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Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 25, 2010, 07:55:58 PM
Here are some pics of when I first bought the car.


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/pict0481_192.jpg[/img]


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/pict0480_226.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/pict0414_124.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/pict0418_648.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/pict0479_974.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 25, 2010, 08:01:16 PM

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/pict0467_751.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_pontiac_0004_805.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: Bumblebee on January 25, 2010, 08:26:06 PM
When do we get to see the "after" shots??

Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 25, 2010, 08:31:54 PM
Quote from: Bumblebee link=topic=2859.msg16361#msg16361
When do we get to see the "after" shots??



The car is still in the build.


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/img_4151_197.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/img_4149_180.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/img_4148_378.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/img_4216_377.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/img_4214_126.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/img_4135_848.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: 69DirtyRat on January 25, 2010, 09:56:35 PM
Looks like its gunna be a great car!  Is it a cruiser or bruiser? I expect nothing less than 600cubes!
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 25, 2010, 10:11:36 PM

Quote from: 69DirtyRat link=topic=2859.msg16367#msg16367
Looks like its gunna be a great car!  Is it a cruiser or bruiser? I expect nothing less than 600cubes!


It will be a street car....But will make a few journeys down to WSID...as it's only 20 mins away.

It will be a Ponti engine residing in the engine bay.

Here is a trial fitting of my 455 that is in the '60 normally...just to get the cross member made up.

And some of the rust repairs that got done.


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/img_4209_127.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/038_523.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/040_104.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/016_566.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/017_178.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: joe74ta on January 25, 2010, 10:18:44 PM
Love the Super chief seen a very nice one at the Beach hop in NZ last year I will be watching this post and looking forward to the updates

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg48/joe74ta/BEACH%20HOP%2009/BEACHHOP09325.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg48/joe74ta/BEACH%20HOP%2009/BEACHHOP09326.jpg)
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 25, 2010, 10:21:52 PM
Got any more pics of that Joe??

gregfi at tpg dot com dot au
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 25, 2010, 10:34:13 PM


I got the hood alkaline dipped.

And the brakes I am using are 300mm Discs with Twin spot calipers.
Rear end will be the Standard Pontiac 9.3" diff...but with a few mods... Standard Drum brake rear.

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_hood1_162.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_hood_482.jpg[/img]

This is just to show the hood after Dipping


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_hood2_896.jpg[/img]



[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_brakes1_349.jpg[/img]


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_brakes_170.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_brakes2_206.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: joe74ta on January 25, 2010, 10:57:30 PM
Greg I just sent you some pics if you are at Tug in the park I will give you a copy of my Beach hop DVD and you can here the beast.
for now this pic will look great on the garage wall.


(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg48/joe74ta/BEACHHOP09Garryspics016.jpg)
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: sms777 on January 25, 2010, 11:16:31 PM
Coming along very nice Greg,
Those UPC brakes are brilliant. I have fitted several sets to 57-69 Chevs and they do perform as long as you set up the rest of the system to suit.

Bit of a let down using a Pontiac engine though... :zip:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: 68PONY on January 26, 2010, 07:20:53 PM
Congrat's greg hats off to you, i don't know where you find the time with your work load , but we will make sure you don't slacken off on your project by pestering the hell out of ya.:lol: :drink:
cheers chris.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: usa383 on January 26, 2010, 08:18:33 PM
:fantastic: nice project
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 26, 2010, 10:05:01 PM
Quote from: sms777 link=topic=2859.msg16378#msg16378
Coming along very nice Greg,
Those UPC brakes are brilliant. I have fitted several sets to 57-69 Chevs and they do perform as long as you set up the rest of the system to suit.

Bit of a let down using a Pontiac engine though... :zip:



Yeah the brakes look really good....better than I actually expected. Just hope they work as good as they look.
Bought a new master cylinder combo recently...I will post up some pics tomorrow.

