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| 1938 Oldsmobile L38 8 Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,078.00 | |
| No. Produced | 200 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 373809 | |
| Weight | 3,490lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 124 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | + | |
| Type | L-head | |
| Displacement | 257.1 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 3 7/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.2 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 110@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | ||
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | |||
| Differential Ratio | 4.37 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear wheels | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting L212,001 Lansing, LL197,001 LInden | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On left frame side member under hood. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Starting serial number for California was CL197,001. | |||