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1954 Chevrolet Special Series 1500A
Sedan Delivery
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 8,255
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number 1508
Weight
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length
Width
Height
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@3700
Rated Horsepower 30.4
Torque 200@2000
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers 01001-Z54 and up
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 & sector
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 pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. A54a001001 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
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Additional Information
Hydraulic valve lifters standard with Powerglide transmission.

Chevrolet Passenger Car Specifications (1954)Detroit 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 January 1954Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1954Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Saddle Brown
Horizon Blue
Surf Green
India Ivory
Romany Red
Biscayne Blue Metallic
Bermuda Green Metallic
Shoreline Beige
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
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