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#71

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1960 CdV questions (electr...

Last post by Roger Zimmermann - June 25, 2025, 02:42:35 AM

A label on the compressor can be misleading: on the compressor from my '72 CdV, I have a similar label but indeed, the system is running with the R-134 refrigerant.

#72

General Discussion / Re: Anyone have a source for t...

Last post by David Greenburg - June 25, 2025, 12:43:31 AM

A couple of years ago I recall there was a supplier in Sweden reproducing them, but I don't remember any of the specifics.

#73

General Discussion / Need help ID'ing early cylinde...

Last post by tcom2027 - June 24, 2025, 10:21:52 PM

Good evening.

'24-'28 341? right side head. Not mine. If correctly ID'd the owner may sell it. If so I'll post it in the for sale section for him.

#74

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1960 CdV questions (electr...

Last post by David Greenburg - June 24, 2025, 07:41:18 PM

Happy to help where I can, but Greg is the a/c expert.

#75

General Discussion / Re: Anyone have a source for t...

Last post by dadscad - June 24, 2025, 07:28:15 PM

(Post update)
Well,  disregard,  these look like the ones that you already have purchased.


(Take a look at the  hood to cowl side seals on this website.
https://classicbodyparts.com/product/seal-hood-to-cowl-1959-60-cadillac-side-seals-pair/)

#76

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Exhaust gasket questions

Last post by Mowerhoarder - June 24, 2025, 06:36:56 PM

Awesome! I work at an autozone so I should be able to match something up. Thanks so much!

#77

Want To Buy - Parts / Re: Wanted: 1941 convertible d...

Last post by Michael J. Cascio - June 24, 2025, 05:49:18 PM

I have a drivers side that is stripped down to the copper that would need replating.

#78

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1960 CdV questions (electr...

Last post by bigoilman - June 24, 2025, 05:37:58 PM

From what I see in your pictures, you just need to add spacers 9flat washers) to move the compressor forward a bit. Regarding the refrigerant issue, it seems from the picture that the system has already been changed (I hate the erroneous term converted) to R-134a. Your hot gas bypass valve is the intended means of temperature control. If this has been left intact and functioning that is the best means of control for your original system.
Greg Surfas

I don't know why I said it had been switched to R134A, all indications are that it's still R12 (if it had any refrigerant in it, LOL) but was "updated" from an A5 to an A6 compressor back in 1990. 

#79

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Replacing the Power Steeri...

Last post by Cadillac Jack 82 - June 24, 2025, 01:42:33 PM

For 61 there are two bolts on the bracket. The blue arrow goes to pivot point. The red arrow goes to adjustable bolt. These are hidden behind the pully.

I think the bracket on a 59 is slightly different but I'll take a peek later today. 

#80

Want To Buy - Parts / 1978 Seville Lower Control Arm...

Last post by Gary Christensen CLC # 21112 - June 24, 2025, 01:26:20 PM

Does anyone have a source for lower control arms with bushings for a '78 Seville?