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1948 Studebaker Commander DeLuxe Series 15A
Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,547.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Studebaker
No. Doors 2
Passengers 3
Model Number Q1
Weight 3,140lbs
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length 204.375 inches
Width 69.75 inches
Height 61.25 inches
Front Tread 55 inches
Rear Tread 54 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 Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting H239001
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 Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 1.55
2nd 2.57
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48
Single plate
Clutch Size 9.25 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.09 to 1
Front Independent transverse
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Cam & twin lever
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 6.5 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 2.4 Pints
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 4287001 to 4360743
VIN Description
VIN Location On plate on left front door lock post. Add'l Serial Nos.: 4820501 to 4832598
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Additional Information

Studebaker Shop Manual 1947-1949Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Studebaker-The Complete Story W.Cannon & F.FoxLos Angeles Public Library
Chassis Parts Cat'g - Studebaker Champion/Commander 6's 1947-1949 SeriesHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1947Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors Holiday Red
Shenandoah Green Light
Boulevard Gray
Melody Blue
Parkway Green
Iroquois Blue
Peacock Green
Rodeo Tan
Varsity Maroon
Allegheny Gray Light
Tulip Cream No. 2
Balsam Green
Silver Gray
Gala Brown
Cumberland Blue
Velvet Black
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
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