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Original Base Price |
$2,431.00
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No. Produced |
9,204
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Plymouth
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
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Weight |
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
116 inches
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Length |
205 inches
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Width |
75.6 inches
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Height |
54.1 inches
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Front Tread |
59.5 inches
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Rear Tread |
57.5 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Slant 6, overhead valve | |
Displacement | 225.54 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 13/32 & 4 1/8 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 8.2 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 145@4000 | |
Rated Horsepower | 27.85 | |
Torque | 215@2800 | |
Main Bearings | 4 | |
Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
Block Material | Cast Iron | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | On right side of block between number 2 & 3 cylinders. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Single downdraft
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Make |
Ball and Ball or Holley
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Transmission | |
Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.95 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.83 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 3.8 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
9.3 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.31 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent torsion bar
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Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball and nut
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Brakes |
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Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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Front Size |
10 inches
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Rear Size |
10 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
10 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Tube and spacer | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 7 x 14 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 4.5 Pints | |
Cooling System | 12 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 4 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | Starting 223a100001 | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 |
| Digits 1: Make |
| Digits 2: Series & Body style |
| Digits 3: Model year |
| Digits 4: Assembly plant |
| Digits 5-10: Production number |
VIN Location | Plate on left front door hinge post. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models as well as later series.
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References | |
1963 Plymouth Data Book | 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 |
Motor Age April 1963 | Los Angeles Public Library |
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Light Blue |
| Ivory |
| Light Green |
| Metallic Green |
| Light Beige |
| Red |
| Coppertone Metallic |
| Ermine No. 2 |
| Medium Beige |
| Metallic Brown |
| Silver Gray Metallic |
| Ebony |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Torque Flite Six automatic transmission | Opt |
| Power brakes | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt |
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