History 55-57 Pontiac Customs

Looking for any pics of 55-57 Pontiac customs. I have searched and found very little.

 

I have one that I am redoing. Check my pics folder.

Others:
http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?title=Mike_Ness'_1955_Pontiac

http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?title=1955_Pontiac

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8121/8659681028_d2de5f904e.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6820290428_6dc416bc84.jpg

http://www.collectorcarads.com/Picture4/P1010023_2.jpg

 

I'm not sure where I found this one, but I dig the rear bumper/front bumper combo and the trim treatment from back in the day.

 

Thanks, Whats the best way to lower the front end on a 55?

 

I'm not sure what the best way would be. I have cut coils, but I'm going to look at some other options. It's a bit trickier with king pins, but I'm going to look into the possibility of shorter coils and dropped spindles.

 

I have been doing some research and not much is out there. I looks like there is a stubbed frame with Mustang II but its pricey!

 

There's always a way.

 

Here's a 57

 

Love 57 Pontiacs--got a Starchief 2 dr ht in summer of 59--ran strong for the time-wish I had kept it. Have an old pic someplace

 

A few more pics

 

Here's a '56.

 

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IMO these cars just need to be lowered to look custom. They're cars that are way overlooked. I wouldn't mind owning one but, you seldom see one for sale around here.


Dustin

 

Mine is mainly lowered with skirts for now. When I finish the 36 I will finish her until then I drive the wheels off of her. .

 

Love it^^^^

 

I love these cars , I'd Kustomize it, small chop , shaved maybe swap chrome on the body panels to a tri five , they're kinda hard to find in California ..


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Another one done up mild custom
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Here's a few

 

Keep those photos coming, hard to find pics of these as customs.

 

Well, I got mine tonight I'm ready to get started on the Mild Custom transformation. Better pics when I can get it outside in the daylight.

 

Here are a couple I saved on the Custom Car Photo Archive

 

And I just did an article on the Jack Van Tassell, Larry Watson painted 1957 Pontiac on the Custom Car Chronicle site.


Click the photo to see the article.

 

VERRY NICE!!!!! Looks like a great car to start with. Good luck with your customizing.

 

Nice! Already looks like a mild custom to me

 

Here's mine at the Lake George Show, Metalflaked roof more changes will be coming over the winter

 

My old '56.

 

I was really jacked to see the silver/white 57 super chief on the 1st page of this thread. I had one identical to it in the early 70s with the 4 barrel/dual exhaust engine...loved it although mine [paid $10 for it] wasn't near as nice as the one on page 1. I don't recall ever seeing another one like it.

 

Tom:

looks like a Dandy!

did you see the chrome skirts and lower quarter panel treatment earlier in this thread? wow, loving that

have fun

Bob

 

Yes, I like it as well!

 

Looks great! I really like the 55's side trim and clean, simple lines. I would never get rid of my 57 but would like a 55 for the wife if I could. Looks like you have a fairly complete car there. If you get stuck on anything, look through my 57 build or PM me.