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1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic Series 88
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,514.00
No. Produced 11,833
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 3611
Weight 3,915lbs
Wheelbase 122.5 inches
Length 208.2 inches
Width 78.8 inches
Height 59 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 370.71 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 11/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 265@4400
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 390@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting B001001
Engine No. Location On top of center exhaust port, on left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.15 to 1
2nd 1.37 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.28 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.64 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Ball & nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 5.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1-2: Model year
Digits 3: Series
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-9: Production number
VIN Location On left front door pillar.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: 587M1001 to 587M61360, 587A1001 to 587A15374, 587B1001 to 587B7158, 587K1001 to 587K16818, 587L1001 to 587L18024, 587C1001 to 587C15374, 587W1001 to 587W13461, 587T1001 to 587T9363

1958 Oldsmobile Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1958 OldsmobileDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1958 Oldsmobile Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
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 1958Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1958Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Rose Mist Metallic
Allegheny Green Metallic
Banff Blue
Charcoal Metalli-Chrome
Jade Mist Metallic
Victorian White
Festival Red
Alaskan White
Surf Green
Canyon Glow Metallic
Autumn Haze
Turquoise Mist Metallic
Heather
Sandstone Metallic
Pearl Gray
Marlin Blue Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Tropical Mist Metallic
Champagne Mist Metallic
Mountain Haze Metallic
Desert Glo No. 2
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Dual ExhaustOpt
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