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Original Base Price |
$2,061.00
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No. Produced |
142,613
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Dodge
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
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Weight |
3,380lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
120 inches
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Length |
212.0 inches
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Width |
74.6 inches
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Height |
62.5 inches
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Front Tread |
58.9 inches
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Rear Tread |
59.2 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 268.34 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 5/8 & 3 1/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 189@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 42.05 | |
Torque | 266@2400 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | On left side of block between Nos. 2 & 3 cylinders or on boss on right side of block below distributor or on top of block behind water pump. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Stromberg
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.5 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.68 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 3.2 | |
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 |
3.73 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent coil springs
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Rear |
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Steering Gear |
Worm & three tooth roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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Front Size |
11 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
On the drive shaft
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Size |
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Cellular or fin and tube | |
Fuel Type | Regular | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 17 Gallons | |
Oil | 5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 2.75 Pints | |
Cooling System | 19 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 | On left front pillar post. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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Serial Nos.: 34972001 to 35167854 & 42608001 to 42618518. No. produced is calendar year production for all models in this series.
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References | |
1956 Dodge Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
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 November 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Motor Age April 1956 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | Enamel | |
Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
| Sapphire White |
| Cloud Gray |
| Royal Blue Metallic |
| Wedgewood Blue |
| Sea Foam Green |
| Jade Green Metallic |
| Neptune Green Metallic |
| Aquamarine |
| Oriental Coral |
| Chinese Rose |
| Crown Yellow |
| Iridescent Chacoal Metallic |
| Garnet Metallic |
| Misty Orchid |
| Regal Orchid |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Powerflite automatic transmission | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
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