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1948 Crosley CC-48 Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $949.00
No. Produced 2,485
Body Maker Crosley
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 1,110lbs
Wheelbase 80 inches
Length 145 inches
Width 49 inches
Height 57 inches
Front Tread 40 inches
Rear Tread 40 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 44 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 2 1/2 & 2 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 26.5@5200
Rated Horsepower 10
Torque 33.5@3000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers 28804 & up
Engine No. Location On crankcase, front left side.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Tillotson
Type Spur
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.29 to 1
2nd 1.72 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.29 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 6 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 5.17 to 1
Front
Rear
Cam & lever
Service Mechanical
Front Size 6 inches
Rear Size 6 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size 6 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 4.5 x 12
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 6.5 Gallons
Oil 3 Quarts
Transmission 1 Pints
Cooling System 4 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. CC32000 to CC61256
VIN Description
VIN Location On dash engine side or on the top near the middle.
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Additional Information

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 Dove Gray Poly
Sequoia Cream
Bamboo Yellow
Island Green Poly
Gem Blue Poly
Black
Brown Poly
Crosley Gray
Deep Sky Blue Poly
Persian Red
Parliament Green
Springtime Green Symphony
Ocean Foam Green
Regal Maroon Poly
Jonquil Yellow
Imperial Blue Poly
Skyline Silver Poly
Mariner Blue Poly
Sports Red
May Green Poly
Ocean Foam Green Poly
Gay Tan
Newfoundland Green Gray Poly
Parliament Green Poly
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
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