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| 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Series 30 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,457.00 | |
| No. Produced | 8,937 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 3019 | |
| Weight | 2,628lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 112 inches | |
| Length | 192.2 inches | |
| Width | 73.4 inches | |
| Height | 52.7 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 215.27 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 2 51/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.75 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 10.25 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 155@4800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 39.2 | |
| Torque | 210@3200 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting S200001 | |
| Engine No. Location | Stamped on front of right cylinder head. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.57 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.55 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.49 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.08 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball & nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels | ||
| Front Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9.5 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 | 6.5 x 13 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 16 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 10.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 2 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 630-01001 | ||
| 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 | |||
| References | |
| 63 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 |
| 1963 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1963 Oldsmobile Facts Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 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 April 1963 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 | ||
| Hydramatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Power seats | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Power antenna | Opt | |