New member from Switzerland - 1949 Pontiac Streamliner

[Sebastian S.]

Hello

My name is Sebastian, I live in Switzerland together with my wife, two cats, no kids.

In October 2017, we bought an 1949 Pontiac Fastback with an 8-cyl. flathead, manual 3-speed. I work as a technical writer and in my free time I love to work on my Pontiac or on my motorcycles. I am quite experienced with the restoration of motorcycles from the early 80th, but this is my first car restoration and it is pure fun!

Since I am not very much experienced with car restoration yet, I am looking for additional opinions and advices from time to time...

Kind regards,

Sebastian

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

Wow, nice car, welcome aboard, glad to have you....


Doug in P.R.

 

[melsg5]

welcome to the forum. Does not look like it needs much work.

 

[Sebastian S.]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Actually, the body is in good shape. There is only very little rust. But I had some other repairs to do such as rebuilding the gearbox with new bearings and the differential because of extreme noise in the drivetrain - the oil level had been too low due to leakage. All bearings plus pinion / ring where defective.

If someone is interested, I can write a thread about my work providing some pictures.

Currently I am working on the perfect ignition timing and carb setting. With both topics I could need some support as the service manuals are not informative enough for me. I have to admit, that I am just learning to understand how the Carter WCD works. Ignition timing + carb settings makes a dynamic system. Its easy to tune it the wrong way....

Cheers!!

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[melsg5]

If you have the time a thread concerning your project would be appreciated. I know next to nothing about pre 1955 Pontiac engines but found this short history on them.

A History Lesson in Pontiac V8 Power - Engine Builder Magazine

Evolution of Pontiac V8 Engines | From the First V8 in 1932 to the Powerful LS3 in 2009 | A Legacy of Performance.

www.enginebuildermag.com

 

[davidawg]

Hello

My name is Sebastian, I live in Switzerland together with my wife, two cats, no kids.

In October 2017, we bought an 1949 Pontiac Fastback with an 8-cyl. flathead, manual 3-speed. I work as a technical writer and in my free time I love to work on my Pontiac or on my motorcycles. I am quite experienced with the restoration of motorcycles from the early 80th, but this is my first car restoration and it is pure fun!

Since I am not very much experienced with car restoration yet, I am looking for additional opinions and advices from time to time...

Kind regards,

Sebastian


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Welcome this a great site enjoy

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Hello

My name is Sebastian, I live in Switzerland together with my wife, two cats, no kids.

In October 2017, we bought an 1949 Pontiac Fastback with an 8-cyl. flathead, manual 3-speed. I work as a technical writer and in my free time I love to work on my Pontiac or on my motorcycles. I am quite experienced with the restoration of motorcycles from the early 80th, but this is my first car restoration and it is pure fun!

Since I am not very much experienced with car restoration yet, I am looking for additional opinions and advices from time to time...

Kind regards,

Sebastian


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Welcome aboard! Thank you for signing up!

 

[cammerjeff]

Welcome, I have been looking on and off for a 4-door streamliner like yours for years to put my tripower OHC-6 into. Love it!

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