1934 V12 Cadillac history

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1934 Cadillac

Except for the engine and various emblems, the V-12 was much the same car as the 3708mm wheelbase V-8.

I. D. DATA

Serial numbers were located on top surface of frame side bar, right side, just ahead of dash.
Same as engine number.
Starting no.: 4100001.
Ending: 4101098 (with 1935).
Engine numbers stamped on the right hand side of the crankcase, on the generator drive chain housing.
Starting engine no.: 4100001.
Ending: 4101098 (with 1935).

STYLE

Fleetwood 146 in. wheelbase Vee Windshield
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
5702	Roadster	2
5712-C	Collapsible Town Cabriolet	5
5712-LB	Town Cabriolet	5	$6195	2723 kg
5712-MB	Town Cabriolet	5
5720	Town Cabriolet	7
5720-C	Collapsible Town Cabriolet	7
5725-B	Town Cabriolet	7
5725-LB	Town Cabriolet	7	$6295	2745 kg
5725-MB	Town Cabriolet	7
5730	Imperial Sedan	5
5730-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5	$4845	2620 kg
5730-FM	Imperial Brougham	5
5730-S	Sedan	5	$4445	2607 kg
5733	Imperial Town Sedan	5
5733-S	Town Sedan	5	$4995	2591 kg
5735	Convertible Coupe	2	$4745	2493 kg
5757	Transformable	7
5759	Sport Phaeton	5
5775	Imperial Sedan (Limousine)	7	$4795	2632 kg
5775-B	Limousine	7
5775-E	Imperial Sedan	7
5775-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	$4995	2632 kg
5775-FM	Imperial BrRm	7
5775-H4	Imperial Sedan	7
5775-5	Sedan	7	$4595	2618 kg
5775-W	Limousine	7
5776	Cpe.	2	$4595	2509 kg
5780	Convertible Sedan w/div.	5	$4995	2636 kg
5780-B	Convertible Sedan	5
5780-S	Convertible Sedan	5		2623 kg
5785	Collapsible Coupe	5	$4995	2584 kg
5788	Stat. Coupe	5		2600 kg
5789-A	Vict. Coupe	4
5791	Limousine Brougham	7	$6195	2741 kg
5791-B	Limousine Brougham	7
5799	Aerodynamic Coupe	5	$4995	2600 kg

STYLE

Fleetwood 146 In. Wheelbase Flat Windshield
Some listings show these as 61- styles.
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
6030-B	Imperial Sedan	5
6030-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	5	$4395	2620 kg
6030-FM	Imperial Brougham	5
6030-S	Sed	5	$3995	2607 kg
6033-S	Town Sedan	5	$4045	2591 kg
6035	Convertible Coupe	2
6075	Imperial Sedan	7	$4345	2632 kg
6075-B	Limo. (Spec. back)	7
6075-D	Limousine	7
6075-E	Limousine	7
6075-FL	Imperial Cabriolet	7	$4545	2632 kg
6075-FM	Imperial Brougham	7
6075-H3	Limo	7
6075-H4	Limousine	7
6075-O	Imperial Sedan	7
6075-S	Sed	7	$4145	2618 kg

Some confusion exists regarding style numbers on 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies.
Following the previous Fleetwood system, V-8's would be 56- or 60- styles, V-12's would be 57- or 61- styles, and V-16's would be 58- or 60- styles.
This system was followed in promotional literature, in the 1934 Master Parts List, and in early factory records.
However, since the bodies were identical for all these series, Fleetwood stamped all body plates 57- or 60-.
Master Parts Lists after 1934 used only 57- and 60- style numbers for 1934-35 Fleetwood bodies.
Starting in 1936, V-8 and V-12 style numbers reflected the new 1936 series designations, but V16's retained the 57- system. However, 60- styles were no longer offered.

ENGINE

Type	45 degree, overhead valve.
Cylinders	Twelve cylinders.
Crankcase	Cast iron block on aluminum crankcase.
Bore & Stroke	79.4mm x 101.6mm
Displacement	6.035 Liters
Compression Ratio	6.0:1 std.; 5.65:1 opt.
Brake Horsepower	133 hp @ 3400 rpm
Power	99 kW @ 3400 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower	46.9.
Main bearings	Four.
Valve lifters	Mechanical with hydraulic silencer on rocker bushing.
Carburetor	Dual Detroit Lubricator, Type R-13, L-13, Model 51.

CHASSIS

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission	Selective, synchro transmission.
Speeds	3 forward, 1 reverse
Controls	Left hand drive, center control; emergency brake lever at left under panel (rhd opt).
Clutch	Twin disc clutch.
Drive	Shaft drive. Hotchkiss.
Axle	3/4 floating rear axle
Drive type	spiral bevel drive.
Overall ratio	4.80:1 std., 4.60:1 opt., 5.11:1 opt.
Brakes	Mechanical brakes with vacuum assist on four wheels.
Wheels	Wire wheels.
Wheel size	17 in. drop center.

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