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| 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Special Six Series 25 | ||
| Station Wagon 3-seat | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,207.00 | |
| No. Produced | 19,666 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,691lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 202 45/64 inches | |
| Width | 76 41/64 inches | |
| Height | 63.25 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 3/64 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 239.2 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 9/16 & 4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 115@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 30.4 | |
| Torque | 193@2000 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | Chrome nickel | |
| Engine Numbers | Same as serial number | |
| Engine No. Location | On pad at front of left 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 | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 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 | 18.3 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.: A6ZS1001 to A6ZS1866, T6ZS1001 to T6ZS1319, F6ZS1001 to F6ZS2033, K6ZS1001 to K6ZS2622, L6ZS1001 to L6ZS2429, P6ZS1001 to P6ZS12141, C6ZS1001 to C6ZS1799, W6ZS1001 to W6ZS2233, A6ZH1001 to A6ZH1067, F6ZH1001 to F6ZH1053, K6ZH1001 to K6ZH1117, L6ZH1001 to L6ZH1090, P6ZH1001 to P6ZH2858, C6ZH1001 to C6ZH1076, W6ZH1001 to W6ZH1096, T6ZH1001 to T6ZH1023. No. produced includes all 6 cyl models. Add'l 3,004 produced with Hydramatic transmission. | |||
| 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 |
| Motor Age January 1954 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age July 1954 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| 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 | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydramatic automatic transmission | Opt | |