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| 1948 Crosley CC-48 Series | ||
| Convertible | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $949.00 | |
| No. Produced | 2,485 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Crosley | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 1,110lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 80 inches | |
| Length | 145 inches | |
| Width | 49 inches | |
| Height | 57 inches | |
| Front Tread | 40 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 40 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 44 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 2 1/2 & 2 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 26.5@5200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 10 | |
| Torque | 33.5@3000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 28804 & up | |
| Engine No. Location | On crankcase, front left side. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Tillotson | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Spur | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.29 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.72 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.29 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 6 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 5.17 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | |||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | Cam & lever | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Mechanical | ||
| Front Size | 6 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 6 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on 4 wheels | ||
| Size | 6 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 4.5 x 12 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 6.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 3 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 4 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | CC32000 to CC61256 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On dash engine side or on the top near the middle. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 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 |
| Motor Age January 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1947 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Dove Gray Poly | |
| Sequoia Cream | ||
| Bamboo Yellow | ||
| Island Green Poly | ||
| Gem Blue Poly | ||
| Black | ||
| Brown Poly | ||
| Crosley Gray | ||
| Deep Sky Blue Poly | ||
| Persian Red | ||
| Parliament Green | ||
| Springtime Green Symphony | ||
| Ocean Foam Green | ||
| Regal Maroon Poly | ||
| Jonquil Yellow | ||
| Imperial Blue Poly | ||
| Skyline Silver Poly | ||
| Mariner Blue Poly | ||
| Sports Red | ||
| May Green Poly | ||
| Ocean Foam Green Poly | ||
| Gay Tan | ||
| Newfoundland Green Gray Poly | ||
| Parliament Green Poly | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||