I just picked up a 51 Pontiac, literally out of a barn. It's a 2 door sedan, with the 239 and three speed. I have no idea which model it is though...
It's a 2211
Body 1303
VIN is 2221107516
What were the model names and trim levels in '51?
bigdreams said
Oct 12, 2023
this parts catalogue has some of the body numbers and model names - note that it is a US publication- the closest number to yours i can find to 2211 is 2511 which is a chieftain six
2211 is a Fleetleader Special 2 door sedan. The Fleetleader Special was the lowest priced Pontiac in 1951.
However your VIN shows it being a '52 since it starts with 22211 (51's start with 12211)
It'd still be a Fleetleader Special 2 door sedan in '52 and cost $2150 and weighed 3176lbs
The model names for '52 were :
Fleetleader Special
Fleetleader DeLuxe
Chieftain Six
Chieftain DeLuxe Six
Chieftain Eight
Chieftain DeLuxe Eight
Neat find! Is it solid?
57 Pathfinder said
Oct 12, 2023
Not sure what to say about year, the guy I got it from said it was a '51, but I trust the VIN and you guys more...so I guess it's a '52 then.
It's fairly solid, but isn't perfect by any stretch. The guy bought it in '84 as a young man with dreams to restore it, or have it restored. Never happened, and while talking to him I got the feel he really wasn't much of a car guy. The car is complete, which was most important to me. Trans is out and according to the seller had been rebuilt, or needed rebuilt. I'm leaning towards needing rebuilt.
Floors are mostly there, although will need some repair. The 239 is currently stuck, but is soaking right now. Being a Fleetleader special aligns with what I see...no options, minimum trim. Your classic prairies Pontiac...
Anyways, he was asking $1200, then couldn't get the hood open...so I gave him $1000 for it.
Does this grill look like 51 or 52?
-- Edited by 57 Pathfinder on Thursday 12th of October 2023 08:07:26 PM
Good score for sure! I'm not well versed enough to know the differences between a 51 and 52 grille however.
Turdmagnet said
Oct 14, 2023
Here's mine - 51 FleetLeader Deluxe. I noticed the hood emblem and the center area below the Pontiac script in the center are different so I'm leaning to a 52 as well.
My turn signals are not correct - previous owner(s) swapped them out during a restoration with truck marker light. I have all the parts to replace to original, just haven't got around to doing it. TM
I just picked up a 51 Pontiac, literally out of a barn. It's a 2 door sedan, with the 239 and three speed. I have no idea which model it is though...
It's a 2211
Body 1303
VIN is 2221107516
What were the model names and trim levels in '51?
this parts catalogue has some of the body numbers and model names - note that it is a US publication- the closest number to yours i can find to 2211
is 2511 which is a chieftain six
However your VIN shows it being a '52 since it starts with 22211 (51's start with 12211)
It'd still be a Fleetleader Special 2 door sedan in '52 and cost $2150 and weighed 3176lbs
The model names for '52 were :
Fleetleader Special
Fleetleader DeLuxe
Chieftain Six
Chieftain DeLuxe Six
Chieftain Eight
Chieftain DeLuxe Eight
Neat find! Is it solid?
Not sure what to say about year, the guy I got it from said it was a '51, but I trust the VIN and you guys more...so I guess it's a '52 then.
It's fairly solid, but isn't perfect by any stretch. The guy bought it in '84 as a young man with dreams to restore it, or have it restored. Never happened, and while talking to him I got the feel he really wasn't much of a car guy. The car is complete, which was most important to me. Trans is out and according to the seller had been rebuilt, or needed rebuilt. I'm leaning towards needing rebuilt.
Floors are mostly there, although will need some repair. The 239 is currently stuck, but is soaking right now. Being a Fleetleader special aligns with what I see...no options, minimum trim. Your classic prairies Pontiac...
Anyways, he was asking $1200, then couldn't get the hood open...so I gave him $1000 for it.
Does this grill look like 51 or 52?
-- Edited by 57 Pathfinder on Thursday 12th of October 2023 08:07:26 PM
My turn signals are not correct - previous owner(s) swapped them out during a restoration with truck marker light. I have all the parts to replace to original, just haven't got around to doing it. TM