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1954 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Series 28
Catalina
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,335.00
No. Produced 114,517
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 3,551lbs
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length 213.7 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.: A8ZC1001 to A8ZC1010, T8ZC1001 to T8ZC1008, F8ZC1001 to F8ZC1035, K8ZC1001 to K8ZC1036, L8ZC1001 to L8ZC1046, P8ZC1001 to P8ZC1371, C8ZC1001 to C8ZC1015, W8ZC1001 to W8ZC1049, A8ZA1001 to A8ZA8076, F8ZA1001 to F8ZA6382, K8ZA1001 to K8ZA12117, L8ZA1001 to L8ZA13680, P8ZA1001 to P8ZA60543, C8ZA1001 to C8ZA8165, W8ZA1001 to W8ZA8629, T8ZA1001 to T8ZA4925. No. produced includes all Star Chief models, add'l 571 produced with Syncromesh 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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