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1936 Buick Roadmaster Series 36-80
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,255.00
No. Produced 1,841
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 36-81
Weight 4,098lbs
Wheelbase 131 inches
Length 207 inches
Width 75 inches
Height 70.625 inches
Front Tread 59 13/16 inches
Rear Tread 60.5 inches
Type OHV
Displacement 320.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 4 5/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.45 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 120@3200
Rated Horsepower 37.8
Torque 238@1600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 8-3001000 to 8-3166224
Engine No. Location Right side of block, just below head.
Lubrication Force feed
Type Duplex downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type Synchro-mesh
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.66 to 1
2nd 1.70 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.07 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.22 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & double roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Circulating water pump
Radiator Vee cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Steel spoke
Wheel Mfr Motor Wheel
Wheel Size 16 x 5
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 7 x 16
Spare Location Optional
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 10 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/2 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pounds
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. 2,830,899 to 2,999,496
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location Plate on right side of frame, behind front wheel.
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Additional Information

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless 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 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Trade Journal January 1936Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Casino Beige
Musketeer Blue
Francis Cream
Moderne Gray
Ballue Brown
Touraine Green
Trouvill Blue
Cardinal Maroon
Chateau Green
Chancellor Gray
Aurora Red
Chessylite Blue
Cream Medium
Carteret Red
Oriental Green
Pimpernel Scarlet
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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