Oh....And a Ponti engine was the only choice for this car.
I'm a believer in having the same make of engine as the make of car.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 26, 2010, 10:09:00 PM
Quote from: 68PONY link=topic=2859.msg16407#msg16407
Congrat's greg hats of to you, i don't know where you find the time with your work load , but we will make sure you don't slacken off on your project by pestering the hell out of ya.:lol: :drink:
cheers chris.


LOL....the work load it quite a burden some times....that's why you guys never see me on the runs....always working.
I'm going to try and make Harrys soon though.

No slackening off on the projects though....as soon as this is done I want the GTO to begin its tranformation.


 
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 26, 2010, 10:13:43 PM
Here is part of the fuel system that I have bought.


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_30_692.jpg[/img]

I'm putting EFI on the Ponti engine.
This is to show the height difference between a carb and the EFI Throttle body.
The Throttle Body is a 1000CFM job.
[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/img_0261_125.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/img_0258_156.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/img_0257_150.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: bonnevista on January 27, 2010, 10:58:15 AM
Quote from: sms777 link=topic=2859.msg16378#msg16378
Coming along very nice Greg,
Those UPC brakes are brilliant. I have fitted several sets to 57-69 Chevs and they do perform as long as you set up the rest of the system to suit.

Bit of a let down using a Pontiac engine though... :zip:


I've always thought it was kind of strange that it's perfectly fine to put a brand X engine in anything, but if you turned up with a Buick nailhead in a Chevelle, it would be the end of life as we know it.
I know the aftermarket support for Chevrolet engines is gigantic and relatively cheap, but at the 'stocker' level, they're no better (or worse) than anything Buick, Oldsmobile or Pontiac turned out.  
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: 69DirtyRat on January 27, 2010, 11:08:22 AM
The good thing about the throttle body is that you can get longer runners on your manifold!
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 29, 2010, 10:17:29 PM
Quote from: 69DirtyRat link=topic=2859.msg16425#msg16425
The good thing about the throttle body is that you can get longer runners on your manifold!


It will be a new style manifold to go with the canted Valve heads.

Just looking forward to getting it all in the car.

Bought the guages.

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_31_744.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 31, 2010, 10:35:29 PM
Putting all new suspension bushes and what not in the front end.

Cleaning off decades of grease, dirt oil etc was not a fun job.
I don't think it was ever done before!!!

repainting all the chassis compents in rust kill.

They are coming up nicely.
Just waiting on one more delivery...then I can get it back on its wheels...with the new brakes bolted on.


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_32_193.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: cpu on January 31, 2010, 10:45:19 PM
Quote from: GAS455 link=topic=2859.msg16585#msg16585
Putting all new suspension bushes and what not in the front end.

Cleaning off decades of grease, dirt oil etc was not a fun job.
I don't think it was ever done before!!!

repainting all the chassis compents in rust kill.

They are coming up nicely.
Just waiting on one more delivery...then I can get it back on its wheels...with the new brakes bolted on.


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_32_193.jpg[/img]




Love a long term project.  Keep it coming.


Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 09, 2010, 06:39:15 PM
All the suspension bushes have been replaced now, new tie rod ends etc
And new Brakes fitted

Lots of help from my mates with that one.

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_33_167.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: sms777 on February 11, 2010, 02:03:00 PM
Do not mean to criticise your work because you are doing fine.
But....how come you did not replace those old coil springs with nice strong fresh ones?
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: bonnevista on February 11, 2010, 02:10:57 PM
They're only 53 years old, if you replaced them now, you'd void the warranty.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 11, 2010, 02:22:32 PM
Quote from: sms777 link=topic=2859.msg16978#msg16978
Do not mean to criticise your work because you are doing fine.
But....how come you did not replace those old coil springs with nice strong fresh ones?


Cause I am waiting till I get the engine, trans and everything that is meant to be in there...then see where it sits and then work out how much I want/can drop it down.
It will get new shocks at the same time.

