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| 1958 Pontiac Chieftain Series 58-25 | ||
| Catalina Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,424.00 | |
| No. Produced | 17,946 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,785lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 210.5 inches | |
| Width | 77.4 inches | |
| Height | 59 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.7 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.4 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 369.42 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 1/16 & 3 9/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.6 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 240@4500 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 52.81 | |
| Torque | 354@2600 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| 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 | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.21 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.32 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.51 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.42 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Pivoted control arms | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single with crossover | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 21.2 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5.5 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: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-4: Model year | |||
| Digits 5: Transmission | |||
| Digits 6-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on left front hinge pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A757S1001 to A757S1508, T757S1001 to T757S1429, F757S1001 to F757S1296, K757S1001 to K757S2003, L757S1001 to L757S1568, P757S1001 to P757S4036, C757S1001 to C757S1592, W757S1001 to W757S2003, A758H1001 to A758H11942, F758H1001 to F758H6113, K758H1001 to K758H17504, L758H1001 to L758H14411, P758H1001 to P758H43381, C758H1001 to C758H12585, W758H1001 to W758H12574, T758H1001 to T758H7317 | |||
| References | |
| 1958 Pontiac Engineering 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 |
| 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 |
| Motor Age January 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| Winona Green Metallic | ||
| Starmist Silver Metallic | ||
| Seaforth Green | ||
| Ascot Gray Metalli-Chrome | ||
| Graystone White | ||
| Squadron Blue Metallic | ||
| Viking Blue | ||
| Darby Green Metallic | ||
| Rangoon Red | ||
| Sunmist Yellow | ||
| Reefshell Pink | ||
| Tropicana Turquoise | ||
| Lilac Mist Metallic | ||
| Marlln Turquoise | ||
| Deauville Blue Metallic | ||
| Kashmir Blue | ||
| Burma Green Metallic | ||
| Calypso Green | ||
| Redwood Copper Metallic | ||
| Patina Ivory | ||
| Mallard Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Palomar Yellow | ||
| Orchid | ||
| Jubilee Gold Metallic | ||
| Sunrise Coral | ||
| Frontier Beige | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydramatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |