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1955 Chevrolet One-Fifty 8 Series 1500 VA
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,627.00
No. Produced 66,833
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 1502
Weight 3,030lbs
Wheelbase 115 inches
Length 195.6 inches
Width 73.8 inches
Height 62.1 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 58.75 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 265.07 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 3/4 & 3 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 162@4400
Rated Horsepower 45
Torque 257@2200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers 01001-55 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 Dual 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 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.70 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Semi-reversible recirculating ball
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 12 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 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. VA55a001001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1-2: Series
Digits 3-4: Model year
Digits 5: Assembly plant
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location On plate on left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
Number produced includes 6 and 8 cylinder models. Hydraulic valve lifters standard with Powerglide transmission.

Chevrolet Engineering Features (1955)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Chevrolet Fingertip Facts (1955)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 January 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Shoreline Beige
Shadow Gray Metallic
Glacier Blue Metallic
Seamist Green
Neptune Green Metallic
Regal Turquoise Metallic
Skyline Blue
Copper Maroon Metallic
Coral
Gypsy Red
Autumn Bronze Metallic
India Ivory
Harvest Gold
Cashmere Blue
Navajo Tan Metallic
Dusk Rose Metalli-Chrome
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Heater and DefrosterOpt
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