When I bought the car, it was in pieces....so I never saw the true ride height that it has.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 11, 2010, 02:24:01 PM
Quote from: bonnevista link=topic=2859.msg16979#msg16979
They're only 53 years old, if you replaced them now, you'd void the warranty.


LOl..... I only though to my self the other day....  Geez, the 60 is 50 years old now!
It's got a few years and miles under it's belt!!
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 11, 2010, 08:36:00 PM
Decided since I had cleaned up and painted the control arms that I would continue and do the whole chassis.
There was only 12 bolts that I had to undo to pull the body from the chassis.

So I got stuck into it this afternoon and got them separated.

I will give the chassis a good cleaning, getting rid of 53 years worth of crud and give it a paint with Kill rust.
Just a bit of a tidy up, now is the best time to do it while the car has nothing bolted to it. Otherwise I would never have done it.
[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_35_190.jpg[/img]


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_34_126.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: sms777 on February 11, 2010, 09:24:47 PM
Greg... You are a great inspiration to this club.
I just can not beleive the amount of energy and enthusiasm you have been putting into your project in such a short time.( do you have a secret you would like to share with us?). decide in the afternoon to do it right...next minute body off frame and hook into it. You are a legend, keep it up and keep us updated on your progress.

You are making me feel young again grasshopper!  :shades:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 12, 2010, 09:24:23 AM
Quote from: sms777 link=topic=2859.msg16999#msg16999
Greg... You are a great inspiration to this club.
I just can not beleive the amount of energy and enthusiasm you have been putting into your project in such a short time.( do you have a secret you would like to share with us?). decide in the afternoon to do it right...next minute body off frame and hook into it. You are a legend, keep it up and keep us updated on your progress.

You are making me feel young again grasshopper!  :shades:


The build was started about a year ago and spent 6 months at the panel shop getting the body work done.

I get a lot of help from friends.
It has to go away again soon to get some welding work done on it. Pedal box made up, hand brake mods etc

I am only working a half day today, so I would like to get the chassis cleaned up, and on Sunday I will paint it.
Not looking forward to getting covered in crap again by lying underneath the car scrapping crud.  
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 20, 2010, 08:31:55 PM
Things are taking a little bit longer than first expected cleaning the chassis.  Work keeps getting in the way of my hobby!!

This was when I first pushed it out of the garage.
Hopefully I can spend some more time on it tomorrow to finish it off.
I am almost done on it.


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_38_151.jpg[/img]


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_37_137.jpg[/img]

[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_36_842.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: joe74ta on February 21, 2010, 12:34:08 AM
they don't make em like that any more do they:cool:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: bonnevista on February 27, 2010, 10:25:28 PM
Quote from: joe74ta link=topic=2859.msg17228#msg17228
they don't make em like that any more do they:cool:


I don't think many people would buy them if they did.:shades:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on March 01, 2010, 10:17:55 PM
The body went back on the chassis today.
I'm happy that I cleaned the chassis, but it was a pain, with plenty of blood spilled. It will be easy to keep it clean.

I put the engine and gearbox in today aswell.
400 Pontiac T400 box.
Just standard at the moment.
But will get Aluminium heads later on.

Needs to  go away now to get the pedal box setup welded in, aswell as some other welding jobs done.
 
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: 65pony on March 02, 2010, 11:54:24 AM
I'm loving watching this project!! :fantastic:

Keep the photo's coming mate and keep up the good work!
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: 68PONY on March 02, 2010, 08:58:13 PM
Coming along nicely greg , how about a photo of that freshly painted chassis
cheers chris
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on March 03, 2010, 11:52:43 PM
I didn't actually take a pic of the chassis when it was done.
It was a bit of a rush.
Painted and then next morning it was back under the body.

Have rebooked the car in for the 15th to get the welding work done. I will get the brake lines run while the car is there. And a few other things to make the car a little more user friendly.

