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| 1964 Oldsmobile Vista Series | ||
| Custom Cruiser, 2-seat | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,055.00 | |
| No. Produced | 3,320 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 3255 | |
| Weight | 3,582lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 120 inches | |
| Length | 208 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 330 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 15/16 & 3 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 155@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 49.6 | |
| Torque | 225@2400 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Starting T001001G | |
| Engine No. Location | Stamped on front of right cylinder head. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Rochester | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Synchronous meshing | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.58 | |
| 2nd | 1.48 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.58 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.23 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.50 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 17 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 2.75 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 824a001001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Engine | |||
| Digits 2: Series | |||
| Digits 3: Model year | |||
| Digits 4: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 5-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 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 |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Provincial White | |
| Sheffield Mist Metallic | ||
| Wedgewood Mist Metallic | ||
| Pacific Mist Metallic | ||
| Ebony Black | ||
| Fern Mist Metallic | ||
| Jade Mist Metallic | ||
| Midnight Mist Metallic | ||
| Aqua Mist Metallic | ||
| Holiday Red | ||
| Saddle Mist Metallic | ||
| Cashmere Beige | ||
| Tahitian Yellow | ||
| Regal Mist Metallic #2 | ||
| Bermuda Blue | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Flightomatic automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |