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| 1948 Oldsmobile Dynamic Cruiser Series 78 | ||
| Deluxe Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $1,710.00 | |
| No. Produced | 12,202 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 3609D | |
| Weight | 3,705lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 125 inches | |
| Length | 213 inches | |
| Width | 76 inches | |
| Height | 65.125 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61.5 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.55 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On left front body hinge pillar. | ||
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| 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 | |||