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1937 Buick Century Series 60
Convertible Phaeton
Standard Specifications
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1937 Buick Century Convertible 37-66C

1937 Buick Century Convertible 37-66C

Original Base Price $1,524.00
No. Produced 425
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors
Passengers 5
Model Number 37-60C
Weight 3,840lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 203 3/16 inches
Width
Height 68 15/16 inches
Front Tread 58 5/16 inches
Rear Tread 59 1/4 inches
Type OHV
Displacement 320.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 4 5/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.75 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 130@3400
Rated Horsepower 37.8
Torque 258@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 6-3176225 to 6-3388399
Engine No. Location Right side rear of block, above starter.
Lubrication Force feed
Type Dual downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.39 to 1
2nd 1.53 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.39 to 1
Single plate
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 3.90 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & 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 Demountable disc
Wheel Mfr Motor Wheel
Wheel Size 15 x 5.5
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 7 x 15
Spare Location
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 9 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/2 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. 2999497 to 3219847
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location On right frame side rail, 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 Topics December 6 1937Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Ottawa Green
Coronary Green
Chancellor Blue
Sudan Blue
Wellington Gray
Bengal Brown
Windsor Gray
Samarra Beige
Sandringham Maroon
Homer Gray
Balmoral Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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