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1964 Buick Electra 225 Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,364.00
No. Produced 7,181
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 4867
Weight 4,246lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 222.8 inches
Width 78 inches
Height 57.5 inches
Front Tread 62 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 401.11 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 3/16 & 3 41/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 325@4400
Rated Horsepower 56.11
Torque 445@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as VIN Serial Number.
Engine No. Location On block forward of right cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter or Rochester
Type Super Turbine automatic
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 3.07 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Power
Service Power, self-adjusting
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.00 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 24 Pints
Cooling System 18.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 8K-001001 and 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 plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

1964 Buick Chassis Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1964 Buick Body Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
AMA Specifications (1964)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1964 BuickDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Automotive Industries March 15 1964Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Marlin Blue Metallic
Aquamarine
Teal Mist Metallic
Regal Black
Granada Red
Surf Green Metallic
Diplomat Blue Metallic
Tawny Mist Metallic
Bronze Mist Metallic
Arctic White
Desert Beige
Silver Cloud Metallic
Sunburst
Claret Mist Metallic
Wedgewood Blue
Coral Mist Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
425 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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