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Original Base Price |
$3,039.00
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No. Produced |
1,137
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Chrysler
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
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Weight |
4,277lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
131.5 inches
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Length |
208 5/8 inches
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Width |
73 inches
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Height |
66 inches
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Front Tread |
56.75 inches
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Rear Tread |
58 9/32 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Own Straight 8, L-head | |
Displacement | 323.5 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 4 7/8 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 7.25 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 135@3200 | |
Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
Torque | 270@1600 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | Starting C46-1001 | |
Engine No. Location | Top front end of block behind water pump. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Single downdraft
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Make |
Carter
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.83 to 1 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 3.48 to 1 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
10 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.91 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent coil springs
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Rear |
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
Hydraulic drum
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Front Size |
12 inches
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Rear Size |
12 inches
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Emergency |
External on the transmission
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Size |
7 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 6 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | |
Radiator | Tubular and fin | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | 15 x 6 | |
Tire Type | 4 ply | |
Tire Size | 8.2 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
Oil | 6 Quarts | |
Transmission | 2.75 Pints | |
Cooling System | 21 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | |
VIN Description |
VIN Location | Plate on front door hinge post. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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Serial Nos.: 7094001 to 7118581 & starting 7085470
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References | |
Comparative Dimensions Chrysler C45 C46 C47 (1949) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
Preview of C45 C46 C47 (1949) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
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 December 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Motor Age November 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
| Ensign Blue |
| Pepper Red |
| Gulf Green |
| Noel Green |
| Thunder Gray |
| Silver |
| Scotch Green |
| Navajo Brown |
| Mist Blue |
| Dust Gray |
| Burmese Brown |
| Pearl Tan |
| Ocean Blue |
| Burgandy Maroon |
| Fog Green |
| Pagoda Cream |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Presto-matic automatic transmission | Opt |
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