1949 CHRYSLER
First Series
Model Designations:
Chrysler Royal, Series C-38S, 6 Cylinder
Chrysler Windsor, Series C-38W, 6 Cylinder
Crown Saratoga, Series C-39K, 8 Cylinder
Chrysler New Yorker, Series C-39N, 8 Cylinder
Body Styles & Prices:
Chrysler Royal, Series C-38S, 6 Cylinder
Royal, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger,
Base Price: $1,839; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds; Production Total: * 1,221
Royal, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,954; Shipping Weight: 3,473 Pounds; Production Total: * 4,318
Royal, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,928; Shipping Weight: 3,498 Pounds; Production Total: * 1,117
Royal, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $1,975; Shipping Weight: 3,533 Pounds: Production Total: * 24,279
Chasis, Production Total: * 1
Long Wheelbase Royal, 139-1/2" - 4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $2,400; Shipping Weight: 3,925 Pounds; Production Total: * 626
Long Wheelbase Royal, 139-1/2" - 4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $2,526; Shipping Weight: 4,022 Pounds; Production Total: * 169
* Production Totals for 1946, 1947, 1948, & Early 1949 were lumped together.
See 1949 1st Series for Totals.
Chrysler Windsor, Series C-38W, 6 Cylinder
Windsor, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,906; Shipping Weight: 3,363 Pounds; Production Total: * 1,980
Windsor, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,020; Shipping Weight: 3,463 Pounds; Production Total: * 26,482
Windsor, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,434; Shipping Weight: 3,693 Pounds; Production Total: * 11,200
Windsor, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,009; Shipping Weight: 3,508 Pounds; Production Total: * 4,034
Windsor, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,041; Shipping Weight: 3,523 Pounds; Production Total: * 161,139
Windsor, 4 Door Traveler Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,183; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds; Production Total: * 4,182
Windsor, 4 Door Sedan, Town & Country, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,880; Shipping Weight: 3,957 Pounds; Production Total: * 4,049
Chasis, Production Total: * 1
Windsor, 139-1/2" Wheelbase, 4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $2,454; Shipping Weight: 3,935 Pounds; Production Total: * 4,390
Windsor, 139-1/2" Wheelbase, 4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $2,581; Shipping Weight: 4,035 Pounds; Production Total: * 1,496
* Production Totals for 1946, 1947, 1948, & Early 1949 were lumped together.
See 1949 1st Series for Totals.
Chrysler Saratoga, Series C-39K, 8 Cylinder
Saratoga, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $1,958; Shipping Weight: 3,817 Pounds; Production Total: * 74
Saratoga, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,053; Shipping Weight: 4,037 Pounds; Production Total: * 765
Saratoga, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,043; Shipping Weight: 3,900 Pounds; Production Total: * 155
Saratoga, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,078; Shipping Weight: 4,103 Pounds; Production Total: * 4,611
* Production Totals for 1946, 1947, 1948, & Early 1949 were lumped together.
See 1949 1st Series for Totals.
Chrysler New Yorker, Series C-39N, 8 Cylinder
New Yorker, 2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger
Base Price: $2,068; Shipping Weight: 3,837 Pounds; Production Total: * 699
New Yorker, 2 Door Club Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,163; Shipping Weight: 4,148 Pounds; Production Total: * 10,735
New Yorker, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,572; Shipping Weight: 4,277 Pounds; Production Total: * 3,000
New Yorker, 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,153; Shipping Weight: 3,932 Pounds; Production Total: * 545
New Yorker, 4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $2,188; Shipping Weight: 4,113 Pounds; Production Total: * 52,036
Chasis: Production Total: * 2
New Yorker, 2 Door Town & Country Coupe, 6 Passenger
Price & Weight Not Available: Production Total: * 7
New Yorker, 2 Door Convertible Coupe, Town & Country, 6 Passenger
Base Price: $3,123; Shipping Weight: 4,332 Pounds; Production Total: * 8,368
* Production Totals for 1946, 1947, 1948, & Early 1949 were lumped together.
See 1949 1st Series for Totals.
1949 CHRYSLER
First Series
Chrysler Royal, Series C-38S, & Windsor, Series C-38W, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 121-1/2"
Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 6 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-7/16" X 4-1/2"
Engine Displacement: 250.6 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.60:1
Taxable Horsepower: 28.36
Horsepower: 114 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 204 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetors:
Fluid Drive & Vacumatic Transmission: Carter B-B EV1-EV-2 or E7L4
Standard Transmission: Carter B-B EX1, EX2, or EX3.
