Modified cadillac forum

[Technician!]

Is this forum no longer in existance?

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

Yes, still there.

When I go to it, I see:-
Your connection isn't private
Attackers might be trying to steal your information from www.modifiedcadillac.org (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).
NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID     

I have to press a couple of buttons to proceed, as the internet has decided to create hurdles as it is not regarded as a "Secure" area.

It is a pain having to do it all the time.

Bruce.  

[Jw4]

Looks like their SSL expired, or they never had one... 
Just use the http instead of https (http://modifiedcadillac.org/)

[Technician!]

Thanks for the replies.
Ivan, I tried that and I get "This site can't be reached"

[Carfreak]

To repeat what our IT Team at work often suggests, clear your History (cache), close the browser, maybe even restart your computer and try again with a new browser.  Don't use a shortcut, type in the full web address  www.modifiedcadillac.org and see if that works. 

After reading this thread I visited the Modified Chapter a few times this evening without a problem.  Coincidentally a private discussion forum a few friends support doesn't seem to be working the past hour or so.  I believe both use the same ISP for web services.  Go figure.  Guess perhaps if the access problem continues tomorrow I'll follow my own advice. 

[dinhnguyen57]

How come the modified Cadillac Forum can not be a sub-topic like "general discussion" or "cars for sale"?  It sure would make it easier to access and have more visitors and contributions to the site.

[Carfreak]

The Modified Chapter of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club is their own group similar to other CLC Chapters - 1941, LaSalle, DeVille Drop Tops, Forty Niners, etc. 

According to the CLC website:
A Chapter shall consist of Club members who have a special interest in a particular year or range of years, model, type or description of Cadillacs and/ or LaSalles, and who are recognized as a cohesive group of the Club.

There are also CLC Regions:
A Region shall consist of Club members within a defined geographic area who are recognized as a cohesive group of the Club.

    Northeastern Regions
    Central Regions
    Southwestern Regions
    Southeastern Regions
    Western Regions


So to answer your question, the Modified Forum is their own Chapter (Club) of the CLC as such they maintain their own website.  There are no dues to be a member of the Modified Chapter as long as you are a CLC member. 

Unfortunately there are still some persons here who post derogatory comments regarding modified cars and likely even if invited, the Modifieds would prefer to remain separate from the CLC Forum.  When my friend, self-proclaimed purist Doug Houston was still around, I would razz him about his 'modified Cadillacs' since they had stainless brake & fuel lines, post-war Hydramatics in his pre-war cars, additional grounding studs on starters and other 'mods'. 

[bctexas]

Thanks for the replies.
Ivan, I tried that and I get "This site can't be reached"

Stephen - you may have "https only" selected in the security settings on your browser.  That prevents your computer from connecting to non-encrypted web sites.  The http (ie, non-encrypted) version of the page works.

Encrypting a web page (enabling "https") requires a document called a "digital certificate" be installed on the web server.  To enhance security, (just like changing passwords periodically) they expire and must be renewed periodically by whoever manages the web site.  The certificate for modifiedcadillac.org expired October 11.  If someone knows the owner of that page, please let them know that the certificate needs to be renewed.  I renewed about a zillion of these on my employers web pages when I worked for a living...

HTH!

[Abe Lugo]

I can't get on through my phone either. Will try on desktop with cleared cache later.
  BTW some modified convos do happen in the main board. 
  Derogatory comments should be kept to themselves(most people don't need or want to hear them anyhow)on either board bottom line.
 Be welcoming for another Cadillac enthusiast and potentially another Cadillac on the road.   

[Carfreak]

Derogatory comments should be kept to themselves(most people don't need or want to hear them anyhow)on either board bottom line.
 Be welcoming for another Cadillac enthusiast and potentially another Cadillac on the road.   

Although at times, positive comments are posted about modified or custom vehicles, more often the comments are of the negative tone.  Such as:

https://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=159936.msg462060#msg462060

https://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=169022.msg523469#msg523469

https://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=162781.msg482288#msg482288

https://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=161491.msg473042#msg473042

https://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=135627.msg299938#msg299938

https://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=152227.msg409113#msg409113

https://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=142376.msg344342#msg344342

https://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=130858.msg504853#msg504853

https://forums.cadillaclasalleclub.org/index.php?topic=127357.msg289507#msg289507

[Technician!]

Still can't get to the forum part of the website, just the home page.

[OldFatBald]

I am also unable to get to the modified forum.
I get the following message,
"This page isn't workingwww.modifiedcadillac.org is currently unable to handle this request.
HTTP ERROR 500"  Which is a generic error code.

I get the same response on my phone as on my desktop computer.

[Poncholover]

That forum is pretty much dead, which is a disappointment as I have an interest in hopping up the Flatheads.

[Carfreak]

The Modified Chapter volunteer web guy Thomas mentioned within the past 10 days that the CLC Modified Forum needed significant attention due to recent provider updates. He was busy with another but smaller forum that required similar action.

He's aware and likely working on the issue.  I know the smaller forum took several days to make the updates, match previous settings, etc. (I'm not an IT person just interpreting what he explained).  Should hopefully be back online soon. 

UPDATE: found this in my email:

So I had planned to do the forum software update when I had a few days off after Christmas.
But the host disabled PHP-5.6 recently. I saw no email about that happening.
I don't know when I'll get it updated. It may take a few days.

As for being 'dead', feel free to jump in anytime and start new topics. Pretty sure you'll get responses.  Similar to here, you can search previous discussions to review and/or comment on them. 

[59-in-pieces]

I agree with Abe.

If the Modified boys are having trouble, why not invite them to be a part of our group as an ongoing Section.

There is much to be learned from their posts about trouble shooting, and work arounds - not at all unique to "modifieds", but regular Cadillac of the same era.

Also, I read through the yellow highlighted list of SP... and that must have been a specific word search because more often than not the posts were made with an "in my opinion" or like covenant.
None of those posts were at all so repugnant as they are alleged to have been, to exclude anybody - IN MY OPINION.

I suppose you could arguer that LaSalle is not a REAL Cadillacs, even as a Companion car.
But, that would exclude a boat load of folks on this forum.
And by excluding the Modified folks is a form of artificially imposed form of ignorance foisted on the majority of us who wish to keep learning about our favorite cars - Cadillacs.

OR, like they used to have when news papers reported on Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How - and had a separate "Editorial" section.

So too, have the Modified Section - read it or don't - if your so incensed about big wheels - colors or other cosmetics changes.

Offered from the cheap seats of curmudgeons, who don't mind being ostracized.

Have fun,
Steve B.

[35-709]

BTW, I was just on the Modified Chapter site 10 or 15 minutes ago, it would appear it is up and running again.

[Poncholover]

I suspect that much conversation, especially modified has migrated over to "faceplant" these days?
For those looking to tweak the OHV engines, there are extensive threads on the HAMB.
I was pleasantly surprised to see Carl Hugeness posting there recently on the LaSalle coupe that he has had since the 60's.
Sooo many cars, so little time!

[Poncholover]

An Addendum, Only 3 posts to threads since Nov. Last Classified post was mid Oct,
Pretty sad

["Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364]

It seems like there is little interest in Modified Cadillacs within the CLS group and that group seems to be the source of members for the Modified Chapter. Yes there are several Facebook groups regarding modifying Cad motors ranging (the groups) from stock engines to 1200 HP motors. IO think the lack of interest in the Modified Chapter might also have something to do with the Membership (source of Modified member) aging "out". My story and I'm sticking to it
Greg Surfas