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| 1942 Pontiac Chieftain Eight Series 42-28 | ||
| Station Wagon | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,438.00 | |
| No. Produced | 11,041 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61 19/32 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | L-head | |
| Displacement | 248.9 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 103@3500 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | Chrome nickel steel | |
| Engine Numbers | Same as serial number | |
| Engine No. Location | On left front side of dash. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Dry plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.30 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | |||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Down-flow cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1 3/4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 19 1/2 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | |||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 8 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Engine | |||
| Digits 3: Model year | |||
| Digits 4: Body style | |||
| Digits 4-8: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On frame front crossmember in back of radiator. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes all models in this series. | |||
| References | |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Regency Blue | |
| Parma White | ||
| Beverly Gray | ||
| Skipper Blue | ||
| Milori Green | ||
| Beaver Head Brown | ||
| Cinnebar Red | ||
| Mermaid Green | ||
| Pearl Gray | ||
| Lucian Gray | ||
| Casino Gray | ||
| Harbor Gray | ||
| Rosewood Beige | ||
| Radnor Blue | ||
| Caliente Green | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||