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Title: Need pictures of 1940 cadillac A-pillar
Post by: Percy on December 06, 2017, 08:16:39 PM
Hello all,

I'm trying to rebuild the A-pillar but not much left after blasting can someone help with a few pictures with and without fender on. The more the better.

Thanks!

Percy
Title: Re: Need pictures of 1940 cadillac A-pillar
Post by: Brad Ipsen CLC #737 on December 06, 2017, 10:08:58 PM
I might have some pictures in the rough but the cars are back together now.  There are a lot of different body structures in 40, 60S, 62, 72 and 75/90.  Which one are we working with.
Title: Re: Need pictures of 1940 cadillac A-pillar
Post by: Percy on December 06, 2017, 10:35:38 PM
Series 62 Coupe.

I figured they might all be the same. If you have any pictures that'd be great. There looks like there was a cast piece and not sure how it was attached.
Title: Re: Need pictures of 1940 cadillac A-pillar
Post by: Steve Passmore on December 07, 2017, 04:42:50 AM
This page might help you. It's from my 41 body service manual so might be similar in that area but you really should get yourself a 1940 body service book. They are invaluable.

https://www.amazon.com/1939-Fisher-Service-Manual-Decal/dp/B005TUFUZQ
Title: Re: Need pictures of 1940 cadillac A-pillar
Post by: Brad Ipsen CLC #737 on December 07, 2017, 10:57:03 PM
You have a 62 series because you have the cast aluminum piece.  See attached pictures.  They may help some.  One never has the exact picture that you need.
Title: Re: Need pictures of 1940 cadillac A-pillar
Post by: Percy on December 08, 2017, 12:17:25 AM
Thanks. That is very helpful. I ordered the manual. I hope it says how it is attached. Interesting they used an aluminum piece.

Title: Re: Need pictures of 1940 cadillac A-pillar
Post by: Steve Passmore on December 08, 2017, 07:29:05 AM
In 41 it's just slotted into the rocker panel and a small bolt through the bottom of the cowl leg.