V8 Cadillac Models & History 1936
MODELS 36-70 & 36-75 V-8 CYLINDERS
Thoughnot the best seller in 1936, the Series 36-70 and 36-75 were the basic Cadillacs. Lower priced LaSalles and Series 60’s were better sellers; V-12’s and V-16’s were better cars; but the 5.678 Liter V-8’s were the ones which survived to form the main source of Cadillac business for years to come.
Features on Models 36-70 and 36-70 included:
- The bodies were all Vee windshield styles by Fleetwood.
- A narrower radiator shell supported the new louver-style “Convex Vee” grill.
- Headlights were mounted on the radiator shell; parking lights were inside the headlights.
- Front fenders were new, with a crease along the center line.
- Cowl vent was changed back to opening forward.
- Built in trunks on “Touring” styles, Town Sedans, and Convertibles Sedans.
- Stationary and Convertible Coupes had rumble seats plus a separate door for the spare tire at the extreme rear of the deck.
- All bodies now used the all steel Turret Top.
I. D. DATA
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1936 Cadillac Fleetwood
- Engine numbers were on top of the crankcase, just behind the fan support.
- Starting: 3110001.
- Ending: 3115248.
STYLE
Series 36-70 Fleetwood 231 in. Wheelbase | ||||
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Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
36-7057 | Coupe | 2 | $2595 | 2100 kg |
36-7067 | Convertible Coupe | 2 | $2695 | 2132 kg |
36-7019 | Transformable Sedan | 5 | $2445 | 2123 kg |
36-7029 | Convertible Sedan | 5 | $2745 | 2141 kg |
STYLE
Fleetwood Series 36-75 138 in. wheelbase | ||||
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Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
36-7509 | Sedan | 5 | $2645 | 2184 kg |
36-7519 | Transformable Sedan | 5 | $2645 | 2184 kg |
36-7509F | Formal Sedan | 5 | $3395 | 2184 kg |
36-7529 | Convertible Sedan | 5 | $3395 | 2291 kg |
36-7539 | Town Sedan | 5 | $3145 | 2200 kg |
36-7503 | Sedan | 7 | $2795 | 2220 kg |
36-7513 | Imperial Sedan | 7 | $2995 | 2293 kg |
36-7523 | Transformable Sedan | 7 | $2795 | 2220 kg |
36-7533 | Imperial Transformable Sedan | 7 | $2995 | 2293 kg |
36-7543 | Town Car | 7 | $4445 | 2325 kg |
STYLE
Fleetwood Commercial Cars | ||||
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Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
36-7503L | Commercial Sedan | 7 | $2695 | |
36-7513L | Commercial Imperial Sedan | 7 | $2865 | |
36-7523L | Commercial Transformable Sedan | 7 | $2695 | |
36-7533L | Commercial Imperial Transformable Sedan | 7 | $2865 |
ENGINE
Type | Ninety degree, L-head. |
Cylinders | Eight Cylinders. |
Block | Cast iron block (blocks cast enbloc with crankcase). |
Bore & Stroke | 88.9mm x 114.3mm |
Displacement | 5.678 Liters |
Compression Ratio | 6.25:1. |
Brake Horsepower | 135 hp @ 3400 rpm |
Power | 100.7 kW @ 3400 rpm |
SAE/Taxable Horsepower | 39.20. |
Main bearings | Three. |
Valve lifters | Hydraulic. |
Carburetor | Stromberg EE-25. |
- The Cadillac V-8 for 1915 got detachable cylinder heads for 1918, compensated crankshaft for 1924, side by side rods for 1928, and a complete replacement design for 1936.
- The new engine, produced in two displacements, featured: Blocks and crankcase cast enbloc.
- Water jacket full length of the cylinder bore, more rigid crankshaft with six counterweights.
- New connecting rods with large ends split at an angle to allow for removal from top of engine.
- Hydraulic valve silencers. New manifolding and downdraft carburetor.
- Suction type crankcase ventilation (fumes taken out through exhaust system).
- Simplified lubrication system (piping was only to hydraulic lifters).
- Combination fuel and vacuum pump on front engine cover.
- Starter on right hand side, in front of bell housing.
- Generator serviced by removing panel under left front fender.
- Pressure cap on radiator.
CHASSIS
Feature | Series 36-70 | Series 36-75 | Series 36-75 Commercial |
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Wheelbase | 3327mm | 3505mm | 3962mm |
Overall length | 5239mm | 5423mm | |
Height | 1676mm – 1765mm | 1748mm | |
Front Tread | 1529mm | 1529mm | |
Rear Tread | 1537mm | 1537mm | |
Tires | 7.50 x 16 | 7.50 x 16 |
- Two mufflers in series.
- Battery under left side of front seat.
- Double universal joint in steering shaft.
- Single plate clutch.
- Ride control discontinued, but ride stabilizer added at front.
- First hydraulic brakes on a Cadillac (used on LaSalle two years earlier).
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission | Selective, synchro transmission. |
Speeds | 3 Forward, 1 Reverse |
Controls | Left Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (rhd opt). |
Clutch | Single disc clutch. |
Drive | Shaft drive Hotchkiss. |
Axle | Semifloating rear axle |
Drive Type | spiral bevel drive. |
Overall ratio for 36-70 | 4.55:1 std.; 4.3:1 opt. |
Overall ratio for 36-75 | 4.60.1 std.; 4.3:1 opt. |
Brakes | Hydraulic brakes on four disc wheels. |
Wheel size | 16 in. |
OPTIONS
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1936 Cadillac Fleetwood
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