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| 1951 Cadillac Series 62 | ||
| Convertible Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
1951 Cadillac Convertible
Image Courtesy of Alan Jackson
| Original Base Price | $3,440.00 | |
| No. Produced | 6,117 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 51-6267 | |
| Weight | 4,340lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 126 inches | |
| Length | 215.5 inches | |
| Width | 80.125 inches | |
| Height | 62 11/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 63 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 331 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 13/16 & 3 5/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 160@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.5 | |
| Torque | 312@1800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as VIN Serial Number. | |
| Engine No. Location | Boss on front face of right cylinder block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Hydra-Matic automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 4 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Not applicable | |
| 2nd | Not applicable | |
| 3rd | Not applicable | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Not applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.36 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 15 x 6 | ||
| Tire Type | 4 ply | ||
| Tire Size | 8 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 24 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 18 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 516200001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 9 | ||
| Digits 1-2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3-4: Series | |||
| Digits 5-9: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On right frame side bar behind engine support bracket. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Cadillac Shop Manual Supplement 1951 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age December 1945 | Los Angeles Public Library |
| Motor Age January 1951 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Corinth Blue | |
| Fiesta Ivory | ||
| Savoy Gray | ||
| Tucson Beige | ||
| Mist Gray | ||
| Exter Green | ||
| Cadet Blue | ||
| Bolero Maroon | ||
| Chester Green | ||
| Empress Blue | ||
| Capri Green | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||