know what Canadian cars were, but weren't US...
I hope everyone is doing well.... I checked on my 48 yesterday afternoon and found that the battery had frozen at some point during February. In the 7 years...
Kanter sells them. They are still being made for battery driven industrial vehicles like fork lift. Allowing the battery to go flat can allow freezing,but if...
Thanks for the information... I bought the last battery from Kanter, I was hoping to to get one from a local parts store. The battery that was in the car when...
I have had good luck with Interstate battery. Problem is that they consider this battery an industrial type and the warrenty is only half of passenger car...
Gentlemen, Optima makes their spiral cell batteries in two 6-volt versions. One is the red top starting unit (part number 850/6 or 6V1050) with 800 CCA that...
I like the look of the original script batteries , but 250.00 is a little steep. I'm trying to find a local dealer for the Interstate line, that looks ...
Yes this is interesting, but I like the look of the original shaped battery. The weight is nice though... Bur your right I need the tender for next fall, I...
There is a UK supplier of batteries www.lincon.co.uk they will ship dry with acid seperately (not sure of legality outside UK) ... From: Joe DeMarco To:...
I'm pretty sure I can get the Interstate Battery for around $120.00. If the distributor listed on their website won't sell directly to me , I'll ask my...
NAPA had them last time I went to buy one. At least the NAPA in Cincinnati did. That was probably about two years ago. I can't remember the price, but they...
Guys, I hear you on the original look. Exide makes a number of six volt batteries, and they are carried by several auto parts chains. You can check out the...
Joe, I purchased a Interstate Battery from the Distributor about 3 years ago. If I remember correctly, the battery was the long skinny type and it was about ...
Ron, The Interstate Dist emailed me back and said they have a 6 volt battery , same physical size as the model I asked about but rated at "6 volt but more...
Yes the 2E looks like the right battery too I'll see if I can find a dealer for that one as well Thanks ... can ... Duty ... battery ... the ... I ... can't...
Here's one source... http://www.batterycentralmall.com/Batteries/TurboStart/Script/2E.html I ran the 3EE in my '48 for a year (I'm converted to 12V) but it was...
Gents, And here's something interesting from the Hagarty Insurance website about modern 2E batteries: "Be careful if your car has a long, narrow Group 2E...
Rick Just now getting around to checking my mail. My plastic looks great. Kevin is a genius and an artist at the same time. I have a couple more parts to...
Gents I have uploaded two pictures into Dans 53 Catalina album, to show what happened to me in November last year when the live lead touched the battery cover....
Guys, When I drove a tow truck back in the day, we would see this from time to time. When somebody would call for a jump-start, you always worried that you...
Wow! Definitely something I'll check when the new battery comes in. I ordered the Interstate Battery. I think the battery cover on my car is ( or used to be)...
Hey all a question for you, here is the casting numbers on my engine which i believe it is a 1948 but am not sure as the water pump is different and cant seem...
I have a used back bumper for a 1942, series 28 and one that is broken in two for the front. Have you tried Joe Curtis, Kurt Kelsey and the other vendors on...
Hey John, The 49-54 engines are better for power. The water pumps were lower to accomodate the lower hood and radiator. You will need to get a 48 pump with the...
John, The H 25 4 that is cast into your block may indicate the date that it was cast. H = August, 25th day, 4 = 1954 (since production was postponed in 1944)....
