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| 1948 Studebaker Commander DeLuxe Series 15A | ||
| Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,547.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Studebaker | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 3 | |
| Model Number | Q1 | |
| Weight | 3,140lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 204.375 inches | |
| Width | 69.75 inches | |
| Height | 61.25 inches | |
| Front Tread | 55 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 54 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | L-head | |
| Displacement | 226.2 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 5/16 & 4 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 94@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 26.33 | |
| Torque | 176@1600 | |
| Main Bearings | 6 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting H239001 | |
| Engine No. Location | On front left corner and left side of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 1.55 | |
| 2nd | 2.57 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.48 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.25 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.09 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent transverse | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & twin lever | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 17 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 13 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 4287001 to 4360743 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on left front door lock post. Add'l Serial Nos.: 4820501 to 4832598 | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Studebaker Shop Manual 1947-1949 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Studebaker-The Complete Story W.Cannon & F.Fox | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Chassis Parts Cat'g - Studebaker Champion/Commander 6's 1947-1949 Series | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age November 1947 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Holiday Red | |
| Shenandoah Green Light | ||
| Boulevard Gray | ||
| Melody Blue | ||
| Parkway Green | ||
| Iroquois Blue | ||
| Peacock Green | ||
| Rodeo Tan | ||
| Varsity Maroon | ||
| Allegheny Gray Light | ||
| Tulip Cream No. 2 | ||
| Balsam Green | ||
| Silver Gray | ||
| Gala Brown | ||
| Cumberland Blue | ||
| Velvet Black | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||