Is there any Assembly Instruction manual for 1956 Cadillac?

[smilasm]

Hello,
just restoring my 1956 Sedan Deville and looking for some info. Few years ago I was working on 75 Corvette, and had Assembly Instruction Manual,it was very helpful.Is there any for Cadillac 56,with the pictures how and where parts fitted on the car?
Thank you

[Barry M Wheeler #2189]

Other than a shop manual, no. Sorry. There are just not enough '56 Cadillacs around to make such an effort feasible.

[35-709]

If you can find a parts book they have "blow-aparts" that show many areas in their unassembled form and how they go together.  'Bout as close as you are going to come.   

[Coupe Deville]

I have the master parts list for a 56' Cadillac. It doesn't have diagrams of everything but the pictures and diagrams it does have are really intense and detailed. I would be happy to send you pictures of the book of specific areas.

Good Luck!

-Gavin

[smilasm]

Gavin,
can you please send me the cover and few pictures (vacuum diagram and under dash).Is that master parts list for 56 Cadillac only?I will try to find and buy one.I just received parts book for 53-65 on cd from ebay,but it's just few diagrams for 56,lists with part no.only and diagrams for other years.I don't know what is the best and more useful to buy for 1956.
my email: smilas@v-2.lt
Thank you

[Jay Friedman]

The Cadillac factory did publish for internal use a manual entitled "Manufacturing Information" for the guidance of engineers, foreman and even assembly line workers putting together the new cars.  I don't know if such a publication exists for 1956 Cadillacs, but I have copies of the 1940 and 1949 manuals.  Needless to say they are invaluable for restorers as they do have drawings and explanations of how most components are assembled as well as the torque specs of practically every nut and bolt in the car.

[smilasm]

Yes Jay,that's what I am talking about. I think it should be for every year and model.

[Jay Friedman]

Yes, they must exist for every model year, but I wouldn't know where to find a '56 version.  Both of mine were given to me by friends.

[Alan Harris CLC#1513]

I have wondered about this for years. If other GM divisions had assembly manuals, Cadillac must have had them too.

If 1940 and 1949 exist, there must have been other years.

[las39]

The Cadillac factory did publish for internal use a manual entitled "Manufacturing Information" for the guidance of engineers, foreman and even assembly line workers putting together the new cars.  I don't know if such a publication exists for 1956 Cadillacs, but I have copies of the 1940 and 1949 manuals.  Needless to say they are invaluable for restorers as they do have drawings and explanations of how most components are assembled as well as the torque specs of practically every nut and bolt in the car.

Are those you have scanned as pdf? I'd be interested in a copy of 1940. Thanks

[C.R. Patton II]

Hello Marius

Glad to read you are improving your Cadillac.

I would recommend the acquisition of:
(1) Class 15 Authenticity Manual 1954-1956 Cadillac
(2) Cadillacs of the Fifties by Roy Schneider
(3) Are you a CLC National member and a regular participant in a region near your residence?

[Brad Ipsen CLC #737]

If anyone is looking for the 1940 Manufacturing Info I have made some copies.  These are off of microfilm so they are not perfect but readable on 99% of the material.  Email direct to brad(at)ipsengarage(dot)com.

[smilasm]

I am not a CLC member yet, I am new with Cadillacs, but I will try to become a member soon  I just trying to choose in membership. And it's sad but we don't have any residence near Lithuania.
Thank you for recommendations.

[C.R. Patton II]

Hello Marius

I appreciate your enthusiasm to learn about your Cadillac.

When you become a CLC National member you will officially be a part of our family. We have a great International Affiliates Vice President, Mrs. Toni Nabholz Huse, who encourages and supports CLC international affiliate membership and participation. Perhaps you can contact CLC member Tor Jonsson tj@devold.no to start an affiliate chapter?

Personally, I will plan to visit Lithuania to see your Cadillac.

[smilasm]

Thank you.You are welcome,I will be happy to meet you in LT.Are you planing to visit Power Big Meet 2014 in Sweden?If I manage to finish the work on my car till summer,I think I will go there.I was there in 2011 and 2012 with my Corvette,then I sold it.It is a perfect meet.

[las39]

Thank you.You are welcome,I will be happy to meet you in LT.Are you planing to visit Power Big Meet 2014 in Sweden?If I manage to finish the work on my car till summer,I think I will go there.I was there in 2011 and 2012 with my Corvette,then I sold it.It is a perfect meet.

Power Big Meet the one i Västerås? Been there couple of times. It's massive