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Original Base Price
$1,588.00
No. Produced
81,399
Body
Body Maker
Dodge
No. Doors
2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
3,236lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase
119.5 inches
Length
197 5/16 inches
Width
72 15/32 inches
Height
64.75 inches
Front Tread
57 inches
Rear Tread
60 9/32 inches
Engine Type Inline, L-head Displacement 230.2 cu. in. Cylinders 6 Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 5/8 inches Compression Ratio-Std 6.7 to 1 Compression Ratio-Opt Brake Horsepower 102@3600 Rated Horsepower 25.35 Torque 184@1200 Main Bearings 4 Valve Lifters Mechanical Block Material Engine Numbers Continued from 1948 Engine No. Location On left front side of block. Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type
Single downdraft
Make
Stromberg
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
4.10 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
External on the transmission
Size
6 inches
Other Systems Specifications Exhaust System Single Ignition System Distributor and coil Battery 6 volt storage battery Cooling System Centrifugal water pump Radiator Cellular Fuel Type Mileage
Wheels, Rims & Tires Wheel Type Wheel Mfr Wheel Size 15 x 5 Tire Type 4 ply Tire Size 6.7 x 15 Spare Location Trunk
Capacities Fuel 17 Gallons Oil 5 Quarts Transmission 3.25 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 On left front door hinge post.
Additional Information
Serial Nos.: 31201087 to 31242628 & 45041546 to 45045426. This series is a continuation of the 1948 model year series. No. produced includes 1946-1948 models.
References Design Specs for 1946-8 Chrysler Built Cars Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456www.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) 464-0301www.hcfi.org
Exterior Colors Paint Type Colors La Plata Blue Stone Beige No. 1 Lullaby Blue Dark Gypsy Green Hunter Green Monarch Maroon Cairo Tan Granite Gray Air Cruiser Red French Gray Gypsy Green Island Green Cadet Red Victoria Ivory All colors may not be available in all models. Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
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