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| 1946 Oldsmobile Dynamic Series 78 | ||
| Deluxe Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 2,939 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 3609D | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 125 inches | |
| Length | 214 inches | |
| Width | 76 inches | |
| Height | 65.125 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61.5 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | L-head | |
| Displacement | 257.1 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 3 7/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 110@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | 210@2000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting 8-1001 | |
| Engine No. Location | On front of block above water pump and on plate on end of floor board inside right front door. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.66 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.66 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.02 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.30 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Tubular vee cell | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 16 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 19 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 20.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On left front body hinge pillar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 78-33001 to 78-48769, 78L5001 to 78L7588, 78C5001 to 78C6500, 78K1001 to 78K2096 | |||
| References | |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los 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 Heasley | Horseless 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. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Slate Green | ||
| Ambassador Red | ||
| Garnet Red | ||
| New Ivory | ||
| Tunis Blue | ||
| Nightshade Blue | ||
| Black | ||
| Pawnee Beige | ||
| Eagle Gray | ||
| Channel Gray | ||
| Forest Green | ||
| Seafoam Green | ||
| Pacific Blue | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Automatic transmission | Opt | |