What have you done with your Cadillac today?

[Big Fins]

Fuel injection is an entirely different system to a carburetor. But you know that. Even what they call deathanol resistant will in time be destroyed. I've had so many small engines that when deathanol laced fuel was used, they wouldn't run after about the 3rd tank. Drain it out and put in some pure gas and they start on the first try.

[Cadillac Jack 82]

Need to get my 59 in for an exhaust manifold gasket.  She's been sitting these past two months, but its also been too hot to drive her.

[Lexi]

Need to get my 59 in for an exhaust manifold gasket.  She's been sitting these past two months, but its also been too hot to drive her.

While she is sitting, I would be spraying the bolts regularly with penetrant to assist in their removal, (hoping none snap when the work is started). Clay/Lexi

[Big Fins]

While she is sitting, I would be spraying the bolts regularly with penetrant to assist in their removal, (hoping none snap when the work is started). Clay/Lexi

These are the facts. I sprayed the manifold bolts 3 times per day for about 2 weeks with PB Blaster. After 50 years, they came out like they were installed the day before.

[Cadillac Jack 82]

I was hoping to start that process Friday.  I've been too tied up with work and trying to address other issues on the other two girls.

[Lexi]

These are the facts. I sprayed the manifold bolts 3 times per day for about 2 weeks with PB Blaster. After 50 years, they came out like they were installed the day before.

Well done! Clay/Lexi

[Big Fins]

I was hoping to start that process Friday.  I've been too tied up with work and trying to address other issues on the other two girls.

And the wives always wonder why we name our cars with female names. They are the root of the problems.

Can't live with them, can't live without them!

[Lexi]

And the wives always wonder why we name our cars with female names. They are the root of the problems.

Can't live with them, can't live without them!

Hahahahahaha! Right on! Clay/Lexi

[Carfreak]

Funny, most of our vehicles are guys - Superman, Bluick, Beeps, Broham, Brutus, Pierce, etc.

I say the same thing about them. Often they are a PITA each in their own way but we love them.

[Big Fins]

That's cuz you named them.

[Cadillac Jack 82]

My recent purchase is not a Cadillac, but very well done.  Someone restored her right, albeit, the darn things got a fuel delivery issue.  Anyways back to the 59 I'll fire her up after work today to see how shes doing then treat her to some PB Blaster cocktails

[Big Fins]

What did you buy? The Road Mattress or the Toro? You can say, you'll just violate archaic laws if we discuss it.

 

[TJ Hopland]

Take a pic of the Deville that just happens to have the new car visible.

[Cadillac Jack 82]

What did you buy? The Road Mattress or the Toro? You can say, you'll just violate archaic laws if we discuss it.

 

Toro I've had for about 2 years now.  59 was purchased last year.  I sold the 64 SDV but still wanted something GM.  The 48 Roadmaster was purchased about a month ago.

[Carfreak]

Planning to take our 42-67 to Hearsefest this weekend. I think they let us in last year although not a hearse or ambulance due to our car's immense size.  LOL! Lots of Cadillacs at this show; they definitely crowd out the rest of the makes. Hoping weather will hold til Monday; we've been enjoying fabulous weather the past couple weeks - finally, no rain. 

Laurie sent some pics - she mentioned The Ark got Best in Class '70 @ CLC New England Region show recently. Sounds like she's made it to many events this summer; enjoying driving her car and brought home quite a few other awards including a couple Best in Show, Best of Cruise, etc. and attending the Boston Cup yet this season. 

[Cadillac Jack 82]

Laurie rubbed people the wrong way, I get it, but she's still a Cadillac lover.  Glad to see the Arc is well.

[Lexi]

Finally hit Lexi's first car show this year last night. Carb issues for now seem largely gone/fixed. Clay/Lexi

[Big Fins]

Those car were just massive.

[Lexi]

Those car were just massive.

That they are. Usually once per show someone makes that comment to whoever they are with due to the sheer size of them. At this show a woman remarked to her boyfriend; "OMG look at the size of it". Funny thing is, these Series 75s, as well as Cadillacs in general, continued to grow in size. Yet the '50s cars seem to generate more of those type of comments. I suspect that is possibly due to the deseign of them-all those rounded curves just seem to add to the mass. Clay/Lexi

[Big Fins]

They have high roofs too. Compare the 56 to a later 59 which had a very low slung roof line. I can't count how many times I banged the side of my head on the roof rail. Then into the mid 60's they got a little higher. Length has always a Cadillac sign, but they were beat out by many other makes.