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  1. Can also buy a reproduction set with same numbers/letters and offer him the new reproduction for the originals Would look nice with a picture of the car in a frame.
  2. Very nice! Are you also selling the '65 Cadillac in the picture? Crimson Firemist Eldorado?? Thanks, Chuck
  3. Yep, did with the last restoration I did and every once and a while sent Hagerty pictures and they kept increasing the value, no problem at all. I also bumped my parts coverage up as I have cars from multiple vehicles, and lots of parts. Once resto was done they removed the under construction option, and I sent them the final appraisal. Chuck
  4. Mostly 65-66 Cadillac parts also some oddball parts such as '41 Packard fenders-need work. Can deliver to Hershey or points on the way, or pickup in Syracuse NY. Pic is just some of the cars saved from the crusher. Green field in front of Giant center...will update with spot. Many Cadillac bumper ends from 1962-1973, some with light assemblies, all good cores and some good daily drivers. '66 rear bumper ends-commercial chassis-NOS but shelf wear $400 '66 rear center bumper cores (6) $75 each '66 rear seat vert $150 '66 rear seat sedan $100 '66 sedan front seat $150 '66 Sedan molding set $400 '66 Sedan doors '66 vert pass 1/4 panel '66 Bucket seats (no head rests), one set left-poor shape '67 NOS door-2 door $250 '66 Hood, Surface rust in spots-solid. No molding/emblem, no bottom front piece. $350 '64 wheels, blasted and painted , $150 each 429 intake manifold, repaired by PO $40 429 heads, used and rebuilt 429 Exhaust manifolds needing repairs. Have 10 sets in various conditions, some with very tiny repairs needed around bolt holes, to some with larger cracks. Send a PM with side needed and I can send pics or make offers '64 429 timing chain covers, al looked over by machine shop, no broken bolts or missing pins. Oil passages by pump all usable, Many skirts-almost all 60's '59 Carter carb core, $100 '55-57 air cleaners $100 each (Not the triangle shape-round with side vents) '65-66 rear quarter moldings (not Eldo)-some have dings but probably repairable, have 14 sets. $150 set for the fair ones, $250 set for the ok ones, and $450 set for the nice ones. 1960 grills 50s-60s generators -eight total '50s NOS trunk carpet '50 Radios 8 total, $100 each '66 Center rear bumper cores without trim, 8 total, $90 each '66 Fenders with typical repairs needed at bottom, $150 each '66 inner fenders, Already blasted and painted, but were not show quality (had some minor dings and such), so I found another better set. $150 each '66 heater core non AC cover, blasted and painted. Found a better one that didn't have as many pits. $250 '66 Speedos, used 6 total '66 Cowl '66 Hoods '66 Trunk lid '66 Wheels, Blasted and black powder coated, or used (sold) '65-66 dashes 4 total, AC and non Bumper ends: 65-66 top bumper ends $75 each 62-64 ends $125 each 64 bottom bumper end solid $450 64 front bumper-complete, good core or driver $1500 57 Fleetwood bottom quarter molding, pair $400 57 Fleetwood double red lights with chrome, $75 each '57 Fleetwood rear top 1/4 molding $45 4 1955 Kelsey Hayes wheels. Nice set with no curb rash $900 (sold) NOS '55 rocker panels 50s steering column/wheel 1966 front bench seats-core (3 sets, Fleetwood, sedan and vert) without trans/motors, $150 each bench. 1966 rear convertible seat 1965 and 66 bumper cores 66 doors -convert '64 Transmission '64 429 bare block (crack in valley pan area) '65 Grills 8 generators 50's water pump...looks new 15 pairs of skirts, mostly 50's. 50's flat glass/windows-not in best shape About 250 pieces of moldings 50s-60s...if interested in these pieces, please send me a pic of what you need or measurements. NOS green 60s mats-have a few cases of these Thanks, Chuck
  5. Hello again Ernie! Yes, I parked my 40' Diesel Pusher RV there with 20' trailer attached for 10 plus years, no problems. Chuck
  6. For those coming to the meet in Hamilton, I am around 25 miles from the meet location. If you are doing the self-driving tour, you'll be around 3 miles from my house at one of the stops in Chittenango. I have 7 65-66 parts cars in the field, along with 2 40' containers of parts. Have some other years of Cadillac parts too, such as bumper ends from 60s-70s. Some 50s brake boosters and various moldings. Even have a set of Packard fenders from the 40s. Also have a running/driving '66 Calais for sale for $2500, '66 Limo project, $2500. Thanks, Chuck
  7. As Dave mentioned, Hagerty. No problem adding my kids years ago when teenagers. Now adults, but was no problem back then with Hagerty.
