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| 1954 Chrysler Windsor DeLuxe 6 Series C62 | ||
| Newport | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,600.00 | |
| No. Produced | 3,655 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Chrysler | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,730lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 125.5 inches | |
| Length | 215.6 inches | |
| Width | 77.5 inches | |
| Height | 64.3 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56 5/16 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 5/8 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 264.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/16 & 4 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 119@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 28.36 | |
| Torque | 218@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting C54-1001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Left front side of block near generator. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Ball and Ball | |
| 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 | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | On the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.6 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 15 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.25 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 70141001 to 70181908 & 65014001 to 65015185 | |||
| References | |
| Confidential Advance Information on the 1954 Chrysler | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 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 1954 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age July 1954 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Commodore Blue Metallic | ||
| Everglades Green Metalli-Chrome | ||
| Flagship Blue | ||
| Pebble Beige | ||
| Canary Yellow | ||
| Glacier Blue | ||
| Mint Green | ||
| West Point Gray | ||
| Alpine Blue | ||
| Sea Island Green Metallic | ||
| Ascot Gray | ||
| Topaz Tan Metallic | ||
| Cordovan Brown Metallic | ||
| Torch Red | ||
| Tahitian Tan | ||
| Turquoise Blue | ||
| Peacock Blue Metallic | ||
| Snowcrest White | ||
| Scarlet Red | ||
| Sea Breeze Blue | ||
| Steelhaze Gray | ||
| Gold | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Powerflite automatic transmission | Opt | |