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#11

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1973 Fleetwood Brougham, N...

Last post by Cadman-iac - Today at 03:55:48 PM

  It's awfully odd that the odometer has landed exactly on 54,000 miles. It's possible, just odd.

 Rick

#12

Technical / Authenticity / Re: '66 Eldorado correct rear ...

Last post by Cadman-iac - Today at 03:53:14 PM

It looks like the brake hose threads into a block that is probably an inverted flare or AN fitting.  Neither of these types of fittings use a crush washer to seal.  The seal is made with the shape at the end of the threaded part.  I would presume that if it is bottoming out, then it is properly sealing.  If you can show us a detailed picture of the end of that threaded part, we can confirm.

 You may be right about that. I was thinking about how the front hoses go on. But I stand by my earlier statement about the thread pitch. I have had this happen to me a couple times with overseas parts.

 Rick

#13

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1973 Fleetwood Brougham, N...

Last post by Bryan J Moran - Today at 03:37:47 PM

That is a nice looking 70's Cadillac I will agree.  Dealer I believe, but maybe not.  Anyway, $19,500 is likely reasonable but out of my ballpark. 

#14

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

Last post by J. Gomez - Today at 03:19:14 PM

Clay,

The accessory price list shows the (suggested and dealer NET price) for both the basic and complete A/C kit with the additional prices for each of the model adapter kit (I believe you have this copy), I believe this price list does not include the cost of the kit installation by the dealer.   

This list would be for the factory version of the original A/C unit, no aftermarket units.

There was an aftermarket compressor mounting bracket (MAPCO) to install a York R. or a Tec H.G. compressor not sure what year(s) would this would fall as I only have the installation pages.

Attaching the specific files on my comments above, HTH.   

#15

Technical / Authenticity / Re: '66 Eldorado correct rear ...

Last post by klinebau - Today at 03:08:34 PM

It looks like the brake hose threads into a block that is probably an inverted flare or AN fitting.  Neither of these types of fittings use a crush washer to seal.  The seal is made with the shape at the end of the threaded part.  I would presume that if it is bottoming out, then it is properly sealing.  If you can show us a detailed picture of the end of that threaded part, we can confirm.

#16

Technical / Authenticity / Re: '66 Eldorado correct rear ...

Last post by Big Fins - Today at 03:04:30 PM

As for the hose being inverted/reversed, the front fitting should be a female thread, the tubing nut goes into it so inverting shouldn't be possible.

 Rick

I hate when I don't think of the obvious. Sitting in a chair in the A/C is nothing like laying on your back looking at the job.

#17

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1959 Cadillac Flattop FOR ...

Last post by Big Fins - Today at 02:54:50 PM

Me either, but the right side of my head sure took a beating. I'm used to climbing in and out of either a Peterbilt or an F-150. Lotsa head room in both.

#18

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1959 Cadillac Flattop FOR ...

Last post by Cadman-iac - Today at 02:33:06 PM

I banged the side of my head so many times on my Sedan de Ville. That lower flat top has to be a real head banger.

Too bad there are no interior shots.

 Is the roofline really that much lower than the other models? It's always looked great to me being long and low, but I've never seen one of these sitting next to a 2 door so I can't tell.

 Rick

#19

For Sale - Cars / Interesting History 41 Cad fo...

Last post by marty55cdv - Today at 02:31:00 PM

  I spoke to the owner of this car last year he was looking for advise on keeping or selling pricing etc, it has been in the same family since new, if I remember correctly a son before heading to war urged his parents to buy a new car in anticipation of manufacturing stopping. It has been handed down since then. I have no idea how to value that sort of history but also understand the value is really only to the original family. To most its a car that needs restoration.

  https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1941-cadillac-61-groton-ct-2790799

#20

General Discussion / Re: Swap Meeting Advice

Last post by Carfreak - Today at 02:27:50 PM

Never been to Macungie but Hershey would be your better choice over Carlisle.