I see someone in the group has all the inside info in vehicle identification.
I have most of the code for my '57 figured out, but I'm wondering about the model.
It had no side panel markers on it to indicate laurentian or pathfinder.
Can someone do the decode for me?
Serial # 72019630516
Style 2019
Body 7516
Paint 2014
Trim 901
BSO 213353
Thanks!
Sid
Stephenzone said
Sep 24, 2012
Serial # 72019630516
7- 57
20 - base model
19 - sedan 4 door
6 - 6 cylinder
30516 -vehicle number
norontcan said
Sep 24, 2012
Appears your car is a Pathfinder Deluxe six.
My Dupont GM swatch sheets for 1957 show X014 as Sierra Gold Met which is Dupont code DUM-361-H ( I suspect the 2 in your number vs the X in mine is because your number is specific to Pontiac.
If that is your car in your avatar then I'm thinking that Sierra Gold Mettalic is correct.
Stephenzone said
Sep 24, 2012
isn't a deluxe style - 2019D ?
norontcan said
Sep 24, 2012
The book I'm using I've been told has many flaws. It shows numbers starting with 22 being Pathfinder and starting with 20 being Pathfinder Deluxe. It indicates that a D after the number 20xx means Laurentian.
Stephenzone said
Sep 24, 2012
what book do you have, mine is GM 46-57 pontiac parts cat no 572 but i know how ya feel about the flaws. my book states 1st digit year, 2 and 3rd digit series code, 4 and 5 digit model code, 6 digit number of cylinders, rest of serial - vehicle number. doesn't tell me what 20,22,27 or 28 series code are. but does state 19 is sedan-four door and 19D is a sedan-four door-deluxe.
long stroke said
Sep 24, 2012
From where i am standing, your car is a Pathfinder Deluxe. Not a entry level Pathfinder or a top of the line Laurentian. Your car is just like mine a Pathfinder Deluxe which was obviously the middle of the line. It compares to the 210 Chevrolet model. Your model and mine were the bread and butter 57 Pontiac's. The most that exist seem to be this model because the most built seem to be the Pathfinder Deluxe four door sedan with 261 inline six. Does your car still have the original 261 six? What are your further plans for your 57? Cheers. George.
57Pontiac said
Sep 24, 2012
George is right. 2019 is a Pathfinder Deluxe
Go on my site under the Library section to see the canadian codes
thanxs steve. sure alot of misprints even between gm manuals
Bake said
Sep 25, 2012
Howdy folks, Enjed the discussion! Thanks for the information / clarifications!
Sid
Bake said
Sep 25, 2012
Yep that's my relic in the pic resurrected from some southeast Alberta farmyard.
If you see it in person, it's a copper / salmon colour with an off-white lid.
Open the doors and you'll see a rich copper almost unfaded. Metallic gold is doubtful.
long stroke said
Feb 6, 2013
Bake wrote:
Yep that's my relic in the pic resurrected from some southeast Alberta farmyard.
If you see it in person, it's a copper / salmon colour with an off-white lid.
Open the doors and you'll see a rich copper almost unfaded. Metallic gold is doubtful.
Hello Sid, are there any updates on your fine 57 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe. What motor and transmission is in it? Any work done on the interior yet? Sid if you have anymore photos of your 57 please post for all to see. Continued good luck with your sweet 57 Poncho. Cheers. George.
I see someone in the group has all the inside info in vehicle identification.
I have most of the code for my '57 figured out, but I'm wondering about the model.
It had no side panel markers on it to indicate laurentian or pathfinder.
Can someone do the decode for me?
Serial # 72019630516
Style 2019
Body 7516
Paint 2014
Trim 901
BSO 213353
Thanks!
Sid
7- 57
20 - base model
19 - sedan 4 door
6 - 6 cylinder
30516 -vehicle number
My Dupont GM swatch sheets for 1957 show
X014 as Sierra Gold Met which is Dupont code DUM-361-H
( I suspect the 2 in your number vs the X in mine is because your number is specific to Pontiac.
If that is your car in your avatar then I'm thinking that Sierra Gold Mettalic is correct.
It shows numbers starting with 22 being Pathfinder and starting with 20 being Pathfinder Deluxe.
It indicates that a D after the number 20xx means Laurentian.
From where i am standing, your car is a Pathfinder Deluxe. Not a entry level Pathfinder or a top of the line Laurentian. Your car is just like mine a Pathfinder Deluxe which was obviously the middle of the line. It compares to the 210 Chevrolet model. Your model and mine were the bread and butter 57 Pontiac's. The most that exist seem to be this model because the most built seem to be the Pathfinder Deluxe four door sedan with 261 inline six. Does your car still have the original 261 six? What are your further plans for your 57? Cheers. George.
George is right. 2019 is a Pathfinder Deluxe
Go on my site under the Library section to see the canadian codes
http://www.57pontiac.biz/references/1957CanadianPontiacUserGuide.html
Steve
Enjed the discussion!
Thanks for the information / clarifications!
Sid
Yep that's my relic in the pic resurrected from some southeast Alberta farmyard.
If you see it in person, it's a copper / salmon colour with an off-white lid.
Open the doors and you'll see a rich copper almost unfaded. Metallic gold is doubtful.
Hello Sid, are there any updates on your fine 57 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe. What motor and transmission is in it? Any work done on the interior yet? Sid if you have anymore photos of your 57 please post for all to see. Continued good luck with your sweet 57 Poncho. Cheers. George.