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1942 Oldsmobile Dynamic Eight Series 78
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,196.00
No. Produced 9,166
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 423609
Weight 3,580lbs
Wheelbase 125 inches
Length 212 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 61 1/2 inches
Type L-head
Displacement 257.1 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 3 7/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 110@3600
Rated Horsepower 33.8
Torque 210@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting L450001
Engine No. Location On front of block above water pump and on plate on end of floor board inside right front door.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Differential Ratio 4.30 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear
Service Hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 21.5 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 78-4001
VIN Description
VIN Location Upper left side of front of dash.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes both 6 & 8 cyl models.

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
Motor Age January 1942Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Slate Green
Ambassador Red
New Ivory
Darien Blue
Marine Blue
Warwick Tan
Eagle Gray
Condor Gray
Forest Green
Seafoam Green
Hurricane Blue
Swift Blue
Granada Brown
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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