1939 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

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<strong>LaSalle</strong> ENGINE 90° V-type 322 cu. in. Bore and stroke 3¾" x 4½" Rated horsepower.... 125 @ 3400 Taxable horsepower.. 36.45 Standard compression 6.25-1 Syncro-Flex flywheel. No Torsional vibration No Wrist pin Straight bore Carburetor size Fuel tank capacity... 22 gals. Peak load generator.. Voltage Reg. BATTERY 112 Plates 17 MAJOR POINTS OF COMPARISON Cadillac Cadillac "61" Sixty Special 90° V-type 90° V-type 346 cu. in. 346 cu. in. Zy 2 " x 4½" 3½" x 4½" 135 % 3400 135 @ 3400 39.20 39.20 6.25-1 6.25-1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Tapered bore Tapered bore \W 1¾" 22 gals. 22 gals. Voltage Reg. Voltage Reg. 112 112 17 17 Cadillac Fleetwood V-8 Cadillac Sixteen 90° V-type 135° V-type 346 cu. in. 431 cu. in. 3^x4^ 3¼" x 3½' 140 @ 3400 185 @ 3600 39.20 67.60 6.7-1 6.75-1 Yes No Yes Yes Tapered bore Locked in rod w Two-lK" 26.5 gals. 26.5 gals. Current Control and Voltage Reg. Current Control and Voltage Reg. 112 164 17 21
MAJOR POINTS OF COMPARISON—Cont'd <strong>LaSalle</strong> CHASSIS Wheelbase... , 120" 126" Overall length with bumpers.,, 202&" 207¼" Frame. . Double drop Double drop rigid X, I-beam rigid X, I-beam Knee action coils.... Encompassed by Encompassed by side bars side bars Steering drag link. . . Parallel cross Parallel cross BRAKES Brake lining area.... 196 sq. in. Braking ratio. ...... 54½% front, 45½% rear SHOCK ABSORBERS Front End-to-end Rear End-to-end Front stabilizer location Rear stabilizer Forward of front susp. None Cadillac "61" 196 sq. in. 54½% front, 45½% rear End-to-end End-to-end Forward of front susp. None Cadillac Sixty Special 127" 214¼" Double drop rigid X, I-beam Encompassed by side bars Cross mounted 208 sq. in. 54½% front, 45½% rear . End-to-end End-to-end Forward of front susp. Cross link Cadillac Fleetwood V-8 141" 225½" Rigid X, Channel beam Outside side bars Longitudinal 258 sq. in. 57% front, 43% rear End-to-end End-to-end Manual adj. Rear of front suspension Cross link 141" Cadillac Sixteen 222" Rigid X, Channel beam Outside side bars Longitudinal 258 sq. in. 57% front, 43% rear End-to-end End-to-end Manual Adj. Rear of front suspension Cross link
Page 1 and 2: Compiled by Matt Larson Cadillac-La
Page 3 and 4: AR6 (6 wheen $29.25 Flexible Wheel
Page 5 and 6: 2. Domestic Cars: Unlike previous y
Page 7 and 8: Sedan. Specially prepared "Show" ca
Page 9 and 10: Copyright 1938 by GENERAL MOTORS SA
Page 11 and 12: Right Gasoline The Right Engine Oil
Page 13 and 14: instruments and (controls Comfort a
Page 15 and 16: Lighting Controls Two types of ligh
Page 17 and 18: Radio Authorized Service Stations T
Page 19 and 20: (*rfaj Manufacturer's Warranty Tire
Page 21 and 22: Starting the Car Skillful driving i
Page 23 and 24: Mountain Driving Touring In going u
Page 25 and 26: Gasoline Economy Tire Life The numb
Page 27 and 28: If you anticipate that the minimum
Page 29 and 30: ecommended for the rear axle may be
Page 31 and 32: A. C. Spark Plug Model 104 is recom
Page 33 and 34: and one below the radiator outlet e
Page 35 and 36: mix the water with the acid solutio
Page 37: SERIES 39.50 LASAIXE LUBRICATION CH
Page 40 and 41: INDEX TO CONTENTS Major Improvement
Page 42 and 43: FIVE INCOMPARABLE CADILLACS The thi
Page 44 and 45: AMERICA'S SMARTEST AND MOST The New
Page 46 and 47: All Cadillacs and LaSalles ROOMINES
Page 48 and 49: CADILLAC-LASALLE CONTROLLED - ACTIO
Page 51: Are Unexcelled IN VISION The greate
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Page 57 and 58: Total Type of Cars List Price Year
Page 59 and 60: Total Type of Cars Year Production
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Page 66 and 67: The unsurpassed degree of Cadillac'
Page 68 and 69: LA SALLE APPEARANCE Again Establish
Page 70 and 71: safety .catch holds the hood down f
Page 72 and 73: large Storage Spaces All new LaSall
Page 74 and 75: Vision: Safety is increased and mot
Page 76 and 77: AI! hardware is new in a pleasing d
Page 78 and 79: a more rigid structure and assists
Page 80 and 81: The new steering wheel has very wid
Page 83: UNISTEEL TURRET TOP BODY Passengers
Page 86 and 87: Weatherproofing and Sealing Every p
Page 89 and 90: Front. Seat Width (Hips) Rear Seat
Page 91 and 92: CADILLAC "61" APPEARANCE Front View
Page 93 and 94: een used before on a car in the "61
Page 95 and 96: ill the front seat back has been ca
Page 97 and 98: sliding rear quarter window is devi
Page 99 and 100: A new tubular steel front seat back
Page 101 and 102: «0 en CADILLAC "61" INTERIOR DIMEN
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SIXTY SPECIAL APPEARANCE Front View
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SIXTY SPECIAL INTERIOR The unexcell
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The front compartment of the Specia
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD Most Magnificent
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izes any possibility of engine heat
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Trunks and deck storage spaces of t
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Driving safety and enjoyment is pro
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9-15-38 -82-
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 5-TOURING SEDAN
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 7-TOURING IMPERI
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TRUNK CAPACITY- 5 WHEEL .UPPER 11.7
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 2-PASSENGER COUP
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9-15-38 -98-
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD CONVERTIBLE SEDA
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CADILLAC FLEETWOOD BUSINESS CARS Ca
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and three large bearings of the V-8
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much shorter and more compact. Give
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about half the corresponding distan
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the road or of rapidity of decelera
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1939 CADILLAC-BUILT V-8 ENGINES The
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Mountings The engine is supported a
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will not resist the hammering of va
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ial is a new discovery which contri
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The extreme 27 inch shortness, poss
