1951 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Convertible


 

1951 Pontiac Chieftain. 268 c.i. Straight Eight with Hydra-matic Transmission.

The interior of the Chief has been restored with burgundy leather seats

Looks good from both sides. Frame off restoration about 10 years old. It's back to a daily driver.

Chief Pontiac Hood Ornament is original, but shows some age. 52 years to be exact.

268 ci Pontiac Dura-built Straight Eight

The original Carter WCD 720SA restored by Daytona Parts Co. This makes carb #4, they don't make them like this anymore.

Tim and Ron Hewitt at Daytona Parts did a great job on this resotration., They were also very helpful in identifying some fuel system and ignition problems.

Re-built Carter WCD 720SA 2 Barrel Carburator. Restored by Van's Electrical in Indianapolis, Indianna.

Magazine ad from 1951