1950 PONTIAC
Model Designations:
Pontiac Streamliner, Series 25, 6 Cylinder
Pontiac Streamliner, Series 27, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Chieftain, Series 25, 6 Cylinder
Pontiac Chieftain, Series 27, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Streamliner, Series 25, 6 Cylinder
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, 6 Cylinder, Body Style # 2508(D)
Base Price: $1,724/$1,745; Shipping Weight: 3,414/3,499 Pounds
2 Door Sedan Coupe, 6 Passenger, 6 Cylinder, Body Style # 2507(D)
Base Price: $1,673/$1,768; Shipping Weight: 3,379/3,399 Pounds
Metal Bodied Station Wagon, 8/6 Passenger, Body Style # 2562(D)
Base Price: $2,264/$2,343; Shipping Weight: 3,714/3,649 Pounds
"D" in Body Style Number indicates DeLuxe Trim
Prices & Weights shown before slash are for Standard Trim, After Slash for DeLuxe Trim.
Individual Body Style Production Not Available
Pontiac Streamliner, Series 27, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, 8 Cylinder, Body Style # 2508(D)
Base Price: $1,792/$1,887; Shipping Weight: 3,499/3,509 Pounds
2 Door Sedan Coupe, 6 Passenger, 8 Cylinder, Body Style # 2507(D)
Base Price: $1,742/$1,837; Shipping Weight: 3,464/3,469 Pounds
Metal Bodied Station Wagon, 8/6 Passenger, Body Style # 2562(D)
Base Price: $2,332/$2,411; Shipping Weight: 3,799/3,739 Pounds
"D" in Body Style Number indicates DeLuxe Trim
Prices & Weights shown before slash are for Standard Trim, After Slash for DeLuxe Trim.
Individual Body Style Production Not Available
Pontiac Chieftain, Series 25, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2569(D)
Base Price: $1,745/$1,840; Shipping Weight: 3,409/3,414 Pounds
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2511(D)
Base Price: $1,710/$1,805; Shipping Weight: 3,355/3360 Pounds
2 Door Sedan Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2527(D)
Base Price: $1,694/$1,789; Shipping Weight: 3,384/3,389 Pounds
2 Door Hardtop Catilina Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2537SD
Base Price: $2,000; Shipping Weight: 3,469
2 Door DeLuxe Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2567DTX
Base Price: $2,122; Shipping Weight: 3,624 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body Style #2527B
Base Price: $1,571; Shipping Weight: 3,319 Pounds
"D" in Body Style Number indicates DeLuxe Trim
Prices & Weights shown before slash are for Standard Trim, After Slash for DeLuxe Trim.
Individual Body Style Production Not Available
Pontiac Chieftain, Series 27, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2569(D)
Base Price: $1,813/$1908; Shipping Weight: 3,494/3,499 Pounds
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2511(D)
Base Price: $1,763/$1,858; Shipping Weight: 3,454/3464 Pounds
2 Door Sedan Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2527(D)
Base Price: $1,763/$1,858; Shipping Weight: 3,444/3,454 Pounds
2 Door Hardtop Catilina Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2537SD
Base Price: $2,069; Shipping Weight: 3,549
2 Door DeLuxe Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2567DTX
Base Price: $2,190; Shipping Weight: 3,704 Pounds
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body Style #2527B
Base Price: $1,640; Shipping Weight: 3,399 Pounds
"D" in Body Style Number indicates DeLuxe Trim
Prices & Weights shown before slash are for Standard Trim, After Slash for DeLuxe Trim.
Individual Body Style Production Not Available
General Specifications
Pontiac, 6 Cylinder Models:
Wheelbase: 120
Bore & Stroke: 3-9/16" X 4"
Engine Displacement: 239.2 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1; Optional: 7.50:1
Taxable Horsepower: 30.40
Horsepower: 90 @ 3,400 RPM; Optional: 93 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 175 Ft Lbs @ 1,400 RPM; Optional: 178 @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard: 4.10:1
Economy: 3.90:1
Mountain: 4.30:1
Hydramatic: 3.63:1
Carburetor: Carter Model WA1-717S .
