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Seminar program and schedule 2018 GN-San Marcos

Started by "Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364, May 08, 2018, 08:41:39 AM

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"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

Haven't seen this published for general readership so I thought I would give everyone a heads up on this year's (I think) very interesting and informative program.

Cadillac LaSalle 2018 Grand Nationals
June 5th and 9th
Embassy Suites Hotel  San Marcos Texas

Thursday, June 7 - San Marcos River Salon B

Noon â€" 1:15 p.m.             Chrome/stainless trim restoration


Wade    of Buffy’s Vintage Stainless is scheduled to discuss restoration of    Stainless Steel trim and moldings



1:30 â€" 2:45 p.m.               Older radio restoration and care

Rene Vangaalen of South Texas Antique Electronics, LLC Will          discuss the restoration, repair and conversion of radios up to ca 1970


3 â€" 4:15 p.m.                      American Sunroof: History and their of work with Cadillac

Chuck Krupczak of Chucks Tops and Trim who was instrumental at American Sun Roof (ASC) in Detroit during the 70’s will discuss the ASC/Cadillac Motor Division programs and the vehicles modifications they produced
                                 


Friday, June 8 - San Marcos River Salon B


Noon â€" 1:15 p.m.             Cadillac air conditioning, basics and automatic temperature controls

Greg Surfas will discuss Cadillac Air Conditioning with an emphasis on system components, their interrelated operation and the development and evolution of Automatic Temperature Control. 


1:30 â€" 2:45 p.m.               High performance of “big block” engines; what’s available and how

Paul Lane of Cadillac High Performance (Formerly Maximum Torque Specialties ((MTS)) will present various possible performance improvement scenarios currently available from modest to “all out”.


3 â€" 4:15 p.m.                      High performance for the newer LS engines

Isaac Duckett of Cadillac High Performance will bring us up to date on the Cadillac “LS” motor and its performance enhancement options.
Hope to see you all there
Greg Surfas
Cadillac Kid-Greg Surfas
Director Modified Chapter CLC
CLC #15364
66 Coupe deVille (now gone to the UK)
72 Eldo Cpe  (now cruising the sands in Quatar)
73 Coupe deVille
75 Coupe deElegance
76 Coupe deVille
79 Coupe de ville with "Paris" (pick up) option and 472 motor
514 inch motor now in '73-

BillR. CLC # 29203

#1
Good morning!!
I'm about an hour or so east of San Marcos and 15 minutes west of La Grange.
When is the best day/time to look at what the folks brought?
Thanks.
Bill Rodwick
CLC # 29203
Bill Rodwick
CLC # 29203

Crew Member:  '59 Sedan Deville Six Window

35-709

In my opinion, the BEST time would be Saturday, judging day.  Those who are coming will all be there by then and the cars will all be as spiffy as they are going to be.
1935 Cadillac Sedan resto-mod "Big Red"
1973 Cadillac Caribou - Sold - but still in the family
1950 Jaguar Mark V Saloon resto-mod - Sold
1942 Cadillac 6269 - Sold
1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - Sold
1950 Packard 2dr. Club Sedan
1935 Glenn Pray - Auburn Boattail Speedster, Gen. 2

BillR. CLC # 29203

Bill Rodwick
CLC # 29203

Crew Member:  '59 Sedan Deville Six Window

Glen

Quote from: 35-709 on May 28, 2018, 09:35:40 AM
In my opinion, the BEST time would be Saturday, judging day.  Those who are coming will all be there by then and the cars will all be as spiffy as they are going to be.

Plus all the trailer queens will be out on display.  If you are that close you can make a daily trip to meet and greet. 
Glen Houlton CLC #727 
CLCMRC benefactor #104

txturbo

I will be there today for just a walk through
D. Roden
1956 Coupe De Ville PINK
1963 Cadillac Sedan De Ville