The 59 random stuff.

[disPAIN'Sbac]

I do know that Offenhauser offers a 3 duce and a dual quad intake for the old 390. My Elvira had the original dual quad manifold on it when I got her but I removed and sold it about 20 years ago. Also as far as lifters and pistons they are the exact same part numbers as a small block Chevy, just drop the C on the end, they work just fine in the 390 Caddy motor. Crankshaft, rods and cam are strickly Caddy items, it took me almost ten years to find the cam and crank for my 390. High performance distributor and carbs can be small block Chevy also, they bolt on perfectly as well. I am utilizing a Carter AFB four bbl carb with a track kit and she runs good with great response, about 20 mpg on the highway. A after market flexfan and custom shroud helps keep her cooler than the old stock stuff. Done away with the old generator and voltage regulator and went with a G.M. integeral altinator, about 80 amps, chromed of course...lol She is no hotrod by any means but she runs 75 to 85 mph all day with no problems at all.

Copy and pasted this to tha note pad thanks.

[disPAIN'Sbac]

It's your car. Do what you want with it.
If anyone gives you grief, tell 'em to get bent. It's your car. They probably drive a fuckin' Kia anyway...

We're gonna get along great. That's right we used to both race bmx, that's why we click, I think you still do though huh? Cruiser class?

[STODD]

Yep - 40-44 NBL Cruiser

Fleetwood was the design company that created all those GM interiors up into the early 90's, not the model of the car.

Series 62 was the base line of all Cadillacs not in the commercial class. Don't worry, "62" does not mean el cheapo. Many series 62 sedans and coupes came heavily optioned. The number of the series only denotes the wheelbase(not sure how they came up with the numbers - 62,75,85).

[tonytheskin]

Also "series 62" is that correct? A S.62 is not top of the line but not bottom either, supposed to be right under one of the top of the line models. Ok, where does Veranda come in? Billy said it was also called a Veranda meaning flat top I can't find anything anywhere about a Veranda, was that a street nick name? And a curve ball now, on the name plate (on seat) it says Interior by Fleetwood.
Production Total: 12308 Is this a low run for my exact model or standard? Seems like a low run to me.

Here is your Series 62 stuff

1959 Cadillac Sixty-Two six-window Sedan
Wheelbase: 130" (3,30 m)
Length: 225" (5,72 m)
Weight: 4835 (2193 kg)
Factory Price: $5080,-
Production Total: 23521
Engine: 390 ci (6,4 l)
Brake horsepower: 325 at 4800 rpm

[spastic_chicken]

I dont believe commercial chassis ever had the dual quads or the 3x2s OE. I'd love to have either one for my 365. As far as the cam setup, you gotta check with the rat rod or hot rod guys. There's a place in one of the rat rod mags I subscribe to that has the high lift Isky cams in stock for the Cad 365-390.

[mdeanr]

i'd love to have the 3x2 on my 365.

[tonytheskin]

I jumped on the HAMB and saw a guys name that suppose to work with Caddy motors. http://www.claysmithcams.com/

[Elvirathehearse]

My Superior Coach is based on the series 62, it doesn't have all the luxuries of the other models such as power windows,seats and such, but body wise the series 62 is the same as the Deville, in 1962 anyways.

[Riff Raff]

The Series 62 Cadillacs are easily identified by the absence of the script on the rear fender. Instead, they feature a Cadillac crest under the mid-body spear on the front fender. The Series 62 was the base model for the Cadillac line up. The four window sedan sported a wraparound rear window and a flat roof. Hence the popular name Flat Top for the 4 Window Sedan.

