Specifications, Part & Services, Museums & Clubs for Antique, Classic, Vintage and Muscle Cars

VINDataProducts ad
Ads
Bookmark this page
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Series 2400C
Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $1,669.00
No. Produced 144,401
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 2402
Weight 3,230lbs
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 195.5 inches
Width 75 inches
Height 63.125 inches
Front Tread 56 11/16 inches
Rear Tread 58.75 inches
Type Inline, Valve-in-head
Displacement 235.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 9/16 & 3 15/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 115@3600
Rated Horsepower 30.4
Torque 204@2000
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers LA1001 to LA1183450
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 Rochester
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
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.70 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel 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 water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. C53a001001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2-3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location On left front door hinge pillar
General VIN Decoder

Free Decoder by Decode This!
Additional Information
Hyphen in serial number is place holder for assembly plant letter.

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 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age March 1953Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1953Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Driftwood Gray
Surf Green
Horizon Blue
Target Red
Campus Cream
Madeira Maroon
Sungold
Woodland Green
India Ivory
Onyx Black
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Bookmark this page