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| 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline Series 1500 GJ | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,340.00 | |
| No. Produced | 58,514 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 1552 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115 inches | |
| Length | 196 15/16 inches | |
| Width | 74 inches | |
| Height | 66 1/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 57 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58.75 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 216.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.6 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 90@3300 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 29.4 | |
| Torque | 174@2000 | |
| Main Bearings | 6 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | GA1001 to GA1031807 | |
| Engine No. Location | On boss on right side of engine to rear of distributor. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Driven disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.125 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.11 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 15 x 5 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 16 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5.5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 16 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | GK1001 to GK128201 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On left front door hinge pillar | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age December 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Satin Green | |
| Vista Gray | ||
| Live Oak Green | ||
| Texas Ivory | ||
| Oxford Maroon | ||
| Grecian Gray | ||
| Monaco Blue | ||
| Ice Green | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||