Oct 31, 2009 · You CAN call a 1957 Pontiac 4-dr wagon a Safari...and be right, though. The whole wagon line was referred to as, "Safaris" in 1957. *Chieftain 2 and foor door wagons. *Super Chief 4-dr wagons. *Star Chief 2-dr Custom Safari (like the Nomad), and the 4-dr Custonm Safari (Transcontinental - released 1/2 way through the year.

Nov 22, 2011 · In my neck of the woods, a lot of great cars met their end at the County Fair demo derby, including a really nice 56 or 57 two-tone blue and white Safari wagon that I remember had power everything. My classmate bought it from his folks in the mid 60's, knocked the glass out, did whatever else was required, and ended its life in the second heat.

Jan 30, 2008 · Rebuilding a Pontiac engine can be pricey but I think worth it.If you can find a 59 389 I think they still use the same mount layout(one front and two rear).If you go with a later one and are using an automatic trans,you have to use either a 350 or a short tailshaft 400 or cut the X member(not advisable).

Jul 27, 2006 · There are certain items that will interchange between Chevrolet and Pontiac.The chassis are completely different as is the wheelbase;the Chevy having a 115" wheelbase and the short Pontiacs a 122" wheelbase.The Safari is on the short wheelbase and the other Star Chief models on a 124" wheelbase.

May 29, 2018 · Hey guys. I hope I am posting this in the right forum. I have a 1955 Pontiac Chieftan and recently changed out the 287 and stock hydramatic (no park), with a fresh pair of the same units. Nice bone stock combo. 50lb oil pressure on the road. Today I bought a 1957 Pontiac Chieftan/Safari four door wagon. Very clean.

May 5, 2008 · Nice to see the Pontiac motor "spruced up" a bit, too, instead of something foreign in there (SBC?). My Transcontinental was the same pain scheme as your 2 door and my early production 2 door (body #17, probably pre-production) was Silver Beige with a …

Oct 14, 2009 · The Pontiac frame is completely different, the floors are different, they share little to nothing except some of the glass - they tell me the roofs are even different. I don't know why you'd want to hack up a Safari for a gasser, usually to go fast guys started with a small car and added a big motor. A Safari's not that small.

Jan 14, 2024 · 1956 Pontiac Safari Project Car. Car is mostly disassembled as can be seen in the photos. At some point in it's life someone customized the quarter panels but a decent pair of stock quarter panels are included as well as most parts to re-assemble it …

Feb 6, 2017 · I have two 55 Safari's & have found out that most of the parts are unique to the Pontiac (not shared w Chevy) &/or 1 year only items. That can make these cars a bit pricey to restore. My point is, that whichever direction you choose, if you merely hold true to the theme you select (restored, old school custom, restorod) it will be worth the ...

Sep 28, 2019 · I know of a 1956 Pontiac Safari I might get . Any 56 pontaic safari experts on here? Original paint, nice body , no rust, and all trim is nice Im still researching it . No engine or trans. 56 had the 316 engine, this one has a clutch pedal. Looks like …