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| 1955 Pontiac Chieftain 870 DeLuxe Series 55-27 | ||
| Station Wagon | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,380.00 | |
| No. Produced | 19,439 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,676lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 203.2 inches | |
| Width | 75.4 inches | |
| Height | 62.5 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58.7 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.1 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 287.16 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.4 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 180@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
| Torque | 264@2400 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| 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 or Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.39 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.49 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.71 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.64 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball bearing roller sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| 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 | 24 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: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-4: Model year | |||
| Digits 5: Transmission | |||
| Digits 6-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On left front door hinge pillar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: A755S1001 to A755S6802, T755S1001 to T755S3331, F755S1001 to F755S4714, K755S1001 to K755S5868, L755S1001 to L755S6536, P755S1001 to P755S26879, C755S1001 to C755S4572, W755S1001 to W755S5564, A755H1001 to A755H26027, F755H1001 to F755H15847, K755H1001 to K755H30873, L755H1001 to L755H33154, P755H1001 to P755H126714, C755H1001 to C755H31707, W755H1001 to W755H24851, T755H1001 to T755H14339 | |||
| References | |
| 1955 Pontiac Facts Book | 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 | Avalon Yellow | |
| Marietta Blue | ||
| Driftwood Beige | ||
| Turquoise Blue Metallic | ||
| Castle Gray | ||
| Beaumont Blue | ||
| Sequoia Green Metalli Chrome | ||
| Valley Green | ||
| Falcon Gray | ||
| Bolero Red | ||
| Firegold Metallic | ||
| Corsair Tan | ||
| Persian Maroon Metallic | ||
| Nautilus Blue | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Polo White | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |