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Original Base Price |
$5,881.00
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No. Produced |
4,572
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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 |
YM23
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Weight |
4,796lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
127 inches
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Length |
229.7 inches
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Width |
79.1 inches
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Height |
55.7 inches
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Front Tread |
62.4 inches
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Rear Tread |
61.1 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V8, valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 440 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 4.32 & 3 3/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 10.1 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 350@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 59.72 | |
Torque | 480@2800 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | Cast Iron | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | Stamped on block pan rail at left rear corner below starter opening. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Downdraft 4-barrel
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Make |
Holley
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Transmission | |
Type | Torqueflite automatic | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | Not applicable | |
2nd | Not applicable | |
3rd | Not applicable | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | Not applicable | |
Clutch Type |
Not applicable
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Clutch Size |
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
2.94 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent torsion bar
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Rear |
Hotchkiss
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Steering Gear |
Integral power
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Brakes |
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Service |
Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
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Front Size |
11 49/64 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
11 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Water pump | |
Radiator | Tube and spacer | |
Fuel Type | Premium | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 9.15 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 24 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 18.5 Pints | |
Cooling System | 18 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. | YH23K9C100001 and up | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 |
| Digits 1-2: Series |
| Digits 3-4: Body style |
| Digits 5: Engine |
| Digits 6: Model year |
| Digits 7: Assembly plant |
| Digits 8-13: Production number |
VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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References | |
Imperial & Chrysler Service Manual (1969) | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
Major Dimensions - 1959 Models | 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 |
Automotive Industries March 15 1969 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
| Platinum Metallic |
| Charcoal Metallic |
| Bahama Blue Metallic |
| Midnight Blue Metallic |
| Dark Briar Metallic |
| Surf Green Metallic |
| Jade Green Metallic |
| Dark Emerald Metallic |
| Navaho Beige |
| Deep Plum |
| Aquamarine Metallic |
| Bronze Mist Metallic |
| Tuscan Bronze Metallic |
| Spinnaker White |
| Formal Black |
| Champagne |
| Classic Gold Metallic |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Power windows | Std |
| Air conditioning | Opt |
| Power seats | Opt |
| Power vent windows | Opt |
| Radio | Opt |
| Power antenna | Std |
| Speed control device | Opt |
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