55 pontiac 4 door station wagon

[Richard Clark]

Which one do I have I have the data plate information and the Vin number looking for help to restore 

[Frank DuVal]

Post picture of body tag. With that several knowledgeable people on here will answer with exactly what you have.👍

[Twisted Shifter]

In 1955, Pontiac manufactured 3, 4-door station wagon models:

Chieftain 870 Deluxe series, six passengers

Chieftain 860 Special series, six and nine passengers

No 4-door wagons were produced in the Star Chief series

 

As stated above, you will need to supply body tag numbers to determine the series, unless it is a 9 passenger model, then its a Chieftain 860 Special series.

 

 

Edited December 27, 2022 by Twisted Shifter (see edit history)

[Richard Clark]

55-2562
BODYNC 

[Richard Clark]

Figured out how to post the body tag

[straight8pontiac]

Richard...Using the "Standard Catalog of Pontiac" 2nd edition by John Gunnell, the style #2562 is listed for the Chieftan 860 Special. Specifically listed as model 860-27 4 door sedan. Your title listed your car as  a station wagon but my reference gives an entirely different number for a 4 door station wagon.  The 4 door wagon is categorized as Chieftan 870 Deluxe as model 870-27 with style #2563DF.

[Richard Clark]

Thank you for the information I am very grateful for the.help do you have any suggestions on where to get parts everything is there tail lights need replaced and floor pan going to change the front end so I will have power steering.

[straight8pontiac]

Kurt Kelsey Antique Pontiac Parts 641-648-9086 on this Forum is a valuable resource for those in the Pontiac community. California Pontiac Restoration (CPR) is another resource.

[Pfeil]

10 hours ago, Twisted Shifter said:

In 1955, Pontiac manufactured  xx station wagon models:

Chieftain 870 Deluxe series, six passengers

Chieftain 860 Special series, six and nine passengers

No wagons were produced in the Star Chief series

 

As stated above, you will need to supply body tag numbers to determine the series, unless it is a 9 passenger model, then its a Chieftain 860 Special series.

 

 

 Wrong, the StarChief Custom two door Safari is a wagon.

 

Edited December 27, 2022 by Pfeil (see edit history)

[Pfeil]

2 hours ago, Richard Clark said:

Figured out how to post the body tag

Kind of a rare model to post for photos.

Features two non-folding seats and " Unusual rear ventipanes" located directly behind the rear side doors

[Twisted Shifter]

13 hours ago, Twisted Shifter said:

In 1955, Pontiac manufactured 3, 4-door station wagon models:

Chieftain 870 Deluxe series, six passengers

Chieftain 860 Special series, six and nine passengers

No 4-door wagons were produced in the Star Chief series

 

As stated above, you will need to supply body tag numbers to determine the series, unless it is a 9 passenger model, then its a Chieftain 860 Special series.

 

 

2 hours ago, Pfeil said:

 

 Wrong, the StarChief Custom two door Safari is a wagon.

 

As you say, the Safari is a 2-door wagon. The OP specifically asked about his 4-door model.

[Pfeil]

10 minutes ago, Twisted Shifter said:

As you say, the Safari is a 2-door wagon. The OP specifically asked about his 4-door model.

Own up Twisted shifter, you went back and amended your first post. Here is the original that I commented on. You said NO StarChief Wagon!

 

  13 hours ago, Twisted Shifter said:

In 1955, Pontiac manufactured  xx station wagon models:

Chieftain 870 Deluxe series, six passengers

Chieftain 860 Special series, six and nine passengers

No wagons were produced in the Star Chief series

 

As stated above, you will need to supply body tag numbers to determine the series, unless it is a 9 passenger model, then its a Chieftain 860 Special series.

 

[Twisted Shifter]

4 hours ago, straight8pontiac said:

Richard...Using the "Standard Catalog of Pontiac" 2nd edition by John Gunnell, the style #2562 is listed for the Chieftan 860 Special. Specifically listed as model 860-27 4 door sedan. Your title listed your car as  a station wagon but my reference gives an entirely different number for a 4 door station wagon.  The 4 door wagon is categorized as Chieftan 870 Deluxe as model 870-27 with style #2563DF.

 

The factory brochure specifically identifies a 2-door, 2-seat (6-passenger wagon, excluding the Safari) and a 4-door, 3-seat (9-passenger wagon) as model 860. The 4-door, 2-seat, 6-passenger model is the 870.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Pfeil]

A Wagon is a wagon. Own up!

[Twisted Shifter]

3 hours ago, Pfeil said:

Kind of a rare model to post for photos.

Features two non-folding seats and " Unusual rear ventipanes" located directly behind the rear side doors

"Rear ventipanes" and two non-folding rear seats were standard on the 860 4-door, 9-passenger wagon. See brochure above.

[rocketraider]

You'll notice that from cowl back the Pontiac wagon's body is identical to the Chevrolet wagon body. Pontiac adapted their trim and designed Pontiac taillights that fit into the Chevrolet taillight openings, while using their own drivetrains.

