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| 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Series DK | ||
| Station Wagon | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,604.00 | |
| No. Produced | 804 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 8 | |
| Model Number | 2109 | |
| Weight | 3,435lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 116 inches | |
| Length | 207.5 inches | |
| Width | 73.375 inches | |
| Height | 69.375 inches | |
| Front Tread | 57.625 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 216.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 90@3300 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 29.4 | |
| Torque | 174@1200 | |
| Main Bearings | 6 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | DA1001 to DA546865 | |
| Engine No. Location | On boss on right side of engine to rear of distributor. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure and splash | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.94 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.68 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.94 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Driven disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.125 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.11 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 16 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 15 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | DK1001 to DK58678 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Stamped on the right front door hinge pillar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (1946) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Martial Maroon | |
| Ensign Blue | ||
| Volunteer Green | ||
| Black | ||
| Seafoam Green | ||
| Scout Brown | ||
| Sport Beige | ||
| Fleet Blue | ||
| Wing Blue | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||