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| 1936 Chrysler DeLuxe Airstream 8 Series C8 | ||
| Convertible Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,075.00 | |
| No. Produced | 240 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 2 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 121 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | Lycoming V8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 288.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.2 to1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 105@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 39.2 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | C8-1001 to C8-10554 | |
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | |||
| Differential Ratio | 4.1 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | |||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | |||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | |||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Steel | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | External rear | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | |||
| Oil | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | |||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 6710501 to 6719499 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Addl serial nos. 9755816 to 9756327 | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Rear Axle Ratio is 3.91 | |||
| References | |
| Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 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 Trade Journal January 1936 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Polo Green | ||
| Kiltie Green No. 4 | ||
| Skytint Blue | ||
| Delmonte Beige | ||
| Stone Beige No. 2 | ||
| GunMetallical Gray | ||
| Harvard Maroon | ||
| Meadow Brook Blue | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |