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Projects latest find - 53 pontiac chieftan

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by neverwinter, Nov 21, 2013.

  1. neverwinter
    Joined: Aug 31, 2008
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    literally .5 miles away from my office with storage to boot, couldn't say no. she runs though most likely needs some adjustering.

    straight 8 in it now is most likely not original as the VIN decoder says this should be a 6 cyl car. im fine with that. if its expedient to get it serviced i will, if not i found a 350 olds rocket with trans that i can drop in.

    plans are simple on this one. refurb the interior, white or flake the roof, lowering blocks, and cut the front coils. already has a 12v system, new battery, and new brake shoes and lines.
     

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  2. Barn Hunter
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    Score! Looks super clean. Hope to find a similar car soon.
     
  3. Dan Timberlake
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    Was thinking 8 cylinder cars sometimes came with an amber plastic indian, maybe even lit?
     
  4. neverwinter
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    quick photoshop mockup. white roof, dropped front and rear. thats it.
     

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  5. 302GMC
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    from Idaho

    Was that a Hydramatic plant fire era Powerglide car new ? The shift quadrant looks funny ...
     
  6. AZbent
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    That looks good. A white top would look good.
     
  7. 54professor
    Joined: Jul 24, 2010
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    from In

    sweet!! I got a 53 Chief. Keeping the straight 8. Good luck!!
     
  8. 54professor
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    btw yeah, my 53 has the amber "chief" face and lights up with headlight switch. Need a horn button bad!
     
  9. blktie
    Joined: Aug 26, 2007
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    Nice! Love my old Chief too!
     
  10. Irish1955
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    Good looking post. Congrats. Keep the pics coming.
     
  11. d2_willys
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    from Kansas

    Yeah, was thinking the same thing. There should be a P for park on it, but maybe the P got covered up in the pic. Anyway it should have N DR4, DR3, Lo, R if it is a hydramatic car.

    Good condition, you scored! Put a 55 Pontiac 287 in it! (I have one)
     
  12. neverwinter
    Joined: Aug 31, 2008
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    thanks all - D2 are you saying you have a 55 287 for sale? if so let me know!
     

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