Oldsmobile trucks in 1936 used a 213ci side valve engine (same as the passenger car line) and 4 speed transmission. The truck was offered as a 2½ ton (12,300lb gross) model and a lower rated 1½ ton (9300lb gross) model. Two wheelbases were offered being 131" and 157". Available bodies listed were the Drop Side tray and a Flat tray model.
A European '36 Truck (appears to have an older style cab than the Australian model)
1936 1½ ton Drop Side Truck 131" wheel base, 9,300 lb gross weight
1936 2½ ton Drop Side Truck 157" wheelbase, 12,300 lb gross weight
1936 2½ ton Platform Truck 157" wheelbase, 12,300 lb gross weight
1936 2½ ton TipperTruck 131" wheel base, 12,300 lb gross weight |