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| 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Series | ||
| Holiday Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,448.00 | |
| No. Produced | 36,881 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 3637D | |
| Weight | 3,640lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 120 inches | |
| Length | 204 inches | |
| Width | 76 15/16 inches | |
| Height | 63 5/8 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 303.7 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 7/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 165@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45.0 | |
| Torque | 284@1800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting R215001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Stamped on pad on top left cylinder bank of block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| 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 | 2.53 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.64 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball bearing, worm & nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.6 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 21.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.75 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 9 | ||
| Digits 1-2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Series | |||
| Digits 4: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 5-9: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On left front body hinge pillar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 538M1001 to 538M107336, 538A1001 to 538A13333, 538B1001 to 538B11410, 538K1001 to 538K24976, 538L1001 to 538L15787, 538C1001 to 538C17946, 538W1001 to 538W16346 | |||
| References | |
| 1953 Oldsmobile Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1953 Oldsmobile Facts Book | Detroit 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 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 |
| Motor Age December 1952 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age March 1953 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age June 1953 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| Agate Red | ||
| Fern Green | ||
| Acacia Blue | ||
| Mist Gray | ||
| Polar White | ||
| Royal Marine | ||
| Regal Turquoise | ||
| Cadet Blue | ||
| Burma Brown | ||
| Baltic Blue | ||
| Lotus Cream | ||
| Cove Green | ||
| Etna Maroon | ||
| Monica Tan | ||
| Pearl Gray | ||
| Glade Green | ||
| Turquoise | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |