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Original Base Price |
$2,307.00
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No. Produced |
28,500
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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 |
BL1-H-23
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Weight |
2,700lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
111 inches
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Length |
196.3 inches
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Width |
70.8 inches
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Height |
52.7 inches
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Front Tread |
55.9 inches
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Rear Tread |
55.6 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Inline, overhead valve | |
Displacement | 170.86 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 13/32 & 3 1/8 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 8.5 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 101@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 27.85 | |
Torque | 155@2400 | |
Main Bearings | 4 | |
Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
Block Material | Cast Iron | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | | |
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 | Synchronous in 2nd & 3rd | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 3.22 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.82 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 4.15 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
9.125 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.23 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent torsion bar
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Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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Steering Gear |
Worm & ball nut
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Brakes |
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Service |
Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels
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Front Size |
9 inches
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Rear Size |
9 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
9 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Water pump | |
Radiator | Tube and spacer | |
Fuel Type | Regular | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 6.5 x 13 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 18 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 6.5 Pints | |
Cooling System | 12 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 2 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | Starting LH23A6a100001 | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 |
| Digits 1-2: Series |
| Digits 3-4: Body style |
| Digits 5: Engine |
| Digits 6: Model year |
| Digits 7: Assembly plant |
| Digits 8-13: Production number |
VIN Location | On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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No. produced is rounded to nearest 100 & includes all models for this series except station wagons.
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References | |
1966 Chrysler Engineering 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 |
Automotive Industries March 15 1966 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
| Silver |
| Black |
| Light Blue |
| Medium Blue |
| Dark Blue |
| Light Green |
| Dark Green |
| Medium Turquoise |
| Dark Turquoise |
| Bright Red |
| Red |
| Yellow |
| Cream |
| White |
| Beige |
| Bronze |
| Gold |
| Sandstone |
| Mauve |
| Maroon |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Torque Flite Six automatic transmission | Opt |
| 225 cu. in. Inline 6 engine | Opt |
| Air conditioning | Opt |
| Power brakes | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| Radio | Opt |
| Front disc rear drum brakes | Opt |
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