Tom, Check out Hirsch Automotive (http://www.hirschauto.com/). They have the Pontiac engine paint for straight eights as well as lots of other handy supplies...
Hello members, Looking for a GAS TANK for my 48 pontiac sedan/coupe. Call me please if you can help. 574-674-9740 ask for Fletch or leave message. thanks!...
I removed my rear springs from my '46 Torpedo and cleaned them up a bit. I took the metal wraps off and do not plan on putting them back on the springs....
I had my '48 out for a drive last weekend and lost the brakes. The master cylinder seems to be bad. Luckily I didn't panic and remembered to use the emergency...
There is a saving to be made if you buy the whole brake kit as it includes everything. Possibly the hold down pins will not be long enough though you can re...
Humphrey as always , thanks for the quick reply. I guess my problem with the Kanter kit is that it includes hoses and wheel cylinder rebuild kits ( which I...
The ones they sell are made by Wagner if that helps. Master cylinders are easy. Just keep it clean. Any rust and I would get new. Try Napa. ... From: jpd1959us...
I purchased a new master and two wheel cylinders from kanter two years ago. The master was I believe $125 and each wheel cylinder $40. Everything has a ...
You're absolutely right I'm going to get the MC next week from Kanter, then I'll order the kit in a few weeks. Thanks ... years ago. ... Everything has a ... ...
Also, I believe those master cylinder rebuild kits arent meant to be used after it has failed. I think they are just "preventitive maintenance" items. I...
It definately failed, and I have no idea how old it is ( it looks ancient) ... So I'll order one on Monday. ... be used ... maintenance" items. ... near ... ...
I'd go with the whole master from Kanter. It's not that hard a job to rebuild the old one, but there will likely be some pitting that may or may not hone out...
Mike: I'm interested.......I'm missing one....how fragile are they? are they intact? Are they shippable? Any idea if they're all the same? Mine is a Model 26...
I had the similar problem a couple of years ago and I decided to have my master cylinder resleeved and rebuilt with a stainless steel insert. If I am correct,...
I'm pretty sure I'll get the Kanter MC, I've always had good luck with their parts. They stock the wheel cylinders too, I think they sell them for $125 a set. ...
Ditto on that... I've been thinking about going with the Scarebird front conversion and would love to keep the original rear axle rather than switch over to...
I can look back at my notes if I can find them but as I recall I had to trim the width of the rear drum about 1/4 of an inch. I did this on a brake resurfacing...
Dave, A couple of people on the '50's Pontiac board have used the Scarebird brakes and gave good reports. You could certainly keep the original rear, the old...
I know that Paul and I were working towards the Firebird/Camaro conversion, but the more I look at buying new rims, etc. versus a stilll modernized conversion...
Glenn, I have all 4 of the wraps. They are intact. I damaged one getting it off, but it is still usable. I was just going to rip them off and then thought...
Has anyone installed a dual master cylinder system under the floorboard? I would feel much more secure having a backup cylinder in the event mine fails. Ron ...
I have eagerly been awaiting this topic. I would also appreciate the details if someone has done this. ************************************** See what's free...
Speaking of 5x5 rims. I am currently running 15x6 steelies with a 4" backspacing on my 53 Catalina and have no problems whatsoever. I would like to upgrade...
Greetings. I just found this message board and saw the picture for the various plastic parts. I have a 48 Pontiac convertible in need of several new items...
Has anyone got a SIX cylinder crank case they can sell and ship to me? I thought that all I needed was a new head gasket. I saw the crack in the cylinder as...
Hello- I have the original engine from my car. It was a low mileage engine (39K) but when we bought the car the valves were stuck open. I did rebuild the whole...
