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#91

General Discussion / Re: Retouching prints by GM ph...

Last post by Tom Hall 7485 - May 14, 2024, 08:15:07 PM

Thank you for showing the comments on the reverse. They give us a few clues.

First, no, these color renderings aren't common. They were used to illustrate body styles during a period when a lot of people could live without a new Cadillac.

The mention about availability in cold, hot and rough tells us that the body styles could be rendered on different kinds of paper, and that suggests the possibility of custom-made renderings by an artist at Cadillac, possibly in various colors, to show a serious customer how a body style might look in a particular color.

This is about the different papers: https://gwartzmans.com/blogs/up-on-the-easel/hot-pressed-vs-cold-pressed-watercolour-paper#:~:text=It%20just%20depends%20if%20you,use%20hot%20pressed%20watercolour%20paper.

You might want to take one of the prints to an art conservator if you can't determine for yourself what paper(s) were used for the three prints. You might also want to see whether the mats that were used for framing have caused or will cause the paper to yellow.

#92

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1976 CdV $13,500 17,000...

Last post by J. Skelly - May 14, 2024, 07:39:02 PM

These were notorious for having the paint bubble up just below the vinyl top on both quarter panels when they were only a year old.  The color is a love it or hate it shade.   

#93

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1976 CdV $13,500 17,000...

Last post by Bryan J Moran - May 14, 2024, 07:20:14 PM

Seems sad it's been on the market for over a year... must have some kind of "deal breaker" that requires expensive repair.  thanks for posting Bryan,  James

It is weird and something is going on.

#94

Technical / Authenticity / Re: How to restore 55 Series 7...

Last post by tluke - May 14, 2024, 06:14:46 PM

Clay, thanks for the offer. I have installed the entire interior pieces myself already. When I purchased the car all the interior pieces were sitting next to it in the barn. The only thing installed was a bucket seat in the driver's position. All the pieces were all then just piled inside the car or trunk and the car shipped that way. I had to put it all together to confirm I had all the parts. I was actually missing the bulkhead and a few other pieces when the car arrived and they had to be sent separately. As I mentioned in another post about using and escrow company I withheld payment until he sent the missing parts. He ended up bringing them himself from Georgia to Utah as an excuse for a family vacation to the national parks in Utah and Las Vegas.
I had a '55 S75 in the 70s when I was in college and redid the whole interior on that one. Back then the car was just 20 something years old so it wasn't a classic, just an old Cadillac. Authenticity wasn't important so I just used wood grain vinyl shelf paper. One day when I had the rear dash out my neighbor in my apartment complex ran it over as it sat on the ground next to my car. I rebuilt the whole thing using a fiber glass kit. I also owned a '56 S75 and I much prefer the '56 backing. It's hard to believe there's only one year's difference between the two designs- the '55 is so old-fashioned and the '56 holds up better even today. Anyway, I'm not keen on using a graphic artist, I was hoping someone had already done that.

#95

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 2000 Eldorado ETC P0741 Co...

Last post by Mike Shawgo - May 14, 2024, 05:38:20 PM

Hi everyone,

Well, not so lucky with this one. I cleared the code hoping it wouldn't come back, but it did. Took it to a trans shop, and you guys were right--needs a transmission rebuild. I guess I'll go ahead with it. The trans shop said they could try various things like replacing the torque converter, TCC solenoid, etc, but if that didn't fix it, I would just be wasting money. And, I DO have to have an emissions test for this car in the state of Illinois.

Thanks for your comments,

Mike

#96

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 2000 Eldorado Coachbuilder...

Last post by Mike Shawgo - May 14, 2024, 05:32:37 PM

Hi everyone,

This turned out to be a snap lever microswitch in the side of the trunk, behind the trunk lining.  The lever had broken off.  Replaced the switch and it's good.

Mike

#97

General Discussion / 1955 331 valve lifter noise

Last post by alzink - May 14, 2024, 05:19:30 PM

Just had my engine completely rebuilt. Runs like a top! After 10 mile of running I began to hear a lifter noise. It comes and goes (not completely but very faint). Sounds like one lifter. I've read many comments on the forum. Run it at 2500 RPM for five minutes immediately after rebuild, put in some additives, potential of bad lifters manufactured in China, issues with he cam (band new). The engine rebuilder is recommending run it for a while and see if the noise goes away, change oil brands (using CEN-PE-Co 15-40 High performance) as recommended by the engine rebuilder, along with a multitude of other suggestions.
Has anyone be confronted with this situation and has a happy ending?

Many thanks

#98

Want To Buy - Parts / 1937 1938 Cadillac Series 78 W...

Last post by Donotlift - May 14, 2024, 04:15:58 PM

WTB Cadillac Series 78 full wheel covers, 1 of full set. Any condition thank you, all leads greatly appreciated

#99

General Discussion / Re: At home tire/wheel balanci...

Last post by Big Fins - May 14, 2024, 04:11:45 PM

We used bubble balancers for years with great results.

Like anything else, it's the operator that brings the end results.

Now a days, the tire dude pushes buttons and does what he is told by the machine. No thought or skill involved.

#100

General Discussion / Re: 1959 Eldorado Hubacp Clock

Last post by Big Fins - May 14, 2024, 04:08:54 PM

The original hands looked a lot better, IMHO. However, the wood grain looked ugly.

All polished up, it looks great.

I'd hang it on the wall of my office!