Carl 61 Fleetwood Phyllis

[Clewisiii]

Well that is in.

[Clewisiii]

Just putting on the tower clamps so I could look at them. 


And just realized I had completely forgotten about the oil pressure sensor.  I will need to pick one up.

[6262]

@Clewisiii  Carl, what is your source for the tower clamps?

Just putting on the tower clamps so I could look at them. 


And just realized I had completely forgotten about the oil pressure sensor.  I will need to pick one up.

[Clewisiii]

@6262. I think it was McVeys

[Clewisiii]

Of course they are not really installed. But my wires are here.


I also got the body ground straps but I will need to clean some paint to give them a good connection.

[Clewisiii]

You know.  Looking at my under radiator shield.  I think I can repair this.  The only real damage is in the flatter area.  I think all I would need is a bead roller to make a patch for this area. 

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

I agree.   Shouldn't be difficult to create the replacement piece and weld it into the original panel.

Even if you create a complete new piece, and cut out the awkwardly pressed parts, and weld them into the new piece.   A lot less welding involved in going down this route.

Looking at the pictures, it looks like there is a large area with small holes than just the heavily ventilated edge.

Bruce.

[Roger Zimmermann]

If you are a bit creative with simple tools, you will be able to recreate the outer edge. Sure, I'm thinking like doing a part for a scale model but the same "technique" can be applied to real cars. Take some more time than a bead roller...Either you spend the money or the time!

[Clewisiii]

Sitting here thinking about gaping my spark plugs and resetting the distributor.  But I will need to pull it again to prime the oil before I start it in October. 

So I don't think I want to be in the shop doing that on a hot day today.  But I did lay out the plug wires.

[Clewisiii]

Haggerty Insurance quote for $30,000 agreed value was $632 a year.  If I insure now I should actually get build insurance. But I was curious what the quote would be.

[Clewisiii]

I picked up my first batch of powder coated under hood components today.  This batch of Semi Gloss was not as shiny as the semigloss from the frame powder coater.  I wish it would have been a little glossier to better match original.  But I will be happy as long as they all are the same. 

This batch is everything needed to mount  the radiator. Which I will need to start the engine.  I just really hope the paint shop works to protect all this detailed engine bay work.

I will have another batch for brackets, grill support and headlight bumper supports.  But that can all be later

[Clewisiii]

I am missing one bolt on my radiator fan shroud.  Looking at my old fastener photos it looks like I only had three bagged. This is a size I have not purchased from Jason Edge so I do not have spares.


 I will figure it out later.  But there are two more holes that would require a J nut to install a bolt.  But I have no idea what might go there.  Does anyone have an idea?

[Clewisiii]

The bottom of the radiator core support is secured by a single central body mount.  This is the only attachment to frame for everything forward of the body. 


I have heard people try to claim that the IIHS crash test between a 59 Malibu and a 2009 Malibu was fake. Claiming they removed the fender bolts.  Well I have talked to the people who crashed that car. And I have seen it.  There was no trick.  Honestly they said they were surprised by the results as well. Only one point secures all that front end and fenders.

[Clewisiii]

Well the next batch of parts being powder coated, I must remember the AC Condenser brackets.

It is so enjoyable just assembling things.  But I will need to build some type of fixture to hold the core support before I get the body on the frame. 

And the next batch being plated, I must remember the headlight harness bracket to core support.

[Clewisiii]

If anyone happens to have a rubber grommet for the AC generator air hose at core support. I will be your best friend if you are willing to sell it. 

I have been looking for similar fittings to see if I can make something work.  I found one close but it is hard plastic. 

[Clewisiii]

Man these body mounts were expensive when I bought them. More then $600. 

Laying everything out I am missing three bolts and seven square shims if I expect to have one on every body mount.  I will need to make a new list and get with Jason Edge. 

I am actually surprised this many survived. I cut a few bolts to remove the body. And a few of those washers and shims were very far gone. 

[Clewisiii]

I had ordered a supposed complete body mount set from Caddy Daddy. But they did not pair the right size square mounts with round mounts in the set.  I made them a chart showing what each Cadillac Model used then defined the mount combinations.  No mount used the combination caddy daddy sent.  There are a few sizes not available. so four mounts need to be modified.

[Clewisiii]

So I am looking into how much wiring I will be able to buy. And how much I will need to build. 

Lectric Limited lists two Forward headlight harnesses.  One from firewall to core support. One from core support to headlights. 

The firewall one says I must provide the bulkhead connector. Well the AC and other wires direct connect into the bulkhead  connector.  That branch on my car was completely eaten by rodents.  I will need to call Lectric Limited to ask if that branch is included.

[David King (kz78hy)]

typically, they just need to reuse the old components/connectors.

[Clewisiii]

It is hot and humid in my shop. I need to get a mini split to at least keep the humidity down.

But this has caused a slight return of the barn fresh odor that this car came with 9 years ago. I think it is either an internal body panel. Or the original trunk carpet I had stored away. 

Either way thd humidity has got to go to prevent future rust and rot