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24
Pontiac, 8 Cylinder Models:
Wheelbase: 120
Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8" X 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 268.2 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.50 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 36.45
Horsepower: 108 @ 3,600 RPM; Optional Head: 113 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 190 Ft Lbs @ 2,200 RPM: Optional: 208 Ft. Lbs @ 1,800 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 35 PSI
Rear Axle Ratio:
Standard: 4.10:1
Economy: 3.90:1
Mountain: 4.30:1
Hydramatic: 3.63:1
Carburetor: Carter WCD, Model 719S
Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24
Capacities, 6 Cylinder Models
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 18 Quarts
With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17-1/2 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission: 1-3/4 Pints
Hydra-Matic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Capacities, 8 Cylinder Models
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 20 Quarts
With Heater: 21-1/2 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17-1/2 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Manual Transmission: 1-3/4 Pints
Hydra-Matic Transmission: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models
Spark Plug Type: AC 44-5, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Point Gap: .022"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: "IGN" Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 520 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM (In Drive)
Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models
Spark Plug Type: AC 44-5, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025"
Point Gap: .016"
Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4
Ignition Timing: "IGN" Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 450 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)
Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder Models
Camshaft End Play: .002"-.005"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.125"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0001"-.0021"
Rod End Play: .007"-.012" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter:
#1: 2.500"; #2: 2.531"; #3: 2.593"; #4: 2.625";
Main Bearing Clearance: .0003" -.0023"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 80-90 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, 8 Cylinder Models
Camshaft End Play: .002"-.005"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.000"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0001"-.0021"
Rod End Play: .007"-.0012" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter:
#1: 2.375" #2: 2.406" #3: 2.437" #4: 2.468"; #5: 2.625":
Main Bearing Clearance: .0003" -.0023"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 80-90 Lbs. Ft.
Rear Main Bearing Cap: 120 Ft. Lbs.
Valve Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .012"; Exhaust .012"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .012"; Exhaust: .012"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 5 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure:
6 Cylinder Engines: 59 Lbs @ 1-29/32 inches (New Springs)
8 Cylinder Engines: 62-1/2 Lbs @ 1-23/32 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"
Exhaust .001"
Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder Models
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .0155"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .002"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 20
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .006"
Oil Ring: .006"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.003"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder Models
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .015"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .002"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 10 to 20 Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .008"
Oil Ring: .006"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring: .0015"-.003"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models
Distributor #1110222
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 31-37 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .022"
Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 450 RPM
Full Advance: 12-1/2 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7" to 9"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14-1/2" to 16-1/2"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models
Distributor #1110818
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 21-30 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .016"
Condenser Capacity: .18 -.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7" to 9"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 17-1/2" to 19-1/2"
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator & Regulator Specifications
Generator #1102711
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,050 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.95 Amperes
Regulator #1118301
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Ground Polarity: Negative
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models
Part #1107079
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts, @ 5,500 RPM
Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 3.25 Volts, 11 Ft. Lbs. of Torque.
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models
Part #1107957
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.0 Volts, @ 6,000 RPM
Lock Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts, 15 Ft. Lbs. of Torque.
