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1963 Buick Special 6 Series 4000
Station Wagon 3-seat
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,740.00
No. Produced 2,415
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 4045
Weight 2,903lbs
Wheelbase 112 inches
Length 192.1 inches
Width 70.2 inches
Height 54.8 inches
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches
Type V6, Valve-in-head
Displacement 198.35 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 5/8 & 3 13/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 135@4600
Rated Horsepower 31.54
Torque 205@2400
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On extension on left block forward of valve lifter cover.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.55
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.49
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 9.5 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 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 6.5 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2.25 Pints
Cooling System 12 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. AJa501001 & up
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2: Model year
Digits 3: Assembly plant
Digits 4-9: Production number
VIN Location On hinge pillar post & on top of insturment panel left side.
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Additional Information

1963 Buick Features FactsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age April 1963Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors Regal Black
Arctic White
Silver Cloud
Spruce Green
Marlin Blue
Willow Mist
Burgandy
Teal Mist
Twilight Aqua
Desert Sand
Bronze Mist
Fawn Mist
Granada Red
Diplomat Blue
Rose Mist
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Turbine Drive automatic transmissionOpt
215 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Heater and DefrosterOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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