1932 CADILLAC 355-B

Three primary models were available for 1932:

355-B (8-CYLINDER)

1932 Cadillac

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1932 Cadillac

The Cadillac Series 355-B is representative of changes for 1932 that other models made.


BODIES

1932 Cadillac

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1932 Cadillac



CHASSIS

Frame redesigned using more box construction and no front or rear tubular cross member.
Brake drums cast Molybdenum.
"Cardan" shaft replaced by cable control for front brakes.
"Full Range Ride control" by driver adjustment of shock absorber valves.
V-threaded spring shackle pins to control side play.
Wire wheels standard, with optional full chrome covers to simulate disc wheels.
Optional demountable wood wheels fit same hubs as wire wheels.

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1932 Cadillac Roadster


DRIVE LINE

"Triple-Silent Synchro-Mesh" transmission by use of a constant-mesh helical gears with ground and lapped tooth profile for all forward gears.
Rear axle redesigned to be lighter and stronger, through the use of improved heat treatment.
Final drive ratios changed, but smaller tires give same net effect.
"Controlled Free Wheeling" used -- vacuum assist on clutch, controlled by foot button. Depressing button releases clutch, releasing button or depressing accelerator re-engages clutch.

ENGINE

Twenty-one percent increase in power achieved mostly from new manifold design plus carburetor revisions.
Intake manifold redesigned to give equal length path to each cylinder.
Location of inlet and exhaust valves interchanged on middle cylinders of each block, placing inlet valves side by side at the center so that one leg of the inlet manifold can service both middle cylinders.
Exhaust manifold placed on top of the intake manifold, with single exhaust pipe to the rear.
Air filter added to intake muffler.
External tuning chamber on tail pipe.
Mechanical fuel pump replaces vacuum tank fuel feed.
Separate vacuum pump for wipers.
Oil filter mounted along left side of crankcase.
Increased capacity from battery and air cooled generator.
Manual advance on distributor eliminated.
Six point engine suspension (four corners of engine plus dual mount at rear of transmission).
Fan mounted closer to radiator.
Close fitting fan shroud adjustable and must be moved up or down on radiator as fan assembly is moved for adjustment of belt tension.
Radiator of full-bodied-fin construction.
Thermostat controlled shutters retained.

I. D. DATA

There were no serial numbers used for the Series 355-B Cadillac.
Engine numbers were stamped on the crankcase near the water inlet on the right hand side.
Starting 1200001. Ending 1202700

STYLE

Fisher 134" wheelbase
Job numberDoorsStyleSeatingPrice Weight
32-8-1552-doorRoadster2/4$28954635 lb
32-8-1782-doorCoupe2/4$27954705 lb
32-8-1682-doorConvertible Coupe2/4$29454675 lb
32-8-1594-doorStandard Sedan5$28954885 lb

STYLE

Fisher 140" wheelbase
Job numberDoorsStyleSeatingPrice Weight
32-8-2564-doorStandard Phaeton5$29954700 lb
32-8-2804-doorSpecial Phaeton5$30954750 lb
32-8-2734-doorAll Weather Phaeton5$24955070 lb
32-8-2794-doorSport Phaeton5$32454800 lb
32-8-2722-doorCoupe5$29954715 lb
32-8-2594-doorSpecial Sedan5$30454965 lb
32-8-2524-doorTown Sedan5$30954980 lb
32-8-2624-doorSedan7$31455110 lb
32-8-2634-doorImperial Sedan7$32955150 lb

STYLE

Fleetwood 140" wheelbase
Style numberDoorsStyleSeatingPriceWeight
4930-S4-doorSedan5$33954965 lb
4975-S4-doorSedan7$35455110 lb
49754-doorLimousine7$37455150 lb
49812-doorTown Coupe5$33954915 lb
49124-doorTown Cabriolet5/7$40954990 lb
49914-doorLimousine Brougham7$42455100 lb
49254-doorTown Cabriolet7$42455100 lb
4975-H44-doorLimousine7$-- lb
49852-doorConvertible Coupe5$-- lb

ENGINE

TypeNinety degree L-head
CylindersEight cylinders
CrankcaseCast Iron on Aluminum crankcase
Bore & Stroke3-3/8 x 4-15/16 in
Displacement353 cu. in.
Compression ratio5.38:1 std; 5.70:1, 5.20:1 optional
Brake horsepower115 @ 3000 rpm
SAE Taxable horsepower36.45
Main bearingsthree
Valve liftersMechanical
CarburetorCadillac/Johnson

CHASSIS

Wheelbase134 or 140 in. (156 in. Commercial Chassis)
Overall length207, 213 in.
Front Tread59-7/8 in.
Rear Tread61 in.
Tires7.00 x 17

DRIVETRAIN

TransmissionSelective synchro transmission
Speeds3 forward, 1 reverse
ControlsLeft-hand drive, center controls (right-hand drive optional)
ClutchTwin disc clutch -- selective vacuum-activation
DriveShaft drive
--Torque tube
Axle3/4 floating rear axle
Drivespiral bevel drive
Overall ratio4.36:1, 4.60:1
BrakesMechanical brakes on four wheels
Drums15" brake drums
WheelsWire wheels (std), demountable wood (opt)
Wheel size17 in. drop center

OPTIONS

Tire cover(s)$5-$20 each
Trunks$100-180
Heron or Goddess$20
RadioPrice on application
Heater$37.50-47.50
Auxiliary lights$37.50-57.50
Wind wings$25-47.50
Tonneau Shield$185
Seat covers$26.50-73.50
Mirrors$8-16 each
Full covers for wire wheels$10 each
6 wire wheels with fender wells and trunk rack$130
5 demountable wood wheels$30
6 demountable wood wheels with wells and rack$166
Colored fender set$50

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