Spent this morning working out jigsaw puzzles....  plenty of chrome work on the front end.  Working out which nuts and bolts go where, and what bolts to what.
It's not much fun when you buy the car in pieces.
But its slowly working itself out.

Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on April 08, 2010, 09:18:56 PM
Bought a Hi- Torque starter from Castle Auto Enterprises in VIC.
2.5 HP.

Nice looking unit that can be clocked to whatever position that you require.


[img=750x563]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/57_40_113.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on July 08, 2010, 06:44:18 PM
Began to polish the mountain of jewellery on the '57.

Going pretty well.
Too cold downstairs in the garage....so I have snuck a few bits up into the lounge room on a blanket. :omg:


Hard to see in the pic though. But it's coming along nicely.
This is half of the hood bar done.(the right half)


[IMG=750x525]http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/57-40.jpg[/IMG]

Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on August 24, 2010, 04:42:39 PM
Not much has been happening lately.
The car is at a workshop getting a few things fabricated and Modified.

Shane has enlarged the radiator support to accept the same radiator as I have in the '60. He has done it so it all looks factory which is great. Doesn't looked hacked at.

I ordered a new radiator today so should have it up here next week. Got it from Aussie Desert Coolers again.

It's being mounted infront of the radiator support this time to allow more room for the engine and power steer(That will be a novelty!!!).

Hopefully the new bumper brackets will be made this week and the bumper will be on the car when I go there next week.
You have no idea how heavy the bumpers are on these big old girls.:mad:

Still been buying bits and pieces as I come across money.

It's a slow , slow process......

Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: cpu on August 24, 2010, 05:16:04 PM
Slow and steady whens the race.  Keep us posted.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: Hemifish on August 24, 2010, 07:39:58 PM
GAS455 anymore photos ,  also don't you own a 1967 gto as well if so where is photos
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on August 24, 2010, 09:26:59 PM
Quote from: Hemifish link=topic=2859.msg21966#msg21966
GAS455 anymore photos ,  also don't you own a 1967 gto as well if so where is photos


I'm hoping to have some worthwhile pics next week.

Yes...Got the GTO as well....  But been off the road since 79...
It's in the process of making a return. I'm a 78 model myself.

It's on CF.org at moment.

As soon as the 57 is done...the GTO will be on full time.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on September 16, 2010, 10:22:02 PM
Took the rear bumper down today to get rechromed.
It's a 3 piece bumper...and this was the best of the bits I had.
57 Ponti bits are getting hard to get.

They reckon about 2-3 weeks for the bumper.
One of the cap things will need some repair work where it has rusted through.  I can't find new ones anywhere.
So hopefully they will be able to repair it. Although he reckons it will be costly.  But it seems that I don't have a choice.

Still have the front bar to do when I get it back after getting new brackets made up for it.
And a few other bits and pieces.
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5113.jpg)

[IMG=700x525]http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5114.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG=700x525]http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5115.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG=700x525]http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5116.jpg[/IMG]

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5117.jpg)
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: cpu on September 17, 2010, 11:05:59 AM
Hey Gas.  Can't source one overseas?.  There are a few Pontiac Forums in the States.  You might find one there and maybe Mick and Yvette from U.S Muscle Cars could bring it in for you in one of their containers.  I'm sure it would be cheaper than a courier.  

Just a thought.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on September 17, 2010, 08:46:50 PM
I've tried OS aswell.
Nothing that I can find.

One was in alright nick....the other will need repairs. But when you are into old odd ball cars...you get used to making do with what you got...and getting those bits fixed up.

But I love having something a little bit odd ball.
Wouldn't change it.

At least I know that the GTO will be an easier road to travel.


Mick and Yvette have delivered some pressies from the states already from me...and more in the future.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on September 22, 2010, 02:48:44 PM
While the Dollar is good...just ordered some 3.42 diff gears and a rebuild kit for the diff.

