1952 Pontiac Chieftain:

The engine is a 268.4 C.I. 122HP 227 Ft.Lb/Tq Straight Eight. A very cool flathead engine called Silver-Streak.

Last March I noticed an old car on a piece of property near my house, it was a 1952 Pontiac Chieftain. I have always wanted to have a 52 Chevy; I decided this was close enough. The property was for sale so I called the realtor to ask if the seller would be willing to sell the car. They said if I would have it moved I could have it.

Some of the first pictures I took before calling owner. There was moss growing on the side, black berry bushes growing in the engine compartment and grass growing on fender.

I had a flat bead tow truck pick up and deliver the 52 to my place where I could clean the growth off and get wheels and tires on it.

I tried some rust preventative, called navel jelly, on the back fenders using a paint brush. I don�t want to do the whole car with a brush so I am looking for something that can be sprayed from a paint gun. A friend of mine recommended I try a product called Must for Rust that I found in a spray bottle that was a lot easier than brushing.

I was able to only get one wheel off the others need more soaking in penetrating oil.

The engine compartment appears to have everything there, hopefully just needs a good cleaning. I am soaking all of the spark plugs, nuts and bolts in penetrating oil. Notice the three broken spark plugs.

April 30 the chieftain is on tires donated by My 1964 Ford F100. By the way the lug nuts on the driver�s side are reverse threaded.

The trunk, hood and fenders are covered with rust converter (Must for Rust). All of the trash and loose upholstery ripped out.

Next the seats will be pulled out and I will begin patching the floor and trunk.