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1949 Dodge Meadowbrook Series D30
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,750.00
No. Produced 144,390
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,355lbs
Wheelbase 123.5 inches
Length 203 5/8 inches
Width 72 13/16 inches
Height 65 inches
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 57 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 230.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 103@3600
Rated Horsepower 25.35
Torque 190@1200
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting D30-1001
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 9.25 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 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 15 x 5
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 7.1 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 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
No. produced also includes all Coronet & Meadowbrook 4 dr. sedans Serial Nos.: 31245001 to 31417330 & 45050001 to 45563676 & 45500101 to 45504688

1949 Dodge Data BookDetroit 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 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
La Plata Blue
Stone Beige No. 1
Lullaby Blue Dark
Gypsy Green
Hunter Green
Monarch Maroon
Cairo Tan
Granite Gray
Air Cruiser Red
French Gray
Gypsy Green
Island Green
Cadet Red
Victoria Ivory
Standard/Optional Equipment
Gyromatic automatic transmissionOpt
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