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#1

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1965 Cadillac Deville Conv...

Last post by jwwseville60 - Today at 08:11:52 AM

Im in love....

#2

General Discussion / Re: 59 enjoying the sun

Last post by jwwseville60 - Today at 08:09:48 AM

"Pull over, the both of you!
Driving such beautiful ICE cars in a sea of lookalike EV moon buggies is now a state crime.
You'll cause an accident!"
--Future Robocop

#3

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1949 Series 62 Front Sprin...

Last post by Jay Friedman - Today at 08:06:13 AM

Make sure when you install the new springs to also install new rubber coil spring insulator pads from Steele Rubber Products.  Their part number is 70-0801-32.

#4

General Discussion / Re: 1959 Eldorado Hubacp Clock

Last post by jwwseville60 - Today at 08:02:21 AM

Will these fit my 59 flat top SDV?
My dash clock doesnt work.

#5

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Zinc additives

Last post by Jay Friedman - Today at 08:01:47 AM

I run Valvoline VR1 10w30 in my '41 engine.

I also use Valvoline VR1 10w30 in my '49 engine.

#6

General Discussion / Re: 1951 Caddy daily driver

Last post by Jay Friedman - Today at 08:00:17 AM

The 1951 brakes are not self adjusting. If you do the minor adjustment you still use a feeler gauge through the slots. If the shoes are not correctly adjusted you could bleed them correctly and still have the problem you're encountering. I have a 1951 shop manual somewhere and if I find it I'll scan the brake pages and post them here. If you don't follow the manual your brakes will be useless.

I agree with PHIL WHYTE. It's best to do a "major" brake adjustment using a feeler gauge through the slots on the drum along with an adjustment of the anchor pin if necessary.  Follow the 1951 shop manual instructions (and not another year or generic instructions) as Phil says because the details of doing this vary slightly from year to year.   

#7

General Discussion / Re: 1951 Caddy daily driver

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Today at 07:08:47 AM

Self-adjusting brakes came in the basic Cadillac line in 1960.

Bruce.

#8

Want To Buy - Parts / Re: 1937 1938 Cadillac Series ...

Last post by mattwilk1972 - Today at 07:06:05 AM

I have a set. Not sure of the exact style you are looking for though. Do you have any pics of the style hub caps? I have the full dome covers.

#9

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1937 Series 75 Fleetwood, ...

Last post by Cadillac Jack 82 - Today at 06:10:27 AM

Harry can help you out with regards to this car.

#10

Restoration Corner / Re: Carl 61 Fleetwood Phyllis

Last post by Roger Zimmermann - Today at 05:02:13 AM

Mostly, yes. R.T.R.W is cheaper than Steele for the same products...