 

So the 77-90 wagon body sharing was nothing new.

 

Yet the high-style Safari warranted its own Pontiac quarter and rear end styling.

[Twisted Shifter]

9 minutes ago, Pfeil said:

A Wagon is a wagon. Own up!

 The OP specifically headed his column "55 Pontiac 4 door station wagon".

  No mention was made of 2-door wagon, Star Chief or Chieftain.

[Pfeil]

6 minutes ago, Twisted Shifter said:

"Rear ventipanes" and two non-folding rear seats were standard on the 860 4-door, 9-passenger wagon. See brochure above.

As John Gunnell said. It's rare to find a real photo of an 860-wagon with those features. He couldn't find a real picture for the 55 model for his book " 75 years of Pontiac". Brochures= no problem.

[Pfeil]

2 minutes ago, Twisted Shifter said:

 The OP specifically headed his column "55 Pontiac 4 door station wagon".

  No mention was made of 2-door wagon, Star Chief or Chieftain.

YOU mentioned there was NO StarChief Wagon, and then you went back and amended it, but my comment held your original statement. Own up!

[Twisted Shifter]

Get a life, Pfeil!

Edited December 27, 2022 by Twisted Shifter (see edit history)

[Twisted Shifter]

Posted 1 hour ago

  1 hour ago, Twisted Shifter said:

"Rear ventipanes" and two non-folding rear seats were standard on the 860 4-door, 9-passenger wagon. See brochure above.

As John Gunnell said. It's rare to find a real photo of an 860-wagon with those features. He couldn't find a real picture for the 55 model for his book " 75 years of Pontiac". Brochures= no problem.

 

Here are three Pontiac 4-door wagons with vent windows behind the "C" pillar, 1955, 1956, 1957. Stll the same body from the firewall back, just different front treatments and trim.

 

 

 

 

[GARY F]

Another for parts is AMES.

[Richard Clark]

Thank you all for the information what a great form I will be getting back to you

[Richard Clark]

Dose anyone know of someone looking for a strato streak engine and 3 speed transmission 1955 out of a 860 cheiftain station wagon 

[Twisted Shifter]

Looks like you are parting it out.     ??

 

 

[Richard Clark]

Not at this time just the motor and transmission looking for some floor pans and rocker panels the wagon has been stored in our barn for 25 years it is going to need lot's of work.

[TAKerry]

Street Rod?  I dont think Ames will have anything for a car this early. You can try Desert Valley Auto Parts in AZ. They have a lot of different stuff. Join POCI, there is a good bit of support for this era there as well as modified chapters to go along with restored.

[Richard Clark]

Thank you sir

[95Cardinal]

Yes, Ames Performance has a full-size Pontiac catalog, starting with some parts for the 1955 model year cars.

http://amesperf.com

 

[Reynard]

I believe '55 to '57 Chevy floor pans are being reproduced. I don't know if they are available for or fit wagons. If so, since Pontiac and Chevy used the same station wagon bodies, chances are the wagon floor pans are the same.

If not, search all the old car junkyards listed in the AACA "Junkyard" forum as well as the internet. Gotta be pans out there somewhere.

It would help to know your location in case someone knows of the parts you need and shipping them to you wouldn't be unreasonable.

There recently was a '56 Pontiac wagon parts car listed on CL in the dry desert part of Washington. If it comes up again, I'll forward to you.

[TAKerry]

16 hours ago, 95Cardinal said:

Yes, Ames Performance has a full-size Pontiac catalog, starting with some parts for the 1955 model year cars.

http://amesperf.com

 

I stand corrected, DUH, I see that now on the back cover. I was thinking they started with early sixties and up parts.

[Richard Clark]

wow i am looking for Rh and Lh rocker panels for this cheiftain 860 special i have called many places with no luck dose any one have any ideas where i can get some i do not want the slip on this 4 door wagon will not go to the junk yard thank everyone for your help i am grateful to everyone 

[Crusty Trucker]

Try these - they should fit. Call the vendor to make sure.

A little time spent on the internet may solve your problem.  As stated above, Chevy and Pontiac wagon bodies are the same.

 

https://bodyshopprice.com/rh-1955-chevy-factory-style-outer-rocker-panel-4-door-models/

 

 

 

 

full length factory style outer rocker panel extends to the front of the rear tire like original. applications: 1955 chevy 4 door sedan & station wagon. Rocker ...

$175.00 · ‎30-day returns · ‎In stock

 

 

[8E45E]

On 12/27/2022 at 10:56 AM, rocketraider said:

Yet the high-style Safari warranted its own Pontiac quarter and rear end styling.

I wish Pontiac did that with ALL the '55 and '56 wagons, not just the Safari.  Then they would not have looked like upmarket Chev wagons.

 

Craig

Edited April 6, 2023 by 8E45E (see edit history)

[Rusty Heaps]

And here’s one to cry about!

[Richard Clark]

Wow what a neat ride hate to see it going to waste I sure would like to find one here in Indiana for parts for mine.