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1930s

Chevrolet Standard Series EC (1935) 

Chevrolet Standard EC (1935)

Production period:

1935

Body versions :

Touring car , roadster ,sedan , coupe

Engines:

Gasoline : 3.4 Liters (54 kW)

Wheelbase:

2718 mm

Curb weight:

1092-1212 kg

The styling of the standard models changed nothing in 1935, but it came a larger engine, which was taken from the middle-class model Master .The 1935 Chevrolets were the last models with any previous styling relationship to the classic era. A wide model line up was still offered. Standards were priced at $465-$550. While standards kept a 107-inch wheelbase, Masters used a larger 113-inch.

The standards developed only 74 bhp. In the standard the  3,388-cc engine six-cylinder with only 74 hp (54 kW) at 3200 rpm . The oiling system is positive pressure feed to crankshaft main bearings, camshaft bearings and valve rocker arms. Vane type pump in crankcase; oil pressure gauge in instrument panel. Crankcase ventilator.
oil pump capacity 8.5 quarts per minute. Screen on intake side of oil pump. A positive stream of oil is forced along the path of each connecting rod dipper from opposite direction than that of rotation of connecting rod. 

Furthermore, five different bodies were offered. All cars equipped with high pressure gun lubrication system; complete tool kit; automatic stoplight: rear vision mirror; full vision one piece windshield: automatic two-beam headlamps: parking bulbs on all passenger models.
Adjustable sun visor on closed models. Fisher No Draft Ventilation on all closed models. Top boot on open models.

The Coach features adjustable driver’s seat and flat floor of the rear compartment. upholstery mohair of heavy. long-wearing texture Fisher No draft Ventilation and cowl ventilator. The Standard Six Coupe is favoured as a personal or a business car for the small family The deep cushioning, upholstered in extra-heavy, long-wearing mohair. The rear luggage compartment provides large capacity. The driver’s seat is adjustable by means of "linger-tip" control. unusually large capacity. Fisher No Draft Ventilation, overlapping doors and insulation against heat and cold assure snug protection in inclement weather and cool driving in summer. 

With 201,773 copies, this standard clearly exceeded its predecessor.

Chevrolet Standard EC (1935)

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  • CARBURETOR
    Carter down-draft construction. With accelerating pump. Single adjustment. Gasoline filter in fuel pump,

    FUEL
    Mechanical fuel pump.
    11-gallon tank in rear. Gasoline gauge on instrument panel.

    IGNITION
    Delco-Remy With high-tension wires waterproofed.
    Auto and vacuum spark control. Octane Selector Connected to distributor.

    TRANSMISSION
    Helical constant mesh. three speeds forward and one reverse; unit power
    plant construction.

    INSTRUMENT PANEL
    Indirectly lighted. Ineludes ammeter, Oil gauge. speedometer.
    theft-resisting ignition lock, lighting switch. carburetor choke. throttle control, gas gauge.

    CLUTCH
    Single dry plate Single cushion- mounted clutch disc with braided-moulded
    facings.

    COOLING:
    Harrison center core radiator, water pump on fan. Core material:copper.

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