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#91

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1940 Lasalle Carpet

Last post by Ben Medlock - April 23, 2024, 03:01:27 PM

My interior is grey so would need to go with black. Maybe an option.... I'll reach out to the folks at Bobs Automobilia.

Thanks

#92

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 62 Sedan DeVille Mystery D...

Last post by klinebau - April 23, 2024, 02:48:37 PM

Driveline angle might play a role.  I remember seeing a few threads that discussed shims for the center carrier bearing.

#93

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 1940 Lasalle Carpet

Last post by Tom Boehm - April 23, 2024, 02:34:14 PM

series 40 Buick Special, series 60 Buick Century, and Lasalle series 50 all used the same GM B body. Therefore, if you order a mat for those Buicks it will fit perfectly.

You should order #FF-390BN from Bob's Automobilia. Brown mat for 1939 and 1940 Buick Special and Century. They may not include the carpet insert anymore. You would have to get it separately. Your car does have a tan interior? It looked like it in the pictures.

The Bad News:   The website said out of stock. Call and inquire.

#94

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 62 Sedan DeVille Mystery D...

Last post by Adam Martin - April 23, 2024, 02:25:31 PM

It came to me as a running project, so I never had it on the road until I had brakes, carb, etc worked out.  So it has been there the whole time I've had it here for the last couple months.

#95

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 62 Sedan DeVille Mystery D...

Last post by TJ Hopland - April 23, 2024, 02:22:38 PM

How long have you had this car or has it been under your care?  And has it always had this vibration or did it suddenly or slowly start?  Were you chasing other issues replacing all those parts or was that all for the vibration?

#96

Technical / Authenticity / Re: 62 Sedan DeVille Mystery D...

Last post by Adam Martin - April 23, 2024, 02:20:46 PM

I should mention that it is most prevalent at 25-40 mph.

#97

Technical / Authenticity / 62 Sedan DeVille Mystery Drive...

Last post by Adam Martin - April 23, 2024, 02:18:24 PM

Hello all, I am dealing with a vibration that has my head spinning.  I am used to dealing with Buicks with the center carrier bearing on the driveshaft, and that is what is wrong 90% of the time on those.

Initially, I felt this vibration and immediately pulled the driveshaft to have the carrier bearing replaced and also had the driveshaft balanced at that point.  I have also replaced all wheel bearings front and back.  Brand new tires from Diamond Back.  All drums turned.

Is there a way that the transmission can be incorrectly mounted to the engine where it causes a high frequency vibration?  We have to deal with this in Buicks with the Dynaflow, and if the flex plate is clocked wrong on the torque convertor, it will cause a similar vibration. 

Transmission mount is brand new, and engine mounts are good and tight.

Unrelated - do these Hydramatic transmissions whine a lot while in neutral?  This one sings pretty loudly when not in gear.

Thanks!

Adam

#98

General Discussion / Re: POLL: What's the newest Ca...

Last post by TJ Hopland - April 23, 2024, 02:15:20 PM

Is there any data comparing the average cost of a new Cadillac today vs older times with inflation and all?  I'm wondering over time if they have got more or less expensive? 

#99

Restoration Corner / Re: 70 Fleetwood mini resto

Last post by jwwseville60 - April 23, 2024, 01:46:41 PM

Maybe. Ill check. Thanks.
Car runs well and Ill have it at the Gettysburg event.

#100

Want To Buy - Parts / Re: 1936 Side Tire Mount Mirro...

Last post by Tucker6077 - April 23, 2024, 01:37:47 PM

PA-LEESE don't put lollypop mirrors on your car!! They are SO incorrect. Last year they were used was 1933.
Bob

The CLC Auth Manual 2024 shows these on a 1936 Series 60