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#91
General Discussion / Re: Chrome Cleaning and Polish...
Last post by David Greenburg - Yesterday at 03:13:42 AM
I've used Auto-Sol for cleaning dirty/tired chrome, but prefer something less abrasive for chrome in good shape. I like Klasse All in One for routine detailing of healthy chrome. I don't see why you couldn't wax interior chrome if you're so inclined.
#92
I 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 
#93
Restoration Corner / Re: Carl 61 Fleetwood Phyllis
Last post by The Tassie Devil(le) - Yesterday at 02:17:32 AM
It is hard to tell, but the lighter one does look better to me.   But, it is not my car.

I have tossed in the two pictures for comparison.   I am referring to the woodgrain applique, light and dark.   The one of the right side is standard 1972, and the one of the dash cluster is 1971

I had to use the 1971 darker one as the 1972 one that I had was butchered to be useless.

I like the lighter colour.   To me it is classier.

Bruce. >:D
#94
Greg, they were thicker than the original.  They were 6mm and the old ones were 4mm. Also, I could not get the tabs to go into the slots in the cover, the material was too thick.  I could not keep the gasket in place to get it in position when I tried to install them.  I gave up and ordered another brand then the FelPro which were thinner, but they didn't seal well. I may have warped the covers trying to stop the leaks with the thinner gaskets by over tightening the bolts. 

I have a granite surface plate in my shop so I will check the covers to make sure they are straight.  If not I will try to hammer them straight.  Then I'm going to try the FelPro with Permertex on both sides of the gaskets.  Also, plan to torque the bolts to 10 ft. Pounds.  I hope that will stop the leaks.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.   
#95
Greg, it's the same starter I took out of the car. I had it rebuilt because I wanted to make sure it would fit and have the bolt holes for the bracket and ran support.  I think I don't have the bracket in the correct position when I bolted it to the starter.  Unfortunately, I can't get at the bolt on the starter to tighten it when the bracket is on the starter.  Thanks for your reply. 
#96
George, IF the starter was a bit longer would the hole line up? If so, you don't have the correct starter. The correct starters are usually listed as "high torque". What they did a while back is found out that Chevy starters will fit even though they are less powerful. You need the "High Torque starter that is about 1/2 inch longer than the smaller one.
Greg Surfas
#97
Restoration Corner / Re: Carl 61 Fleetwood Phyllis
Last post by Cadillac Jack 82 - March 27, 2024, 11:17:01 PM
The lighter one looks closer to whats in my friends 61.  Its a silvery gray.
#98
Technical / Authenticity / Re: 6 volt Group 2 batteries
Last post by Jay Friedman - March 27, 2024, 09:55:12 PM
Jim, any chance you could show us a picture of how you set up the cables on your 2 six volt optima batteries wired in parallel?
#99
General Discussion / Where are the OEM Parts Suppli...
Last post by 59-in-pieces - March 27, 2024, 09:47:40 PM
At a time when it is so important to encourage folks to cuddle up to Cadillacs of all ages.
And the success of restorations and even repairs is so tied to sources of parts, where have all the suppliers gone.
Nothing matches the frustration of a new owner of a Cadillac than to bounce off the wall of no parts - frustration sets in and there goes the hobby.
Switch to Chey and Ford and get parts all day long - yes they made so many more of each, but still.

In my opinion, it is so important to use original parts rather than foreign after market "FITS - this or that year or model" parts suppliers.
Original "plug and Play" parts are so much more reliable than those parts from foreign "close enough" attitude producers.

I have taken strolls on the internet to find aged OEM parts and found that they have fallen into the unobtainium category, not because they were so expensive (often times they are), but just they could not be found.
Even recently I have been looking for a front bumper and grill for a 1953, only to find re-chromed offerings - little free range - don't want to pay someone else to chrome my parts.

I used dbaer's - cadillacville in the subject bar (there are many others) because phone, email, texts have resulted in crickets.
Who knows what happed to those folks.

Have fun,
Steve B.
#100
Restoration Corner / Re: Carl 61 Fleetwood Phyllis
Last post by Clewisiii - March 27, 2024, 09:19:56 PM
Which do you like with the chrome around it. Like this I think I like the lighter better.

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