This 1942 Pontiac Torpedo came to Black Wolf for a restoration after experiencing mechanical wear from age, including wear on the clutch and brakes.
This Pontiac Torpedo left Black Wolf in top-notch mechanical condition, making a safe and smooth ride.
Here’s how we restored it:
- Installed new outer wheel bearing
- Rebuild gearbox
- Color match & paint steering column
- Reinstall steering gearbox
- Performed alignment
- Replaced damaged horn
- Repaired fuel level sending unit wiring
- Replaced pilot bearing and clutch disc
- Replaced differential pinion seal & refill differential with gear oil
- Reinstalled transmission & driveshaft
- Replaced clutch linkage
- Modified clutch pedal adjustment rod to improve pedal position
![1942 Pontiac Eight: Pontiac Torpedo maroon & tan side view](https://blackwolfauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/42-torpedo-front.jpg)
![1942 Pontiac Eight: Pontiac Torpedo maroon & tan rear view](https://blackwolfauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/42-torpedo-back.jpg)
![Pontiac Eight: Pontiac Torpedo straight-8 engine. Inline 8 straight 8 engine 1942](https://blackwolfauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/42-torpedo-engine-1024x768.jpg)