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Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1941 60 Special divider w...

Last post by Brad Ipsen CLC #737 - Today at 10:37:03 PM

I am working on this right now for a 40-60S.  Email me directly at brad@ipsengarage.com.  We can compare notes on what I am doing to make this work.

#2

General Discussion / Re: What's Going On Here

Last post by Carfreak - Today at 10:06:07 PM

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#3

Technical / Authenticity / 1961 Series 60 Firewall Insula...

Last post by Clewisiii - Today at 08:49:53 PM

Does anyone know if there are differences in firewall or content between 1961-62.

OPGI Catalog lists a 1961 firewall insulation for 6267. And a 1962 insulation for 6039.

The only difference I could see within 61 would be with AC and without. So I would assume all 61 should be the same. Then 62 I would think would also be the same.

What are your thoughts?. I don't know if any of you have purchased one of these.

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General Discussion / Re: 1982 Eldorado Advice

Last post by TJ Hopland - Today at 08:48:15 PM

Have you read about the 4100?  That transmission isn't known for greatness either.

Get a factory service manual, they are usually plenty to choose from on ebay.

They make new rear calipers since they are one of the models popular for rear disc swaps so a new set will solve those issues for a while. 

You want to make sure the ride height is correct.  If the rear auto level isn't working you can do a manual fill system on.  If the back rides low you get some funky rear bump steer when you hit bumps do to the wacky rear suspension geometry. 

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General Discussion / Forum maintenance scheduled

Last post by Stefan Bartelski (CLC Webmaster) - Today at 08:43:04 PM

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1956 dealer installed AC s...

Last post by Cadman-iac - Today at 08:37:44 PM

Bring back the swamp cooler I say.

 I got it covered, see!! I just haven't figured out how to keep the freon from running out on a hard stop or righthand turn. No, really, I used to put ice cubes in it when I left work with this in the truck window. It worked really good until the humidity went up during the monsoon season here. And if someone was sitting in the passenger seat and I made a sharp righthand turn or hit a speed bump at an angle they'd get a brief ice cold shower.
 It will only fit into a sedan-style door though. It goes into the upper glass channel and then the glass holds it in place and a brace goes from the outer edge to the belt line of the door for extra support. Gotta be careful that you don't slam the door either.

  Rick
 

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General Discussion / Re: What have you done with yo...

Last post by 60eldo - Today at 08:30:00 PM

  What havent I done. Trans blew got it rebuilt. Engine blew, getting it rebuilt now.  Gone threw 3 fuel pumps last year. Getting carb rebuilt. It doesnt end.

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: Jetaway no reverse fixed b...

Last post by Big Fins - Today at 08:06:36 PM

The correct adjustment procedure would be found in the FSM. An invaluable tool. Just 1/4 turn on the adjustment can make the difference in  a glass smooth shift, or one that gives you a mild case of whiplash.

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Restoration Corner / Re: Carl 61 Fleetwood Phyllis

Last post by Clewisiii - Today at 08:03:38 PM

I ordered this dashpot. It was the cheapest I could find at $100.

I don't know if these are rebuild able. I would not mind a spare but all the rest are listed at over $300.

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General Discussion / Re: 59 enjoying the sun

Last post by Big Fins - Today at 07:55:52 PM

Beautiful! Both of them.