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1938 Pontiac 8 Series 38-28DA
Convertible Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,353.00
No. Produced 97,139
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type L-head
Displacement 248.9 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 100@3700
Rated Horsepower 33.8
Torque 172@1600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material Chrome nickel steel
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Left front of block
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Synchro-mesh
Drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.94 to 1
2nd 1.66 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.78 to 1
Dry plate
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.375 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Bendix hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Down-flow cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission 1 3/4 Pints
Cooling System 19 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 8DA1001
VIN Description
VIN Location On left side of frame under hood.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes all models in this series.

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless 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
Motor Age January 1938Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Phantom Gray
Casino Beige
Elkskin Brown
Glacier Blue
Glyndon Green
Wenonah Maroon
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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