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| 1950 Pontiac Chieftain Eight Series 27 | ||
| Sedan Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,579.00 | |
| No. Produced | 67,699 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,249lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 120 inches | |
| Length | 202.5 inches | |
| Width | 75 11/16 inches | |
| Height | 63.25 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 268.4 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/8 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 108@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 36.4 | |
| Torque | 208@1800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as serial number | |
| Engine No. Location | On left front door pillar & on lip on left front 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 | 2.67 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 | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 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 | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 15 x 5.5 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 20 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 left front door pillar & on lip on left front of block. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A8TS1001 to A8TS5257, F8TS1001 to FA8TS4707, K8TS1001 to K8TS11497, L8TS1001 to L8TS4619, P8TS1001 to P8TS38315, C8TS1001 to C8TS4746, W8TS1001 to W8TS5558, A8TH1001 to A8TH14851, F8TH1001 to FA8TH17242, K8TH1001 to K8TH42698, L8TH1001 to L8TH19508, P8TH1001 to P8TH128647, C8TH1001 to C8TH29630, W8TH1001 to W8TH17360. No. produced includes all 8 cyl. models. Add'l 263,188 produced with Hydramatic trans. | |||
| 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 December 1945 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Motor Age November 1949 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1950 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| Starlight Blue | ||
| Parma Wine No. 2 | ||
| Rio Red | ||
| Warwick Gray | ||
| San Pedro Ivory | ||
| Tarragon Green | ||
| Skylark Blue | ||
| Cavalier Gray | ||
| Solar Gold | ||
| Berkshire Green | ||
| San Leandro Ivory | ||
| Imperial Maroon | ||
| Sand Gray | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |