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Title: Bumper to bumper length 47
Post by: VandalRon on June 06, 2013, 05:51:29 PM
series 62 convertible.
I've recently bought one and I'm wondering how much crap...er..valuable memories to clear out of my garage.
Thanks
Title: Re: Bumper to bumper length 47
Post by: Louis Smith on June 06, 2013, 06:33:24 PM
Model   Wheelbase   Overall Length   Front Tread   Rear Tread   Tires
Series 61   126 inches   215 inches   59 inches   63 inches   7.00 x 15
Series 62   129 inches   220 inches   59 inches   63 inches   7.00 x 15
Series 60S   133 inches   224 inches   59 inches   63 inches   7.00 x 15
Series 75   136 inches   226 inches   59 inches   63 inches   7.50 x 16

Title: Re: Bumper to bumper length 47
Post by: VandalRon on June 07, 2013, 10:51:10 AM
I've seen the 220" but was confused as to whether that was outside of front bumper to outside of rear or just the car itself sans bumper.
Title: Re: Bumper to bumper length 47
Post by: Louis Smith on June 07, 2013, 01:49:31 PM
My best guess it that would be bumper to bumper.

Model years    1942â€"1947
Body style    2-door coupe
4-door sedan
2-door convertible
Platform    C-body
Engine    346 cu in (5.7 L) Monobloc V8
Transmission    3-speed selective synchromesh manual
4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic
Wheelbase    129.0 in (3,277 mm)
Length    1942: 220.0 in (5,588 mm)[1]
1946â€"47: 219.2 in (5,568 mm) [1]
Width    80.8 in (2,052 mm)[1]
Height    63.1 in (1,603 mm)
Curb weight    4,300â€"4,700 lb (2,000â€"2,100 kg)