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| 1953 Studebaker Commander DeLuxe Series 4H | ||
| Starlight Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,921.00 | |
| No. Produced | 6,106 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Studebaker | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | C | |
| Weight | 3,030lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 116.5 inches | |
| Length | 201 15/16 inches | |
| Width | 71 inches | |
| Height | 56 5/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 55.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 232.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/8 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 120@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 36.4 | |
| Torque | 190@2000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting V207001 | |
| Engine No. Location | On pad on top of block to right of distributor mounting. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.62 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.48 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.25 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.09 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & lever or worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 17.25 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 8290001 to 8353332 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on left front door lock post. Add'l Serial Nos.: 8826801 to 8836505 | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| This model had a 120 1/2 inch wheelbase. | |||
| References | |
| Studebaker-The Complete Story W.Cannon & F.Fox | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1953 Studebaker Passenger Car Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age December 1952 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age March 1953 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age June 1953 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Tahoe Green | |
| Velvet Black | ||
| Maui Blue | ||
| Chippewa Green | ||
| Coral Red | ||
| Ivory Mist | ||
| Lombard Green | ||
| Manchester Maroon | ||
| Monterey Beige | ||
| Olympic Gray | ||
| Tacoma Gray | ||
| Bombay Red | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Automatic Drive automatic transmission | Opt | |