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| 1958 Oldsmobile Super S88 Series | ||
| Holiday Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,032.00 | |
| No. Produced | 27,521 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 3639SD | |
| Weight | 4,039lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122.5 inches | |
| Length | 208.2 inches | |
| Width | 78.8 inches | |
| Height | 59 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 370.71 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 11/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 305@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 410@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting B001001 | |
| Engine No. Location | On top of center exhaust port, on left cylinder head. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.15 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.37 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.28 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.64 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball & 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 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8.5 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 20 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5.25 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 door pillar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 588M1001 to 588M34515, 588A1001 to 588A9520, 588B1001 to 588B4603, 588K1001 to 588K9903, 588L1001 to 588L12205, 588C1001 to 588C8862, 588W1001 to 588W8895, 588T1001 to 588T7625 | |||
| References | |
| 1958 Oldsmobile Service Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1958 Oldsmobile | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1958 Oldsmobile Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library |
| 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 January 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Rose Mist Metallic | |
| Allegheny Green Metallic | ||
| Banff Blue | ||
| Charcoal Metalli-Chrome | ||
| Jade Mist Metallic | ||
| Victorian White | ||
| Festival Red | ||
| Alaskan White | ||
| Surf Green | ||
| Canyon Glow Metallic | ||
| Autumn Haze | ||
| Turquoise Mist Metallic | ||
| Heather | ||
| Sandstone Metallic | ||
| Pearl Gray | ||
| Marlin Blue Metallic | ||
| Sterling Gray Metallic | ||
| Tropical Mist Metallic | ||
| Champagne Mist Metallic | ||
| Mountain Haze Metallic | ||
| Desert Glo No. 2 | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydramatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Power seats | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Power antenna | Opt | |
| Dual Exhaust | Opt | |