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| 1929 Cadillac 341B Series | ||
| Imperial Cabriolet | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
1929 Cadillac Fleetwood Cabriolet 3855
Photo courtesy of James Schild, The Auto Review.
| Original Base Price | $4,345.00 | |
| No. Produced | 18,004 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fleetwood | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 3855 | |
| Weight | 5,130lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 140 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Updraft | |
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Multiple disk - dry plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 9.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Full floating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 5.08 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| 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 | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Dual point coil & distributor | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Artillery | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 20 x 6 | ||
| Tire Type | Cord balloon | ||
| Tire Size | 7 x 20 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||
| Production no. includes all models in this year. | |||
| References | |
| 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 1929 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |