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Looking for 57 Cadillac Convertible top pull down Mechanisms

Started by Bill Balkie 24172, October 28, 2012, 12:30:48 PM

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Bill Balkie 24172

Hello ,
  It looks like i will have to rebuild one of the tops two  pull down mechanisms. The right hand looks ok but the left needs attention .If they are available for purchase i would rather go in that direction . If not i need to disasemble and remachine . Does anybody know if these parts are available ?

Thanks Bill
Bill Balkie
1970 Coupe DeVille
2009 CTS

Eldovert

Bill,
If you can't find the parts you could see if this fellow would like to take them on as a project. He is making convertible top rebuild kits as well as other parts.
Cheers,Pat MacPhail
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-1954-1955-1956-Convertible-top-rebuild-kit-/261118958385?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ccbe71b31&vxp=mtr

Bill Balkie 24172

#2
Hello Eldovert,
  Thanks for the response  and your help .  That guy offeres a lot of pins and bushings  and washers  and a  lot of custom window frames for convertibles , I am not sure if he can help me out although i will write to him and ask . . I can make the part  i need myself ,  but that will be my last resort . I was just wondering if someone out there knows anybody that might have a NOS replacement . That is what i would rather have .If i have to make it myself. I will make it out of Titanium , and use the existing spring . It really helps to work in a machine shop when owning an old classic car .

  Bill
Bill Balkie
1970 Coupe DeVille
2009 CTS

Quentin Hall

53 Eldo #319
53 Eldo #412.
53 Eldo #433
57 Biarritz
53 series 62 conv
39 Sixty Special Custom
57 Biarritz

Bill Balkie 24172

Hello Quentin,
  Thanks for the info . That looks like the exact same part except for the sheet metal . i am going to write to the guy and ask some questions . I am very appreciative for your comment . Living here in New Jersey i am getting ready to be hit by Hurricane Sandy , so i might not be able to log on for awhile .

  Thanks,
       Bill
Bill Balkie
1970 Coupe DeVille
2009 CTS

Bill Balkie 24172

#5
Hello Quentin  ,
      I added another link from the same guy that sells the assembly for the top that you posted , however if you read the auction ( look under Product Description) he states that the springs are not heat treated . He offers the mechansisms only with heat treated springs for 20.00 dollars more .  My Time and material would cost well over 129.00 dollars . As long as they are the same and they look to be i am going with this link . Thanks again .  Bill

http://www.ebay.com/itm/58-59-60-Chevy-Convertible-Top-Handle-Latch-Mechanisms-/350384723711?hash=item51948e96ff&item=350384723711&pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
Bill Balkie
1970 Coupe DeVille
2009 CTS

Quentin Hall

No worries Mate,
            I hope you all go ok over there and it all blows over so to speak. Make sure the Eldo is wrapped up in a safe and cosy corner.
        My wife just returned from a NY/Paris working holiday staying in fabulous hotels and dining in fine restaurants ( she's a food and travel writer) while I stayed home and looked after the kids (how does that work?). She loved NY like no other and has "demanded" that we both go next time. ( Damn, can't I stay home and mind the kids again??)  Just got to address the minor issue of a blown out credit card first. Mmmm !.
        I know she'll just love it if I catch up with all my Cadillac buddies if we are there. . . so count yourself in the list Bill.
       Take care and keep us posted and good luck. Q   
53 Eldo #319
53 Eldo #412.
53 Eldo #433
57 Biarritz
53 series 62 conv
39 Sixty Special Custom
57 Biarritz

Bill Balkie 24172

#7
Quentin,
   Just got off the phone with Dennis from Bowtie classic Parts , He is going to send me a set of hinges with heat treated springs . He finds it very interesting that they might fit 57 / 58 Cadillacs as well . I will let him know as soon as they arrive . if they do he can expand  his services  to fit 57 /58 Cadillac . If they do not i can always send them back . It all started with your response and i thank you again .

your friend ,
    Bill
Bill Balkie
1970 Coupe DeVille
2009 CTS