Cadillac history 1936

1936 CADILLAC Models 36-70 & 36-75 V-8 Cylinders

Though not 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 346 cu. in. V-8's were the ones which survived to form the main source of Cadillac business for years to come.
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

Series 36-70 Fleetwood 231 in. Wheelbase
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
36-7057	Coupe	2	2595	4620
36-7067	Convertible Coupe	2	2695	4690
36-7019	Transformable Sedan	5	2445	4670
36-7029	Convertible Sedan	5	2745	4710

Fleetwood Series 36-75 138 in. wheelbase
Style Number	Style	Seating	Price	Weight
36-7509	Sedan	5	2645	4805
36-7519	Transformable Sedan	5	2645	4805
36-7509F	Formal Sedan	5	3395	4805
36-7529	Convertible Sedan	5	3395	5040
36-7539	Town Sedan	5	3145	4840
36-7503	Sedan	7	2795	4885
36-7513	Imperial Sedan	7	2995	5045
36-7523	Transformable Sedan	7	2795	4885
36-7533	Imperial Transformable Sedan	7	2995	5045
36-7543	Town Car	7	4445	5115

Fleetwood Commercial Cars
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

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

New chassis features:

Feature	Series 36-70	Series 36-75	Series 36-75 Commercial
Wheelbase	131 in.	138 in.	156 in.
Overall length	206-1/4 in.	213-1/2 in.
Height	66 - 69-1/2 in.	68-13/16
Front Tread	60-3/16	60-3/16
Rear Tread	60-1/2 in.	62-1/2
Tires	7.50 x 16	7.50 x 16

TECHNICAL

OPTIONS

HISTORICAL

Introduced: October, 1935.
Model year sales: 5248.
Model year production: 5248.
The general manager was Nicholas Dreystadt.
For the first time since 1914, Cadillacs were designated as a year model - "The 1936 Cadillacs." Annual model changes and introduction in the Fall of the year would now become regular practice.

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May 11, 2000; March 8/03