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| 1937 Buick Century Series 60 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
1937 Buick Century Convertible 37-66C
| Original Base Price | $1,207.00 | |
| No. Produced | 4,771 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 37-67 | |
| Weight | 3,750lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 126 inches | |
| Length | 203 3/16 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | 68 15/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 5/16 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 1/4 inches | |
| 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 | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| 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 | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on 4 wheels | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 |
| 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 | |