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1926 Chevrolet X (or V) Series
Roadster
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $510.00
No. Produced
Body Maker
No. Doors 2
Passengers 2
Model Number
Weight 1,780lbs
Wheelbase 103 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, Valve-in-head
Displacement 171 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 3 11/16 & 4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 4.3 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 26@2000
Rated Horsepower 21.7
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Left front of cylinder block.
Lubrication Splash with pressure
Type
Make Carter
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 3.82 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Service External contracting on rear wheels
Front Size Not applicable inches
Rear Size
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Artillery
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type Balloon
Tire Size 30 x 3 1/2
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 1.25 Quarts
Cooling System
Rear Differential 2 Quarts
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on left side of front seat.
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Additional Information
Balloon tires at extra cost. 29 x 4.4 tire size with disk wheels also available. Serial Nos.: 1V1000 to 1V48499, 2V1000 to 2V48499, 3V1000 to 3V83277, 6V1000 to 6V27138, 9V1000 to 9V52906, 12V1000 to 12V38701, 21V1000 to 21V54755.

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Trade Journal July 1 1926Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 7 1926Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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