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| 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Special Eight Series 27 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,858.00 | |
| No. Produced | 17,797 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,333lbs | |
| 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 | 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 | 7.7 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 118@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 36.4 | |
| Torque | 222@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 | |
| 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 | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 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 | 19.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.25 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | A8XS1001 to A8XS6391 F8XS1001 to F8XS5014 | ||
| 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.: K8XS1001 to K8XS9013, L8XS1001 to L8XS8264, P8XS1001 to P8XS35914, C8XS1001 to C8XS4469, W8XS1001 to W8XS6863, A8XH1001 to A8XH25799, F8XH1001 to F8XH19391, K8XH1001 to K8XH48580, L8XH1001 to L8XH30873, P8XH1001 to P8XH117860, C8XH1001 to C8 W8XH1001 to W8XH28720, A8XP1001 to A8XP1892, F8XP1001 to F8XP1990, K8XP1001 to K8XP2993, L8XP1001 to L8XP2680, P8XP1001 to P8XP9950, C8XP1001 to C8XP2782, W8XP1001 to W8XP2463. No. prod is all 8 cyl models. Addl 293343 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 |
| Motor Age December 1952 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age March 1953 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age June 1953 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| 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 | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |