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| 1940 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Series KH | ||
| Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $715.00 | |
| No. Produced | 17,234 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | ||
| Passengers | 4 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 2,925lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 113 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | OHV | |
| Displacement | 216.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 85@3200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 29.4 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 2697268 to 3665902&B105462 to B221935 | |
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | ||
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Diaphragm spring | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.11 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | |||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | |||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 16 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | 14 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | KH1001 to KH37644 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on right side floor pan in front of front seat. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| This model has running boards. | |||
| 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) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automobile Topics January 8 1940 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| Ridge Green | ||
| Harbor Blue | ||
| Streamline Gray | ||
| Port Wine Maroon | ||
| Maple Brown | ||
| Arden Beige | ||
| Battleship Gray | ||
| Gulf Blue | ||
| Kingston Gray | ||
| Traverse Green | ||
| Ruby Maroon | ||
| Glamour Grey | ||
| California Beige | ||
| Alameda Green | ||
| Beach Ivory | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |