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1940 Chrysler Traveler Series C26
Rumble Seat Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,150.00
No. Produced 1,117
Body Maker
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 3,525lbs
Wheelbase 128 1/2 inches
Length 20/ 1/2 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own Straight 8, L-head
Displacement 323.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 7/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 135@3400
Rated Horsepower 33.8
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers C26-1001 to C26-18753
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.91 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type Non-skid
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 24 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. 6750101 to 6756417
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
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Additional Information
No. produced includes New Yorker & Traveler editions of this model. Deduct 30 lbs from the weight of models without running boards

The Beautiful Chrysler (1940)Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987Detroit 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. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Topics January 8 1940Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Regal Maroon
Chrysler Green
Sequoia Cream
Newport Green
Sky Blue
Meadow Green
Polo Green Medium
Desert Beige
Dawn Gray
Dove Gray
Ensign Blue
Maumee Green
Federal Gray
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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