And some lenses for the rear end...back up lights, number plate etc... as well as some front guard ornaments...

Dropped of A/C condensor to get brackets made up for fitment.

Slowly but surely getting there.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: 73Transam on September 23, 2010, 01:41:41 AM
Good on you Greg, it is surely a slow process, you think it will be ready for the Pontiac Nationals??:fingers:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on September 23, 2010, 08:00:15 AM
The 57 won't make the Pontiac Nats.

I will be taking the '60.

Are you going?
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: 73Transam on September 23, 2010, 08:04:45 AM
yes we are both going:hangloose:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: 68PONY on September 23, 2010, 06:08:00 PM
Quote from: GAS455 link=topic=2859.msg22710#msg22710
While the Dollar is good...just ordered some 3.42 diff gears and a rebuild kit for the diff.


What ,no 4.11's , you must be getting slow in your old age greg :lol:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: bonnevista on September 23, 2010, 06:12:19 PM
Quote from: 68PONY link=topic=2859.msg22748#msg22748
Quote from: GAS455 link=topic=2859.msg22710#msg22710
While the Dollar is good...just ordered some 3.42 diff gears and a rebuild kit for the diff.


What ,no 4.11's , you must be getting slow in your old age greg :lol:


It's a Pontiac, with 4.11's it would redline @ 50 mph.:lol:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on September 23, 2010, 08:36:01 PM
Quote from: 68PONY link=topic=2859.msg22748#msg22748
Quote from: GAS455 link=topic=2859.msg22710#msg22710
While the Dollar is good...just ordered some 3.42 diff gears and a rebuild kit for the diff.


What ,no 4.11's , you must be getting slow in your old age greg :lol:



It's just a cruiser!!!  :boxing:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: Muzzy 66 on September 23, 2010, 09:33:12 PM
Like Chris's old's.:)
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on September 23, 2010, 11:04:28 PM
Quote from: Muzzy 66 link=topic=2859.msg22768#msg22768
Like Chris's old's.:smile:


Sharon's!!! :zip:

But yes...a cruiser just like that.
Just with EFI and A/C.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on October 02, 2010, 11:59:14 AM
Gears and rebuild kit turned up last yesterday.
They can go into the cupboard with the spool till I have everything here.

Will order new axles in a week or two when the wallet recovers.
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/Emoticons/burnout1.gif)



Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: 68PONY on October 02, 2010, 01:58:18 PM
Quote from: GAS455 link=topic=2859.msg23003#msg23003


Will order new axles in a week or two when the wallet recovers.
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/Emoticons/burnout1.gif)




Ah yes the wallet , i don't think mine will ever recover its terminal :lol:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: Hemifish on October 02, 2010, 03:28:53 PM


  :rol:  I gave my wallet over to the Mopar dealership when i bought my engine:pat:  i guess i will have to buy a new wallet:drink:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on October 22, 2010, 06:32:08 PM
Order some new guard spears...  These ones have a light in them...and are the only ones that I could find.
57 Pontiac stuff is pretty scarce.
US$300 a pair
[IMG=750x563]http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5228.jpg[/IMG]

And a new front emblem thingy that goes on the hood.

[IMG=750x563]http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5224.jpg[/IMG]


Also got other lenses for bumper bars and gaskets.


Still haven't got my rear bumper back yet.
I will call them during the week to see what is going on with it.


Just keep plugging away.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: LeighP on October 26, 2010, 09:33:00 PM
Fun, isn't it? All those piles of parts waiting to get fitted.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on October 30, 2010, 10:08:10 PM
It will be good when the car goes together...cause then I will
get some of my garage back.

Too many projects in one garage!!!
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 04, 2011, 10:17:22 PM
Had a call just before xmas.....my chrome work was finally ready!!!

But I was too busy with work to pick it up...so I will get down there in the next couple of weeks when they reopen to pick it up.

