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| 1953 Chrysler Custom Imperial 8 Series C58 |
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| Hardtop |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$4,560.00
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| No. Produced |
823
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Chrysler
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| No. Doors |
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
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| Weight |
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
133.5 inches
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| Length |
219 inches
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| Width |
76.75 inches
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| Height |
63 inches
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| Front Tread |
57 3/16 inches
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| Rear Tread |
60 3/8 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 331 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 13/16 & 3 5/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 180@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.51 | |
| Torque | 312@2000 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual downdraft
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| Make |
Carter
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Fluid-Matic automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 4 | |
| Clutch Type |
Not applicable
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| Clutch Size |
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.54 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent coil springs
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| Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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| Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
12 inches
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| Rear Size |
12 inches
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| Emergency |
On the transmission
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| Size |
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | 7765001 to C587773869 | |
| VIN Description |
| VIN Location | Plate on front door hinge post. | |
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