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1962 Dodge Custom 880 Series
Station Wagon 2-seat
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,292.00
No. Produced 2,100
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 4,025lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 215 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread 59.4 inches
Rear Tread 57.5 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 360.83 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/8 & 3 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 305@4800
Rated Horsepower 54.45
Torque 395@3000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On the right side of the block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.55 to 1
2nd 1.49
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.34
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.2 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 4.5 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 652a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Series (including engine cyl)
Digits 2: Body style
Digits 3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location On left front pillar post.
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Additional Information
No. produced is approximate model year production for Custom 880 station wagons. Cooling system capacity includes heater.

Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 April 1962Los Angeles Public Library
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Vermillion
Pearl Gray
Cobalt Blue Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Powder Blue
Glade Green Metallic
Light Green
Metallic Emerald
Deep Cordovan Metallic
Dusty Rose Metallic
Buff
Nutmeg Brown Metallic
Polar
Flax
Shell Beige
Onyx
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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