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1955 Hudson Rambler Custom Series 5500-2
Cross Country Station Wagon
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $1,995.00
No. Produced 12,023
Body Maker Hudson
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 5518-2
Weight 2,515lbs
Wheelbase 100 inches
Length 186.25 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread 54.6 inches
Rear Tread 53 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 195.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.3 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 7.5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 90@3800
Rated Horsepower 23.44
Torque 150@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Upper left front corner of block or left side of block in front.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.61 to 1
2nd 1.63 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.54 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 8 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.77 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 8 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 8 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.4 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1.5 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on center cowl below hood.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: D205000 to D276099 & DC15001 to DC23325

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630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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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
Paint Type
Colors Caribbean Blue
Midshipman Blue
Island Green
Bermuda Green
Mist Blue
Sunburst Yellow
Snowberry White
Palomino Brown
Rio Red
Coral Red
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
These are standard Nash-Hudson colors
Standard/Optional Equipment
Automatic transmissionOpt
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