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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE
Factory Name
Type
Displacement
Bore x Stroke
Compression ratio
Horsepower @ rpm
Torque @ rpm
Main bearings
Fuel system
Lubrication system
Electrical system
Ignition system
Exhaust system
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235 Thriftmaster
Valve-in-head inline six-cylinder
235.5 cu. In.
3.563 x 3.938
8.25:1
145 @ 4200 rpm.
217@ 2000 rpm
4
Single Rochester 1bbl.
Full pressure spur
12 volt
Electronic Ignition
Single, one muffler
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PAINT & UPHOLSTRY
Exterior Body Color
Exterior Trim Color
Interior Primary Color
Interior Trim Color
Seat Upholstery Fabric
Seat Upholstery Color
Seatbelts
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Repainted
Sherwood Green
Creme white
Standard
Leather
Vinyl
Brown
no
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TRANSMISSION
Type
Ratios: 1st
2nd
3rd
Reverse
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3-speed Selective Synchromesh, steering-column-mounted shift
2.94:1
1.68:1
1.00:1
2.94:1
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WHEELS & TIRES
Wheels:
Front
Rear
Tires:
Front
Rear
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Steel
15" x 6.0" six-lug
15" x 6.0" six-lug
Firestone
7.50 x 15
8.20 x 15
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DIFFERENTIAL
Type
Ratio
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Semi-floating hypoid
3.90:1
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WEIGHTS & MEASURES
Wheelbase
Overall length
Overall Width
Front track
Rear track
Shipping Weight
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123.25 inches
208.17 inches
76 inches
60.75 inches
61.02 inches
3385 pounds
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STEERING
Type
Ratio
Turning circle
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Armstrong
21.3:1
23.43 feet
Big
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CAPACITIES
Crankcase
Cooling system
Fuel tank
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6 quarts (includes filter capacity)
17 quarts
17 gallons
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BRAKES
Type
Front
Rear
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Four wheel hydraulic
Power assist
Manual 11" drum
Manual 11" drum internal-expanding duo-servo single anchor (stock)
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CALCULATED DATA
Bhp per c.i.d.
Weight per bhp
Weight per c.i.d.
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0.616
23.34 pounds
14.37 pounds
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CHASSIS & BODY
Construction
Frame
Cargo box type
Bed type
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All-steel body-on-frame
Double-dropped, channel and box section steel, four crossmembers
Stepside long bed
Wood - Alder wood
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PRODUCTION
1959 Chevrolet Trucks
(All series)
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353,509
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SUSPENSION
Front
Rear
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Reverse Elliot "I" beam front axel with inclined kingpins; longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs; direct double action shock absorbers
Longitudinal semi-elliptic two-stage leaf springs; direct double action shock absorbers
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ACCESSORIES
Heater
Windshield washer
Radio
Direction signal
Rear bumper
Rear view mirror
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Standard re-circulating heater
no
no
Factory
Std.
windshield washer
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