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| 1954 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Series 28 | ||
| Catalina | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,335.00 | |
| No. Produced | 114,517 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,551lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 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 pump with thermostat | ||
| 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 | 18.8 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 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. | |||
| 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 |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 transmission | Opt | |