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General Discussion / Re: 1932 Cadillac V16 scale mo...

Last post by Roger Zimmermann - Today at 03:35:07 AM

Bill, thanks for the kind words! I also read years ago, that the firewall is the most complex and expensive part of the body. However, I don't think it was the case at that time; it's just a flat piece of sheet metal! Sure, the exterior shape of it dictates the rest of the body. However, if you are looking at more recent cars, the firewall is getting complex and must make room or allow the installation of several elements like brake, A/C or heater...

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General Discussion / Re: Scammy car slaes websites

Last post by dogbergs - Today at 02:04:25 AM

body tag off that 59 is alive and well out of us

Is it posible it went to Sweden?

/ Johan

[Counting Cars]

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General Discussion / Re: Ed Cholakian, 1935–2024

Last post by Vince Taliano #13852 - Yesterday at 11:44:29 PM

Ed was featured on the History Channel's TV Show Counting Cars.  It was Season 6, Episode 23 titled  "Crazy Cool Cadillac" -- it aired on February 25, 2017. Danny "The Count" Koker and "Horny" Mike visited Ed, who gave them a tour of some of his nicest Cadillacs and a Rolls Royce.

View the episode online at the History Channel.

RIP, Ed.

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General Discussion / Re: Ed Cholakian, 1935–2024

Last post by Barry M Wheeler #2189 - Yesterday at 11:38:31 PM

I was just talking to his young lady at the shop a few days ago. The only time I could have gone to the LA shop, it was just after the earthquake and he told me that everything was on the floor.

When I was a regular seller at the Hoosier Sell and Swap meet at the Speedway, you could lay money that Ed would be my first customer, and generally he bought enough to pay for my swap space.

Years later, when I was selling my '41 type stuff, I spent a couple of weeks packaging items for his stock. We'd agree on a price, and he never complained about anything I sent. I think I still have a scrap of paper on the floor with his California address.

Opiniated? Most definitely. Was his stuff high priced? I always told prospective buyers for stuff I didn't have, to try everyone else in the country, and if all else fails, call Ed if you really, really needed the part. BUT HE ALWAYS SENT THE RIGHT PART. It might not be quite as nice as he described, but he knew what went where.

At the start, I think I sold him 1947 Cadillac tail lamp lenses. And since they are almost unbreakable, I hate to think of how many sets he must have on the shelves. He was most definitely "one of a kind."

I sent one of his famous T-shirts with a 1941 60S silk-screened on it for auction at the GN. It's still in the plastic wrapper. And I believe I bought it at the first Valley Forge GN. (Size XL) If it's too big for you, bid on it anyway and give it to your wife for a swim-suit coverup.

Ed, you will be sorely missed.

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General Discussion / Re: At home tire/wheel balanci...

Last post by TJ Hopland - Yesterday at 11:16:23 PM

I did wonder about the beads and the mess when it comes time to change them.  I also wonder if they would go through the 67-78's Eldo's heavy truck like valve stem.

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Want To Buy - Parts / 1956 Hydramatic

Last post by CRAIG LEWIS - Yesterday at 10:50:22 PM

Looking for a 1956 Hydramatic that has had the upgrades done in the past.

Thanks
Craig

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General Discussion / Ed Cholakian, 1935–2024

Last post by Art Director - Yesterday at 09:48:52 PM

It is with a heavy heart I let everyone in the CLC know the passing of longtime CLC member and board of directors member Ed Cholakian. Ed was the owner of All Cadillacs of the '40s and '50s in Sylmar, CA and Las Vegas, NV, and was quite a successful businessman even before getting into Cadillacs.

At Ed's request, no services will be held. A full obit is scheduled to appear in the July issue of The Self-Starter.

August 6, 1935 – May 6, 2024

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General Discussion / Re: 1960 Carter Gasket

Last post by 60eldo - Yesterday at 08:56:00 PM

  I have a tin good shape, Give me a ph# or i can give you mine, we can talk,,your the best

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General Discussion / Re: At home tire/wheel balanci...

Last post by Abe Lugo - Yesterday at 08:05:55 PM

I added the balance beads through the valve stem at home.  I want to say it works.  Did the amount required and no vibration.
I know when the time comes to change the tires it will be a mess.

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General Discussion / Re: 1960 Carter Gasket

Last post by Clewisiii - Yesterday at 07:29:29 PM

I have a spare one of these you can have that has a small crack in it. I was going to seal it up with some exhaust sealant, but then my parts car had a good one so I did not. I probably have two spare gaskets you can have as well. Just missing the tin.