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1949 Chrysler Windsor 6 Series C45
Limousine
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,164.00
No. Produced 73
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,430lbs
Wheelbase 125.5 inches
Length 202 5/8 inches
Width 72 inches
Height 65.5 inches
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 57 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 250.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 116@3600
Rated Horsepower 28.3
Torque 208@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting C45-1001
Engine No. Location Left front side of block near generator.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
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 3.90 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
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 15 x 6
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 7.6 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 17 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 Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
This model had a 139 1/2 inch wheelbase. Serial Nos.: 70725001 to 70793638 & 67005001 to 67010795 & starting 70702448

Comparative Dimensions Chrysler C45 C46 C47 (1949)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Preview of C45 C46 C47 (1949)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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 All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Ensign Blue
Pepper Red
Gulf Green
Noel Green
Thunder Gray
Silver
Scotch Green
Navajo Brown
Mist Blue
Dust Gray
Burmese Brown
Pearl Tan
Ocean Blue
Burgandy Maroon
Fog Green
Pagoda Cream
Standard/Optional Equipment
Presto-matic automatic transmissionOpt
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