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1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial 8 Series C24
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,595.00
No. Produced 95
Body Maker
No. Doors 4
Passengers 7
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 144 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own Straight 8, L-head
Displacement 323.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 7/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 141@3400
Rated Horsepower 33.8
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers C24-1001 to C24-1322
Engine No. Location On left side of block between Nos. 2 and 3 cylinders.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Make Stromberg
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & double roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size
Rear Size 14 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 21 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 6 1/4 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 6 1/4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. 7806201 to 7806507
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location On right front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
Price includes federal tax

Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987Detroit 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
Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Topics February 6 1930Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Polo Green
Nordic Gray
Chrysler Blue
Regent Blue
Dixon Beige
Haig Green
Regal Maroon
Chrysler Green
Sequoia Cream
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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