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1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Six Series 25
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,885.00
No. Produced 33,705
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 3,253lbs
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
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 7.7 to 1
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
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
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
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.10 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.1 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
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
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. A6XS1001 to A6XS2888 F6XS1001 to F6XS2691
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 left front door pillar & on lip on left front of block.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: K6XS1001 to K6XS4543, L6XS1001 to L6XS3799, P6XS1001 to P6XS18925, C6XS1001 to C6XS3115, W6XS1001 to W6XS3496, A6XH1001 to A6XH1358, F6XH1001 to F6XH1058, K6XH1001 to K6XH1305, L6XH1001 to L6XH1163, P6XH1001 to P6XH3872, C6XH1001 to C6XH1227 W6XH1001 to W6XH1180, A6XP1001 to A6XP1031, F6XP1001 to F6XP1024, K6XP1001 to K6XP1066, L6XP1001 to L6XP1063, P6XP1001 to P6XP1384, C6XP1001 to C6XP1500, W6XP1001 to W6XP1048. No. prod. is all 6 cyl models. Addl 4507 w/ Hydramatic trans

1975 Oldsmobile Advance Ordering InformationDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1953 Pontiac Facts BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Continental Maroon
Laurel Green
Milano Ivory
Caravan Bllue Metallic
Marathon Gray Metallic
Spruce Green Metallic
Santa Fe Red
Linden Green
Cirro Gray
Stardust Blue
Winona Green Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydra-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
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