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Topic: 1955 Bumper and Front Sheet Metal |
chieftain55
Replies: 1
Views: 8194
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:11 am Subject: Thanks for the information |
Thanks, it will help, I am pulling my front end off, and it seems the person there ahead of me didn't install it with all the hardware and made logical disassembly a little more difficult to figure ou ... |
Topic: 55 Horn Help |
chieftain55
Replies: 3
Views: 9659
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 1:19 am Subject: All Done...what a oddball set up |
I fixed the horn, I found one of the missing parts on eBay, and found that Pontiac used a ridiculous method for isolating there horn from the contact. They used a piece of foam rubber. California Po ... |
Topic: 55 Horn Help |
chieftain55
Replies: 3
Views: 9659
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:56 pm Subject: 55 Horn Help |
I have fixed my horns, have a new relay and am ready to rock, except the horn ring is all messed up. The Horn ring has flopped around on the steering wheel since I bought the car. I didn't really lo ... |
Topic: Station Wagon Fuel Tank |
chieftain55
Replies: 1
Views: 7960
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:56 pm Subject: Station Wagon Fuel Tank |
When I purchased my car the fuel tank was damaged. It became a bit of an issue which is a bit of a long story so to cut to the chase, it started leaking. I am having a hell of a time finding a local ... |
Topic: Vibration at Speed |
chieftain55
Replies: 4
Views: 11483
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:00 pm Subject: Found The VIBRATION!! |
I haven't been able to do much with my car as the starter went out and was living in a hotel. Now that I moved into the house I got her running and took her for a spin. The vibration is really bad a ... |
Topic: Power Steering Pump |
chieftain55
Replies: 3
Views: 6997
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:05 pm Subject: Thanks |
Thanks, I have already contacted CPR and they do not have any rebuild kits either. So I am reaching out here to see if anyone else may have some sources. My preferences are to keep it original, I ju ... |
Topic: Power Steering Pump |
chieftain55
Replies: 3
Views: 6997
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 4:04 pm Subject: Power Steering Pump |
I have a 1955 with Power Steering, it has the Vickers Pump, and it works fine, it just leaks like a sieve. No one seems to sell an overhaul kit for it. Does anyone out there have any source for parts ... |
Topic: Vibration at Speed |
chieftain55
Replies: 4
Views: 11483
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 5:39 pm Subject: thanks |
I am sure hoping it is the U-joints...I will find out once I move into my house and can get at it. The tires are radial and were new, arrived and installed in couple days time. The car runs so nice. ... |
Topic: Vibration at Speed |
chieftain55
Replies: 4
Views: 11483
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:01 pm Subject: Vibration at Speed |
I finally was able to pick up my 55 Chieftain Wagon and drive from storage to home. The car ran great, I know the linkage has to be adjusted because 2nd to 3rd is off. The problem though is as I get ... |
Topic: Hood Hinges |
chieftain55
Replies: 3
Views: 6972
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:04 pm Subject: Hood Hinges |
My 55 wagon hinges are pretty weak and floppy. When I do a search for them on line, I get 55 Chevy hinges. I know they shared much of the same body work but are the hinges interchangeable too? Any ... |
Topic: 1955 Dual Exhaust....Can it Be done |
chieftain55
Replies: 1
Views: 9577
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Forum: Traditional Pontiac V8 Information Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 1:11 am Subject: 1955 Dual Exhaust....Can it Be done |
I recently purchased a 1955 Pontiac Wagon. It has the 200 HP engine in it. It runs great but I really would like to put dual exhaust on it. If I purchase the exhaust Elbow "L" used on 56 ... |
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