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1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Series 1500 FJ
Town Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,135.00
No. Produced 70,228
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 6
Model Number 1502
Weight 3,075lbs
Wheelbase 116 inches
Length 197.75 inches
Width 73.375 inches
Height 69.375 inches
Front Tread 57.625 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 216.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 90@3300
Rated Horsepower 29.4
Torque 174@2000
Main Bearings 6
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers FA1001 to FJ825234
Engine No. Location On boss on right side of engine to rear of distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.94 to 1
2nd 1.68 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.94 to 1
Driven disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.11 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 5.5 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. FJ1001 to FJ30590
VIN Description
VIN Location On right front door hinge pillar
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Bendix vacuum assist automatic transmission available.

Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (1948)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. BrighamHorseless 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 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1947Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Liveoak Green
Lake Como Blue
Dove Gray
Silver Gray Green
Oxford Maroon
Marsh Brown
Satin Green
Battleship Gray
Mayland Black
Standard/Optional Equipment
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