Hydramatic drive automatic transition become available as an option on all models. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used pontiac streamliner classics for sale near you. Also there is a nice aftermarket aluminum windshield visor with this silver streak. First introduced in 1940 was the torpedo s fourdoor sedan, and the pontiac torpedo s convertible coupe arrived in 1948. Price new from used from paperback, 1948 please retry. This 184 page, pontiac hydra matic transmission manual is a reproduction of the original 19481953 pontiac hydra matic transmission manual. Back in april i found this car in a collection of old iron rotting away in northern connecticut. The 1942 1948 pontiac streamliner was the last prewar pontiac in the divisions upperpriced series. This example was finished on december 29th of 1947 and delivered new in may of the following year to mrs. Front view of a1948 pontiac at a classic car show, gig harbow, washington. Buyers strongly preferred the automatic, and about 120,000 of the 160,000 cars produced were so equipped, with the remaining 40,000 opting for the standard threespeed manual. Gone were the three speedlines adorning both the front and rear fenders.
Pontiac chassis and body parts 1940 1948 master parts catalog page count. Projects my 1948 pontiac build a little bit custom and. I have done so much to the car that i will try to list everything. It was the final year for the fisher a and bbodies that had been designed before the war and also for the torpedo name that first appeared in 1940. Apr 21, 2015 from 1935 to 1956, the bold silver streak trim was a pontiac trademark. The pontiac division published automotive repair books called shop manuals sometimes referred to as service manuals, repair manuals or maintenance manuals to give the dealer mechanics repairing or servicing its automobiles the service and repair instructions and details needed. Emilie noble cooper, of westport, connecticut and santa barbara, southern california. Data or facts the most detailed information on standard and optional equipment, specifications, dimensions, accessories, and trim packages. That year, 73% of pontiac buyers, 97% of cadillac buyers, and nearly all oldsmobile buyers opted for hydramatic. The exterior of this pontiac is a much easier pill to swallow than the. This 184 page, pontiac hydra matic transmission manual is a reproduction of the original 1948 1953 pontiac hydra matic transmission manual. You will find the following information in this book. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. When released, it was the biggest pontiac, used an 8cylinder engine, and it had more standard features than other pontiacs.
Pontiac sold every car it could produce in 1948 since auto production had yet to catch up with the postwar demand for new cars. This car is an amazing find i have had for years and hate to part with. The dimensions of the fullpage advertisement are approximately 10. Vertical shafts were added to the grille, the silver streak chrome trim on the hood was reduced to three bars. Right front of an antique red luxury 1948 pontiac car parked in a south florida park interior of. This was the advertising slogan for the 1948 pontiac and it proved to be a very unique model year, blending old with new. There are some pics of the car when i first bought it so you can see the build. Projects 1948 pontiac new to this hobby and learning as i. Pontiac shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals, wiring. Hate to sell but moving south and cant take them all with me. No matter what rear it is, its not fitting within the wheel opening correctly, too far forward. Projects my 1948 pontiac build a little bit custom and a. If you have any questions give me a call 5593493695.
I bought the 1948 pontiac silver streak 2d sedan at an auction a few years. Pontiac streamliner classics for sale classics on autotrader. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1948 pontiac streamliner classics for sale near you. The text is a list of the parts available at the time of publication with data such as part numbers, modelyear application andor component application, part names. Sloan as a sixcylinder chevrolet, in his words, was a big seller and a major money maker for the auto maker. Shop 1948 pontiac torpedo vehicles for sale at cars.
