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#71

Newsletters / 1959 & 1960 Cadillac Chapter -...

Last post by Hank66 - Today at 12:37:53 PM

Here's our April, 2024 newsletter for the new 1959 & 1960 Cadillac Chapter of the CLC.

You can also view our newly-launched Chapter website at www.19591960Cadillacs.com

#72

For Sale - Cars / 1956 Fleetwood 75 by Derham - ...

Last post by JimJordanOKC - Today at 12:33:22 PM

WE have lost storage and are selling our 1956 Limo originally owned by John D Rockefeller Jr.  It has been stored since 1973 and needs a FULL restoration.  The lower body is straight and solid but where the thick padded top was has LOTS of holes.  We were going to replace the roof skin from a donor cars and put a new padded top over it.  The family we purchased it from boughy it in 1962 when Mrs. Rockefeller traded it in.  I have documentation proving its provenance.  allante93jj@aol.com or text (405)201-7672

#73

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1961 front fender intercha...

Last post by MidModCad - Today at 12:18:37 PM

I'm only replacing one fender and the trim is different from '61. I'm getting that the holes for the '61 top fender trim and lower vaned filler panel differ from the '62 top trim and side parking light.  Sounds like metal work to convert, yes?

#74

General Discussion / Re: Townhall Meeting with CLC ...

Last post by Big Fins - Today at 12:18:26 PM

Not trying to be a prick here, but if you aren't a supporting member of the club, your opinions really have no bearing on how the club is run.

Join up, check into a local chapter. Even 2500 miles from the East Coast, I'm sure you have a local chapter. The last few GN's have been within driving distance for you. There are folks that chance driving 80 year old cars across country. I won't say I'm one of them, but that has to be a challenge to both car and driver.

I was going to Gettysburg, but other things came up to get in the way. I will however be in Concord and Murfreesboro. Driving to the west coast at my age is not that high on my to do list.

#75

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1974 Eldorado hood oil-can...

Last post by Big Fins - Today at 12:08:56 PM

Proper adjustment of all 4 hood resting pads will fix the problem. Start with new stem pads and go from there. Steele or Rubber the Right Way has them. Spray them with a little bit of silicone spray and they slip right on. Loosen the jamb nut and raise or lower as needed.

#76

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1976 Eldorado headlight im...

Last post by Big Fins - Today at 11:59:27 AM

If you plan on using halogens, put relays in the area of the headlights themselves. Halogens use some serious power and the relays will pick up the load off of the headlight switch and the dimmer switch.

LED's are great, but look ugly as sin. They also cause a white out when driving in fog. Incandescent bulbs are the best for foggy driving. I have the regular halogen sealed beams in mine. Aimed properly, there are no issues with night driving.

For maintaining usage of the fiber optic monitors, if the little rubber sections are missing in the headlight plugs, cut a 3/8" section of 5/16" vacuum line and as you are plugging the pigtail into the rear of the bulb, slip the section of vacuum line right into the center of the plug and press it home. While you have the plugs off of the bulbs, take a toothbrush and clean up the ends of the fiber optics. It makes the hood and rear deck monitors so much brighter.

[The Self-Starter Magazine]

#77

General Discussion / ANOTHER CLC MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT...

Last post by Jason Edge - Today at 11:44:31 AM

With less than 2 weeks before our transition to a CLC members only forum on May 1, consider the many benefits of membership, including

The Self-Starter Magazine
Receive 11 issues of the multiple-award-winning The Self-Starter magazine each year – choose your membership level for a glossy, printed color magazine, or forego a paper copy and read it online (all membership levels have access to read The Self-Starter online).

20 YEARS OF BACK ISSUES
Access back issues from 2004 to now of The Self-Starter magazine online for entertaining articles, classified ads and tech information.

SELF-STARTER SAMPLE
To see an example of the magazine you receive 11 months a year Click Here.


For other benefits of membership go to benefits.cadillaclasalleclub.org then join at join.cadillaclasalleclub.org for as low as $25 annually.

#78

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1960 Plug Wires

Last post by Jon S - Today at 11:38:21 AM

Original wires were Packard TVRS.

#79

For Sale - Cars / Re: 1980 fleetwood D’Elegance,...

Last post by jagbuxx #12944 - Today at 11:32:55 AM

I believe that is a Sedan deVille, not Fleetwood

#80

General Discussion / Re: Townhall Meeting with CLC ...

Last post by MultipleCaddies - Today at 11:32:22 AM

Mr or Mrs Doyle

We get it.  You aren't a fan of the decision to change the forum. 

Correct. Your point?