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1957 Pontiac Chieftain Series 57-27
Safari - 3 seat
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,604.00
No. Produced 11,536
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 3,835lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 206.8 inches
Width 75.2 inches
Height 62 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 59.4 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 347.04 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 15/16 & 3 9/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 10.0 to 1
Brake Horsepower 227@4600
Rated Horsepower 49.61
Torque 333@2300
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
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.15 to 1
2nd 1.37 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.28 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.42 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Recirculating ball and nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
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 Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 21.7 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Milestone Car
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 A757S2041, T757S1001 to T757S1656, F757S1001 to F757S2040, K757S1001 to K757S2301, L757S1001 to L757S2223, P757S1001 to P757S7722, C757S1001 to C757S1765, W757S1001 to W757S1970, A757H1001 to A757H18541, F757H1001 to F757H11045, K757H1001 to K757H23194, L757H1001 to L757H21243, P757H1001 to P757H94357, C757H1001 to C757H22055, W757H1001 to W757H22332, T757H1001 to T757H10608

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 HeasleyHorseless 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. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age February 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Winona Green Metallic
Sapphire Blue
Nassau Green
Lucerne Blue
Sheffield Gray
Sage Blue Metallic
Carib Coral
Tartan Red
Chateau Gray Metalli-Chrome
Braeburn green Metallic
Starlight Yellow
Chevron Blue Metalli-Chrome
Charcoal Gray Metallic
Limefire Green Metallic
Silver Beige Metallic
Cordova Red Metallic
Seacrest Green
Kenya Ivory
Fontaine Blue Metallic
Bonneville Red
Cascade Blue
Mayfair Yellow
Iris
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
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