• Body
  • General Motors now owned 100% of Fisher and had purchased Fleetwood and made it a division of Fisher.
  • Practically all of Fleetwood's output was now on Cadillac/LaSalle chassis, and most Cadillac/LaSalle catalog or full customs were by Fleetwood.
  • By using several variations and combinations of treatment above the belt line on a few basic body shells, Fleetwood was able to satisfy most customers' special desires and still offer short delivery (3-7 weeks).
  • For the few who wanted something truly unique, Fleetwood produced full customs to order (4 months delivery).
    
    
  • The Fisher and Fisher "Custom" lines were merged.
  • The Victoria was dropped.
  • The two door Brougham was replaced by the four door Town Sedan.
  • Funeral Coaches, Ambulances, and a combination of the two were offered on the new 152 in. wheelbase chassis; bodies by Superior.
  • All passenger car bodies were on a 140 in. chassis.
  • The longer wheelbase and underslung rear springs allowed for long, low-slung body lines.
  • The deep, narrow, cellular radiator slung low in the frame and the slatted metal cover sweeping down over the fuel tank contributed to this effect, but the kick panels under the doors detracted somewhat.
  • Massive 12 inch bullet type headlights were mounted on a crossbar between the fenders.
  • A monogram rod was attached between the headlights and nickeled wire-conduit stanchions were placed between headlights and frame.
  • Matching sidelights were mounted on the cowl.
  • Dual ball-shaped rear lights were fender mounted.
  • The top of the hood and radiator shell were flattened and thirty narrow louvers were set toward the rear of the side panels.
  • Dual ventilator doors were in the top of the cowl on open cars and in the sides on closed cars.
  • The wind split on the lights was also featured in panels and moldings on the hood and cowl.
  • An extra wide single belt molding blended into the cowl and hood, as well as the pillars.
  • The monogram panel on four door open bodies was back to rear-doors-only.
  • Fleetwood bodies featured a molding sweeping down and forward on the sides of the cowl, except on the transformables, which had a bold molding sweeping up the cowl and forward across the top of the hood.
  • Other body details included 3 1/2 inch wider rear compartment (rear tread had been increased by 2 inches), adjustable front seats on all but Imperials, and bumpers as standard equipment on all cars.
• Chassis
  • Front brake drums increased from 16 to 17 in. in midyear.
  • Rear springs under-slung.
  • Fuel tank filler neck extended outside frame side rail.
  • Hydraulic shock absorbers.
  • Rear tread increased to 58 in.
• Drive line: New twin disc clutch, cast iron transmission housing, torque tube drive.
• Engine
  • New dimensions of 3-5/16 x 4-15/16 were the first change for the Cadillac V-8 since the Type 51.
  • The transition which had started with the final version of the Series 314 engine was now complete; the 341 Cadillac engine and the 303 LaSalle engine were practically identical in configuration.
  • The 341 now had offset blocks, side by side connecting rods, single exhaust system, horizontal starter along right side of transmission, oil filter mounted on engine, oil level indicator behind right hand block, manifold vacuum plus vacuum pump operating fuel feed system and windshield wipers.
  • Aside from differences due to displacement and power, the only noticeable difference was the enameled heat deflector over the Cadillac carburetor.

Note: The following body styles are listed as Fleetwood 341, 341-A, 341-B, but are unconfirmed. All are on 140 inch wheelbase except as noted. Included must be full customs and one-off variations of catalog customs.

Style No.	Body Type	Seating
1928/1929CADILLAC SERIES 342-A, 341-B
3015	Limousine 138" wb	7
3097	Limousine	5
3133	All Weather Touring	5
3135	Special Town Cabriolet	-
3144	Sedan 132" wb	4
3174	Sport Cabriolet	5
3185	Sedan	7
3199	Coupe	2
3208	Imperial Cabriolet 152" wb	5
3238	Club Cabriolet	5
3274	Sport Cabriolet Sedan	5
3300	Convertible Cabriolet	7
3360	Sedan	5
3360-S	Imperial	5
3361	Sedan	5
3361-S	Imperial	5
3375	Sedan	7
3375-S	Imperial	7
3376	Sedan	7
3412	Town Car 152" wb	7
3435	Town Car 152" wb	7
3475	Limousine	7
3512-P	Town Car	5
3512-C-P	Town Car	5
3515	Limousine	7
3520-P	Town Car	5
3520-C-P	Town Car	7
3525-P	Town Car	7
3525-C-P	Town Car	7
3591-P	Town Car	7
3591-C-P	Town Car	7
3885	Convertible Sedan	-
3891	Imperial Sedan	7

ENGINE

Engine type	Ninety degree V-8, L-head. Eight. Cast Iron block on Copper/Aluminum crankcase
Bore and Stroke	3-5/16 x 4-15/16 in.
Displacement	341 cu. in.
Compression ratio	4.8:1 std, 5.3:1opt.
SAE/Taxable/N.A.C.C. H.P.	35.1
Main bearings	Three
Valve lifters	Mechanical, with rollers riding on cams
Carburetor	Mfg by Cadillac under C.F. Johnson patents.
Compression	90-92 PSI @ 1000 R.P.M., 105-107 PSI @ 1000 RPM with hi-compression heads

CHASSIS

-	Series 341-A	Series 341-A Comm Chassis
Wheelbase	140 in.	152 in.
Overall Length	213-1/4 in	-
Frt/Rear Tread	56/58 in.	56/58 in.
Tires	32 x 6.75 (7.00-20)	32 x 6.75 (7.00-20)

TECHNICAL

Transmission	Selective transmission
Speeds	3 Forward, 1 Reverse
Controls	Left hand drive, center control (rhd opt)
Clutch	Twin disc clutch
Drive	Shaft drive (torque tube)
Axle	Full floating rear axle, Spiral bevel drive
Overall ratio	4.75:1 std; 4.39:1, 5.08:1 opt.
Brakes	Mechanical brakes on four wheels 16" rear drums, 16" front drums (17" front mid-year)
Wheels	Artillery wheels (wire and disc opt)
Wheel size	20 in.

OPTIONS

Folding trunk rack	$25.00
Step plate	$3.25 ea.
Tire mirrors	$30.00
Wind wings	$15.00-30.00
Trunks	$65.00-100.00
Herald ornament	$12.00
Seat covers, Spotlight	$35.00
Tire covers	$10.00
Tonneau windshield	$120.00
Natural wood wheels	$10.00 extra
5 disc wheels	$20.00
6 disc wheels, fender wells, 2 spares	$175.00
5 wire wheels	$95.00
6 wire wheels, fender wells, 2 spares	$250
Fender wells for wood wheels, 2 spares	$140.00

HISTORICAL

• Introduced: September, 1927.
• Model year sales: 20001.
• Model year production: 20001.
• President and general manager of Cadillac: Lawrence P. Fisher.

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