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Original Base Price |
$3,215.00
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No. Produced |
500
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Chrysler
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
8
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Model Number |
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Weight |
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
125.5 inches
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Length |
215.6 inches
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Width |
77.5 inches
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Height |
64.3 inches
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Front Tread |
56 5/16 inches
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Rear Tread |
59 5/8 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Inline, L-head | |
Displacement | 264.5 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 7/16 & 4 3/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 119@3600 | |
Rated Horsepower | 28.36 | |
Torque | 218@1600 | |
Main Bearings | 4 | |
Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | Starting C54-1001 | |
Engine No. Location | Left front side of block near generator. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Single downdraft
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Make |
Ball and Ball
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.83 to 1 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 3.48 to 1 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
10 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.90 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent coil springs
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Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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Front Size |
12 inches
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Rear Size |
12 inches
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Emergency |
On the transmission
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Size |
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 6 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Cellular | |
Fuel Type | Regular | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 8 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 17 Gallons | |
Oil | 5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 2.75 Pints | |
Cooling System | 15 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 3.25 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | |
VIN Description |
VIN Location | Plate on front door hinge post. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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This model had a 139 1/2 inch wheelbase. Serial Nos.: 70141001 to 70181908 & 65014001 to 65015185
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References | |
Confidential Advance Information on the 1954 Chrysler | Detroit 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. 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 January 1954 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Motor Age July 1954 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | Enamel | |
Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
| Commodore Blue Metallic |
| Everglades Green Metalli-Chrome |
| Flagship Blue |
| Pebble Beige |
| Canary Yellow |
| Glacier Blue |
| Mint Green |
| West Point Gray |
| Alpine Blue |
| Sea Island Green Metallic |
| Ascot Gray |
| Topaz Tan Metallic |
| Cordovan Brown Metallic |
| Torch Red |
| Tahitian Tan |
| Turquoise Blue |
| Peacock Blue Metallic |
| Snowcrest White |
| Scarlet Red |
| Sea Breeze Blue |
| Steelhaze Gray |
| Gold |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Powerflite automatic transmission | Opt |
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