Author Topic: 1951 Kaiser Deluxe 2 Door without overdrive  (Read 631 times)

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1951 Kaiser Deluxe 2 Door without overdrive
« on: April 18, 2020, 11:02:43 AM »
Hey all,

Just needing a little help here. hearing from more than a few people that my little rust bucket here is a smidge on the uncommon side. Anyone out there have other examples of a 1951 Kaiser 2 Door Sedan without over drive thats not a special order? This would be TR code 2 and nothing under Spec-Fo. Here is a pic of my data plate if anyone is curious.

Thanks for any and all data.
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Re: 1951 Kaiser Deluxe 2 Door without overdrive
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2020, 12:31:22 PM »
Overdrive was an option and although it was very popular not all of the cars had it, just like radios and heaters.
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Re: 1951 Kaiser Deluxe 2 Door without overdrive
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2020, 10:30:22 AM »
Kaiser-Frazer production statistics in the Operating Reports indicate that between start of Kaiser Deluxe 2-door sedan production and October 31, 1950 less than 3% of the models built to that point were equipped with 3-speed manual, no overdrive.  Unfortunately my Photo Viewer could not open the file so I can't place the production month. 

While overdrive was considered a required option on Kaiser Deluxe models in the 1951 model year, dealers could order without if they wanted to.