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| 1953 Kaiser Carolina Series 538 | ||
| Club Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 308 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Kaiser | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 5384 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 118.5 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58.75 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, L-head | |
| Displacement | 226.2 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 5/16 & 4 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.30 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 118@3650 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 26.3 | |
| Torque | 200@1800 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting K1-000001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Stamped on upper left front side of block and on plate on left side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.55 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.49 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.25 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.91 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| 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 | |||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 12.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 2.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting K538-001001 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced is approximate. | |||
| References | |
| Shop Manual for 1952 & 1953 Kaiser | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Pine Tint | |
| Powder Blue | ||
| Persian Gray Poly | ||
| Anchor Gray | ||
| Australian Beige | ||
| Sabre Jet Blue | ||
| Jade Tint | ||
| Tropical Green Poly | ||
| Peacock Blue | ||
| Stardust Ivory | ||
| Jade Green Poly | ||
| Onyx Black | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |