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| 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Series 55-28 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,243.00 | |
| No. Produced | 35,153 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,556lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 124 inches | |
| Length | 210.2 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.: A855S1001 to A855S1018, T855S1001 to T855S1026, F855S1001 to F855S1085, K855S1001 to K855S1061, L855S1001 to L855S1134, P855S1001 to P855S1696, C855S1001 to C855S1061, W855S1001 to W855S1075, A855H1001 to A855H17315, F855H1001 to F855H1048, K855H1001 to K855H20584, L855H1001 to L855H24173, P855H1001 to P855H85247, C855H1001 to C855H20372, W855H1001 to W855H17278, T855H1001 to T855H10511 | |||
| 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 | |