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#1

Technical / Authenticity / A.I.R. Diverter Valve, 1978 El...

Last post by joeinbcs - Today at 04:54:38 PM

Howdy all,
I have temporary custody of a 1978 Eldorado Custom Biarritz Classic...a mouthful. I don't have any records, and, as the owner recently died, I have no way to ask questions.
I'm preparing the car for sale on Bring a Trailer as a charity auction to benefit Honest John's Texas Legends, a 501(c)3 charitable corporation set up to honor John Foust's memory by helping young victims of drunk drivers who have sustained severe traumatic brain injuries.
The car has 18K miles and hasn't been driven much in a few years, so running a little rough. I'll take it out for a Texas tuneup as soon as I replace the leaking master cylinder. But nosing around, I discovered that the vacuum line that should go from the A.I.R. Diverted Valve is disconnected and the fitting at the manifold is capped off.
Anybody know why this might have been done?
Thanks, Joe
And if you like these cars, it's a nice one. Should be live in a few weeks!

#2

General Discussion / Sauls Autotek?

Last post by mgbeda - Today at 04:45:48 PM

Hi folks in Colorado.   Does anyone have experience with Saul's Autotek in Denver?  I'm considering hiring them to finish the restoration of Bessie. The main reason is they have a picture of a beautiful '71 Fleetwood on their website.   It's difficult for me to find information because I'm working on California now.  Feel free to PM me if you prefer.

Thanks very much,

-Mike Beda

#3

Want To Buy - Parts / 37n Lasalle top shifter parts ...

Last post by mike mccagh - Today at 02:52:27 PM

need the bell-shaped piece that fastens/secures the shifter handle to the main case of a 37 top shifter. thank, mike mccagh text at 301 777 0089

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General Discussion / Re: Wanted: CLC Escalade Owner...

Last post by Jason Edge - Today at 02:34:43 PM

Bryan, your questions were valid. It actually gave me a chance to show that us Escalade owners can be as passionate about our newer Cadillacs as we are with the older ones.

I will give you a specific example where I am again more concerned with the maintenance and preservation of the Escalades vs my 1964 Coupe de Ville.

My AC compressor went out in the 2002 EXT a while back and it and several other items, including the radiator, were immediately replaced at Thompson Cadillac to the tune of a lot of Benjamins.

Contrast that with the 64. I have had the heater hardwired bypassing the comfort control since I bought it. The Comfort Control system is on my to do list. I will get to it ... but am in no hurry.

Now if the 2013 EXT's AC goes out it gets fixed immediately. Anything either Escalade EXT needs to keep them in top shape, they get.

#5

For Sale - Parts / 1957? Carb, Intake, Air cleane...

Last post by Poncholover - Today at 01:17:43 PM

These parts need to be cleaned up first but I will post photos soon.
They were represents to me as '57, the carb has no tag present but looks quite clean. Intake is very nice too. Willing to separate, cost to follow.

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Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1939, 1940 Underseat heate...

Last post by Poncholover - Today at 01:13:50 PM

This rig should be yard driving this summer... So time to resume parts hunting
Does anyone have under seat heater interchange data for a 1940?
I may have some 41+ Buick heaters available, would these do me any good?

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General Discussion / Re: Wanted: CLC Escalade Owner...

Last post by Bryan J Moran - Today at 01:09:45 PM

All good points Jason.  I 100% agree that having a chapter will aid in maintenance and repair information.  If it takes a chapter to accomplish that, then that is a good reason.

Carfreak - I have not disparaged the Escalade. I have questioned their collectibility and need for a chapter, or why a chapter.  In so doing Jason and I have had a civil discussion regarding the concept.   

I spoke up and a discussion was started.  My thinking was - as the thread was heading down in the posts with no comments- that said a lot. A lot of dis-interest and 95% of readers never post thoughts.

You can not compare my interest in a chapter for the last generation of Eldorado/Sevilles with a badge engineered SUV.  As John McEnroe said "you can't be serious?!"   I do respect that you did a deep dive into my past comments to try and bolster your position. 

1992 to 2005 Eldorados and Sevilles are one of the last, if not the last, clean sheet made in America Cadillacs.  They stuck the big middle finger to Mercedes, Lexus and BMW in their beautiful American design, power and driving experience. 

While the Northstar had issues, the total package did not.  And everything was Cadillac.  GM doesn't have the money to allow the Escalade to have a Cadillac drivetrain only.

Again I did not disparage the Escalade as you purport.  I questioned the relevance of a stand alone chapter, which has been pleasantly discussed. 

The thread where I mentioned that chapters and creating more is a good idea - not sure why you wanted to mention that 65-66 are way down on your list. OK. That's fine. I clearly advocated for more groups/chapters, not MY group. 

Best to you today. 

#8

General Discussion / 74 Eldorado, convertible shou...

Last post by danjarrett1 - Today at 01:01:56 PM

Top has been a little slow coming up, lubed, good motor, good relay. Noticed a fair amount of shank showing in the shoulder bolts that carry the lion's share of the weight on this heavy contraption. We attached photos of the areas of concern. What I do not know....and can't find any evidence whatsoever of how it should be, ....is this normal "play" in the shoulder bolt...or not?

#9

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1974 Eldorado hood oil-can...

Last post by danjarrett1 - Today at 12:58:09 PM

I will try to attach a pic for your review. Several places where there is a gap between structure and the hood skin

#10

General Discussion / Re: Wiring

Last post by "Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364 - Today at 11:52:26 AM

Pardon my ignorance but why on earth would you put a 368 into a car that had a 425 in it. You are going to end up with a vastly under powered car and the mileage will probably be worse, since the 368 is going to have to work a lot harder than the original engine?
Greg Surfas