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1954 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Eight Series 27
Catalina
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,182.00
No. Produced 29,906
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 3,491lbs
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
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
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 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 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 pump with thermostat
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 18.8 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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.

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
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 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 transmissionOpt
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