Pontiac Star Chief

[munzieb]

The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief was produced for 1954 to 1957. It had a V-8 287HP 4.7 L engine and came in a 2-door coupe and 4 door model. It had several distinctive features, 2 broad chrome bands that ran up the hood and a hood ornament with an Indian head that would illuminate when the headlights were turned on. It was also recognized by the 3-star emblems that ran along the side of the body. The Star Chief was the precursor to the Bonneville though the Chief name was associated with later models also.

I had to go big on this plaque because of the size of the text. I used Good-Times font that is very similar to the Pontiac font. The dimensions are 18” x 12” on BBPW and a 1/4” backer.

[amazingkevin]

Mighty nice looking project!!! Premo in fact!!! You car buffs know which ones to do!!! Atta boy!!!

[Norm Fengstad]

that is a beauty is pattern available?

[meflick]

I’m not even a car person, but I love seeing your beautiful car projects and reading their history that you share. Nice work.

Edited October 19, 2020 by meflick

[smitty0312]

That looks terrific!! Be proud!

[rjweb]

I had one of those (green and white) burned oil like a pig, very nice cutting,  RJ

[Rockytime]

When I was a kid we used to call  Pontiacs "Pump Jacks." Don't know why bit I loved them. I always go to dinner on Tuesday evenings and pass a '55 Pump Jack near the restaurant. Beautiful work!

Edited October 20, 2020 by Rockytime

[daveww1]

fantastic job

[Denny Knappen]

Wow, that is beautiful.  I got my dad’s 51 Pontiac my senior year of high school.  That is a long time ago.

[munzieb]

32 minutes ago, Denny Knappen said:

Wow, that is beautiful.  I got my dad’s 51 Pontiac my senior year of high school.  That is a long time ago.

Any Pictures?

[Woodrush]

On 10/19/2020 at 10:32 AM, munzieb said:

The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief was produced for 1954 to 1957. It had a V-8 287HP 4.7 L engine and came in a 2-door coupe and 4 door model. It had several distinctive features, 2 broad chrome bands that ran up the hood and a hood ornament with an Indian head that would illuminate when the headlights were turned on. It was also recognized by the 3-star emblems that ran along the side of the body. The Star Chief was the precursor to the Bonneville though the Chief name was associated with later models also.

I had to go big on this plaque because of the size of the text. I used Good-Times font that is very similar to the Pontiac font. The dimensions are 18” x 12” on BBPW and a 1/4” backer.

Nailed that one. Great cut

[wombatie]

Another first class fact and portrait of a lovely car.  Well done  

Marg

[edward]

You did a great job on the cutting and great pattern, always like seeing old cars.

[ben2008]

Very nice fretwork.

I know someone who has that exact same model car, only in blue and white. I have ridden in it. They are built like a tank. It's a real classic.

[lawson56]

WOW!!! Now that is an Awesome job!! I saw this yr a some Classic Car shows I have attended. Beautiful cars.