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1965 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Luxury Series 38600
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,493.00
No. Produced 33,591
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 38669
Weight 4,250lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 222.9 inches
Width 80 inches
Height 55.8 inches
Front Tread 62.5 inches
Rear Tread 63 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 425 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.125 & 3 31/32 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 360@4800
Rated Horsepower 54
Torque 470@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting N001004
Engine No. Location Stamped on front of right cylinder head.
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 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 Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.55 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 18 Pints
Cooling System 16.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.75 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 386695a100001
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 left front door body hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

1965 Oldsmobile Service Manual - ChassisLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Oldsmobile Fleet Facts 1965Detroit 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 1965Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Provincial White
Ebony Black
Nocturne Mist
Lucerne Mist
Royal Mist
Laurel Mist
Forest Mist
Ocean Mist
Turquoise Mist
Burgandy Mist
Target Red
Mojave Mist
Almond Beige
Sterlling Mist
Saffron Yellow
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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