Pontiac

1956

MASTER PARTS CATALOG

 

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CONTENTS

Page
1Front Cover / Contents
2-4Introduction; Parts Ordering Information
5ABBREVIATIONS
6Engine Specifications and Car Wheelbase 1937-1956
7-18Car Model Information 1937-1956
19-26Alphabetical Parts Index  (a good place to start looking if you know the part name)
27-32Accessory Section
33-34Illustration Index (a good place to start looking if you DON'T know the part name)
 

Begin Illustrations and Parts Listings (highlighted)

35Chassis
36Engine Assembly (1955-56)
37Engine Assembly (1955-56)
38Cylinder Head, Manifolds and Related Parts (1955-56)
39Camshaft, Crankshaft and Related Parts (1955-56)
40Cylinder Block and Related Parts (1955-56)
41Engine Assembly (1954 & earlier flathead)
42Clutch and Brake Controls
43Clutch and Flywheel
44Engine-Overhaul / Valve-Grind Gasket Sets (straight 8)
45-62parts listing Group 0.xxx   Engine-Clutch
63Water Pump Assy. / Oil Pump Assy.
641947 / 1949 Radiator Grille
651950 / 1951 Radiator Grille
661953 / 1954 Radiator Grille
671955 Radiator Grille
681956 Radiator Grille
69-80parts listing Group 1.xxx   Cooling and Oiling
81Starting Motor / Generator Assembly
82Ignition Distributor / Breaker Plate
83Headlamp / Tail Lamp
84Rear License Lamp 1949-50 / Back-Up Light 1949-52
851953 Back-Up Lamp
861942-48 Steering Wheel / 1949-50 Steering Wheel & Dir' Signal
871949-52 / 1955 Direction Signal
88Headlamp Rings (1955-56) / 1955 Tail Lamp
89-114parts listing 2.xxx    Electrical
115Exhaust System
116Carter Carburetor Air Horn and Pump (1947-54, 8-cyl)
117Carter Carburetor Bowl and Throttle Body (1947-54, 8-cyl)
118Carter Carburetor Parts (6-Cylinder)
119Rochester Carburetor Parts (one-barrel)
1201955 Carter Carburetor (Typical 1956 2-barrel)
1211955 Rochester Carburetor (Typical 1956 2-barrel)
122Carter Carburetor Air Horn (1956 4 Barrel Type)
123Carter Carburetor Float Bowl and Throttle Body (1956 4 Barrel Type)
124Rochester Carburetor Air Horn (1956 4 Barrel Type)
125-148parts listing 3.xxx   Fuel, Carburetion, Manifolds
149Transmission Assembly -- Synchro Mesh
1501941 Steering Column Gearshift
151Steering Column Gearshift (1946-52)
152Steering Column Gearshift-Synchromesh (1953-56)
153Steering Column Gearshift--Hydra-Matic (1953-56)
154Hydra-Matic Gearshift Linkage (1948-52)
155Hydra-Matic Gearshift Selector Control
156Trans Main Shaft Washer Package / Trans Snap Ring Package / Master Cyl Repair Kit
157Flywheel and Fluid Coupling--Hydr-Matic Trans
1581956 Flywheel and Torus--CC Hydra-Matic
1591956 Transmission Case / Front unit Torus Control Coupling--CC Hydra-Matic
160Hydraulic Controls and Servo Units--Hydra-Matic Trans
161Front, Rear and Reverse Units--Hydra-Matic Trans.
1621956 Neutral Clutch and Rear Unit--CC Hydra-Matic
163Front Servo--Hydra-Matic (1948-51) / 1952 Servo-Hydra-Matic
164Front Servo--Hydra-Matic (1953-54) / 1955 Front Servo--Hydra-Matic
165Rear Servo--Hydra-Matic (1948-51) / (1952-54)
1661956 Servo Assy / 1956 Parking Brake Bracket--CC Hydra-Matic
167Front Pump--Hydra-Matic (1948-51) / (1952-53)
1681956 Front Oil Pump & Overrun Clutch / Rear Oil Pump --CC Hydra-Matic
169Governor and Rear Pump--Hydra-Matic(1948-50) / (1951-54)
1701956 Governor Assy / Detent Reverse Valve Body--CC Hydra-Matic
171Reverse Unit--Hydra-Matic (1951-55) / 1956 Reverse Unit--CC Hydra-Matic
1721956 Oil Control Valve Body--CC Hydra-Matic
1731956 Oil Cooler Adapter Parts--CC Hydra-Matic / Pressure Reg Parts--Hydra-Matic
174Power Glide Transmission--Housing Section
175Power Glide Transmission--HI-LO Clutch Section
176Power Glide Transmission--Reverse and Planetary Section
177Power Glide Transmission--Case Section
178Power Glide Transmission--Converter Section
179Power Glide Transmission Throttle Valve
180Power Glide Govenor / Main Valve Body
181Power Glide Transmission--Cross Section
182Hydraulic Brake System
183Hand Brake Levers
184Hand Brake Pull Rod (1949-52) / (1953-54)
1851952-53 Vacuum Power Brake Cylinder
1861955 Vacuum Power Brake Cylinder (Bendix)
187Vacuum Power Brake Cylinder (Moraine) (1955-56)
188Vacuum Power Brake Master Cylinder (Moraine) (1955-56)
189Vacuum Power Brake Vacuum Piston (Moraine) (1955-56)
190
Blank
191-232parts listing 4.xxx   Transmission and Brakes
233Hydraulic Brake System / Rear Brake
234Prop. Shaft and U/Joint
235Universal Joint Repair Kit
236Rear Axle / Differential Assembly
237-244parts listing 5.xxx   Rear Axle and Brakes
245Front Suspension
246Front Suspension Control Arms
247Steering Control Linkage / King Pin Repair Kit
248Steering Gear--Worm and Roller Type
249Steering Gear--Recirculating Ball Type (1955-56)
250Power Steering Gear (1953-55)
251Power Steering Gear (Typical 1953-55)
252Power Steering Gear (Typical 1956-58)
253Power Steering Pump--Vane Type
255-270parts listing 6.xxx  Front Axle and Steering Gear
271Front Shock Absorber (Typical 1949-55) / Rear Spring and Attaching Parts
272Stabilizer Link / Bumper Wing Guard
273Front Bumper and Parts / Bumper Master Guard (1953-54)
274Bumper Master Guard (1949-52)
2751955 Front Bumper
276Blank
277-290parts listing 7.xxx   Frame, Springs, Bumpers
291Hood Assembly
292Front End Sheet Metal (1949-54)
293Front End Sheet Metal (1955-56)
294Bumper Jack Base
2951953 Hood Ornament--Illuminated / 1953 Rear Fender Shield
296Windshield Washer
297Underseat Heater and Defroster (1942-48)
298Underseat Heater and Defroster (1949-54)
299Underseat Heater and Defroster (19455-56)
300Blank
301-324parts listing 8.xxx   Hood, Fenders, Aprons, Heater, Standard Parts, Bulbs
325Instrument Panel Guaage Case
326Radio (1953-54)
327Rado (1942-52) / Radio Antenna
328Radio Antenna (Motor Driven Type)
329Safety Light
330Fog Light
3311954 Air Conditioner
3321954 Air Conditioner Compressor
3331955 Air Conditioner Compressor
334Blank
335-350parts listing 9.xxx   Radio, Antenna, Clock, Defroster

