Back on the road with The Ark

[wrefakis]

it drives as did the one I drove for a day in october 69 did, even after all the ones I had its still amazing how smooth and powerful it is(non ethanol racing fuel)

[Cape Cod Fleetwood]

I keep coming back to this post and I REALLY like that new paint.  My 55 still looks cherry but my 67 Buick needs paint soon.  Shame I can't use your guys.

Awww thanks Tim, I appreciate that. I *knew* the original color code 93 (late 1969 manufacture for the 1970 model
year,lucerne aqua) was a blue, my dad had it, I was 10 and remember having to help wash that aircraft carrier. Then
The Ark's door jambs were BLUE and that paint was original. The original oil change sticker from the dealer that sold
it new, was still on the jam, and still is. The problem was GM changed code 93 to a greenish hue and renamed the
color "Lucerne Aqua Firemist", the blue color wasn't selling at the dealers in early 1970. And the only person who would listen to me was Dickie Garbitt. He, like his dad, are body men. Dickie found the original RM blue paint chip
in his late father's pile of dusty boxes. He matched it to a PPG paint, mixed it and sprayed it out for me, the rest
as they say is history. I think its a gorgeous color, and Dickie got just the right amount of 'sizzle' in the paint
so it looks just like a "firemist" paint code. So grateful to him, he's busy and put a lot of time into that. And he'll be doing the paint correction this winter when the car comes off the road and back to Michael. You can throw a rock between the 2 shops on Thorton Drive, and probably hit Tirrell with one of those rocks, they're restoring the entire HVAC system in The Ark next winter. I'm beyond blessed to have people like this, on the same street, the next town over. They'd do your car, you'd just have to ship it? If you want to get the ball rolling PM me and I'll give you their contact info my friend.

[Cape Cod Fleetwood]

What ever happened to – if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

What I have observed over the years from folks who have the quick and ready "PUT DOWNS" is that they were likely noncompetitors, or a runner up with a participation trophy, and have a need for "ME TOO", "DON'T FORGET ME".  You know the type and who they are.

Laurie should be thought of as a diamond, full of bright reflective facets of the Cadillac hobby.  While those who are quick to be critical, they are simple pieces of glass, fragile, and of comparatively lower value.  At some point, they have been weighed, they have been measured, and they have been found wanting.

I have said this before that I think Laurie should be the poster "girl" (forgive me for the girl reference) for our Cadillac LaSalle Club.  Or, at least thought of as the Club's official Energizer Bunny.

Have fun,
Steve B.

Bro, love you. This GIRL is good, "shrinking violet" was never a term used to describe me. LOL!

[Cape Cod Fleetwood]

it drives as did the one I drove for a day in october 69 did, even after all the ones I had its still amazing how smooth and powerful it is(non ethanol racing fuel)

COOL! Drive it to the Nationals, we can duel for fuel on the highway. LOL!

[Cape Cod Fleetwood]

The final 3 this year, 31 events in total.

October 15th at the Freemason's Lodge in Wakefield. Just a gorgeous ride out there, about an hour and a half each way. A new event that took the organizers by surprise when so many cars showed up. Decent food and bathrooms available, friendly staff who knows they need 'more awards' next year. We'll be back. And I was on the square and on the level. Where's Lexi?

October 22 at the Harley-Davidson dealer in Dartmouth, another hour ride each way in beautiful foliage. And another new event that took those folks by surprise with a huge turnout. Food trucks and bathrooms in the dealership, lots of fun, we'll be back next year too.

October 30th (pushed back a week due to rain) was my clubs finale at the Red Barn in Eastham. Great pizza, great mini golf, and again more cars showed up than were expected filling that parking lot and the ones to the left and right, great times.

31 shows, and there's more if I want with all the Veteran's Drives and Toy Drives coming up. I'm tired and have leaves to blow and bag. LOL! How much FUN was this year? Did you drive your car?

[cadillacmike68]

Hi Laurie,

I Like the new color. Is it a cataloged 1970 Cadillac color? If so, which one? I have the 1970 brochures but they were notorious for terrible color renditions from the presses of the time.

[Cape Cod Fleetwood]

Hi Laurie,

I Like the new color. Is it a cataloged 1970 Cadillac color? If so, which one? I have the 1970 brochures but they were notorious for terrible color renditions from the presses of the time.

Mike, there are multiple threads on this here. That color is the ORIGINAL Code 93 Lucerne Aqua as applied to the 1970 model year in late 1969, very early 1970 manufacture. The Ark was built on November 14, 1969.

[cadillacmike68]

it drives as did the one I drove for a day in october 69 did, even after all the ones I had its still amazing how smooth and powerful it is(non ethanol racing fuel)

Remember, Will, that I'm first in line to buy this 1970 Fleetwood when you're ready.

[cadillacmike68]

Mike, there are multiple threads on this here. That color is the ORIGINAL Code 93 Lucerne Aqua as applied to the 1970 model year in late 1969, very early 1970 manufacture. The Ark was built on November 14, 1969.

I think I have a refrigerator magnet with this color Fleetwood. Now if I can find an envelope and a stamp, and where did I put that address???...