Rear Axle Ratio: NA
Tire Size:
Standard Tire: 6.50 x 15; Inflation Pressures: 28 Front & Rear
Super-Cushion Tires: 7.60 x 15; Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & Rear
Chrysler Saratoga, Series C-39K, & New Yorker, Series C-39N,
General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 127-1/2"
Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-7/8"
Engine Displacement: 323.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.70:1
Taxable Horsepower: 33.80
Horsepower: 135 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 270 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: Carter B-B E7A1
Rear Axle Ratio: NA
Tire Size:
Standard Tire: 7.00 x 15; Inflation Pressures: 28 Front & Rear
Super-Cushion Tires: 8.20 x 15; Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & Rear
Chrysler, 6 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .020
Distributor Cam Angle: 38 degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 2nd Line After TDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 425 RPM
Semi-Automatic Transmission: 425 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI (Minimum)
Chrysler, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .017
Distributor Cam Angle: 27 degrees
Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4
Ignition Timing: 2nd Line After TDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 425 RPM
Semi-Automatic Transmission: 425 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Specifications
6 Cylinder Engines:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014; Exhaust: .014 Valve Timing:
Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 6 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003;
Exhaust .002-.004;
8 Cylinder Engines:
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .011; Exhaust: .014 Valve Timing:
Intake Opens 12 Degrees BTDC
Exhaust Closes 6 Degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0015-.0035;
Exhaust .002-.004;
Piston & Ring Data
6 Cylinder Engines
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .0305;
Top of Skirt, Inch: .001"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 7 Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Width of Ring End Gap
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Ring: .0025"-.004"
Lower Ring: .002"-.0035"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
8 Cylinder Engines
Piston Removal: From Above
Piston Clearance (Minimum):
Top Land Inch .0305"
Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .002"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 7
Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007"
Oil Ring: .007"
Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:
Compression Ring:
Top Ring: .025"-.004"
Lower Ring: .002"-.0035"
Oil Control Ring: .001"-.0025"
Engine Bearing Data
6 Cylinder Engines
Camshaft End Play: .002-.006
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.124-2.125 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 inches
Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.0015 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.
8 Cylinder Engines
Camshaft End Play: .002-.006
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001-.003
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.1865-2.1875 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 inches
Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.702"-2.703"
Main Bearing Clearance: .001 -.0015 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 75-80 Lbs. Ft.
Chrysler Royal & Windsor, Series C-38, 6 Cylinder, Capacities
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 17 Quarts
With Heater: 18 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Semi-Automatic Transmission: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: 10W Engine Oil
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Chrysler Saratoga & New Yorker, Series C-39, 8 Cylinder, Capacities
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 26 Quarts
With Heater: 27 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Semi-Automatic Transmission: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: 10W Engine Oil
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications
Generator # GDZ-4801R
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.3 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-4503A or VRP-4501A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Ground Polarity: Positive
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MAX-4050
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,900 RPM
Torque Test: 410 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 8.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications-6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1GS-4208A-1
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 370 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,525 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 6" Vacuum
Full Advance: 9 Degrees @ 15" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications-8 Cylinder:
Distributor #1GT-4201-1
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 27 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 370 RPM
Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,750 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degrees @ 6-1/2" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum
Carter Carburetor Specifications-6 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: BB
Part #EX1-2
Float Level: 5/64"
Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 26
Carburetor Model: BB
Part #EV1-2
Float Level: 1/16"
Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 26
Carburetor Model: BB
Part #E7A1
Float Level: 1/16"
Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns
Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 26
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications-8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: AAVS-2
Part #380165
Code #4-111
Repair Kit #RK-132
Float Level: With Engine Idling, fuel should be level with bottom of sight plug hole.
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum
Carburetor Model: AAVS-2
Part #380169
Code #4-112
Repair Kit #RK-132
Float Level: With Engine Idling, fuel should be level with bottom of sight plug hole.
Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum
Fuel Pump Data:
6 Cylilnder Models:
Pump Model: BQ
Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI
8 Cylilnder Models:
Pump Model: AW
Maximum Pressure: 4 PSI
Brake Specifications, Model C38:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length,
Front: 23",
Rear: 20-3/8"
Width, 2",
Thickness, 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Brake Specifications, Model C39:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length,
Front: 25-1/8",
Rear: 22-3/16"
Width, 2",
Thickness, 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Brake Specifications, Model C40:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length,
Front: 25-1/8",
Rear: 22-3/16"
Width, 2",
Thickness, 3/16"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/4"
Wheel Alignment Specifications-All Series:
Caster: Zero Degrees
Camber: +3/8 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/16"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 22-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 4-3/4 to 6 Degrees
Rear Axle Data:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006-.010 inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims
Axle Shaft End Play: .003-.008 inch
Dash Gauge Manufacturer:
Gasolline: Auto-Lite
Oil Pressure: Auto-Lite
Temperature: Auto-Lite
Ammeter: Auto-Lite
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Series C38: Continued from 1947.
