Hello, I am new to this site and hope to get some help. I picked up a '51 Pontiac Eight (at least that is what it says on the emblems on the side of the front doors) on which we hope to do a full restoration . I was wondering what I really have. Do I have a Chieftain? It doesn't say Chieftan or anything else anywhere on the car. I've included some photos. Thanks, Bill
Welcome Bill! Very nice original car! Someone will answer your question.
dualquadpete said
Feb 17, 2013
You've got a yankee Poncho!!! Straight 8 & see it has the "optional" lighted hood ornament!! Car has longer w/base than Canadian, frt. fenders are longer too!!! Automatic or Standard trans. ???? Looks to be good 'body wise" Runner??? Pete
beaucarlo said
Feb 17, 2013
nice car
Canadian Poncho said
Feb 17, 2013
Looks like you have a Chieftain 6 passenger DeLuxe Sedan:
Chieftain 4dr. Sedan DeLuxe, 6 Pass., 120"W.B. ............ ........2569D ..
hwscowboy said
Feb 18, 2013
First of all welcome to another fellow Albertan.Looks like a solid starter car for sure,where did you find it?Every once in awhile an American version seems to pop up out west.What are the plans for it if any?Feel free to ask lots of questions,lots of knowledgable folks on here.
Jimmyvonviggle said
Feb 18, 2013
Mine is a 51 chieftain. Notice the difference in trim.
Hello, I am new to this site and hope to get some help. I picked up a '51 Pontiac Eight (at least that is what it says on the emblems on the side of the front doors) on which we hope to do a full restoration . I was wondering what I really have. Do I have a Chieftain? It doesn't say Chieftan or anything else anywhere on the car. I've included some photos. Thanks, Bill
Welcome Bill! Very nice original car! Someone will answer your question.
Looks like you have a Chieftain 6 passenger DeLuxe Sedan:
Chieftain 4dr. Sedan DeLuxe, 6 Pass., 120"W.B. ............ ........2569D ..
Mine is a 51 chieftain. Notice the difference in trim.
Hi
The vin plate you show in the picture tell me that
model 25-69D = chieftain 6 cyl engine deluxe
The chieftain as serie 25 for 6 cyl and 27 for 8 cyl
The canadian model are 20 or 22 and the weelbase is not the same
your chieftain is 120 inch wheelbase and the canadian is 115
canadian model are made of chevrolet body
Hode this help you.