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1970 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Series 38400 & 38600
Luxury Hardtop Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,888.00
No. Produced 19,377
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 38639
Weight 4,272lbs
Wheelbase 127 inches
Length 225.2 inches
Width 80 inches
Height 55.8 inches
Front Tread 62.5 inches
Rear Tread 63 inches
Type V8, valve-in-head
Displacement 455 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.125 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 365@4600
Rated Horsepower 54.48
Torque 510@3000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers UN
Engine No. Location Code tape installed above the unit no. which is stamped on engine oil fill tube.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester
Type Turbo Hydra-matic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.56 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Variable-ratio power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11.86 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size J78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 10 Quarts
Cooling System 17.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 386390a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2: Series
Digits 3: Engine
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

Oldsmobile Product Selling Information 1970Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1970 Oldmsobile Models - EquipmentDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
1970 Oldsmobile Chassis Service ManualLos 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
1970 Oldsmobile New Product Service Information Manual 901Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automotive Industries March 15 1970Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Azure Blue
Sherwood Green Metallic
Porcelain White
Platinum Metallic
Oxford Gray Metallic
Ebony Black
Astro Blue Metallic
Viking Blue Metallic
Twilight Blue Metallic
Reef Turquoise Metallic
Aspen Green Metallic
Ming Jade Metallic
Sebring Yellow
Nugget Gold Metallic
Galleon Gold Metallic
Burnished Gold Metallic
Sandalwood
Copper Metallic
Cinnamon Bronze Metallic
Grenadier Red Metallic
Matador Red
Regency Rose Metallic
Burgundy Mist Metallic
Bamboo
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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