My upcoming project is to scratch build a New York & North Shore Traction Car. Here is the car order description:
Kuhlman Car Co., bought April 9, 1909; Wooden double truck semi-convertible, interurban type; 12 windows; Railroad roof; Brill 27F1 trucks; Four Westinghouse 101B motors; K-28 controllers; Capacity 48; Cross seating; Body weight 23,245 lbs; Hot water stoves; Cost $3775. 43'4" x 33'4" x 8'3-1/2" x 8'6" x 12'
How do these dimensions, 43'4" x 33'4" x 8'3-1/2" x 8'6" x 12' apply to the car?
I am guessing, but my take is:
43'4" is the overall car length, bumper to bumper;
33'4" is distance between the truck pivots;
8'3-1/2" is the internal width of the car;
8'6" is the outside width of the car;
12' is the height of the car.