Hi there, I am new to the Forever Pontiac forums and joined to ask some questions about my new to me 1952 Pontiac Chieftain. I do not know much about it and would love to know everything this forum can teach me. The car is VERY original, with original paint, interior and trim. Motor was swapped by the previous owner to a 1954 Straight-8. I do not know what transmission is in it but it is an automatic and feels like there is more than 2 gears. The vehicle runs and drives well, but the moment I got it to my shop a coolant line under the drivers side door blew and I think my rear main seal is leaking oil (leaking around the flywheel.)
What I’d like to know is how to maintenance and care for this motor, general tips and tricks and anything else I could possibly need to know. Going to do a mild restoration on this car, enough to make it a comfortable and safe reliable daily driver. Thank you for any help, and please enjoy the photos.
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If anyone has any parts for sale, specifically the front sunshade and a few other things, let me know. I need to restore the spotlight and interior components.