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| 1941 Pontiac Custom Torpedo 8 Series 41-29C | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,077.00 | |
| No. Produced | 17,191 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | 29-2919 | |
| Weight | 3,430lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 211.5 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61 19/32 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | L-head | |
| Displacement | 248.9 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 103@3500 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | 190@2200 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | Chrome nickel steel | |
| Engine Numbers | Same as serial number | |
| Engine No. Location | On left front side of dash. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Synchro-mesh | |
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.94 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.66 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.02 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Dry plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 9 1/2 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.3 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Down-flow cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Steel | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 16 x 4 1/2 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1 3/4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 19 1/2 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 1/4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting P8JC1001, L8JC1001, C8JC1001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 8 | ||
| Digits 1: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 2: Engine | |||
| Digits 3: Model year | |||
| Digits 4: Body style | |||
| Digits 4-8: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Stamped on a plate fastened to the left side of the dash. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Streamliner 8 and Custom 8 have mostly same chassis. Optional Differential Ratios available. No. produced includes all models in this series. | |||
| References | |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automobile Topics February 3 1942 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| Marlboro Blue | ||
| Parma Wine | ||
| Streamline Gray | ||
| Tropic Blue | ||
| Allandale Green | ||
| Indiana Beige | ||
| Taffy Tan | ||
| El Paso Beige | ||
| Paddock Gray | ||
| Silver French Gray | ||
| Thetis Green | ||
| French Copper | ||
| Santone Beige | ||
| Pearl Gray | ||
| Torpedo Gray | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |