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| 1956 Chevrolet One-Fifty 6 Series 1500 | ||
| Utility Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,550.00 | |
| No. Produced | 10,712 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | ||
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 1512 | |
| Weight | 3,120lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115 inches | |
| Length | 197.5 inches | |
| Width | 73.7 inches | |
| Height | 62.1 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58.9 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 235.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 9/16 & 3 15/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 140@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 30.4 | |
| Torque | 210@2400 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.70 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Semi-reversible recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | A56a001001 to 220555 | ||
| 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 plate on left front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Number produced includes 6 and 8 cylinder models. | |||