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| 1955 Hudson Rambler Custom Series 5500-2 | ||
| Cross Country Station Wagon | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,995.00 | |
| No. Produced | 12,023 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Hudson | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | 5518-2 | |
| Weight | 2,515lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 100 inches | |
| Length | 186.25 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 54.6 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 53 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 195.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/8 & 4 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.3 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 90@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 23.44 | |
| Torque | 150@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Upper left front corner of block or left side of block in front. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.61 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.63 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.54 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 8 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.77 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 9 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 8 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 8 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.4 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 11 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 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 center cowl below hood. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: D205000 to D276099 & DC15001 to DC23325 | |||
| References | |
| Hudson 1946-1957 Richard Langworth | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| The Car You Want ... Equipped as You Want It (1955) | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Hudson Mechanical Procedure Manual - Body (1955) | Los Angeles Public Library |
| General Information Handbook for Hudson Built Automobiles by Alex Burr | Online |
| 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 |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Caribbean Blue | |
| Midshipman Blue | ||
| Island Green | ||
| Bermuda Green | ||
| Mist Blue | ||
| Sunburst Yellow | ||
| Snowberry White | ||
| Palomino Brown | ||
| Rio Red | ||
| Coral Red | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| These are standard Nash-Hudson colors | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Automatic transmission | Opt | |