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| 1938 Buick Special Series 40 | ||
| Convertible Phaeton | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,406.00 | |
| No. Produced | 946 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 38-40C | |
| Weight | 3,705lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | OHV | |
| Displacement | 248 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/32 & 4 1/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.15 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 107@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 30.6 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 4-3396937 to 4-3572651 | |
| Engine No. Location | Right side rear of block, above starter. | |
| Lubrication | Force feed | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Stromberg or Marvel | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | |||
| Differential Ratio | 4.4 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on 4 wheels | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | |||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 7 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1 3/4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 13 1/4 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Right side on top of frame by dash. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Starting serial number for Southgate plant was 23,238,767. Serial Nos.: 1-3219848 to 1-3388546 Flint, 2-3238767 to 2-3386843 Southgate, 3-3245765 to 3-3376283 Linden | |||
| References | |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 1938 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Van Dyke Brown | |
| Corot Beige | ||
| Homer Gray | ||
| Titian Maroon | ||
| Gainsborough Blue | ||
| Raphael Green | ||
| Van Googh Green | ||
| Whistler Gray | ||
| Botticelli Blue | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |