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Does anyone recognize this old 1931 Pontiac

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Does anyone recognize this car or know who built it. Cause I have questions....

1931 2 door sedan 

If noone here know anything about the builder or owner. Do you recognize any of the steering parts. Because this is what I'd love to do with our 31. 

Thanks Dan

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While I have no specific knowledge of this car, by looking at the photos you've included, this appears to be a Mustang II front end with a Flaming River, Ididit, or some other hot rod based rack and pinion steering system.

I know Speedway Motors sells a lot of hot rod suspension parts that you can adapt to your frame. Pete and Jake's might also sell a Mustang II front end for the likes of a 32-34 Ford, etc.

Also it is not clear to me if this is the stock Pontiac frame or a modern version of the classic 32-34 Ford frame and the Pontiac body sits over it.

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Minus the different front end the frame appears to be stock. And looks to be coated in rust encapsulater. I met someone else that tried to put a mustang 2 front end in their 31 and they had to cut up the fenders amd box it in.... Looked like crap..... this one the fenders are untouched.

I have more pictures of the under carriage. Here's the site with the post https://www.classicautomall.com/vehicles/3638/1931-pontiac-sedan-six-series-401#

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   I have seen this car a number of years ago but didn’t pay attention to which IFS was used.  
 

Scottshotrods.com  says they will custom build one to fit your 1931 Pontiac.

 Kugelkomponents.com lists an IFS for full-fendered cars but not specific as to year or car brand.  
 

Progressiveautomotive.com shows an IFS to fit ‘28-‘32 Chevy car.  Chevy frames are different than Pontiac but might be close enough to adapt to your car.  
 

Hotrodhardware.com  also shows an IFS to fit  ‘28-‘33 Chevy made by Fatman Fabrications.

There may be others that I haven’t run across but these could give you some options to consider.

   Good luck!

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Went to Back to the 50s car show this weekend 10k - 12k cars and lota of vendors. 

One in particular had this kit.... $3800 with steering rack. 

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So who is the vendor(s) for this set-up? While pricey it does look to be a top notch front end.

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Ok so now thoughts we had already had custom leaf springs built for the car a few years ago, $2000 with paint, the goal was to keep the ibeam front end,  remove the drum from the hub and install an adapter plate to go from 6 to 5 studs and install rotors and disc brake brackets. Should we scrap that idea and do this? We are not racing this car just updating to a 350 for cruzin. 

    How much more money until you get the I-beam finished with the brakes you want and then add a steering setup to the total ?   The I-beam will certainly work for cruising to wherever, but may take more time to get all the pieces collected and installed.  
    That IFS setup is already sorted geometrically (steering is included). It will probably save you some installation time and will make that old Pontiac drive more like a modern car. Once you do the math it may actually be cheaper in the long run.

     I used a F*rd I-beam and buggy spring with a Vega steering box on mine because I wanted more of a traditional hot rod look and feel. 
    Curious to read others perspectives.

     

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I agree with 31pontiac, I think the IFS solution will be more enjoyable in the long run. Having helped a buddy build a 35 Ford with a five inch drop straight axle, the ride can sometimes be harsh on bumpy roads. I will admit a straight axle looks cool but if my wife is in the car, I’m pretty sure I know which one I had better use. That’s my opinion.

You car, your wallet, your choice.

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