Bumpers were ready on time.....it was the bumper caps that were being repaired that took the longest.

Looking forward to seeing how they turned out.
will post up pics when I have them.


Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: Bumblebee on January 04, 2011, 11:08:53 PM
Very excited to see the progress!

Lots of pics please!!!
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 05, 2011, 09:15:17 PM
Quote from: Bumblebee link=topic=2859.msg24891#msg24891
Very excited to see the progress!



I am too.

It's quite slow on the progress.... Parts are piling up here ready for assembly.

Will post pics as soon as I have them.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on January 13, 2011, 06:42:11 PM
Finally, after about 6 months....got back into polishing the chrome work.
Had help from my mate Al.

a burst of energy...and it's all done now.

One more thing off the list.

Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 08, 2011, 02:28:29 PM
Meet Gus the Snail.....


[IMG=750x525]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/turbo1_277.jpg[/img]


[IMG=750x525]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/turbo2_185.jpg[/img]


[IMG=750x525]http://camaro-firebird.org/forum/files/turbo3_132.jpg[/img]
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: Hemifish on February 08, 2011, 03:13:42 PM
:fantastic: But what about Gus's brother V8 = two turbos :lol::lol:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: sms777 on February 08, 2011, 05:40:32 PM
I see you have been introducing Gus to alcohol....one serious relationship.
Gus+JD=Hp        :rub:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 08, 2011, 05:48:05 PM
Quote from: Hemifish link=topic=2859.msg25735#msg25735
:fantastic: But what about Gus's brother V8 = two turbos :lol::lol:


I think if I had Gus's brother aswell....  I would Sh#t myself!!

One will be enough for a while till I get used to it.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 08, 2011, 05:52:14 PM
Quote from: sms777 link=topic=2859.msg25738#msg25738
I see you have been introducing Gus to alcohol....one serious relationship.
Gus+JD=Hp        :rub:


The bottle was full when I went to get the camera!!! LOL

But JD always makes for a great relationship.
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/Emoticons/AddEmoticons04247.gif)
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: super 88 on February 09, 2011, 06:35:18 PM
Thats a big snail you have there greg , the rocket doesn't need any performance enhancing parts , its fast as it is :lol:
chris says hi.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 10, 2011, 10:32:44 PM
Quote from: super 88 link=topic=2859.msg25767#msg25767
Thats a big snail you have there greg , the rocket doesn't need any performance enhancing parts , its fast as it is :lol:
chris says hi.


The Old Rocket....is an old persons car....not a performance vehicle!!!!
:rol:

Hey Chris....  Where are you???

The snail isn't performance enhancing....it's a part of the A/C system!!!  :zip:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on February 28, 2011, 04:22:21 PM
Finally picked up the rear bumper today.

Very happy with how it turned out and the repairs that needed to be done to the caps.

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5695.jpg)

This shows what the guys cut out of the cap and replaced with new metal.
You can't even tell anything has been done from the front.
Very happy with that.

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5699.jpg)

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5697.jpg)

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5698.jpg)

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5696.jpg)
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on March 23, 2011, 08:26:29 PM
Just ordered a McDonald Bros 4 link kit with QA1 coil overs.

Nice bit of gear.

No pics...as it's still in the box.

Slowly coming together.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: bonnevista on March 23, 2011, 08:53:14 PM
Quote from: GAS455 link=topic=2859.msg26594#msg26594
Just ordered a McDonald Bros 4 link kit with QA1 coil overs.
.


Would you like fries with that??  :rol:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on April 10, 2011, 09:37:15 AM
Work has begun on the car again.

Shane has fitted the brake booster and Master Cylinder, made up pedal box, and the bumper bracket have been made and the bumper is now fitted.

Taking the hood over on Monday to trial fit and make sure that the carb hat/ Throttle body setup fits under...then I'm thinking I would like to get the hood louvered. Get some heat out of the engine bay. I'm sick of cooking in the car while I drive....So I will be doing everything I can to keep things cool.