For 1948, pontiac produced 23,000 vehicles with just 1,000 of those fitted with the eightcylinder engine and threespeed manual transmission. This car has a rebuilt inline flathead 8, engine and engine bay painted beautifully the automatic tranny shifts very solid and well. Now, both in their 80s, jim wangers and art fitzpatrick have collaborated on a new book, pontiac pizazz. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique car parts, used trucks, used atvs, and other commercial vehicles for sale. The text is a list of the parts available at the time of publication with data such as part numbers, modelyear application andor component application, part names, and. Pontiac sombrero hubcaps would look great on it, but it sounds like they are very tough to use with non original wheels. One interesting feature of this pontiac is the factory rear wiper. A customized 1948 pontiac automobile on display at the food lion auto fair classic car show at charlotte motor speedway in concord front wheel of burgundy classic car. This catalog includes the most frequently called for pontiac parts. I was looking for a late 40s early 50s 2 door car to make into a mild custom with better motor. From 1935 to 1956, the bold silver streak trim was a pontiac trademark.
On the deluxe models only, they were replaced with a single chrome spear. The bright work on this car is really unique and lends to the silver streak name. Projects 1948 pontiac new to this hobby and learning. It provides service, repair and maintenance information for 1948 1953 pontiac hydramatic automobile transmissions. Sloan as a sixcylinder chevrolet, in his words, was a big seller and a major money maker. Read how the 1948 pontiac streamliner eight deluxe was an exception. Like the streamliner, the pontiac chieftain could be ordered with deluxe trim, which added a fulllength side spear and gravel guards to the rear fenders. The manuals on the detroit iron cds were published by the car maker for their service departments across all dealerships. Because 1948 cars were nearly identical to 1947 models, pontiac didnt make a manual for 1948. Although the torpedo name was exclusive to the highest line of pontiacs in 1940, in 1941 the name was applied to all pontiacs in three separate lines. Find 1948 pontiac cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Pontiac shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals. Receive new listings by email pontiac silver streak.
Pontiac silver streak for sale hemmings motor news. In some pontiac model years, information about the chassis and body are included together in a one volume manual. Beautiful 4 door body from california, this car was originally the 2 tone light green w dark green. The illustrations in the book will help you to identify parts, and the exploded views can aid you with the assembly or disassembly of some parts of the car. Jul 20, 2011 i was looking for a late 40s early 50s 2 door car to make into a mild custom with better motor. Pontiac chassis and body parts 19401948 master parts catalog page count. The pontiac torpedo was a fullsized car produced by pontiac from the 1940 through the 1948 model year war years excepted. Heres the story behind the signature styling feature. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Find 1948 pontiac cars and vehicles for sale on oodle classifieds.
There wasnt any need for product improvement to enhance sales but pontiac engineers continued to do what they had always done. The rear axel looks like it could be the original, or perhaps a 57 64 pontiac olds. The big news for 1948 was the streamliners new gm hydramatic automatic transmission. This original vintage fullpage advertisement is in excellent condition unless otherwise noted oneinch tear bottom edge, not very visible if kept flat. The pontiac silver streak story macs motor city garage. In 1948, eightcylinder production greatly outstripped the sixcylinder. Pontiac master parts book 1940 1941 1942 1946 1947 1948. Unfollow 1947 pontiac to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The original 1926 pontiac, brilliantly conceived by general motors president alfred p. The pontiac streamliner is a fullsized car that was produced by pontiac from the 1942 to the 1951 model years. Considered gms nicerlooking mid1940s car, it was built with quality materials. The 1949 pontiac streamliner eight deluxe was an anomaly in the postwar auto market.
The biggest news was the introduction of the wellproven hydramatic as. It provides service, repair and maintenance information for 19481953 pontiac hydramatic automobile transmissions. The 19421948 pontiac streamliner was the last prewar pontiac in the divisions upperpriced series. The car is currently located in miami florida, but its stay there has been short and it is a car that spent its whole life up until recently in sunny southern california. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from millions of 1948 torpedo models nationwide. Chevys in 1948 had a torque tube closed driveline version, but i dont have specs for the 48 pontiac, as to whether pontiac had the torque tube variety, as well. A photo of the front of the center section would help with the i. Find 1946 to 1948 pontiac classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Aug 30, 2016 the bright work on this car is really unique and lends to the silver streak name.