VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1968
Make Oldsmobile
Series 4-4-2
Trim Level Holiday Coupe
Original Base Price $3,127.00
No. Produced 24,183
Body
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Model Number 34487
Weight 3,470lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 112 inches
Length 201.6 inches
Width 76.2 inches
Height 52.8 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Engine
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 400 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3.87 & 4.25 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 to 1
Brake Horsepower 350@4800
Rated Horsepower 47.93
Torque 440@3200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Engine Numbers QW & QU
Engine No. Location Code tape installed above the unit no. which is stamped on engine oil fill tube.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester
Transmission
Type Synchro-mesh
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.42 to 1
2nd 1.61
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 2.33
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Steering Gear
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 Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Premium
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size F70 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 4.5 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.75 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Milestone Car
VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. Starting 344878a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13 Digits 1: Make Digits 2: Series Digits 3: Engine Digits 4-5: Body style Digits 6: Model year Digits 7: Assembly plant Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.