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_0103.jpg)
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: 73Transam on April 10, 2011, 03:16:08 PM
awesome Greg..sure is a lot of work but the end result will be great..keep it up:hangloose:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: joe74ta on April 10, 2011, 04:04:27 PM
sweet I see a car now have you unpacked your suspension kit yet any pics??
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on April 11, 2011, 08:21:20 PM
Quote from: joe74ta link=topic=2859.msg26907#msg26907
sweet I see a car now have you unpacked your suspension kit yet any pics??


Not unpacked.... Just a pile of metal at the moment.
(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5752.jpg)

My New favourite pic!
Looking bad,  Just needs Gus the Snail to complete the party.

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5751.jpg)


(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5749.jpg)
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on April 20, 2011, 07:07:04 PM
Pics from today.

Working out where "Gus" will be going.

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5787.jpg)

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/57%20Pontiac/IMG_5788.jpg)

Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: Hemifish on April 21, 2011, 07:58:44 AM
Looking Good :cool: I still reckon it would look better with 2 Turbos :bow::bow:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: sms777 on April 21, 2011, 08:26:57 AM
I reckon donate Gus to a riceburner where he belongs and fit an 8-71 on top....Let it all hang out.
With that bonnet line it will probably fit under though.:shades:

Looking good!   :hangloose:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: Pana BB Duster on April 23, 2011, 02:28:55 PM
Quote from: Hemifish link=topic=2859.msg27048#msg27048
Looking Good :cool: I still reckon it would look better with 2 Turbos :bow::bow:


Yeah, I'm with you HemiFish.. Will be a little unbalanced. Needs two hairdryers in there... :xmas:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on April 23, 2011, 06:46:32 PM
Quote from: Pana BB Duster link=topic=2859.msg27070#msg27070
Quote from: Hemifish link=topic=2859.msg27048#msg27048
Looking Good :cool: I still reckon it would look better with 2 Turbos :bow::bow:


Yeah, I'm with you HemiFish.. Will be a little unbalanced. Needs two hairdryers in there... :xmas:



One Snail is enough!  
I'm sure that it will be more than enough to keep me busy.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on April 23, 2011, 06:48:38 PM
Quote from: sms777 link=topic=2859.msg27049#msg27049
I reckon donate Gus to a riceburner where he belongs and fit an 8-71 on top....Let it all hang out.
With that bonnet line it will probably fit under though.:shades:

Looking good!   :hangloose:


LOL...No 8-71 on this car.

I want everything under the bonnet. No attracting unwanted attention.

Shane says that there is about half an inch to one inch to spare.
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: Pana BB Duster on April 24, 2011, 01:34:33 PM
Yeah. a nice big hairdryer will do the trick. Will keep it inconspicous and will have instant power upon need... That's one mean Chev...
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on April 24, 2011, 01:46:02 PM
Woah Bessie,

There's nothing Chev here!

All Pontiac.

Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: bonnevista on April 24, 2011, 02:11:34 PM
Quote from: Pana BB Duster link=topic=2859.msg27077#msg27077
That's one mean Chev...


:huh:I didn't know there was such a thing.:lol:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on April 27, 2011, 09:12:16 PM
A sticker like that would be good.

Gets boring people asking what year Chev it is.  LOL



 
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: Hemifish on April 28, 2011, 09:59:41 AM
:yeah: I Thought it was a Caddy :bow:  Poor Old N_==!# Thinks Its A Cadaliac :drink:
Title: GAS455 Modification of 57 PONTIAC
Post by: GAS455 on April 28, 2011, 07:51:20 PM
Quote from: Hemifish link=topic=2859.msg27110#msg27110
:yeah: I Thought it was a Caddy :bow:  Poor Old N_==!# Thinks Its A Cadaliac :drink:



LOL.