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Thank you, Peter. Chris Cummings

That '31 V-12 also still had the "B" battery boxes underneath, between the torque tube and the frame rail. On the V-16s, the "B" batteries were stored on a tray under the front seat. A service bulletin went out advising that V-16 owners be cautioned to place those batteries with the terminals facing forward. A car had caught fire when the batteries shorted out against the seat adjustment hardware. Chris Cummings

Here's a Delco Remy 3002 installation in a 1931 V-12. The car is currently for sale and it still has the dials and lock, but not the radio or speaker.

Thanks Craig! Interesting information. Chris

Ed, I tried to post the following text on Friday, but it didn't go through for some reason. I've long suspected that you're right about the likelihood of finding one of those sets. They were rare, they didn't work well (at least not by the standards of even two years later), and people gave up on them. The 1932 Cadillac radio eliminated the "B" batteries and introduced superheterodyne technology. It was a far better radio, and some people even retrofitted those into 1930 or '31. The picture I posted of the set came from a page out of the November 11, 1929 issue of Radio magazine that someone had posted online. There's also an article from the January 1931 issue of Cadillac's Accessory Facts, a publication that Cadillac sent to dealers to pump sales of accessory items. However, both documents are in .pdf format and this forum does not consider .pdf files to be "accepted." I'll try to send them to your e-mail address in the CCCA directory. Joe from Texas told me the long saga of his successful hunt for the radio that's now in his roadster. As an airline employee he was able to travel around the country to attend radio club meets, track down leads, and so forth. He and the late Doug Houston figured out over the phone how to re-engineer the electronics of the 1930 Delco Remy radio to convert it into a really usable set. Best regards, Chris Cummings

Pretty similar. Looks like a '32 Studebaker (I'm no expert) in spite of the title of the video clip. Fun video!

Great shot!

Beautiful car! Are you one of the investigators in the photo?

Johnny, Congratulations on your new car! Which one is it? (You can e-mail me if you prefer.) The 1932 radio is a different animal (and a much better set). It doesn't need the expensive high-voltage "B" batteries, and it uses the superheterodyne circuitry that lets the radio function much better in terms of finding and holding stations. I'm looking for the model that came with my car when it was new, even though, pratically speaking, it's not a very good radio. Looking forward to finding out about your roadster, Chris

Hi Peter, I posted yesterday to a topic I had started under General Motors Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell (topic is 1930 Cadillac Radio Wanted) and it shows on my screen with a pink background and the legend "Hidden - This content must be approved before it can be edited." Is there a problem with what I posted? Today I tried re-posting and I tried adding my last name, in case there's a rule against just signing with your first name. Same situation. Thanks in advance for your help, Chris Cummings

Ed, I've long suspected that you're right about the likelihood of finding one of those sets. They were rare, they didn't work well (at least not by the standards of even two years later), and people gave up on them. The 1932 Cadillac radio eliminated the "B" batteries and introduced superheterodyne technology. It was a far better radio, and some people even retrofitted those into 1930 or '31 The picture I posted of the set came from a page out of the November 11, 1929 issue of Radio magazine that someone had posted online. There's also an article from the January 1931 issue of Cadillac's Accessory Facts, a publication that Cadillac sent to dealers to pump sales of accessory items. However, both documents are in .pdf format and this forum does not consider .pdf files to be "accepted." I'll try to send them to your e-mail address in the CCCA directory. Joe from Texas told me the long saga of his successful hunt for the radio that's now in his roadster. As an airline employee he was able to travel around the country to attend radio club meets, track down leads, and so forth. He and the late Doug Houston figured out over the phone how to re-engineer the electronics of the 1930 Delco Remy radio to convert it into a really usable set. Best regards, Chris Cummings

Looks like this:

If I've done this right, attached should be images illustrating the 3002 radio. Joe out of Texas is a good friend and has driven my car. My car's instrument board still has the holes for the dials and key lock, but a prior owner had a new, intact engine-turned panel installed. Chris Cummings

I'm looking for a late 1929 to 1930 Delco Remy car radio, model number 3002. I own a 1930 Cadillac that was originally equipped with such a radio, but a prior owner removed and disposed of it. The model number 3002 was a dealer-installed optional accessory available in the 1930 Cadillac and LaSalle cars. The set was originally manufactured by General Motors Radio Corporation (also known as Day-Fan Radio). Thanks! Chris Cummings Manassas, Virginia

I'm looking for a late 1929 to 1930 Delco Remy car radio, model number 3002. I own a 1930 Cadillac that was originally equipped with such a radio, but a prior owner removed and disposed of it. The model number 3002 was a dealer-installed optional accessory available in the 1930 Cadillac and LaSalle cars. The set was originally manufactured by General Motors Radio Corporation (also known as Day-Fan Radio). Thanks! Chris Cummings Manassas, Virginia

There's a good chance that the Cadillac in Bremen started out in life as a Madame X seven-passenger limousine (Style number 4175) with engine number 702746. Chris Cummings

The car appears to be a 1930 or 1931 (they looked identical) Cadillac V-16 style number 4375 seven-passenger imperial sedan. That roof must be custom built to support the lad who's sitting on it. That's its transmission in the left foreground, and it looks like the car was in a wreck before it came to rest in this salvage facility. Is there any information about the occasion or the source of the photo? Chris Cummings

Actually, both Pete and Wayne deal in original and repro parts. It just depends on what comes their way. Their reproductions are high quality (and they might be able to distress an item to match a car's patina. Good luck with your search! Chris P.S. Can we see your car?

Try these two gentlemen: Pete Sanders (703) 350-7352 Petesanders@cox.net Wayne Elsworth 75 Cushman Road Leverett, Massachusetts 01054 (413) 549-5070 (413) 549-0187 yachtflame@yahoo.com Good luck! Chris Cummings

Hi Ed, All the 1931 Cadillac sedans had the roof vent/dome light feature. It was to pull out the cigar smoke, and it had a clever baffle to keep rain water out. Best regards, Chris Cummings

Johnny Dick Shappy (www.classiccars.ws) has a lot of early '30s Cadillac parts including V-16. Pete Sanders ((703) 350-7352) petesanders@cox.net) took over Charlie Selick's V-16 parts business. Jeff Pearson and Sonny Elliott in Kansas City, KS have a lot of parts, too. I hope that helps. Chris

Congratulations, Johnny, on acquiring a really lovely car. You might give your question to renowned restoration expert Fran Roxas I think his contact information is: Vintage Motor Group 8414 S 77th Avenue Bridgeview, IL 60455 (708) 598 1000 Best regards, Chris Cummings

Engine numbers between 41403 and 49008 are 1910 Series 30 cars. Hope that helps.\ Chris Cummings

If you'd like a fun read or a neat gift, try my book The Cadillac That Followed Me Home. It's available from McFarland McFarland - a leading independent publisher of academic and nonfiction books My wife loved it and says you don't have to be a car nut to enjoy it. Hemmings Classic Car called it "the most inspirational book on classic car restoration ever published." Chris Cummings

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