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When you decide to move to florida, let me know. Just don't forget to bring my rat fink ;). That thing was awesome.
I am so happy people actually showed up. It's reinforces my decision to stand in the rain all day directing traffic. For those that entered the...
woohoo! looks like I'll be there in B-ville. Check your PM's! Charles
Poorboys still heading out Friday @ 10am or so from B-ville?
But is there a trick to even aligning it? It takes 10-15 trys to get the door to close fully when adjusting it. If I move it after that to add...
I've had this problem for years on my 53 Caddy. When I shut the door, it doesn't latch fully. I have spent time adjusting the stryker, and it will...
Okay...where's a good place to get a room Friday night, as the host hotel is booked? Also, I promise not to open my hood, if you let me slide...
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Here's a great start...my website! Copy of Marcus's post from Here: http://hotrodcaddy.com/?p=17 331/365/390 Speed part gallery:...
My real name is Bob, so I go by Charles for short. but really....Charles is my name.
best source of info? www.jalopyjournal.com I also like Coopers Vintage www.coopersvintage.com
I used Bill Hirsch. Perfect match, in a rattlecan. Got mine from Bob Cooper (Coopers Vintage) http://www.coopersvintage.com/ hell, I bought alot...
Woohoo. Just sent an email to Scarebird...
Between this, and hildebrandt valve covers being re-poured, and the new Strombergs 97's....I see a resurrgance in Cadillac performance engines....
I was going to convert my '53 into a convertible, but I came across the '51 convertible I have now, but it needs so much metal work, that I am...
Hey Sled, Any decent 1950-53 Cadillac Coupes hanging around? Doesn't need to run. Thanks Charles
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PhatCaddy's gold was awesome, and deep metallic red wold be nice too. I'm not much of a purple type of person.
GATOR...you brining your new Caddy to Billetproof in feb (Florida)? Can't wait to see it. Charles
You must be new to owning an early 50's Cadillac. Repro panels? Other than floor boards and rockers, they don't exist. These aren't tri-5 chevy's...
I need floors, trunk, fenders (front and Rear), rockers, 1/4 panels, and so much more. I think the only good parts that I have are a hood, trunk,...
I sooooo need this car as a donor for my Convertible...:(
Saved a 1951 cadillac convertible. Don't let it's good looks fool you. It sat in a damp basement for over 30 years in NY, and is rusting like...
I man after my own heart :D! Love them!
Okay, 2 questions... Does EMS have a website? Deos EMS have parts for 50's cadillac's? Thanks Charles
Drag Link from Kanter? I don't think so. I searched high and low, and ended up at Rare Parts. Kanter DOES sell a rebuild kit for the drag link,...
Drag links are $$$. I bought a replacement from Rare Parts, eneded up costing about $600, if I remember correctly. For that kind of money, I...
It costs alot of money to work on a early 50's cadillac. Parts are somethimes very hard to come by. Just think about that if you decide to keep it.
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