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1948 Dodge Custom Series D-24
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,881.00
No. Produced 3,698
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 4
Passengers 8
Model Number
Weight 3,757lbs
Wheelbase 119.5 inches
Length 222.5 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread 57 inches
Rear Tread 60 9/32 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 230.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.7 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 102@3600
Rated Horsepower 25.35
Torque 184@1200
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Continued from 1947
Engine No. Location On left front side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.83 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.10 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 External on the transmission
Size 6 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.25 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
This model has a 137.5 inch wheelbase. Serial Nos.: 31011766 to 31201086 & 45022453 to 45041545. No. prod.uced includes 1946-1948 models.

Design Specs for 1946-8 Chrysler Built CarsDetroit 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 All colors may not be available in all models.
Patrol Blue
La Plata Blue
Windward Green
Orinoco Green
Forest Green
Military Maroon
Stone Beige No. 1
Aircruiser Red
Opal Gray No. 4
Fortress Gray
Squad Red
Panama Sand
Dodge Black
Lullaby Blue
Lullaby Blue Dark
Gypsy Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
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