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When the valve is closed oil is for
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accurate valve adjustment is mainta
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The LaSalle carburetor also has Cli
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feeds the four cylinders numbered e
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high speed power. Uoth members ot t
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Solenoid Starter The starter button
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elow the starting motor. Improvemen
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Filler Cap The radiator filler cap
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Full Length Water Jackets Full leng
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camshaft bearing likewise carries o
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yet permit the clutch to be held ea
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3. Ease of entrance. The driver sli
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constant mesh for silence. There ar
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increases durability and reduces ma
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various types of softer rear suspen
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side and carries the body with it.
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y the rear springs and smooth rear
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tional passenger and may allow the
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The shock absorbers on the Fleetwoo
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With Hi-Plane Hotchkiss Drive the c
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the shock absorbers which dampen ex
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the wheels and the arcs of the tie
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convertible types to lend extra rig
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distributed equally and undiminishe
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precisely maintained to secure unif
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1 he differential bearings are adju
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CADILLAC AND LA SALLE COMMERCIAL CH
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and has made the revered prestige o
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Headlamps are long and streamlined
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Additional features of this auxilia
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN 5-TOURING SEDAN St
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I en • CO 00 TRUNK CAPACITY.SWHEE
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN 7-TOURING SEDAN St
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN 7-TOURING IMPERIAL
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN 5-PASSENGER FORMAL
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN 7-PASSENGER FORMAL
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN 2-PASSENGER COUPE
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CADILLAC SIXTEEN CONVERTIBLE COUPE
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TRUNK CAPACITY. 5 WHEEL. UPPER-12.3
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Sixteen-Cylinder 135° V-lype
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Advantages of Sixteen Cylinders Six
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In addition to this high power outp
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SIXTEEN ENGINE CONSTRUCTION Enbloc
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lowed to rock freely within a limit
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Sixteen engine, wear is many times
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a pipe leads the oil to the oil fil
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corresponding carburetor. Dual down
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steel shafts by a press fit. With d
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CLUTCH The clutch is of 11½ inch s
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Refinements for 1939 include new re
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the frame by rigid forged forked ar
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Hypoid Rear Axle and Differential T
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LUBRICATION AGREEMENT The value of
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Cadillac Automatic Radio The new Ca
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Ventilating Heater-Defroster The ne
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Luggage Equipment Luggage equipment
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p 5J» ££* a ? B 8 A, » W 1 2 ft
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DETAILED 1—Cont'd TIMING CHAIN La
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FUEL—Cont'd LaSalle Carburetor ma
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS—Cont'd Ca
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Cadillac "61" REAR AXLE LaSalle Rea
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS—Cont'd BR
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BEARINGS—Cont'd DETAILED SPECIFIC
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J 7 D 7 — - CADILLAC-LASALLE ACCE
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BODY STYLES LaSalle 39-50 120" Whee
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Carpets, Seats, Fabricated Trim UPH
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Contents Page Body 3 Body Styles 3
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4 1939 Service Information The trun
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6 /p^p Service Information Brakes T
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8 i^o Service Information _ N /- 19
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10 Service Information Steering The
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12 ijf)P Service Information CENTER
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14 ig^g Service Information is incr
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1939 SERIES CHASSIS PARTS LIST CADI
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BODY S T Y L E S Style No. Body Typ
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