Classic Car VIN Decoder (1950-1980)

Basic

Model Year 1957

Make Chevrolet

Series One-Fifty 6

Trim Level Sedan

Original Base Price $1,850.00

No. Produced 56,418

Body

Body Maker Fisher

No. Doors 4

Model Number 1503

Weight 3,472lbs

Dimension

Wheelbase 115 inches

Length 200 inches

Width 73.9 inches

Height 61.5 inches

Front Tread 58 inches

Rear Tread 58.8 inches

Engine

Type Inline, Valve-in-head

Displacement 235.5 cu. in.

Cylinders 6

Bore & Stroke 3 9/16 & 3 15/16 inches

Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1

Brake Horsepower 140@4200

Rated Horsepower 30.4

Torque 210@2400

Main Bearings 4

Valve Lifters Hydraulic

Engine No. Location On right side of block behind the distributor.

Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin

Carburetor

Type Single downdraft

Make Rochester

Transmission

Type 3-speed manual, helical

Drive Rear wheel drive

No. Of Gears 3

1st 2.94 to 1

2nd 1.68 to 1

3rd 1 to 1

Reverse 2.94 to 1

Clutch Type

Clutch Type Single plate dry disc

Clutch Size 9.5 inches

Axle Type

Axle Type Semifloating

Differential

Differential Hypoid

Differential Ratio 3.55 to 1

Suspension

Front Independent coil springs

Rear Longitudinal leaf spring

Steering Gear

Steering Gear Semi-reversible recirculating ball

Brakes

Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum

Front Size 11 inches

Rear Size 11 inches

Emergency Rear service brakes

Size 11 inches

Other Systems Specifications

Exhaust System Single

Ignition System Distributor and coil

Battery 12 volt storage battery

Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat

Radiator Cellular

Fuel Type Regular

Wheels, Rims & Tires

Tire Size 8 x 14

Spare Location Trunk

Capacities

Fuel 16 Gallons

Oil 5 Quarts

Transmission 2 Pints

Cooling System 16 Quarts

Rear Differential 4 Pints

Classic Rating

Classic Rating Not Rated

VIN/ID

VIN/Serial no. A57a100001 to 314393

VIN Description Total Digits: 10 Digits 1: Series Digits 2-3: Model year Digits 4: Assembly plant Digits 5-10: Production number

VIN Location On plate on left front door hinge post.

Additional Information

Additional Information Number produced includes 6 and 8 cylinder models. Hyphen in serial number is place holder for assembly plant letter.

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