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1929 Cadillac 341B Series
Collapsible Imperial Cabriolet
Standard Specifications
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1929 Cadillac Fleetwood Cabriolet 3855

1929 Cadillac Fleetwood Cabriolet 3855

Photo courtesy of James Schild, The Auto Review.

Original Base Price $5,045.00
No. Produced 18,004
Body Maker Fleetwood
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number 3855C
Weight
Wheelbase 140 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type Own 90 Degree V-8, L-head
Displacement 341 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 5/16 & 4 15/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.3 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 4.8 to 1
Brake Horsepower 95@3000
Rated Horsepower 35.1
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters Roller, Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers 320,001 to 499,999
Engine No. Location Rear crankcase, rear of right hand block.
Lubrication Pressure to crankshaft and connector rod bearings
Type Updraft
Make Own
Type Synchro-mesh
Drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.125 to 1
2nd 1.705 to 1
3rd 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.745 to 1
Multiple disk - dry plate
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Full floating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 5.08 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & sector
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical
Front Size 16 1/2 inches
Rear Size 16 1/2 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size 16 1/2 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Dual point coil & distributor
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Artillery
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size 20 x 6
Tire Type Cord balloon
Tire Size 7 x 20
Spare Location
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 8 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/2 Quarts
Cooling System 24 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Quarts
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. Same as engine no.
VIN Description Total Digits: 6
Digits 1-6: Production number
VIN Location On plate on dash.
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Additional Information

Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automobile Trade Journal & Motor Age January 1929Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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