Re: [FWDLK] Excellent reference pub - 1955 Coronet
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Re: [FWDLK] Excellent reference pub - 1955 Coronet



There was a "Power Pak" available on some sixes.  Not sure about the '55 Dodges.  1956 Plymouth Data Book [for salesmen] says:
 
This optional equipment includes a dual-throated carburetor, a special intake manifold, a larger air cleaner, 3.9:1 rear axle. HP 131 [compared to 125 w. 1v].
 
In the back of the book the same option is listed for the 1956 Dodge six.
 
No mention of dual exhaust on the six.
 
ANYONE KNOW WHERE I COULD GET A DODGE/PLYMOUTH SIX 2V CARB AND INTAKE?
 
Not sure if there's any correlation between Tom's '55 Dodge having windshield washers and WSW's and having a factory dual exhaust.  The WW and WSW could have been separate options.  Plus it seems like the V-8 "engine power package" would be 4v plus duals.
 
--Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '42 DeSoto, '66 Plymouth, '41 Dodge
 
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Stroup
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 5:23 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Excellent reference pub - 1955 Coronet

I have a 1955 Coronet with flathead six and duals.
 
Of course, the duals are not factory equipment.   ;-)
Best sounding car I have ever owned.
 
Tom                                                              southern Ohio
 


From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List on behalf of Tom Taylor
Sent: Fri 12/23/2005 9:39 AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] Excellent reference pub

I recently ordered and received a book by James T. Lenzke named ?The Standard Catalog of Chrysler (1914-2000)?. 

 

I bought this to find the minute details about my 1955 Dodge Coronet with poly V8 and Powerflite tranny.   I was curious if the dual exhaust were original in that the engine has a 2 bbl carb.  According to the book, there was a accessory option for $48 that included a windshield washer, WW tires and engine power package.  I am going to conclude here that the latter was the addition of dual exhaust as I have the ww washer and there are WW tires on the car and the original spare is WW.  Car has 67K miles).  It would not be logical to remove the 4 bbl and replace it with a 2 bbl.

 

Any one else have a ?55 Coronet with a poly 2bbl engine and duals?

 

Tom Taylor

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