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#91

General Discussion / Re: Swap Meeting Advice

Last post by Neecy1219 - May 10, 2024, 03:49:05 PM

The Cadillac and Lasalle Club is having their Grand National Meet this year in Gettysburg PA. There will be a Cadillac specific swap meet as part of that event. June 11-16. If you are considering Hershey, Carlisle, and Macungie, then Gettysburg is close to all those.

Look at the CLC website for details

Thank you.  That is most helpful. 

#92

Want To Buy - Parts / 1953 Cadillac Front Bumper wit...

Last post by 59-in-pieces - May 10, 2024, 03:10:24 PM

I am looking for theses bumpers - and grille with the front bumper - for a RAT ROD project my son is working on.

The condition should be without major damage and the chrome does not need to be perfect.

They will need to be shipped to us in So. Cal. 91504.

Thanks you if you can help or know another source.

Have fun,
Steve B.

#93

For Sale - Parts / Re: 1956 thru 1964 Cadillac , ...

Last post by Cadillac Jack 82 - May 10, 2024, 02:55:03 PM

Interested

#94

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

Last post by Cadman-iac - May 10, 2024, 02:49:45 PM

  Yes, very, very nice interior. I don't doubt it's only got 54k on it. Just funny that they stopped driving it with exactly that showing on the odo.

 Rick

#95

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1966 Deville convertible E...

Last post by Cadman-iac - May 10, 2024, 02:46:07 PM

  About the only good thing I can say for this one is that no one will ever hear you coming down the road.
 If it wasn't for the ridiculous wheels and that it's sitting under the road, it might not be a bad car.

 Rick

#96

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

Last post by Joe G 12138 - May 10, 2024, 02:24:21 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.
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    I had the same questions on a '65 last year. There is no copper washer needed on that "T" block. The taper of the hose compliments the inverted flare taper in the pocket in the "T". One is brass; one is steel. Tighten it up and it shouldn't leak. Extra threads may be exposed; no problem.    Joe G

#97

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Need someone who restores ...

Last post by Clewisiii - May 10, 2024, 02:24:18 PM

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#98

Technical / Authenticity / Need someone who restores guag...

Last post by Nannini - May 10, 2024, 01:39:35 PM

I am looking for someone who can restore gauges for a 1934 V-16 Cadillac.

#99

For Sale - Cars / 1966 Deville convertible EV co...

Last post by jwwseville60 - May 10, 2024, 01:34:56 PM

OK you electric nerds! This is for YOU.
White/red.
1.5 million lb ft of torque.
Giant wheels.
Slammed to the frame!
Painted on tires.
Mother of pearl steering wheel.
No PARK option in tranny. Who needs that?
You'll need to charge this rig at an atomic power plant to keep it going.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-cadillac-deville-32/

#100

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

Last post by J. Gomez - May 10, 2024, 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.