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1963 Oldsmobile 98 Series 38 & 39
Luxury Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,332.00
No. Produced 19,252
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 3829
Weight 4,362lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 221.7 inches
Width 77.9 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 Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 330@4600
Rated Horsepower 54.45
Torque 440@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting J001001
Engine No. Location Stamped on left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Integral power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 21 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 11 Pints
Cooling System 19.25 Quarts
Rear Differential 5.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 638-01001
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2: Unknown
Digits 3-7: Production number
VIN Location On left front door pillar.
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Additional Information

63 OldsmobileDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1963 Oldsmobile Chassis Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1963 Oldsmobile Facts BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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
Motor Age April 1963Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Provincial White
Cirrus Blue
Sand Beige
Ebony Black
Sheffield Mist
Wedgewood Mist
Willow Mist
Barktone Mist
Pacific Mist
Saddle Mist
Holiday Red
Midnight Mist
Antique Rose
Sahara Mist
Regal Mist
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
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