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder
Carburetor Model: WA1
Part #717S
Float Level: 7/16"
Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 1-3/4 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 17 (Medium Stroke)
Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-102
Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .030"
Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"
Unloader Setting: 5/16"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Rich
Carburetor Model: WA1
Part #718S
Float Level: 7/16"
Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 1-3/4 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 17 (Medium Stroke)
Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-102
Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .030"
Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"
Unloader Setting: 5/16"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"
Automatic Choke Setting: 3 Rich
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder
Carburetor Model: WCD
Part #719S-SA
Float Level: 3/16"
Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 32 (Shortest Stroke)
Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-163
Fast Idle Setting: .026"
Unloader Setting: 1/8"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WCD
Part #720S-SA
Float Level: 3/16"
Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 32 (Shortest Stroke)
Metering Rod Gauge: T-109-163
Fast Idle Setting: .026"
Unloader Setting: 1/8"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Fuel Pump Data:
Pump Model: AH
Maximum Pressure: 3-3/4 PSI
Pump Model: AJ
Maximum Pressure: 4 PSI
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasoline: AC
Temperature: AC
Oil Pressure: AC
Ammeter: AC
Brake Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 21-5/16"
Width: Front Wheel: 2-1/4"; Rear Wheel: 1-3/4"
Thickness: 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/16"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1"
Pedal Free Play: Brake Pedal Pad should be even with Clutch Pedal Pad
Wheel Alignment Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder DeLuxe Models
Caster: - 3/4 Degrees
Camber: Zero Degrees
Toe In; 0 to 1/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18-1/2 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 5 Degrees @ 0 Degrees Camber
Rear Axle , 6 & 8 Cylinder Models
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.012"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None
Axle Shaft End Play: .000"-.008"
Beginning Engine Numbers:
6 Cylinder Model 50-25: P6TS-1001
6 Cylinder Model 50-25: P6TH-1001
8 Cylinder Model 50-27: P8TS-1001
8 Cylinder Model 50-27: P8TH-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series 50-25: P6TS-1001
Series 50-25: P6TH-1001
Series 50-27: P8TS-1001
Series 50-27: P8TH-1001
Popular Options
Master Radio-5 Tube; Air Mate Radio-7 Tube, Air King Radio-8 Tube, Mast Antenna, Weather Chief Heater, Defroster, Venti-Heat Underseat Heater & Defroster, Windshield Washer, Rear Windshield Wiper, Fog Lights, Spot Light, White Sidewall Discs, Kool Kushion, Trunk Light, Vanity Visor Mirror, Electric Vanity Visor Mirror, E-Z-I Non-Glare Rear View Mirror, Parking Brake Lamp, Electric Clock, Umbrella Holder, Leather Utility Pocket, DeLuxe Steering Wheel, Polaroid Visor, No-Mar Gas Filler Trim, Fuel Door Lock, Scuff Pads, Multi-Purpose Lamp, Underhood Trouble Light, Jack Bag, Tool Kit, Wheel Trim Rings, Exhaust Deflector, Seat Covers, High Compression Cylinder Head (7.5:1), No-Rol Device, Hydra-Matic Transmission.
1950 Pontiac Historical Data
Total 1950 Pontiac Production was 446,429
6 Cylinder Models:
With Hydra-Matic: 24,930
With Standard Transmission: 90,612
Total: 115,542
8 Cylinder Models
With Hydra-Matic: 263,188
With Standard Transmission: 67,699
Total: 330,887
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1950 Pontiac Colors & Codes
Code Color PPG#
000 Black 9200
001 Starlight Blue Poly 10561
003 Parma Wine Poly 50125
004 Warwick Gray Poly 30744
005 San Pedro Ivory 80474
006 Rio Red 50124
007 Tarragon Green 40914
008 Skylark Blue Poly 10677
009 Cavalier Gray 30743
010 Berkshire Green Poly 40913
011 Solar Gold Poly 20684
012 Sierra Rust 20683
024 Lido Beige 20696
028 Sam Leandro Cream 80473
Two Tones
5014 Warwick Gray Poly Upper & Cavalier Gray Lower
5015 Sierra Rust Upper & San Pedro Ivory Lower
5017 Berkshire Green Poly Upper & Tarragon Green Lower
5018 Cavalier Gray Upper & Skylark Blue Poly Lower
5019 Skylark Blue Poly Upper & Cavalier Gray Lower
5022 San Pedro Ivory Upper & Sierra Rust Lower
5023 Berkshire Green Poly Upper & Tarragon Green Lower
5024 Solar Gold Poly Upper & Lido Beige Lower
5028 Sierra Rust Upper & San Leandro Cream Lower
Promotional Model Cars Available:
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