  8. Agree and I didn't either. I could not find stats on the 1%, so out of the 17%, who knows how many are in cars. Also agree as I stream with Bluetooth in my '66, as AM/FM was modified for Bluetooth, and probably high too, but did not find the stats to back it up as looks like you need a subcription at various sites to see that data. Also was not disputing the pros/cons of adding, just didn't see anywhere the number pf AM listeners was 1% as stated in an earlier post From what I saw, the cost to add AM was minuscule, but the research to see if cannot interfere was not worth $ for research, so looks like the cost savings is the research to get it not to interfere.
  9. As others have stated, looks like the reason is the EV interference, not the number of listeners (Even though they are declining). Surprisingly radio still has the highest reach compared other mediums, Radio Statistics in 2023 (Listening & Advertising) - Musical Pursuits , and 1 in 5 are the typical stats for AM vs FM, so if 88% of Americans listen (higher in some other countries), then its more toward 17% vs 1%. By the numbers, 293 million Americans total AM/FM, or approx. 58 million AM. No data found on streaming/Bluetooth, etc..as that is common as stated by others.
  10. FYI, been getting an error today on accessing the pdf.
  11. 5 years for my late grandfather's '67 Nova. 10 years for our 66 Cadillac (father/son project). Did most of work on both cars, except for some upholstery/top and some body work. My grandfather had a $99 Earl Schreib paint job in the 70s, which preserved the car Both AACA Grand National award winners. Chuck Swanson
  12. Yes, bought a '65 Eldorado about 8 years ago with damage on the driver's side of car, just to get the rear chrome taillight molding. Put the damaged rear chrome taillight molding pieces from my Eldo on that car. I then replaced the driver's door as I have many spares, and fixed an area in the 1/4, replaced any other missing parts, and then sold the car.
  13. Imagine being contacted by someone who said they have the car you owned 30+ years ago! When I bought my '66 Cadillac DeVille Convertible from Adams NY, luckily all the old registrations were in the glove box. In 2010, I searched and found Neale Cummings, who owned the Caddy in 1981 at around 18 years old! He traded his '68 Mustang for the car. Neale did a lot of work on the car in 81-82 to get it running, and unfortunately had to sell it a year later due to knee surgery bills (See story of car in pic-collector gave him $1000 cash for it). He regretted selling the Caddy. Shortly after, he joined the Air Force and moved to VA (thanks for his service!) where I contacted him in 2010...luckily he had a unique first name . He was very surprised when I called, and I said I will let you know when we get it running so you can check out. Neale eventually retired a short time later and moved back to Watertown area, where he grew up. Fast forward 10+ years and I asked Neale last month if he finally wanted to come visit, now that we are done with all the major shows for the year. He drove down to me in Syracuse. NY area and it was a great day with Neale Cummings and his wife Sue! Son Alex took a video as we pulled the Caddy out of our garage. First time Neale seeing the car in person in over 40 years (3/18/82). Mentioned to son Alex that this is a fun part of the hobby that makes other people feel good as this meetup was not really about us, but more about Neale. After pics we took Neale, Sue and son Alex for a ride. For the first time after resto, we took the top down and it was an honor to let Neale be the first one to drive the car with top down after the resto. His wife said it made him so happy and he was like a kid in a candy store After 40+ years (1981) Neale finally got to drive the Caddy again! YouTube below of Neale's reaction after seeing car in person for first time in 40+ years. You can see the dent in that fender mentioned in video in another pic in '81...we finally straightened out all that can be seen on the outside Pic with blanket on top is the pic from 1981 that Neale mentions in video. Primer one is day I brought home in April 2010, then the day of meet is last pic.
  14. May not be the best label My 22yr old son went to a different automotive college and now is a service tech at a Cadillac dealership (for over a year). He uses the laptop on new vehicles around 70% of the time diagnosing sensors and other issues on new vehicles. He also works on engines and other major mechanical issues, brake overhauls, electrical, etc...but I was surprised how much time he spends on the laptop. He has been working on cars with me since 5, so they were surprised how much he knows. Feel free to call me the "laptop class" as I have been working for decades at the largest software company in the world Proud of him as he quickly (over 3+ years) worked his way up the ladder in multiple dealerships (starting with just oil changes and tires after college)...to now working at a luxury car dealership and pretty much doing everything possible on new cars. He also enjoys driving some of the new Cadillac's as he gets to take them home once and a while
  15. To answer the question for my setup with Hagerty: Classic cars all insured that get towed Trailers are on the policy as separate items, fully covered. I just called and gave them my trailer Vin and they added. Tow vehicle truck on my regular auto policy Hagerty will not cover an antique truck towing your trailer and car. Even if the antique truck is insured with Hagerty, policy states you can't tow with it. If you had a 1980 Ford truck to use for towing your cars for example, you'd need to insure on regular auto policy. Chuck
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