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#21

General Discussion / Re: Ed Cholakian, 1935–2024

Last post by Lexi - Yesterday at 02:12:44 PM

Dealt with him on the phone and he was always friendly and informative with me. RIP Ed and my condolences to his family and friends. Clay/Lexi

#22

General Discussion / Weight of '60 390/trans combo

Last post by bigoilman - Yesterday at 02:10:19 PM

I've seen posts saying the 390 "dressed" is rougly 725 lbs.  Anyone know what the transmission weighs or the weight of the combo?

Thank you.

#23

Restoration Corner / Re: 1951 Cadillac series62 sed...

Last post by cadillacjack - Yesterday at 01:58:34 PM

Love the tail lights !  nice job on those.  Your going to have a real beauty.

#24

General Discussion / Re: What's Going On Here

Last post by Cadillac Jack 82 - Yesterday at 01:46:47 PM

Yes I received a message from this person too. 

#25

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1975 Order Codes

Last post by Richf1966 - Yesterday at 12:55:04 PM

 jagbuxx #12944

That makes some sense as E would indicate Eldorado but 0741 being the 741st car sold at the dealership at that particular point of the year? If production ends in late August that would mean that they sold roughly 92 Cadillacs sold a month (92.62 units x 8 months=741). Would that sound reasonable? Is that a realistic sales number? I suppose there are lots of factors that could impact that number. Thoughts?

#26

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1941 Hydra-Matic Transmiss...

Last post by J. Russo - Yesterday at 12:52:48 PM

I wanted to provide information from the manufacturer of SKF speedi-sleeves related to tail shaft oil seal 15142. There are multiple (5) sleeve options depending on the measurements of your yoke. 99147 is an option but not in the photo they provided.

It would depend on how worn your shaft is. The 99147 will work on a shaft size from 1.496" to 1.490", and will work with the 15142 seal. If your shaft is 1.497"+ then you would want to use the 99149, or any of the four listed below. These will all work with the 15142 seal.

#27

General Discussion / What's Going On Here

Last post by 59-in-pieces - Yesterday at 12:34:25 PM

A new private message - I just received this private message by email link from here directing here, just like any other PM.


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1959 Eldorado Biarritz Bucket Seat Rear Rectangular SS Trim
Sent to: 59-in-pieces on: Today at 10:17:58 AM
Hey 59-in-pieces, FMP Airsoft has 1959 Eldorado Biarritz Bucket Seat Rear Rectangular SS Trim  that might be applicable to your need. I would advice to email him for pictures if you're still interested. I suggest email because he his yet to upload pics to the forum which give me assurance that he hasn't sell it.. Adamclaystore@yahoo.com"

I this for real.
Step in ADMINISTRATORS - STEPHAN.

Have fun??
Steve B.

#28

General Discussion / Re: Ed Cholakian, 1935–2024

Last post by Carfreak - Yesterday at 10:55:10 AM

We first met Ed in Spring 1985 at a SoCal CLC show in Long Beach(?) CA.  Believe he was driving an older sedan delivery that could carry parts & a table in the back.

Would also periodically see him hauling Cadillacs around the area.

RIP Ed

#29

General Discussion / Re: Ed Cholakian, 1935–2024

Last post by Jeff Hansen - Yesterday at 10:16:10 AM

I don't recall exactly when I met Ed, but I got to know him when he and I were both on the CLC Board of Directors.  When the Las Vegas Region hosted their first Grand National in 2009, Ed held an open house at his home and business which are located together on one property in Vegas.  The invitation was for adults only, please, no children.  I was present for that Grand National with my wife and two kids (aged 9 and 14 at the time).  I had planned not to attend the event to honor Ed's request of no kids.  Ed called me and asked why I had not signed up for the event.  When I explained that I had my kids with me, Ed announced, "Jeff, your children are welcome in my home anytime."  How could I refuse?  Ed welcomed all four of us with open arms. He was a winner in my book from that experience.

And, oh my gosh, the parts!  At that open house, we were free to wander the aisles.  The parts that were present and available would rival any Cadillac dealer - and put many to shame.

Ed, thank you for the kindness you have shown me and my family over the years.  As Barry mentioned, Ed, you will be sorely missed.

Jeff

#30

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1975 Order Codes

Last post by jagbuxx #12944 - Yesterday at 10:08:57 AM

If you are referring to the order code that is on the window sticker I think that is that dealers sequential order for the Eldorados they ordered-I'm guessing a large dealer to have ordered 741 Eldorados for the year(coupe & convertible). For coupe deVille it would have an order # of J0xxx and so on....