Author Topic: 1968 Eldorado Restoration (Read 17866 times)

David Smith · « **on:** August 29, 2011, 05:25:52 PM »

Ahhh! It feels good to be behind the wheel of an Eldorado again!

I just bought this one. 71,000 miles. ~~Chestnut Brown~~, Rosewood Firemist, tan top, saddle tan leather seats.

Climate control, Tilt & Telescope steering, Guidematic Dimming and AM-FM Stereo.

Chris Conklin · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:34:05 PM »

Beautiful car! Congratulations!!

Aaron Hudacky · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2011, 06:51:56 PM »

Nice car!

David Smith · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2011, 10:19:12 PM »

Thanks guys!

76eldo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2011, 10:54:59 PM »

WOW! Beautiful!

Such a beautifully styled car!

I have to get a 67-70 Eldo someday.

Brian

David Smith · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:33:47 AM »

Quote from: StevenTuck on August 30, 2011, 03:33:54 AM

Beautiful car. I just hate seeing when they add body side molding to one of these. Cadillac designed the car without the molding for an asthetic reason I am sure.

Oddly these do not look aftermarket. They are real chrome, tapered and bevelled at the ends to fit. A dealer installed option perhaps?

David Smith · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:37:57 AM »

Um, what is left forsale out there for 15 inch radial whitewall tires? I did a quick search on tire Rack and came up with nothing. The fat whitewalls on it now are probably pretty old. Not to mention too wide for this era car.

I had bad luck with the Coker dual stripes (all four were out of round) and the diamond backs are special order.

What are you guys running for sizes on this generation Eldo?

Carl Glass · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:05:18 AM »

Beautiful car! Is there anything you have to do to it? Search my posts for 68 Eldo.

Carl

David Smith · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:14:58 AM »

Hi Carl. Thanks!

Roy Schroeder · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:53:09 AM »

This one is for sale near me. 1969. White interior. E-mail me if interested. Not my car. $6,995.00
Roy

dadscad · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:10:07 AM »

For my 63cdv, I just bought some Hankook Optimo H724 white wall tires. The car handles and rides well with them. They are much quieter, as far as road noise, than the GoodYear Regatta's I removed.

That's a good looking Eldorado!

David Smith · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:22:12 AM »

Quote from: dadscad on August 30, 2011, 07:10:07 AM

For my 63cdv, I just bought some Hankook Optimo H724 white wall tires. The car handles and rides well with them. They are much quieter, as far as road noise, than the GoodYear Regatta's I removed.

That's a good looking Eldorado!

Thanks! I was just going to ask about those tires. They are the only ones coming up as available in whitewalls now. Other than the Coker/Diamonds of course. Do you have a pic of them? Their website doesn't show a photo of how big the whitewall is.

Carl Glass · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:28:57 AM »

David

Could you post a picture(s) of the mounting bracket location for the Guidematic eye? It should be a device smaller than your fist, mounted behind the upper grill, driver's side I believe, on the front of the radiator support. It will have an orange lens on the front.

Thx

Carl

Aaron Hudacky · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:29:40 AM »

David,

Cooper made a 235/75 R 15 called a Trendsetter as of early 2009 and I wouldn't be surprised if it is still in produuction. It has a narrow white wall and they are ok, although after about 5 years the belts start to break down. They are very affordable though. When the tires are replaced be sure the correct valve stems are used. They have a metal elbow, and often the hubcaps will mar the area where the rubber meets the metal resulting in a leak. I have a flat because of that right now. I haven't used other tires on my Eldorado or other Cadillacs for some time, so I can't tell you how they compare as far as road noise.

INTMD8 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:36:05 AM »

Congrats! Very nice ride, I love the front end styling on these.

Carl Glass · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:41:19 AM »

Of the 67-70 Eldorados this is my favorite since it is the only year with the hidden headlamps AND the concealed wipers. Although I slightly prefer the turn signals in the bumper from the 67 since the front fender extensions appear cleaner that way. Also 68 had the rear quarter lamps.

dadscad · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2011, 09:34:02 AM »

I'm sorry I don't have a current picture of the car with this tire on it. If a description helps, there is a 1" band of black between the rim and the inside edge of the the white stripe. The white stripe is 5/8" wide. The look and white stripe is very similar to the GoodYear Regatta. The Regatta put the white stripe closer to the rim than Hankook, I think I like the look of the Hankook white stripe over the Regatta. I attached a picture of the car with the GY Regatta to give you a rough idea of how the tire looks.

David

David Smith · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2011, 12:25:16 PM »

Quote from: Carl Glass on August 30, 2011, 07:28:57 AM

David

Could you post a picture(s) of the mounting bracket location for the Guidematic eye? It should be a device smaller than your fist, mounted behind the upper grill, driver's side I believe, on the front of the radiator support. It will have an orange lens on the front.

Thx

Carl

Carl, Here you go! I hope these help.

Carl Glass · « **Reply #18 on:** August 30, 2011, 12:28:01 PM »

wow, awesome! even better pictures than i had hoped for. i have the eye for my car, but no bracket, so your pics will help me fabricate one.

thx

Carl

David Smith · « **Reply #19 on:** August 30, 2011, 12:58:32 PM »

Did you look on Ebay recently? I thought I saw some 68 Cadillac guidematic parts.

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Author Topic: 1968 Eldorado Restoration (Read 17866 times)