 Body Parts Section

351BODY PARTS SECTION Cover Page and Contents
352-353Lock Parts Chart 1935 - 1954
354-356Deluxe Molding 1949 - 1954
357-373Color Combinations 1949 - 1956   (page 374 blank)
375-378Trim Combinations 1946 - 1956
379-382Body Alphabetical Index / Body Illustration Index - index of body parts by part name
 

Begin Body Illustrations- Parts Listings (highlighted) at end

3831948 Four Door Sedan
3841949 Four Door Sedan
3851949 Four Door Sedan
3861950 Four Door Sedan
3871950 Catalina Coupe
3881951 Four Door Sedan
3891951 Four Door Sedan
3901952 Four Door Sedan
3911952 Four Door Sedan
3921953 Four Door Sedan
3931953 Four Door Sedan
3941954 Four Catalina Coupe
3951954 Four Door Sedan
3961955 Catalina Coupe (2-door hardtop)
3971955 Four Door Sedan
3981956 Four Door Sedan
3991956 Four Door Catalina Sedan (4-door hardtop)
400Station Wagon -- Exterior View (1949-52)
401Station Wagon Body (1946-48)
4021949-52 Station Wagon (Rear End View)
403Phantom View (1949-52)
404Body Interior View (1942-48
405Body Interior (1949-52)
406Catalina Interior (Front View 1950-52)
407Catalina Interior (Rear View 1950-52)
408Rear Compartment (Interior View)
409Deck Lid and Parts
410Driving Compartment / Instrument Panel
4111955-56 Air Vent
4121955-56 Sheet Metal Repair Panels
413Windshield Wipers (1942-52)
414Rear Window Wiper / Sun Visor
415Windshield Parts 1949-52
416Front Door Ventilator (with Division Channel)
417Front Door Ventilator / Front Seat Frame
418Rear Quarter Sliding Window (Coupe) / Rear Quarter Window (Conv.)
419Glass, Hardware and W/S Wiper
420Front Door Hardware
421Rear Door Hardware
422Door Hinges -- Front & Rear
423Door Lock and Handle (1942-54)
424Catalina Weatherstrip (Side Roof Rail)
425Seat Adjuster Mechanism (1942-54)
4261953-55 Horizontal and Vertical Seat Adjuster
427Convertible Top -- Vacuum Lift
428Convertible Top -- Electric Lift
4291949-52 Convertible Top Parts
4301953-54 Convertible Top Parts
431Attaching Parts Identification Chart
432Attaching Parts Identification Chart
433Attaching Parts Identification Chart
434Folding Top Fasteners / Cowl Ventilator
435-482parts listing 10.xxx
483-508
parts listing 11.xxx
509-552
parts listing 12.xxx
553-556
parts listing 13.xxx
557-630
parts listing 14.xxx
631-678parts listing 15.xxx

 Parts History Index

679-733Parts History Index