Hi All! Name is Todd Emerson, and I live in Downeast Maine! Way Downeast! I am the proud owner of a 56 Star Chief which I am currently in the process of getting on the road. It has been great so far. Have found the project to be interesting and have learned a great deal along the way. Did not realize that the Pontiac V8 was the older brother of what became the Chevy small block. Also have been impressed with how these tri-fives have held up over the years. Glad to have the space in the 56. My other car is a 31 Chevy Pick-up which is rather small. And as I am not small it's kind of a tight squeeze. Hoping to converse with other Star Chief owners.
I'm from New Hampshire and my dad had a 56 Star Chief convertible. Wish we had that car now. Post some pics when you can and good luck with the project.
Hello Todd. If there is anything you need help with, this is the right place for advise and abuse. I just sold my 56Starchief HT 2yrs ago and my 55 2DR a while before that. I miss them both. I still have my 57 and always will. I have all sorts of parts and stuff stashed in the garage. I'll will be sailing thru Maine next month. Best of luck with yours. Bil
Hi Bil, Thanks for the offer. I will be taking you up on it. Right now I am looking for a 55 front bumper. I like the look much more than the 56. I know it could be tough to find. But there is always hope. Todd
Hi Todd, Good to see you on the H.A.M.B. This place is a wealth of information and ideas. I check it out daily, just don't post much i hate to type. You make that Pontiac sound like it needs a lot of work. i think it goes fine, just needs some tires, and a hitch for that new camper. Oh and a trip to your local pinstriper to put some lines on that fine '56 Pontiac patina paint.
Thanks Deano! I have been wanting to get out to your house and show you the progress but we have been busy as heck! School year is almost over though. We are going to be gone for a while on vacation, and then it will be full time Pontiac restoration! Ordered the exhaust pipe online for $42. Talk to you soon!
Hi Bil, I was wondering if you had any chrome pieces for a 56? I am looking for door handles, and windshield wiper eschelons amongst other things. Any trim pieces? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
great to see another '50s pontiac fan here. Mine is a '55 Chieftain 2dr sedan. "A little rough around the edges" Lets see some pics.
Hi there, I also have a 4 door. Mine is the 56. Very similar to yours except for some chrome, and the front bumper is better looking on the 55. At least in my opinion. I do have park, and I think the 55 did not come with park? I am running the original 316 for now. Has about 100,000 miles on it, but still runs good. Check out Betteroffalone's pics for some inspiration!
I just spent the weekend in a super secret yard. Prices were on the higher side, but the parts are in good shape. Get me a wish list, I'll get you a ballpark figure.
Welcome to the hamb Todd. I dont have a 56 Star Chief... But i do have a 55 chieftain does that qualify ? I need front fenders
I am looking for a few parts, mostly chrome. I need windshield wiper eschelons, outside door handles, the chrome/stainless pieces that are on the front edge of the hood, and I would really love to swap the rusty front bumper for a 55 front bumper in good condition. Oh, and the dome light I have doesn't seem to work, and the lens is broken. Sort of a long list I guess! Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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