Fleetwood 75 Cadillac Models & History 1963
Cadillac’sextra-long nine-passenger cars (Series 6700) were the only pillared four-door sedans in the line. Standard equipment was the same as on base 6300 models and Series 62 convertibles. Trimmings included a full-length lower beltline molding of a simple, but elegant design. Convertible top-look rooflines and windshields with forward “dog leg” style pillars were 1962 carry-overs seen exclusively on this line.
STYLE
Model No. | Style No. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63-67R | 6723R | 9 | $9724 | 2382 kg | 680 | |
63-67S | 6733S | 9 | $9939 | 2409 kg | 795 | |
63-68 | 6890 | Commercial chassis | – | 2,527 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 3962mm wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1962
- the first pair of symbols changed to “63” to indicate 1963 model year
- the next symbol was a letter to indicate the model as listed below
- the next six numbers indicated the consecutive unit number beginning with 000001
- The serial number was located at the front of the lefthand frame side bar
- Motor serial numbers again matched and were found on the center lefthand side of the block above the oil pan
- The alphabetical body identification code “C” was no longer used, since the short-deck Town Sedan was dropped from the 62 Series
- However, the short-deck 6300 model, called the Sedan DeVille Park Avenue, was retained and used the same “D” body identification symbol
- Rooflines on two-door hardtops were restyled, which brought a change in body style coding, but not in the alphabetical suffix
ENGINE
Type | V-8 |
Valves | Overhead valves |
Block | Cast iron block |
Displacement | 6.384 Liters |
Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 98.4mm |
Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
Horsepower | 325 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Power | 242 kW @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings | Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
Carburetion | Rochester four-barrel model 710930 |
NOTE:
- Although neither engine displacement or output changed, the 1963 Cadillac V-8 was completely redesigned.
- Quieter, smoother and more efficient, the new motor was 25mm lower, 100mm narrower and 32mm shorter than the 1962 V-8.
- It was also some 37 kg lighter, due to the use of aluminum accessory drives.
CHASSIS
Wheelbase | 3805mm |
Overall Length | 6180mm |
Tires | 8.20 x 15 |
Rear axle ratio | 3.36:1 |