Hot Rods 50's pontiac engine cracked head!

Thanks for everyone's input and advice. Head is at the machine shop today and on its way to me soon after!

 

Thanks for your service and good luck with your Pontiac.

 

Check out the 316 heads that FALCON H has. He is just outside of Waco, TX. He will probably make a real good deal for you.

 

Well I just ordered one, but I'll keep him in mind for an upgrade

 

Wish I would have seen this earlier! Join the pontiac1950s yahoo group. Those guys have seemingly limitless resources for our cars! Mines a 56 Star Chief.
Also if you haven't seen it check out pontiacsafari.Com for free manuals including the parts catalog!

 

And there ya have it- seek and ye shall find!
This site is definitely one of the most effective ways to network for just about anything auto related ( and then some).
Good stuff!

 

What's up flypa38
Ya I joi ed the yahoo group when you mentioned it last time we talked.

Just heard back from the machine shop it's going to be 2,000 for labor and 1,000 for parts. Ouch, but mine as well do everything while it's all opened up

 

i have a 1 ton 1955 gmc 288 which is just a 287 pontiac, it is a running driving truck. i plan on changing the engine if you are interested

 

Hi dimitri89.Thanks for your service.Best of luck with your Poncho.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

 

Junior, you'll want to verify this, but I think heads and pistons were different for Pontiac built GMC engines. Lower compression ratio or something. Can't remember exactly but pretty sure they aren't the same.
Dimitri, I thought I remembered telling you about that! There's a few guys there that I'm pretty certain would have what you need if something falls through.

 

Well darn haha I should have checked there first. I'm about to empty my bank account and max my credit card for this rebuild lol.