- VIN W856H12600
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The VIN decodes to a 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Custom.
1956 Pontiac Star Chief Custom
- Basic
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Model Year1956MakePontiac
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SeriesStar Chief CustomTrim LevelCatalina Coupe
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Base Price$2401.00 USDOriginUnited States
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Production43392
- Axle Type
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Axle TypeSemifloating
- Body
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Passengers6Body MakerFisher
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Doors2Weight3551 lbs
- Brakes
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Front Brake Size12 in.Brake Size11 in.
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Service4 wheel hydraulic drumEmergency BrakeRear service brakes
- Capacities
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Fuel Tank20 gal.Oil5 qt.
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Rear Differential3.25 pt.Transmission2.5 pt.
- Carburetor
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Carburetor MakeRochester
- Clutch Type
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Clutch Size10 inchesClutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
- Differential
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DifferentialHypoidDifferential Ratio3.64 :1
- Dimension
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Width75.1 in.Wheelbase124 in.
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Rear Tread59.1 in.Length205.6 in.
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Front Tread58.7 in.
- Engine
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Engine No. LocationOn pad at front of right side of block.Rated Horsepower49.61 hp
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LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pinCompression Ratio7.9 :1
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Displacement316.59 cu. in.Cylinders8
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Brake Horsepower227@4800 hpMain Bearings5
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Valve LiftersHydraulicEngine TypeDowndraft 4-barrel
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Bore and Stroke3 15/16 & 3 1/4 in.Torque312@3000 ft/lbs
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Engine TypeHelicalEngine TypeV8 Valve-in-head
- Exterior Colors
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Exterior Colors
- Other Systems Specifications
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Ignition SystemDistributor and coilCooling System22.7 Quarts
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Battery12Exhaust SystemSingle
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Cooling SystemCentrifugal pump with thermostatFuel TypePremium
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RadiatorCellular
- Standard/Optional Equipment
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Hydra-Matic automatic transmissionOptional
- Steering Gear
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Steering GearRecirculating ball
- Suspension
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Front SuspensionIndependent coil springsRear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
- Transmission
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DriveRear wheel driveGears3
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1st2.39 :12nd1.53 :1
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3rd1 :1Reverse2.53 :1
- VIN Data
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VIN LocationPlate on left front hinge pillar post.
- Wheels, Rims & Tires
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Spare LocationTrunkTire Size7.1 x 15
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