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1942 Cadillac Series 61
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,647.00
No. Produced 2,470
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 6107
Weight 4,115lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 63 inches
Type V8, L-head
Displacement 346 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/2 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 150@3400
Rated Horsepower 39.2
Torque 283@1700
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 5380001 to 5385237
Engine No. Location Right side of crankcase above water pump and right frame side bar behind enigne support bracket.
Lubrication
Type Dual downdraft
Make Scoe
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Semicentrifugal
Clutch Size 10 1/2 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.77 to 1
Front Knee action
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & nut
Service Bendix hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Slotted steel disc
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 7 x 15
Spare Location
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/2 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. Same as engine number
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location Right side of crankcase above water pump and right frame side bar behind enigne support bracket.
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Additional Information
Add'l Serial Nos.: 5386001 to 5386463

Motor Age January 1942Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Antoinette Blue
GunMetallical Gray
Ivy Green
Pawnee Beige
Marlboro Blue
Sussex Gray
Madeira Maroon
Rockledge Gray
Bahama Blue
Shetland Gray
Cavern Green
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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