Michael's 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina Hardtop

1955 Pontiac Chieftain

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48

Color: Blue
Horsepower: 225
Drivetrain: RWD

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Vehicle Overview

just purchased this two door, hardtop 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina. Originally white and blue two-toned, engine has been swapped with a 1978 Pontiac 400 w Pontiac 400 turbo transmission. Car suffered garage neglect, not much rust but a whole lot of dust.

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1955 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina
03/13/2022
So this one is new to me from a friend who peeks into barns for a living. Runs and drives decently, needs a brake rebuild.The 1978 Pontiac 400 engine is throaty and responsive. I just can't push it around until I have the brakes done.I do feel tempte...
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Future Plans

Restore interior. Install MFI and Ignition system, general tune up, see what we have.

Wishlist: 1955 Pontiac

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MSD Digital 6AL Ignition Control - Red
Built-In Adjustable Rev-Limit Control
Part# 6425
MSD DIS Direct Ignition System Kit - Red
Chevrolet Small/Big Block
Part# 60151
HyperSpark Distributor - Pontiac
Fits Pontiac 326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428, and 455
Part# 565-314
Sniper EFI HyperSpark Ignition Box
Ignition Box for HyperSpark
Part# 556-151
Part# 550-864
Pontiac V8 Ready-to-Run Distributor
Fits 326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428, and 455 Pontiac. Ready-to-run distributors include a built-in ignition module. No MSD Ignition control required. Includes a rev limiter
Part# 8528
MSD Digital Programmable 6AL-2 - Black
Universal - Tune Ignition Curve or Boost Timing Map from PC
Part# 65303
Spark Plug Wire Set - Spiral Core 8.8mm - 8-Cylinder Universal Fit - Straight Boots - Yellow
This 8.8mm 8-Cylinder universal fit ACCEL spiral core spark plug wires has straight boots.
Part# 8022ACC

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