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1950 Chrysler Windsor Series C48-2
Limousine
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,010.00
No. Produced 174
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 125.5 inches
Length 222 1/4 inches
Width 76 inches
Height 65 5/8 inches
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 59 9/16 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 C48-1001
Engine No. Location Left front side of block near generator.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Prestomatic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Internal Expanding
Size 7 inches
Exhaust System
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 6
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 8.2 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3 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.: 70794001 to 70889370 & 67011004 to 67024682

Preview of C48 C49 (1950)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Chrysler Corp Confidential Bulletin (1950)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 November 1949Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automotive Industries March 15 1950Los 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.
Two Tone Colors Available
Gulf Green
Scotch Green
Fog Green
Pagoda Cream
Racine Blue
Tampa Beige
Shell Gray
Quacker Gray
Tobacco Brown
Stone Gray
Haze Blue
Victoria Red
GunMetallical Gray
Newport Blue
Crown Maroon
Juniper Green
Indian Brown
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
RadioOpt
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