8-Cylinder - Series 60
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1937 Cadillac model 60 sedan
The Series 60 (new last year) added a new Convertible Sedan
body style. Throughout the line there were a few body changes including:
- Eggcrate grill and hood louvers
- Higher fenders with lengthwise crease along the top
- Set of three horizontal bars each side of grill
- Bumpers carrying the Cadillac emblem
- Swinging rear quarter windows
- All steel body construction
Series 60 shared many features with the LaSalle, but used the
5.678 Liter V-8 engine. A Series 60
Commercial Chassis with 4074mm wheelbase was
offered.
8-Cylinder - Series 65
The new Series 37-65 was offered in only one body style--a five passenger Touring
Sedan built by Fisher on the 3327mm wheelbase used
on Series 70 cars.
This car was longer and heavier than the Series 60 at a price below that of the
Fleetwood bodies cars.
8-Cylinder - Series 70 & 75
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1937 Cadillac model 70 convertible sedan
The Series 37-70 and 37-75 bodies were the same as the corresponding 1936 models
except for:
- Drip molding running from the bottom of the front pillar up and over the
doors and rear quarter window
- New fenders and bumpers
- Headlights rigidly attached (adjusted by moving reflector)
- Wheel discs incorporated a hub cap
- Built-in trunk used on most bodies
- A diecast eggcrate grill was used, but the hood louver treatment differed from
that used on Fisher bodied cars.
- Chrome diecast strips were used at the rear of the hood side panels.
- A seven passenger Fisher bodied Special Touring Sedan, with or without division,
was offered on the 3505mm wheelbase.
- These two body styles had the eggcrate hood louvers typical of all Fisher bodied
Cadillacs for 1937.
- The Business Car line included eight passenger versions of these Special Sedans
plus eight passenger versions of four Fleetwood body styles.
- The eighth passenger was seated with two others on the auxiliary seats.
- A Commercial Chassis on a 3962mm wheelbase was
offered.
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1937 Cadillac model 70
convertible sedan
Engine changes included:
- Lighter flywheel;
- Generator relocated in the Vee;
- Oil filter installed;
- New carburetor with full-automatic electric choke:
- Oil bath air cleaner;
- Relocated distributor.
A new transmission design featured:
- Pin-type synchronizers;
- Shifter rails relocated to side of case;
- Cover on bottom of case;
- Extension integral with transmission mainshaft.
I. D. DATA
Engine numbers were on the crankcase, just behind the left cylinder group; parallel to the dash. |
| Series 37-60 | Series 37-65 | Series 37-70, 75 |
Starting | 6030001 | 703001 | 3130001. |
Ending | 6037003 | 7032401 | 3134232. |
STYLE
Series 37-60 Fisher 124 in. Wheelbase |
Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
37-6019 | Transformable Sedan | 5 | $1545 | 1748 kg |
37-6049 | Convertible Sedan | 5 | $1885 | 1766 kg |
37-6067 | Convertible Coupe | 2 | $1575 | 1702 kg |
37-6027 | Sport Coupe | 2 | $1445 | 1686 kg |
STYLE
Series 37-65 Fisher 131 in. wheelbase |
Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
37-6519 | Transformable Sedan | 5 | $1945 | 2198 kg |
STYLE
Series 37-75 Fisher 138 in. wheelbase |
Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
37-7523S | Spec. Transformable Sedan | 7 | $2445 | 2193 kg |
37-7533S | Spec. Imperial Transformable Sedan | 7 | $2645 | 2266 kg |
STYLE
Series 37-70 Fleetwood 131 in. wheelbase |
Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
37-7019 | Transformable Sedan | 5 | $2445 | 2009 kg |
37-7029 |
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1937 Cadillac model 70 convertible sedan
Convertible Sedan |
5 | $2795 | 2027 kg |
37-7057 | Sport Coupe | 2 | $2645 | 1948 kg |
37-7067 | Convertible Coupe | 2 | $2745 | 1966 kg |
STYLE
Series 37-75 Fleetwood 138 in. Wheelbase |
Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
37-7503 | Sedan | 7 | | |
37-7509-F | Formal Sedan | 5 | $3495 | 2157 kg |
37-7513 | Imperial Sedan | 7 | | |
37-7519 | Transformable Sedan | 5 | $2645 | 2157 kg |
37-7523 | Transformable Sedan | 7 | $2795 | 2193 kg |
37-7529 | Convertible Sedan | 5 | $3445 | 2264 kg |
37-7533 | Imperial Transformable Sedan | 7 | $2995 | 2266 kg |
37-7539 | Town Sedan | 5 | $3145 | 2173 kg |
37-7543 | Town Car | 7 | $4545 | 2298 kg |
37-7589-A | Coupe | 5 | | |
37-7592 | Limousine Brougham | 7 | | |
STYLE
Series 37-75 Fisher 138 in. Wheelbase Business Cars |
Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
37-7523-SL | Special Business Transformable Sedan | 8 | $2575 | 2193 kg |
37-7533-SL | Special Business Imperial Transformable Sedan | 8 | $2775 | 2266 kg |
STYLE
Series 37-75 Fleetwood 138 in. wheelbase Business Cars |
Style Number | Style | Seating | Price | Weight |
37-7503-L | Business Sedan | 8 | | |
37-7513-L | Business Imperial Sedan | 8 | | |
37-7523-L | Business Transformable Sedan | 8 | | |
37-7533-L | Business Imperial Sedan | 8 | | |
ENGINE
Type | Ninety degree, L-head V-8. |
Cylinders | Eight Cylinder. |
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 std. 5.75:1 opt. |
Brake Horsepower | 135 hp @ 3400 rpm |
Power | 101 kW @ 3400 rpm |
SAE/Taxable Horsepower | 39.20. |
Main bearings | Three. |
Valve lifters | Hydraulic. |
Carburetor | Stromberg AA-25. |
CHASSIS
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Series 37-60 | 3150mm | 5112mm | 1473mm | 1499mm | 7.50 x 16 |
37-65 | 3327mm | 5288mm | 1529mm | 1537mm | 7.50 x 16 |
Series 37-70 | 3327mm | 5288mm | 1529mm | 1537mm | 7.50 x 16 |
Series 37-75 | 3505mm | 5483mm | 1529mm | 1588mm | 7.50 x 16 |
Series 37-60 Commercial Chassis | 4074mm | 6042mm | | | 7.00 x 16 |
Series 37-75 Commercial Chassis | 3962mm | 5874mm | | | 7.50 x 16 |
DRIVETRAIN
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1937 Cadillac model 60 convertible sedan
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 | Semi floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive. (Series 37-60 Hypoid). |
Overall ratio | 4.3:1 (Series 37-60 3.69:1). |
Brakes | Hydraulic brakes on four wheels. |
Wheels | Disc wheels. |
Wheel size | 16 in. |
OPTIONS
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1937 Cadillac model 60 convertible sedan
Sidemount cover(s) | $15.00 - 17.50 |
Master Radio | $79.50 |
Standard Radio | $59.50 |
Heater | $19.50 - 60.00 |
Seat covers | $7.50 per seat |
Wheel disc | $4.00 each |
Trim rings | $1.50 each |
Flexible steering wheel | $15.00. |