Here's the link to the ID page, http://www.libertysoftware.be/cml/my...info/59det.htm

[Riff Raff]

More stuff I found:

Series	Model	Body Type	Factory price ($)	Weight (lbs.)	Production
62	6239	4 dr Hardtop Sedan 4 Window	5,080	4,770	14,138

Engine Type: V-type, ohv, eight cylinders
Bore x stroke: 4.00 x 3.875 inches
Displacement: 390 cubic inches
Horsepower: 325 @ 4,800 rpm (Eldorado 345 @ 4,800 rpm)
Torque: 430 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm (Eldorado 435 @ 3,400 rpm)
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel system: Carter AFB, four barrel carburator (Eldorado: triple Rochester model 7015901, two barrel carburetors)
Electrical system: 12-volt
Transmission: Hydra-Matic planetary gearset Chassis/Drivetrain
Frame: Tubular-center X-type
Rear axle: hypoid, semifloating, ratio 2.94:1, with 3.21:1 optional, standard on air-conditioned cars: Series 75: 3.36:1 standard, 3.77:1 optional
Front suspension: Independent, direct-action, coil springs, torsion-rod stabilizer
Rear suspension: helical-coil springs
Steering: Power steering with overall ratio of 18.9:1
Tires: 8.00 x 15, Series 75 Dimensions
Wheelbase

• 130 inches
• Series 75: 149.5 inches

Width: 81.1 inches
Front/rear tread: 61/61 inches
Overall length:

• 225 inches
• Series 75: 244.8 inches

Popular options
Radio with rear speaker: $165
Radio with rear speaker and remote control: $247
Automatic heating system on Series 75: $179, on other models: $129
Six-Way power seat on 6200s, except convertible: $188
Six-Way power seat on 60-6300-6400 and 6200 convertible: $89
Power window regulators: $73
Power vent regulators: $73
Air conditioning on Series 75: $625, on other models: $474
Air suspension: $215
Autronic Eye: $55
Cruise Control: $97
Electric door locks on two-doors: $46, on four-doors: $70
E-Z-Eye glass: $52
Fog lamps: $46
White sidewall tires 8.20x15 four-ply: $57, 8.20x15 six ply: $65
Door guards on four-doors: $7, on two-doors: $4
Remote control trunk lock: $59
License plate frame: $8
Utility kit: $15
Monogram: $12
Acrylic luster finish: $20
Undercoating: $25
Radio foot switch: $10
Gas cap lock: $4
Pair of rugs front: $8, rear: $5
Bucket seats: no-cost option on Eldorado

[Ambulanced]

59 Sales Brochure

The 1959 dealer brochure says: The new standard of the world in value. Sixty Two Sedan four window. Brilliantly new in beauty and bearing, the styling of the Sixty Two sedan features an entirely new concept in sedan design. The driver is surrounded by safety plate glass providing greater motoring pleasure and safety than he as ever known. A single rear window curves completely around the rear quarter panels of the car and the sweeping roof line extends rearward beyond the window to form a protective visor. To take command of this newest Sixty Two sedan is to experience a new measure of motoring satisfaction and to learn the facts about its great practicality is to understand a new concept of motoring value. Interior fabrics are identical with those of the sixty two coupe.
The manual lists the sixty two four door sedan as a 6239 body code A, so it would be a 59AXXXXX. A sedan deville would be a 6329 or 59LXXXXor a 6339 59BXXXXX, a sixty special is a 6029 or 59MXXXX

[HearseHaunter]

Kevin, saw your car near mall corners on Pleasant Hill the other day. Was gonna pop in and say Hi but didn't want to disturb your dinner.
You're slipping, I actually saw ..... *gasp*.... Dirt on your car. Ow, I feel faint now. I think Dirt on Kevin's car is the first sign of the Apocalypse. LMAO

First time I got to see the car up close. Very Beautiful Car.

[spastic_chicken]

Commercial chassis are 86 series, they were never based on the 60 or even 75 series. They were thier own series.

[HearseHaunter]

I got bored again........

[disPAIN'Sbac]

Yep - 40-44 NBL Cruiser

Is Greg Hill, Tommy Brackens, Erick Rupe, Sean Texas, Harry Leary,Timmy Judge. Mike Miranda, all those guys still around?

Fleetwood was the design company that created all those GM interiors up into the early 90's, not the model of the car.

Series 62 was the base line of all Cadillacs not in the commercial class. Don't worry, "62" does not mean el cheapo. Many series 62 sedans and coupes came heavily optioned. The number of the series only denotes the wheelbase(not sure how they came up with the numbers - 62,75,85).

True that I got lots of options that I can tell that are pretty much lux. Power everything too.