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| 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Eight Series 27 | ||
| Catalina | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,182.00 | |
| No. Produced | 29,906 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,491lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 202 45/64 inches | |
| Width | 76 41/64 inches | |
| Height | 62.2 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 3/64 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 268.4 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/8 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 122@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 36.4 | |
| Torque | 226@2200 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as serial number | |
| Engine No. Location | On pad at front of right side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.66 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.66 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.02 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 18.8 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.25 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 9 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Engine | |||
| Digits 3: Model year | |||
| Digits 4: Transmission | |||
| Digits 5-9: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On top of cowl under hood. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A8ZS1001 to A8ZS3265, T8ZS1001 to T8ZS2043, F8ZS1001 to F8ZS3146, K8ZS1001 to K8ZS3890, L8ZS1001 to L8ZS3471, P8ZS1001 to P8ZS16612, C8ZS1001 to C8ZS2351, W8ZS1001 to W8ZS3032, A8ZH1001 to A8ZH7477, F8ZH1001 to F8ZH7854, K8ZH1001 to K8ZH12490, L8ZH1001 to L8ZH16001, P8ZH1001 to P8ZH60891, C8ZH1001 to C8ZH8698, W8ZH1001 to W8ZH10002, T8ZH1001 to T8ZH4330. No. produced is all Chieftain 8 cyl models. Add'l 120,080 produced with Hydramatic trans. | |||
| References | |
| 1975 Oldsmobile Advance Ordering Information | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 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 |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Laurel Green | |
| Milano Ivory | ||
| Cirro Gray | ||
| Picador Red | ||
| Biloxi Beige | ||
| Arlington Maroon | ||
| San Marino Blue Metallic | ||
| Cruiser Gray Metallic | ||
| Brookmere Green Metallic | ||
| Shannon Green | ||
| Mayfair Blue | ||
| Seneca Brown Metallic | ||
| Winter White | ||
| Coral Red | ||
| Maize Yellow | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |