Specifications, Part & Services, Museums & Clubs for Antique, Classic, Vintage and Muscle Cars

VINDataProducts ad
Ads
Bookmark this page
1948 Oldsmobile Dynamic Cruiser Series 78
Deluxe Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $1,710.00
No. Produced 12,202
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number 3609D
Weight 3,705lbs
Wheelbase 125 inches
Length 213 inches
Width 76 inches
Height 65.125 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 61.5 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 Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting 8-127001 & 9-001
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 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.67 to 1
2nd 1.66 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.02 to 1
Single plate
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.55 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Vee cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 20.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.75 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front body hinge pillar.
General VIN Decoder

Free Decoder by Decode This!
Additional Information
No. produced inlcudes 6 & 8 cyl models. Serial Nos.: 78-72001 to 78-82294, 78L16001,to 78L17830, 78C11001,to 78C12915, 78K7001 to 78K9315, 78A2001 to 78A2893, 78W2001 to 78W4178, 78B1001 to 78B1992

Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1947Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Alpine Green
Chariot Red
Tawnee Buff
Nankeen Cream
Denmark Blue
Nightshade Blue
Praline Brown
Saxon Gray
Dawn Gray
Ivy Green
Seafoam Green
Garnet Red
Garnet Maroon
Cayuga Blue
Norway Green
Ambassador Red
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydra-Matic automatic transmissionOpt
Bookmark this page