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

Last post by J. Gomez - Today at 11:56:18 AM

@Clay,

But wasn't the extra bladed fan 6 vaned (if memory serves)? Would have to pull mine out to be sure as it never made it to the '56 MPL, but was there in the 1957 parts list but with some changes made to it, (and a new part #).

Ooops as always you are correct the fan blade is/was indeed a 6-blade unit part # 146 4740 addressed under the Serviceman Supplemental #3 in August 1956.

Yes, the MPL also shows the 6-blade fan for 1957-1958 A/C cars part # 146 8887 and later supersede with the 7-blade release for the 1959, however none was listed under the MPL for the 1956. 

I am inclined also to agree about the fan shroud. I have never seen a '56 Cadillac with what I thought was a contemporaneous one. The few I have seen were all much later and adapted to fit. There may have been a rubber strip that better sealed the hood when closed to the top of the radiator support, but not sure if there in 1956. Do you know if it was there that year Jose? It was sort of a one dimensional poor mans radiator shroud in a way. Just one strip of rubber.

Same here I've not seen one with a shroud but from memory I believe same as you that someone had adapted/modify one from a later model to fit the 1956.   

Correct the only thing was the strip of rubber staple on the hood to restrict the air flow around the top of the radiator.

Discussions like this used to pop up in the old Mid Century Cadillac site (and CLC Chapter). Lou Commisso the Administrator noted that "factory only" items if MPL listed, could be ordered and installed later by, well anyone including the dealer. So in other words the term "factory only" may not always be true.

Yes I've also recall the same topic we discussed in the old Mid-Century site and it was very-very lengthy with several good views/finds from members.

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: Another ill transmission

Last post by Roger Zimmermann - Today at 11:29:24 AM

Yes. It's indeed a second fluid coupling for the second and fourth speed.

#3

Want To Buy - Parts / Re: 1941 Cadillac front fender...

Last post by harry s - Today at 10:52:46 AM

The 61, 63 & 67 Series front fenders interchange. Try Larry Lawrence in Texas.
Harry

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General Discussion / Re: Maurice Hendry Passed Away

Last post by J. Skelly - Today at 10:27:35 AM

I really appreciate all of the effort Maurice put into his great Cadillac book.  It set a standard for all automobile books. 

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General Discussion / Re: What's Going On Here

Last post by Stefan Bartelski (CLC Webmaster) - Today at 10:27:15 AM

I have already banned the offending registration, that is why it does not show up in searches

Stefan

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: Another ill transmission

Last post by TJ Hopland - Today at 10:13:44 AM

So those parts are more or less supposed to be one unit?

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General Discussion / Re: Maurice Hendry Passed Away

Last post by Lexi - Today at 10:04:29 AM

Yes, another great one gone. RIP and condolences to his friends and family. Clay/Lexi

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Want To Buy - Parts / Re: Shepard Cadillac Oakland C...

Last post by Lexi - Today at 10:03:28 AM

Hi. Has anyone got or know where I can source either an original or reproduction license plate FRAME I can attach to my 1968 Calais that was sold by Shepard Cadillac in Oakland, CA in December 1967. An example is attached (plate number not mine). OR if anyone knows where I can source someone that produce a similar plate with raised letters and I will have one re-created. I did wonder if any old cars in wrecking yards in Oakland may be a source? Could anyone suggest such a yard? Any suggestions, gratefully received.

Hello Ron. American dealer licence plate frames regularly come up for sale on Ebay.com (USA). That may be your best bet, but would probably take a while. Clay/Lexi

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: I'm replacing my big batte...

Last post by Lexi - Today at 09:56:52 AM

First start of the season for Lexi a few days ago, and the battery was near death. Was fortunate to locate a new 3EE locally. The old one lasted 6.75 years. Not a pleasant job to replace, just make sure your fender is well covered and protected. Hand-bombing is the best way to remove and install at an angle of somewhere between 45 and 90 degrees. Yikes. Don't know about the vintage batteries, but the new ones should have baffles inside the caps which delay any battery acid leakage when tipped, (at least for a short time). Wear gloves just in case. Clay/Lexi

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1956 Cad oil pump coversio...

Last post by Lexi - Today at 09:46:49 AM

John,

Ran across your post and am wondering how this all worked out for you. Did you use a 59 pump and did it work fine without any modifications. I am going to rebuild my 56 and eliminating the vacuum as well. Any ideas on getting a rebuilt 59 if that is the way to go?

Thanks
Craig

Sadly, John is no longer with us. Clay/Lexi