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#91

General Discussion / Re: coker tires

Last post by Michael Petti - March 10, 2025, 09:30:37 PM

Have Coker tores gotten better? I have seen many negative comments about them on this forum and someone I know tried 2 sets on  Bonneville before returning the second set and buying Diamond Backs.

#92

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Exhaust heat control valve...

Last post by Clewisiii - March 10, 2025, 09:11:43 PM

There is a laser cutter around the corner from me. I thought about trying to get him to cut a couple of dozen,  and try to sell them for $50. But once I installed mine I didnt care anymore.

#93

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Exhaust heat control valve...

Last post by dbzsjones - March 10, 2025, 08:50:09 PM

When you get it you will be upset on the price. It is just a piece of laser cut plate steel. But around $100 is normal.

That's exactly what I'm expecting, both the product and the feeling

#94

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Oil filter canister correc...

Last post by J. Gomez - March 10, 2025, 08:10:16 PM

@Joshua, @Joe,

If we take that the oil filter canister for 1949-1953 has a part # 5572952 OF-82 type versus the 1954-1956 part # 5573332 OF-92 type the differences between could be the spacer/top hat was used on the OF-92 style "only" since the canister is taller versus the OF-82.

Although the oil filter is the same on these models, the canister is not thus the OF-82 has the shoulder to seat the filter at the bottom.

Not sure the logic on changing the size of the oil filter canister for the later models and adding that spacer/top-hat  possible was to keep the gunk at the bottom below the oil filter and not touching or at the same level as the oil filter. 

Any one has a time machine to go back and investigate.     

#95

Restoration Corner / MOVED: 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood...

Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - March 10, 2025, 07:40:39 PM

This topic has been moved to Technical / Authenticity.

https://forums.cadillaclasalle.club/index.php?topic=176568.0

#96

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Oil filter canister correc...

Last post by Daffer - March 10, 2025, 07:04:36 PM

After reading this post, I think I also need assistance on the oil filter assembly on my 49.  I don't see a top hat on my filter assembly but I do see a shoulder on the center tube.  I have included pictures showing the empty canister and that shoulder on the tub. 

My question is shoulder should be there?

I can make a top hat but I am concerned my assembly is modified and it may not work.

Note:  I know the engine color is wrong, it is on my list of things to do.

Thank you for your help.

Joe

yea mine looks exactly like yours with that "shoulder" on the bottom. I was hoping you were gonna say if you have this you dont need the top hat, oh well, please let me know how making a top hat for the filter goes id love to see it

#97

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Exhaust heat control valve...

Last post by Clewisiii - March 10, 2025, 05:57:51 PM

When you get it you will be upset on the price. It is just a piece of laser cut plate steel. But around $100 is normal.

#98

Technical / Authenticity / Re: Exhaust heat control valve...

Last post by dbzsjones - March 10, 2025, 05:54:33 PM

Any suggested sources for a spacer?
I feel like $109 is a bit high for a 3/4" hunk of metal
https://www.caddydaddy.com/1955-1956-1957-1957-1958-1959-1960-1961-1962-1963-1964-cadillac-heat-riser-blank-spacer-reproduction-free-shipping-in-the-usa.html

#99

Technical / Authenticity / Re: '75 Eldorado Dash Clock

Last post by benji808 - March 10, 2025, 04:29:04 PM

Thanks for the thoughts! I did see the thread in the 3D print. Very cool, but I don't think that's the part I'm having an issue with. It looks like Eldo clocks were the same at least 74-78, and I believe they were quartz, although not sure how to confirm that.

I'll likely get another one and see if I can get it running. Here's the guide I've used in the past:
https://www.eldorado-seville.com/files/74clockrepair.php

#100

Technical / Authenticity / Re: '39 LaSalle emblem paint c...

Last post by LaSalle5019 - March 10, 2025, 04:15:42 PM

Good morning,

THanks for the photos. Spectacular job. Fortunately my hubcaps and the grille emblem have been done.

I do plan on taping the vent ribs. I've got model makers tape for the job.

BTW where did you get the buer cross bar?

Thanks.

tony

Are you referring to the Grill Guard?


According to the VIN lookup, that came with the car as an original accessory. It and the heater defroster were the only two accessories selected.