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1949 Chevrolet Styleline Series 1500 GJ
Business Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,270.00
No. Produced 20,337
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 1504
Weight
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 196 15/16 inches
Width 74 inches
Height 66 1/16 inches
Front Tread 57 inches
Rear Tread 58.75 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 6.6 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 GA1001 to GA1031807
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 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 15 x 5
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 5.5 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. GJ1001 to GJ47213
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door hinge pillar
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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 December 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Satin Green
Vista Gray
Live Oak Green
Texas Ivory
Oxford Maroon
Grecian Gray
Monaco Blue
Ice Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
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