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My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« on: December 13, 2014, 04:03:37 PM »
This Pontiac was purchased from the grandson of the original owner. His grandmother bought it new and drove it till she was 91 years of age! When first approached, the grandson said his mother was living with him and she would not allow him to sell "Mom's old car"  For two years friends and I made sure we drove a personalized vehicle when visiting to see if she had changed her mind.  Finally at one such visit the mother asked "Are you going to make Mom's old car look pretty like those cars you guys are driving?"  "YES!"  "OK, you can buy it."  Drive line is Engine 350 SBC, trans 700R4 and the original '49 rearend.

Here are pictures of it from the day friends and I pulled it from it's 15 year resting place.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127319892@N07/sets/72157664705724855/
« Last Edit: March 06, 2016, 11:45:56 AM by letalley1 »

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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2014, 05:32:17 PM »
Larry tried your link but it wouldn't work for me

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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2014, 07:48:16 PM »
Larry,
Got it to work.  62131 try it again I modified it.  Very impressive build thread.  That dash is awesome!  Pontiacs had such great trim work.  Thanks for posting.
Tom
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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2014, 07:58:58 PM »
Thanks Tom,
 

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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2014, 08:14:05 PM »
Yes, Thanks Tom.  For the fix and the comments. 
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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2014, 09:05:52 PM »
Great car and great build...Thanks for posting.

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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2014, 09:25:11 PM »
Great job...outstanding work and outstanding documentation!
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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2014, 07:15:03 PM »
Love the hood ornament!  Does it light up?
Spending time with my grandkids gets in the way of finishing my car but I don't regret it!

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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2014, 07:33:33 PM »
Awesome build and documentation!! Great pictures!! Thanks for sharing.
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2014, 07:40:01 PM »
Out standing build and great history.

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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2014, 06:45:23 AM »
Finally got it load completely, Larry great documentation and a nice build to.

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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2014, 02:58:09 PM »
Beautiful car and great work but I gotta' say as a diehard inliner......... ::)  My uncle had a '52 Pontiac convertible. It was light green with a dark green top, wide whites and skirts. One of the prettiest cars I remember. He traded it in on a new '56. Red with a black top not near the class. ;) Anyway beautiful build and thanks for the great pictures.  8)
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Re: My 1949 Pontiac coupe
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2014, 07:25:34 PM »
Love the hood ornament!  Does it light up?

Yes it does.  Had to have that happen for night cruises.  Right?  8)

 


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