Pontiac Restoration Resources

Explore these recommended sources for restoration parts, Pontiac clubs, and technical information:

Restoration Parts Suppliers

• California Pontiac Restoration (CPR)
  Specializes in parts for classic Pontiacs.
• AutoTran
  Great resource for Hydra-matic parts (Personally recommended!)
• Fatsco Transmission Parts
  Another resource for Hydra-matic parts.
• Kanter Auto Parts
  Engine and driveline parts
• Bill Hirsch Auto
  If you're looking for the correct color engine paint for your Pontiac. Bill Hirsch has it!
• DVAP - Desert Valley Auto Parts
  Arizona junkyard with numerous solid 40s-50s Pontiac's they're parting out. Great source for used parts.
• SMS Auto Fabrics
  Supplier of quality classic auto interiors. They can often times match original materials.

Pontiac Car Clubs & Communities

• Pontiac-Oakland Club International
  A worldwide club dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Pontiac and Oakland vehicles.
• Pontiac Registry
  Membership-based community offering tech info, forums, and historical resources.
• 1949-1950-1951-1952 Pontiac Group on Facebook
  Facebook group for 1949-1952 Pontiac Owners.
• Pontiac Chieftain Club
  Facebook group for 1949-1954 Pontiacs (Neighboring years seem to be acceptable also)
• Forever Pontiac
  Online community for Pontiac enthusiasts and owners
• Pontiac Service
  A newer growing link directory project for Pontiac's.

Historical & Technical Resources

• Steve Peluso - Peluso Precision Automotive
  Hydra-matic / Automatic Transmission Technical Advisor. The link provided is to his Facebook page. Additionally he can be found in many of the Classic Pontiac Facebook Groups as well.
• Charles Coker
  The POCI 1953-1954 Pontiac Technical Advisor. He can be contacted at charlessdv8@yahoo.com
• PontiacSafari.com
  PontiacSafari.com focuses on 55-57 Pontiac Safari's and Chieftains.
• Old Car Manual Project
  Archive of Pontiac Brochures and Manuals.
• Early Times Chapter
  The Early Times Chapter is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of 1926 to 1954 Pontiacs. ETC is a chapter of the Pontiac Oakland Club International.

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