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1964 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Series 38
Convertible Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,457.00
No. Produced 4,004
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 3867
Weight 4,255lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 222.3 inches
Width 78 inches
Height 57.1 inches
Front Tread 62.2 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 394.24 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/8 & 3 11/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 330@4600
Rated Horsepower 54.45
Torque 440@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting J500001
Engine No. Location On top of center exhaust port, on left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester
Type Hydra-Matic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
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 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 11 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 8.50 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 21 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 18 Pints
Cooling System 19.25 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 884a001001
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Engine
Digits 2: Series
Digits 3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

1964 Oldsmobile Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1964 Oldsmobile Fleet FactsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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
Automotive Industries March 15 1964Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Wedgewood Mist Metallic
Pacific Mist Metallic
Ebony Black
Fern Mist Metallic
Jade Mist Metallic
Midnight Mist Metallic
Aqua Mist Metallic
Holiday Red
Saddle Mist Metallic
Provincial White
Cashmere Beige
Sheffield Mist Metallic
Tahitian Yellow
Regal Mist Metallic #2
Bermuda Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsStd
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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