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Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1940 Lasalle electrical

Last post by Ben Medlock - Today at 07:56:48 AM

Hmmmm. So, regarding my generator, is it possible it is a 12V generator since I'm checking 12V with a volt meter? Or, are all generators the same? I'm a lot better with mechanical issues than electrical. These 6V positive ground systems have always baffled me. Does the power from the generator go through the voltage "regulator" to get regulated down to 6V or.... what?

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: '61 Water Pump

Last post by Michael Petti - Today at 07:49:18 AM

Arthur Gould himself, sold his business and retired as many people do. I think he has since passed away. Never the less, everyone vouches for their quality work, as will I. I went through 4 new fuel pumps on my 60 390 in 12 months of driving. That's about 3 thousand miles. I managed to secure an original A/C core, had Gould rebuild it and had no problems what so ever in the same time and milage. Not even vapor lock.

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Want To Buy - Parts / 57 Flletwood right hand wiper ...

Last post by Andy Green - Today at 07:05:08 AM

Has anyone got a cam-O-matic right hand wiper arm for my 57 Fleetwood please. Thanks, Andy

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General Discussion / 1969 Wipers not parking correc...

Last post by Rudolph Nicholson - Today at 04:06:17 AM

Hi members, 

I have a question regarding the parking position of my wipers on my 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham.
Recently the wiper motor stopped working. I bought a brand-new wiper motor manufactured by Cardone from Rock Auto.

Upon installation we noticed the wipers do not park properly. They stick out above the hood.

When turning the wiper switch on they retract into the parking position below the hood briefly and then start operating normally. When turning the switch off they stop at the bottom of the windshield but does not retract into the park position.

On reactivation of the switch the same process described above repeats itself. At times the wipers park and unparks erratically and then eventually settles into the normal wiping mode. We have tried to adjust them to no avail.

Is there a specific adjustment procedure to follow?


Thank you in advance for any advice


Rudolph Nicholson

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General Discussion / Re: Lincoln vs. Cadillac | Don...

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Today at 03:37:35 AM

Yes, but Lincolns have a Lincoln badge, whereas Cadillac has a Cadillac badge.

Why would one be comparing Lincolns with Cadillacs when This is a Cadillac, and LaSalle Club.

I know that Henry Leyland went over to Lincoln, and Henry Ford originally ran the pre-Cadillac plant, but that is as far as it goes for us Cadillac aficionados.

I don't suppose the Lincoln Clubs even try to compare their cars to Cadillacs, as they know which are the best, apart for some horrible Cadillacs that were produced, and we all know which ones they were.

Bruce.

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For Sale - Parts / Re: 1957? Carb, Intake, Air cl...

Last post by 59-in-pieces - Today at 02:46:35 AM

Mike,

Is this for a 4 barrel or dual quad set-up.

The air filter for the 57 dual quad is a one year only, as I recall.
It has the shorter lift tubes - approx. 1.5" -  between the carbs and the canister itself.
This is because the hood's vertical dimension was lower that year, squeezing the clearance.

I don't know about the clearance for a single 4 barrel carb, or if it was year specific too.

Have fun,
Steve B.

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General Discussion / Re: Wanted: CLC Escalade Owner...

Last post by 59-in-pieces - Today at 02:31:22 AM

I don't understand why there is this tug-of-war over having a new Chapter.

Frankly, unless you have a dog in the fight - you own an Escalade - why would you care.
Do you think that having a new focused Chapter would some how diminish the interest in your favored Chapter, that seems highly unlikely.

I might balk at establishing a new Chapter that focuses on Pink Cadillacs of whatever vintage.
But, I would not campaign against its formation.

My wife had her Escalade (special order harlequin paint turns green, blue, or purple) and she loved it, until some irresponsible 17 year old kid with 5 months on his license came around the corner hell bent for election and totaled her car.
His Mercedes caught fire and burned up.

I replaced her Escalade with a new one, but swallowed hard twice at the price.
But, I wanted her to be safe driving high up and surrounded by lots of steel, for todays standards - but nothing like my 47 convertible - now that's steel.

Have fun,
Steve B.

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For Sale - Cars / Re: 1932 Fleetwood 355-B - Pro...

Last post by dogbergs - Today at 02:04:35 AM

Hi Marc,

Just of curiosity, this would be another car than the one you had posted about in restoration corner?
Some photos would be perfect here I guess.

Regards all the way from Sweden

Johan

#9

General Discussion / Re: POLL: What's the newest Ca...

Last post by 64\/54Cadillacking - Today at 01:26:00 AM

The newest Caddy for me was my 94 Fleetwood Brougham. I never did consider it a "real" Cadillac. On the other hand, my 89 Brougham definitely was though.

I also tend to agree that the last of great traditional looking Cadillacs with that old school build quality when things were still screwed and bolted down, not with plastic clips, with nice chrome trim everywhere with little emblems and scripts was the 92 Brougham.
 
Don't like the modern new stuff at all, and I also feel like the interiors of a lot newer vehicles have poor fit n finish. I just rented a 2022 Chevy Traverse and the interior quality in that car was ungodly cheap and flimsy. Lots of loose fitted trim that can easily be flexed with a slight pull or tug with your fingers. This wasn't an issue on the vintage stuff.

Sure it was a Chevy, what do you expect, it's still a GM vehicle, and I believe the Cadillac XT6 is based on the same platform with the same raspy noisy V6 under the hood built in the same factory.

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General Discussion / Re: Lincoln vs. Cadillac | Don...

Last post by 64\/54Cadillacking - Today at 01:08:20 AM

In my unbiased opinion, the full sized Lincoln's of 70's and 80's do ride smoother, are quieter, they ride softer more floaty than any Cadillac I've ever driven. Plus I feel like the Lincoln's have less vibrations in its body structure.

Cadillacs, depending on the year, have a floaty nice ride as well, but they always have handled better and feel more planted to the road than most Lincoln's. Build quality also depends on the year, I've always loved the build quality of Cadillacs up until about 1966 or 68. By the 70's, their quality dropped off, but improved by 1977.

Cadillacs are more unique and use Cadillac only parts, while Lincoln's shared a lot of their components with Fords especially starting in the 70's. The 60's suicide door Continentals are wonderful cars.

Both are great brands.