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#91

General Discussion / Re: Celestique photos in the r...

Last post by Alan Harris CLC#1513 - September 26, 2023, 11:49:22 PM

Not particularly attractive. I would have expected something better looking.

#92

General Discussion / Re: Celestique photos in the r...

Last post by Ralph Messina CLC 4937 - September 26, 2023, 11:48:23 PM

 "

I told him because it does not look like a Cimarron it looks like a Seville

The fact that you had to tell the designer that explains a lot......   

#93

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1975 R22 refrigerant??

Last post by Pghcc2006 - September 26, 2023, 11:32:33 PM

Hey Greg, while you're here, what do you think of this old post on a C3 Vette forum in regards to modifying the VIR to work with R-134? I've never seen this anywhere else and post is almost 20 years old.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/1146845-why-charging-with-r134a-on-a-vette-with-a-vir-a-c-system-is-not-the-best.html

#94

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1975 R22 refrigerant??

Last post by "Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364 - September 26, 2023, 10:55:45 PM

ALL refrigeration systems be it mobile (auto AC) , commercial or residential work best with the refrigerant the equipment was designed to use. Many of them can and sometimes do operte using alternate (to the original) refrigerants and the results can be good or bad, depending upon a myriad of other details in the set up and operation.
Greg Surfas P.E.

#95

Want To Buy - Parts / Re: Solenoid

Last post by Carfreak - September 26, 2023, 10:53:25 PM

Starter?

#96

Technical / Authenticity / 1957 generator regulator (pict...

Last post by Carcadillac - September 26, 2023, 10:06:51 PM

Charge light turns on solid bright when rev engine.  Doesnt seem to charge on idle.  Dive into manual check specs such as contact gaps, power test alt on bench. 3 Underneath coils" id imagine shouldnt be dirty? Assume outside capacitor" should be changed. 1957 A/C w/ radio/power antennae 4bbl carb.  Any experienced notice any issues?  Ignition system works properly. Will run it pull battery cable off see if it stays on as well. 

#97

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1975 R22 refrigerant??

Last post by dplotkin - September 26, 2023, 09:57:22 PM

Sorry, but I fervently disagree....

You need not apologize or be fervent. Your experience is at odds with my 25 years experience with 9 60's Chrysler, GM and Ford systems using both gases. Your experience differs from mine and many others I know. We can agree on that.

If on the other hand you are a PME, you have my attention.

I don't advocate for a gas either, I run 3 on R12 the rest 134 all perform equally. Again, my experience. 

Dan

#98

Want To Buy - Parts / Re: 1951 cadillac series 62 ...

Last post by benx13 - September 26, 2023, 09:00:36 PM

Very very specific fitting core. I re built mine this year. Youll need one from a donor car for sure. it has a little bracket to hold it in too. the screws are also tiny and ive never seen them available down here

#99

For Sale - Parts / Re: 1951? Radio 6v

Last post by benx13 - September 26, 2023, 08:53:07 PM

do you still have this?

#100

General Discussion / Re: Celestique photos in the r...

Last post by Clewisiii - September 26, 2023, 08:26:13 PM

I told the guy in the design studio that the back end reminded me of an 80s Seville. He got mad and said why don't you just say it is a Cimarron. I told him because it does not look like a Cimarron it looks like a Seville