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1942 Studebaker Commander Six Skyway Series 12A
Land Cruiser
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,243.00
No. Produced 17,500
Body Maker Studebaker
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,315lbs
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type L-head
Displacement 226.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 5/16 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 94@3600
Rated Horsepower 26.33
Torque 176@1600
Main Bearings 6
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting H164301
Engine No. Location On front left corner and left side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.09 to 1
Front Independent transverse
Rear
Service Hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
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 6.25 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 8 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. Starting 4216501 & 4816601
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
No. produced is total for the 12A series.

Studebaker-The Complete Story W.Cannon & F.FoxLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
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The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1942Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors Winetone Maroon
Tulip Cream
Channel Mist
Mowhak Green Light
Mohawk Green Dark
Desert Tan Light
Desert Tan Dark
Nassau Blue
Canyon Gray
Strato Gray
Varsity Green Dark
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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