🏷️ Basic Information Identification Manual Product Name: 1955 1956 1957 1958 Dodge Chrysler Plymouth Imperial DeSoto Master Parts Catalog Fireflite Firesweep Firedome Adventurer Coronet Royal Custom Royal Royal Lancer D500 Sierra Suburban Savoy Belveder Catalog Part Number: D16886 Copyright Year: 1961 Copyright Holder: Chrysler Motors Corp. Parts Division Generation Vehicle Model Years: 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 Codes File Format: PDF Compatibility: All Versions of Windows & Mac Software Requirement: Adobe PDF Reader 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Owners, restorers, mechanics, and enthusiasts of 1955-1958 Mopar vehicles. Value Proposition: Essential resource for accurate part identification, sourcing, and restoration of classic Chrysler Corporation vehicles, saving time and money compared to dealership inquiries. Competitive Analysis Manual Type Advantage: Master Parts Catalog provides specific part numbers, unlike general repair manuals which may focus more on procedures. Key Features Comprehensiveness: Covers a wide range of models and body styles across multiple brands from a pivotal era in automotive design. Utility: Designed for practical use in finding part numbers for repairs, replacements, and sourcing at swap meets or online. Digital Convenience: Instant download PDF format with searchability and bookmarking offers modern accessibility to historical data. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Brands Covered: Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, Imperial, DeSoto Desoto Models: Fireflite, Firesweep, Firedome, Adventurer (including convertibles) Dodge Models: Coronet, Royal, Custom Royal, Royal Lancer, D500 (including convertibles, Suburban, Sierra, Custom Sierra wagons) Plymouth Models: Savoy, Belvedere, Plaza, Fury (including Suburban Station Wagons and convertibles) Chrysler Models: 300, 300D, Windsor, Saratoga, New Yorker (including wagons and convertibles) Imperial Models: Crown, LeBaron (including convertibles) Special Applications: Police and Taxi models Body Styles Covered: All body styles including sedans, coupes, convertibles, station wagons Page Count Total Pages: 1269+ Manual Type Type: Master Parts Catalog Scope: Chassis, Body, and Accessories Language Language: English Format Digital Format: PDF (Instant Download) 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Powertrain: Engine components, cooling system, fuel system, exhaust system, transmission components Chassis: Front suspension, rear suspension, steering system, braking system, wheels and tires Electrical System: Ignition system, starting system, charging system, lighting system, instrumentation, wiring harnesses Body: Exterior body panels, doors, hoods, trunk lids, bumpers, glass, weatherstripping, trim, interior panels, seating Accessories: Heater, radio, wipers, mirrors, decorative trim, optional equipment Procedures Included Identification And Lookup: Model identification, serial number and body number decoding, parts identification via illustrations and part numbers Parts Ordering: Detailed part numbers for all listed components, facilitating ordering from suppliers or finding at swap meets Restoration Guidance: Essential for identifying correct original parts for restoration projects Maintenance Support: Provides part numbers for wear items and maintenance components Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive parts identification and listing, with detailed exploded view illustrations of assemblies and sub-assemblies. Illustration Detail: High-quality illustrations showing the relationship and order of assembly for various components. Indexing: Includes an alphabetical index and a numerical index, plus a category/group index with 25 distinct categories for efficient navigation. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF Searchability: Keyword searchable text within the PDF Navigation: Page bookmarks for easy browsing Print Quality Printability: All pages are printable; allows for selective printing of pages or chapters. Zoom Capability: Zoom in/out of specific pages for detailed viewing Binding Type Suggested Binding: Customers typically print and bind in a 3-ring binder for easy page replacement. Paper Type Recommended Usage: Printable pages allow for dirty workshop use, with the ability to reprint pages if damaged. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Options General: V8 engines were prevalent across most models, with some inline-6 options potentially available on lower trims. Engine Identification: The manual will contain part numbers specific to engine displacements such as 270 cu in (FireDome/Firedome), 331 cu in (Hemi V8 found in various high-performance models), 354 cu in (Hemi V8), and potentially others depending on the specific model and year. Performance Horsepower Range: Early to mid-200s horsepower for standard V8s, exceeding 300+ horsepower for performance-oriented models like the Chrysler 300 series and Dodge Adventurer. Torque Range: Significant torque figures, typical for V8 engines of this era, supporting strong acceleration. Fuel System Carburetion: Primarily single or multiple downdraft carburetors (e.g., Carter, Holley). Performance models might feature dual or even triple carburetor setups. Fuel Pump: Mechanical fuel pump, part numbers will be listed. 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Types: Manual transmissions (3-speed, potentially 4-speed) and advanced automatic transmissions like Chrysler's 'TorqueFlite' (A-727 or precursor) or PowerFlite. Optional Optional Transmissions: Various automatic transmission options depending on the model and trim level. Overdrive units may also be listed. Features Clutch Components: Parts for manual clutch systems (clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing) will be cataloged. Automatic Transmission Parts: Internal and external components for automatic transmissions, including fluid, filters, and linkage. 📐 Dimensions Exterior General Styling: Characterized by tailfins, chrome accents, wraparound windshields, and substantial size, reflecting mid-1950s American automotive design. Wheelbase Range: Varies by model and series, but generally...