Tough one.
Running into a few snafu's here.

Neither the Canadian nor US book lists a model 25-69D. US book shows 2569W as a Chieftain 4 dr sedan and 2569WD as Chieftain 4 dr sedan deluxe. Canadian book only shows a 2569WD as a Chieftain 2dr Catalina Hdtp 6pass* deluxe six ( * = imported from Pontiac, MI ). But I'm suspecting the Cdn book is off by 1 line and car is actually a Chieftain deluxe six 4dr sedan 6 pass manufactured in Canada.

Engine number started with W219001 and went up.

Wasn't able to find a code for trim 510.

Wasn't able to find a code for paint 357 but do know that code 357 in a Cdn Chev was horizon blue ( equal to US code 503 )

VIN
3 = year 1953
2 = pontiac
5 = Chieftain 6
69 = 4 dr sedan
last 5 digits = sequential number
This breakout agrees with my assumption above that car is Chieftain deluxe six 6 pass.

Hope all this helps.
Good luck as you go forward.

How soon might we see pics etc?
Which area are you located in?
Oh, and since this car shares some trim etc with its Chevy sister, I might have some common NOS trim for sale.

Ted

Thanks for the information! I am not to familiar with this era car to much. I am going to look at it this weekend, i am trying to get as much information on the car as possible. I am a bit confused- Do Canadian models have the 'cowl tag' only and no vin on the dash or pillar like newer cars? (another question-where are all the serials/vin located on the car? dash, pillar, cowl, frame etc?) Is there a diagram showing the different spots? Is there such an thing as an 1953 or 1954 Laurentian? Thanks again

-- Edited by chevy11 on Thursday 18th of February 2010 05:32:30 PM

The serial number ( VIN ) is on the drivers side windshield post. It can only be viewed with the door open.
The Canadian models, starting with the basics
Pathfinder
Pathfinder deluxe
Laurentian
Chieftain special six
Chieftain deluxe six
Chieftain custom six
Chieftain Special eight

Also to your question is there a Laurention in 53 and 54..yes there is.

Sorry Norontcan noticed you posted this allready





-- Edited by Rolilk on Friday 19th of February 2010 10:23:31 PM