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| 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Six Series 25 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,885.00 | |
| No. Produced | 33,705 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,253lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| 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 | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel 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 water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 |
| 1953 Pontiac Facts Book | Detroit 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 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 |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 transmission | Opt | |