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VEH-55: Chevrolet Sedan Deluxe

Historic photo: 1931 Chevrolet Independence AE 4 door sedan

Historic photo: Chevrolet 4 door restoration

HURL Artifact No.	VEH-55	*Denotes approximations and speculations


Name:	Chevrolet	Lost:	Unknown
Artifact Type:	Sedan	Found:	15-Jul-13
Nationality:	USA	Dive No:	PV-806
Class or Make:	4-Door	Location:	South Oahu
Model:	Sedan Deluxe	Depth (m):	537m
Purpose:	Transport Passengers	HURL crew:	Kerby, Cremer
Serial Number:	Unknown	Additional Dives:
Built/Launched:	1931

Length:	*12
Width:	*6
Height:	*6



Circumstance of Loss:	Intentionally Disposed	Crew Personnel/Position:

Reason of Loss:	*Obsolete	Crew Survivals/Fatalities:	n/a

Artifact History:	Unknown

Artifact Condition:	Vehicle is in good condition. All wheels are present and rims identifiable. Front fenders are on and wide in style. Running boards are gone, but supports are there. The after portion of the cab has fallen to the side leaving an outline of it. Front cab is intact although the upper cross bar has fallen on to the firewall, which is in good condition. Engine is big and looks like a Chevy straight six. A flat area on the drivers side forward of the firewall and above the fender for spare tire or tool box. Small hole in side of firewall and big ones in both front doors. Radiator has fallen off forward onto the seabed. No headlights.

Additional Information:	The outline of the rear end on the seabed shows a small back window indicating this was a 4 door sedan. The wheels and the front fenders are more stylish than the late 20s, but much less than the 1932 models. This vehicle is probably built in 1930-31. More likely 1931 because of the spoked rims, fenders, and other features. 1931-32 had Standard and Deluxe models. As this vehicle appears to be more stylish that basic it is probably the Deluxe.

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