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Original Base Price
$1,750.00
No. Produced
329,202
Body
Body Maker
Dodge
No. Doors
4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
3,415lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase
123.5 inches
Length
206.875 inches
Width
74.25 inches
Height
64.625 inches
Front Tread
56 5/16 inches
Rear Tread
59 inches
Engine Type Inline, L-head Displacement 230.2 cu. in. Cylinders 6 Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 5/8 inches Compression Ratio-Std 7.0 to 1 Compression Ratio-Opt Brake Horsepower 103@3600 Rated Horsepower 25.35 Torque 190@1200 Main Bearings 4 Valve Lifters Mechanical Block Material Engine Numbers Starting D42-1001 Engine No. Location On left front side of block. Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type
Single downdraft
Make
Stromberg
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
Clutch Size
9.25 inches
Axle Type
Semifloating
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.90 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
External on the transmission
Size
6 inches
Other Systems Specifications Exhaust System Single Ignition System Distributor and coil Battery 6 volt storage battery Cooling System Centrifugal water pump Radiator Cellular Fuel Type Mileage
Wheels, Rims & Tires Wheel Type Wheel Mfr Wheel Size 15 x 5 Tire Type 4 ply Tire Size 7.1 x 15 Spare Location Trunk
Capacities Fuel 17 Gallons Oil 5 Quarts Transmission 2.75 Pints Cooling System 14 Quarts Rear Differential 3.25 Pints Front Differential Not applicable Transfer Case Not applicable
Classic Rating
Not Rated
VIN/ID VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information VIN Description VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
Additional Information
Serial Nos.: 31663001 to 31867688 t& 45079001 to 45090487 & 45518001 to 45527382. No. produced includes 1951-1952 Meadowbrook & Coronet 4 dr. sedan models.
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) 464-0301www.hcfi.org Motor Age December 1945 Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000www.lapl.org Motor Age January 1951 Horseless Carriage Foundation
Exterior Colors Paint Type Colors All colors may not be available in all models. Two Tone Colors Available Monarch Maroon Victoria Ivory Dominion Blue Corvo Green Nassau Beige Gypsy Green Metallic Air Cruiser Red Pearl Tan Ceram Green Heron Gray Pitcairn Blue Kachina Bronze Metallic Jungle Lime Dover Gray Sea Mist Green Silhouette Green No. 1 Dynasty Maroon Oakwood Bronze Metallic Manchu Green Metallic Eden Green Metallic Iceland Gray Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
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