Series C39: Continued from 1947.
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series C38S: 70029674-Continued from 1948
Series C38W: 70633017-Continued from 1948
Series C38 Town & Country 71002880-Continued form 1948
Series C39K: 6766486-Continued from 1948
Series C39N: 7062598-Continued from 1948
Series C39 Town & Country: 7405174-Continued from 1948
Popular Options
All Weather Air Control System, Twin Heaters With Defroster, Comfort Master Heater, Refrigeration Unit, Radio Model 602 With 6 Tubes & Automatic Tuning, Radio Model 802 With 8 Tubes & Automatic Tuning, Three Types of Antennas, Highlander Plaid Upholstery, Central Bumper Guard, Electric Clock on Royal, Top Luggage Rack for 8 Passenger Models, Locking Gas Cap, Compass, Exhaust Extension, Underhood Lamp, Spot Light, Windshield Washer, Sun Visor, Fluid Drive on Royal & Windsor, Hydralically Operated M-5 Transmission on Royal & Windsor.
Colors & Color Codes
Code Color PPG Code #
9 Catalina Tan 20006
11 Seacrest Green 40523
12 Yellow Luster 80331
15 Black 9000
22 Melody Blue 10338
23 Balet Taupe 20305
25 Rossini Brown 20229
27 Trumpet Gold 20302
28 Pastorale Green 40402
29 Andante Green 40399
30 Noel Green 40403
32 Pacific Green 40515
41 Palamino Cream 80323
43 Blue Gray Poly 30455
Two Tones
44 Catalina Tan Upper & Rossini Brown Lower
46 Rosinni Brown Upper & Catalina Tan Lower
1949 Chrysler Historical Data
Model Year Introduction of the 1949 Chryslers (1st Series) were on January 1, 1949.
Total 1946-1949 First Series Chrysler Production is included with the 1949 1st Series.
1949 IMPERIAL
First Series
Model Designations:
Crown Imperial, Series C-40, 8 Cylinder
Body Styles & Prices:
Crown Imperial, Series C-40, 8 Cylinder
4 Door Sedan, 8 Passenger
Base Price: $4,662; Shipping Weight: 4,865; Production Total: *
4 Door Limousine, 8 Passenger,
Base Price: $4,767; Shipping Weight: 4,875 Pounds; Production Total: *
* Production Totals for 1946, 1947, 1948, & Early 1949 were lumped together.
See 1949 1st Series for Totals. 750 Crown Imperials were produced from 1946 to early 1949.
Crown Imperial, Series C-40, General Specifications:
Wheelbase: 145-1/2"
Engine Type: L-Head, Inline 8 Cylinder
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-7/8"
Engine Displacement: 323.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.70:1
Taxable Horsepower: 33.80
Horsepower: 135 @ 3,400 RPM
Torque: 270 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Carburetor: Stromberg, Model AAV-2, 2 Barrel
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.58:1
Tire Size:
Standard Tire: 7.50 x 15; Inflation Pressures: 28 Front & Rear
Super-Cushion Tires: 8.90 x 15; Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & Rear
Crown Imperial, 8 Cylinder, Tune Up Specifications
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent
Spark Plug: Gap .025;
Point Gap: .017
Distributor Cam Angle: 27 degrees
Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4
Ignition Timing: 2nd Line After TDC Mark on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Manual Transmission: 425 RPM
Semi-Automatic Transmission: 425 RPM
Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .008, Exhaust .010
Cylinder Head Torque: 65-70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 PSI (Minimum)
Valve Data, Piston & Ring Data, Engine Bearing Data, Brake Data, Wheel Allignment Data, Rear Axle Data, Dash Gauge Manufacturer, & Paint Colors and Codes:
Refer to Data for Chrysler 8 Cylinder Models
Crown Imperial, Series C-40, 8 Cylinder, Capacities
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 26 Quarts
With Heater: 27 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Semi-Automatic Transmission: 3 Pints
Grade of Oil: 10W Engine Oil
Rear Axle: 5 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Series C40: Continued from 1946.
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Series C40: 7810908
Popular Options:
Radio, Heater & Defroster, Electric Clock, Fog Lights, Turn Signals, Fluid Drive, Hydralic Transmission Overdrive, Heavy Duty Air Cleaner.
1949 Crown Imperial Historical Data:
The 1949 First Series Crown Imperial Model Year Introduction was on January 1, 1949.
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