The Jalopy Journal
Thanks for the additional comments, everyone. When it does die, it fires right back up with no issues and no smoke.
Briefly on start up and briefly taking off for a green light; it does not smoke during idle
Thank you; I started the 55 tonight and the smoke is more blueish than white. After a quick puff of smoke, it idles nicely and no smoke or smell...
Great point! Compression test was good and all plugs have been replaced and gapped to spec.
All great questions; I will dig deeper at all those. When it does smoke, it happens in cool or warm weather.
Great idea; I only have the ignition key on a single ring. However, it is the original ignition. Definitely something to check out.
Man, it feels like forever since I have posted here. I need some direction; I am hitting a mental block with all this. Currently, I have a 55...
1955 Pontiac Star Chief Mild Custom for Sale FOR SALE: Built in the late 1990s, this is a true survivor of the custom car scene in Southern...
Found one locally this morning, thank you for your help @tb33anda3rd !
Appreciate it; do these help? End to end and center hole to center hole. The bole head is a 9/16 and bolt opening on the neck is 3/8 diameter. The...
I spent the better part of the last month replacing my water pump, thermostat, hoses and fluid including rebuilding the radiator. A few days after...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] 55/56 Pontiacs have always been my thing, this is my third.
Damn, great deal! Currently a set of Texas 55 on Ebay are going for about $240
Thanks again, everyone. I am going the antique route and will hunt down some YOM (1955) plates.
Awesome info, thank you. I came across that last night as well but just read it now.
Please share that info; I have found a few on EBay however I would like to expand my options. Thank you!
Great replies, thank you so far!
I am in the middle of purchasing a custom located in CA and will have it shipped/registered here in Texas. I have read everything I can about the...
Surprised I just now saw this, is it still for sale Jack?
Agreed, in shock. RIP
Im in the middle of a story like this; I almost bought this 55 Pontiac from a friend in 2003 but decided I couldnt with a pending move to Austin....
Congrats on the beautiful car! Im attaching the link to my Flickr ablum of Lincolns, the first pic of the blue Capri is a friend of mine and his...
Great thing about this is I remember when his post was original, thanks for re-posting this
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55 Pontiac in Long Island...curious to see pictures when you are able to post them
^^Thanks for the plug, I have my StarChief group as well as a variety of other sets highlighting Pontiacs, check it out!
Thanks. Last I heard was the car went from CA to Ohio for suspension and a paint job and up to Long Island to a State Trooper. With the recent...
bttt....yes, it has been years since the original post and no I havent given up on finding it. I had a lead then that lead hit a dead end so Im...
55/56 Pontiacs are a pain to lower to be honest with you. You can get them low but then you have the lack of rear wheel well to deal with. having...
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