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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 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

1936 Cadillac

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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
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
36-7057Coupe2$25952100 kg
36-7067Convertible Coupe2$26952132 kg
36-7019Transformable Sedan5$24452123 kg
36-7029Convertible Sedan5$27452141 kg

STYLE

Fleetwood Series 36-75 138 in. wheelbase
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
36-7509Sedan5$26452184 kg
36-7519Transformable Sedan5$26452184 kg
36-7509FFormal Sedan5$33952184 kg
36-7529Convertible Sedan5$33952291 kg
36-7539Town Sedan5$31452200 kg
36-7503Sedan7$27952220 kg
36-7513Imperial Sedan7$29952293 kg
36-7523Transformable Sedan7$27952220 kg
36-7533Imperial Transformable Sedan7$29952293 kg
36-7543Town Car7$44452325 kg

STYLE

Fleetwood Commercial Cars
Style NumberStyleSeatingPriceWeight
36-7503LCommercial Sedan7$2695 
36-7513LCommercial Imperial Sedan7$2865 
36-7523LCommercial Transformable Sedan7$2695 
36-7533LCommercial Imperial Transformable Sedan 7$2865 

ENGINE

TypeNinety degree, L-head.
CylindersEight Cylinders.
BlockCast iron block (blocks cast enbloc with crankcase).
Bore & Stroke88.9mm x 114.3mm
Displacement5.678 Liters
Compression Ratio6.25:1.
Brake Horsepower135 hp @ 3400 rpm
Power100.7 kW @ 3400 rpm
SAE/Taxable Horsepower39.20.
Main bearingsThree.
Valve liftersHydraulic.
CarburetorStromberg 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

FeatureSeries 36-70Series 36-75Series 36-75 Commercial
Wheelbase3327mm3505mm3962mm
Overall length5239mm5423mm 
Height1676mm - 1765mm1748mm 
Front Tread1529mm1529mm 
Rear Tread1537mm1537mm 
Tires7.50 x 167.50 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

TransmissionSelective, synchro transmission.
Speeds3 Forward, 1 Reverse
ControlsLeft Hand Drive, center control, emergency lever at left under panel (rhd opt).
ClutchSingle disc clutch.
DriveShaft drive Hotchkiss.
AxleSemifloating rear axle
Drive Typespiral bevel drive.
Overall ratio for 36-704.55:1 std.; 4.3:1 opt.
Overall ratio for 36-754.60.1 std.; 4.3:1 opt.
BrakesHydraulic brakes on four disc wheels.
Wheel size16 in.

OPTIONS

1936 Cadillac

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1936 Cadillac Fleetwood

Sidemount cover(s)$20.00
Master Radio$89.50
Standard Radio$54.50
Heater$18.50
Seat covers 
Flexible steering wheel$16.00
Trim rings$1.50 each
Wheel discs$4.00 each