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| 1963 Cadillac Series 75 | ||
| Limousine | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $9,939.00 | |
| No. Produced | 795 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fleetwood | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 6733 | |
| Weight | 5,300lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 149.8 inches | |
| Length | 243.3 inches | |
| Width | 81 inches | |
| Height | 59 inches | |
| Front Tread | 61 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 389.56 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 7/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 325@4800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 430@3100 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Left side of block between welch plugs, above edge of oil pan | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Hydra-Matic automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 4 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Not applicable | |
| 2nd | Not applicable | |
| 3rd | Not applicable | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Not applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.36 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Integral power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single with crossover | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Tube and center | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8.2 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 26 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 18 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 19.75 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 63S000001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 9 | ||
| Digits 1-2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Series | |||
| Digits 4-9: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On top front left frame side bar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Cadillac Shop Manual 1963 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age April 1963 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Nevada Silver Metallic | |
| Ebony | ||
| Aspen White | ||
| Cardiff Gray Metallic | ||
| Benton Blue Metallic | ||
| Basque Blue Metallic | ||
| Somerset Blue Metallic | ||
| Turino Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Basildon Green Metallic | ||
| Brewster Green Metallic | ||
| Bahama Sand | ||
| Fawn Metallic | ||
| Palomino Tan Metallic | ||
| Briar Rose Metallic | ||
| Matador Red Metallic | ||
| Royal Maroon Metallic | ||
| Frost Silver Metallic | ||
| Frost Aquamarine Metallic | ||
| Frost Green Metallic | ||
| Frost Gold Metallic | ||
| Frost Red Metallic | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |