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1940 Chevrolet Special De Luxe Series KA
Cabriolet
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $873.00
No. Produced 11,820
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors
Passengers 4
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 113 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type OHV
Displacement 216.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 85@3200
Rated Horsepower 29.4
Torque
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 2697268 to 3665902&B105462 to B221935
Engine No. Location
Lubrication
Type
Make Carter
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Diaphragm spring
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.73 to 1
Front
Rear
Worm & roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 14 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. KA1001 to KA72089
VIN Description
VIN Location On plate on right side floor pan in front of front seat.
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Additional Information
This model has running boards.

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automobile Topics January 8 1940Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Ridge Green
Harbor Blue
Streamline Gray
Port Wine Maroon
Maple Brown
Arden Beige
Battleship Gray
Gulf Blue
Kingston Gray
Traverse Green
Ruby Maroon
Glamour Grey
California Beige
Alameda Green
Beach Ivory
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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