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1906 Cadillac

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1906 Cadillac

The Model K sold for $750. Calendar year sales and production were 3650 units. The model year sales were the same number. The serial number was on a plate on the rear of body (with engine number). Engine numbers were stamped in two places on the crankcase: 1. Top, right edge of cylinder flange, near the water outlet. 2. Top surface of left, front mounting leg. It was also placed on a plate on the rear of the body (with serial number). (Blank spaces on patent plate are for additional patent dates, not engine or serial number.) Engine No.: 8350-10000.

The Model K was introduced on January, 1906. The chassis was the same as the 1905 models, except the spark control was now on the steering column and the oiler had a mechanical feed from a cam on the hub of the flywheel. Straight-side Dunlop tires were now standard equipment. The bodies were restyled. All 1906 one cylinder passenger car bodies were now the Victoria style. The dash was now pressed steel and the corners of the "hood" was rounded. This "hood" and dash treatment was used through 1908. 1906 cars can be identified by a long muffler and severe cant to the nose of the front fenders. The tops were not shown in catalogs but undoubtedly were available. Cadillac was setting up its own top department and would be offering Cadillac-made tops for 1907.

MODEL K ENGINE

Description
Single cylinder with cast iron cylinder to the rear and copper water jacket
Bore & Stroke
127mm x 127mm
Displacement
1.609 Liters
Brake H.P.
Advertised as 10 hp but probably higher
Engine description
Two main bearings and mechanical valve lifters
Carburetor
Updraft mixer, manufactured by Cadillac

MODEL K CHASSIS

1906 Cadillac

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1906 Cadillac Model K Runabout

Brakes
mechanical on two wheels contracting on inboard drums
Wheels
22" wood wheels with 12 spokes
Tires
28x3
Wheelbase
1880mm
Overall length
2794mm
Height
1372mm
Front/Rear Tread
1422mm (1549mm)
Weight
approx. 500 kg

MODEL K DRIVETRAIN

Transmission type
Planetary transmission
Speeds
Two forward (3:1 and 1:1) and one reverse
Controls
Low: foot pedal; reverse and high: lever to the right
Clutch
Low and reverse: bands; High: disc clutch
Drive
Chain
Differential
Spur gear
Overall ratio
3:1 to 5:1

MODEL K OPTIONS

Bulb horn; lights. Rubber top with sides & storm apron
$30.00
Leather top with sides & storm apron
$50.00