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1937 Buick Century Convertible 37-66C
Original Base Price |
$1,197.00
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No. Produced |
2,897
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Fisher
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
5
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Model Number |
37-68
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Weight |
3,750lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
126 inches
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Length |
203 3/16 inches
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Width |
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Height |
68 15/16 inches
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Front Tread |
58 5/16 inches
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Rear Tread |
59 1/4 inches
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Engine | |
Type | OHV | |
Displacement | 320.2 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 7/16 & 4 5/16 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 5.75 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 130@3400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 37.8 | |
Torque | 258@2000 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | 6-3176225 to 6-3388399 | |
Engine No. Location | Right side rear of block, above starter. | |
Lubrication | Force feed | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Stromberg
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Transmission | |
Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.39 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.53 to 1 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 2.39 to 1 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate
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Clutch Size |
11 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid spiral bevel
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Differential Ratio |
3.90 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent coil springs
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Rear |
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
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Front Size |
12 inches
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Rear Size |
12 inches
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Emergency |
Internal expanding on 4 wheels
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Size |
12 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | | |
Cooling System | Circulating water pump | |
Radiator | Vee cellular | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | Demountable disc | |
Wheel Mfr | Motor Wheel | |
Wheel Size | 15 x 5.5 | |
Tire Type | 4 ply | |
Tire Size | 7 x 15 | |
Spare Location | | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 18 Gallons | |
Oil | 9 Quarts | |
Transmission | 2 1/2 Pints | |
Cooling System | 17 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 3 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Non Classic
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 2999497 to 3219847 | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 |
| Digits 1-7: Production number |
VIN Location | On right frame side rail, behind front wheel. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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References | |
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Automobile Topics December 6 1937 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | Ottawa Green |
| Coronary Green |
| Chancellor Blue |
| Sudan Blue |
| Wellington Gray |
| Bengal Brown |
| Windsor Gray |
| Samarra Beige |
| Sandringham Maroon |
| Homer Gray |
| Balmoral Green |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Data not yet collected | Std |
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