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#1
Restoration Corner / Re: Carl 61 Fleetwood Phyllis
Last post by Clewisiii - Today at 08:11:11 AM
Well I have all the chrome that I have identified that I want to be restored in the trunk of my car. All but window frames that is.

I am meeting the guy at the chrome shop tomorrow at 6am. After we start talking of prices I may pull more parts and say don't worry about it.

He said he currently has a 22 week lead time. I don't know if that would be for all that I decide to leave with him. Or if we will do this in batches.

On the one hand I don't like leaving parts that long if they are just going to sit on his shelf for 18 weeks. But on the other if he can work them in here or there I don't want to drive back and forth bringing parts to him. I want my parts there and ready for any time he finds. But it is so hard to find a replacement for any parts if he loose them, goes under like the others, or god forbid passes away in the next half year.

I am overthinking. Thanks for being my therapists.

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#2
General Discussion / Re: 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
Last post by MIKIMBIN1 - Today at 08:06:47 AM
Yes Gabriel Classic.
#3
General Discussion / Re: Wheres The Ark?
Last post by bcroe - Today at 08:04:32 AM
Well that is a loss.  I enjoyed hearing someone that
worldly telling it like it is.  I never detected
distortions of the truth, we have lived with
plenty of that lately.  Bruce Roe
#4
General Discussion / Re: Where are the OEM Parts Su...
Last post by Carfreak - Today at 08:03:42 AM
If anyone is interested in a new venture, it sounds like Ed Cholakian wants to retire and is trying to sell his Cadillac parts business in Vegas area.  Apparently house & property are included but who knows - could possibly buy just the parts segment.

https://www.allcads.com/shop/
#5
Data plate won't reveal anything regarding the original point of sale. Only on the build sheet are outlet codes listed. Prior to 1960, outlet codes were three character letter ie, CHI, ATL for Chicago and Atlanta so some of these are readily interpreted. Beginning in 1960, the codes were six digit numerical, ie 850111 which I happen to know was the code for Chicago. Codes ending in -111 were used for the former large distributorships from which smaller dealers had obtained their inventory. That year, the dealer/distributor network was eliminated and smaller dealers could now place orders directly to the factory. Due to the number of dealers that were now being recognized, the old three-character system was no longer adequate, thus the new six-digit system was adopted.

The problem is that there is no known master list for these outlet codes of which there were around 200 nationwide at the time. Since the number of cars sold through small dealerships is very small compared to the large distributors, information linking a specific code to a specific dealership is much more difficult.
#6
Quote from: The Tassie Devil(le) on Today at 06:17:22 AMThere is only one Super Bearing Mount by Loctite as far as I know.

But, any sealing compound will do.

The thing about the Super Bearing Mount is that it fills up any imperfections under the piece being sealed, and this includes the worn points of the reason for using the Speedie Sleeve in the first place.

Bruce. >:D

They must have changed the name. Ill review the details of each.
#7
General Discussion / Re: 1955 battery removal
Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Today at 06:20:59 AM
Lexie,

In the picture you show of the carrier attached to the battery terminals, I am sorry to point out they are upside down.

Plus, I would never lift any battery with these straps if any angling has to be done.

Bruce. >:D
#8
There is only one Super Bearing Mount by Loctite as far as I know.

But, any sealing compound will do.

The thing about the Super Bearing Mount is that it fills up any imperfections under the piece being sealed, and this includes the worn points of the reason for using the Speedie Sleeve in the first place.

Bruce. >:D
#9
Quote from: The Tassie Devil(le) on Yesterday at 02:22:34 AMI use Loctite Super Bearing Mount when fitting Speedie Sleeves.   Never had any leakage.

Plus, real easy to fit using the supplied tool and a hammer.   If I have to press it on further, I cut the end off the Installer, and use a tube the same size as the installer.

Bruce. >:D 

For the Loctite are you referring to their retaining compound? If so which did you use. There are several.

Thanks
#10
General Discussion / Re: 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
Last post by David Greenburg - Today at 05:00:07 AM
Is that the Gabriel Classic? If so I just finished installing a set on my '60. I wound up re-using the old top bushing since it was already compressed and the rubber seemed healthy. You could also try slicing a little bit off the replacement bushings. It still took a number of tries before I got the nut to "catch" on the threads. The shocks come with universal bushings. I'm guessing the originals were slightly thinner.