C Carl

The top picture is a very early V63 Cadillac. Very early '24, or the rare, extremely late'23. Dr. Bob (Robert Smits), is the only person I know who has one. Harry Nicks had a very early '24 parts V63 which I have a picture of to give positive I.D. I have an early '24 which not being a VERY early '24, is different. The bottom picture shows great similarly to the second iteration of the first Cadillac, (rear mounted distributor), 314 engine. Makes it an early '27, or perhaps a very late '26. However, there is a slight difference from my '27. I will put up a couple pictures to demonstrate. These are in good shape. Someone may need them. Please advertise in Cad- LaSalle forum with the period identification I have provided. Some guys do not have them at all, so specific identification might help for nit picking authenticity. Otherwise they will be thrilled to have something close enough. - Carl

You might be on to something there, John : maybe she/he DIDN'T, and THAT'S why the mileage is so low ! 🤔, - Carl

Good morning, John ! The triple black, 21,000 miles, and working A/C, puts this car at the top of the desirability heap. Assuming no sun damage from a South Florida car. There may be none at all, considering the unusually low mileage. - Carl

Yes, from the little we see here, this is an extremely good deal. Good luck, Matt ! I sure hope it works out for you. - Carl

I have been worried about the government/society banning our ancient, inefficient death traps from most roads most of the time for a number of reasons. "My health is failing, and I am going down slow", (St. Louis Jimmy - "Goin' down slow"). That being the case, I am 100% certain now that I won't see it. Although it is not my problem : Andy, I am rather challenged in my ability to do research on the computer. For example, I have never come across anybody who realizes that there was hard evidence for the existence of water on the Moon way away back in the '50s, perhaps approximately ''53 or so. I have a fairly eclectic library, and in one of my rare astronomy books a lunar occultation of a radio source, (the Crab Nebula), gave results for which water on the Moon could be a most plausible explanation. Now, the research was EXTREMELY sound and credible, but I would like to know more. Can't find it out in the internet world !!!! Now we finally have proved that there is indeed water cold trapped at the lunar poles in craters which have bottoms in perpetual shade. I would love to torment myself by following a link that you can provide. By the way, with all the magnificent cars and trucks you have, and the fact that you will be around much longer than I will, I can certainly understand your concern. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Links, please. Your forum friend, - Cadillac Carl, (who is said to soon stop burning gasoline)

Fantastic job indeed Peter ! Keith, although you have never driven such an ancient vehicle, do you already have unsynchronized straight cut gearbox time ? Even if so, you caught on very quickly to a very unfamiliar car ! Getting to know you on the forum, it is obvious that you will continue back in time, and end up having yet older "time machines". I am desperately trying to get out of the Seattle dump in order to live out my days at "The Ranch" in the remote wilds smack dab in the middle of Washington State. When I am somewhat settled, and our Country is again safe for international visitors, I would love for you to come visit my mid '20s Cadillacs. I may not be able to drive them myself by then, so I really would enjoy you learning to drive me around. I know you will get quite a kick out of it. To put things in perspective, considering the size of our two huge countries, we are practically neighbors ! Thanks for sharing your old car experiences, and for the really well made videos. - Carl

I should probably mention that this Bentley is frequently driven very fast. So speed rated is critical. I know that high speed driving is seriously punished in Chile. (I once manipulated the police into letting me go free from a speeding infraction, but that was the last time I ever drove over the speed limit in Chile. Mucho miedo. Ya se Como es la cosa). BUT : speed rated is a much more robust tire. From many years and many thousands of miles of driving in Mexico, Central and South America, I know, and you certainly do know, how important the best quality tires are. I always advise adventure drivers visiting there to pay close attention to the tires on their rented vehicle. MAKE SURE TO VERIFY THAT THE SPARE TIRE ACTUALLY FITS THE CAR !! (Oh, ask me some time how and where I learned that trick in Chile). And while you are at it, good practice to buy a second used spare tire and wheel to carry. Buen viaje, - Carl

Blockleys on a (Speed Six) Bentley. - Carl

Hi Chuck, You are 2 years older than I am, and I am 2 years older than Jon. I can't speak for you guys, but if you are anything like I am, you know very well how absent-minded many/most (?), oldsters can be. Why not send Jon a PM as a heads-up. Hmmmm........ I guess as long as I am up, I could send a back up too. - Carl P.S. PM sent to Jon. MANY, MANY THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP AND INFORMATION JON GIVES OF FREELY AND FREQUENTLY HERE. - Carl

Thanks. I can pledge $200. - Carl

Hello Nicolas ! If you are looking to increase your compression ratio by searching for another cylinder head, forget the orange 5.5:1, and see of you can find the light blue 6.5:1. That would make a difference. It has been more than 20 years since I have been in Chile, but I remember the wonderful low octane gasoline available for use at very high altitude. I believe the octane is in the 70s. That is the gasoline to use in all low compression engines, (7.5:1 and lower), for ALL altitudes including sea level. Suerte, - Carl

Well, it sure isn't much of a '33 Buick anymore. I have a special place in my heart for '33s. First car I ever rode in; dad kept it long enough for me to still have vague memories of it. Then the vacuum booster went out, and the old Buick was replaced by a '39 Pont'. But speaking of heart : On the positive side, at least the "heart donor" of this 'rod is of the same species. I like that, and in a way, the car's soul is preserved. BBC, or a big Cad in a big Bu', you lose something no paint job can make up for. - CC

"Original" ??? - CC

B. Jake, please correct me if I am wrong. I seem to remember that Iowa car as a network of terminal rust held together by thin air. This one could be restored in but a blink of an eye compared to that one. Please let me know if my memory is playing tricks on me. Thanks, - Carl

Yeah, right, Lee. Sure. That is just what we like to do to very solid unmolested cars with Wooden Spoke wheels in mint condition and solid sheet metal. You bet we do. Ruin really good unusual old cars and take and make incredible resto-mods out of them. Just can't wait to see it with that there Mustang ll front suspension under it. What A GREAT idea........................

Sort as needed where it is, and drive the slow scenic roads home. Of course these days, you better have a chase car & trailer. I plan to do the same when I am FINALLY able to go get my '27 Cadillac. Take lots of pictures and videos. I sure hope this old Stude treats you right. Good going ! - Carl

It is different enough from my '24 that trying to make it work would be too much. Maybe Stuart will weigh in with his '22. - Carl

I have a well maintained '95 F'wood Bro'hog like the one Paul suggested back September '17. BUT, BUT, BUT : It has recently descended into most of the mysterious electrical maladies mentioned above, and a few others too. I now have to disconnect the battery when I turn the engine off. Is there any sense trying to fix it, or is this something I should just live with ? Thanks for any input. - Carl

Always beware of the guy with the complete running car from which he can supply you with any part(s) you need. - Carl

Uh, it certainly is not my kind of Cadillac, but I am sure there is a market for such vehicles. I think the ol' I.S. wears his years rather well. - CC

Consider putting very high quality gas shocks at all 4 corners, and individually plumbed urethane air bags in the rear. Inflate to around 7 psi for normal driving. Increase pressure as needed for load. Great feel and handling. - Carl

I am really enjoying the recollections you old timers have. How wonderful to have so many years and decades of shared Hershey ! Now, I have been twice. Once almost 30 years ago. The other during that incredible 10" flood day in 2013. I might have met a character or two, but all people I met were truly wonderful. But characters ? At my first Hershey I got to meet Ed Jacobowitz. He had responded to the wish list I had lettered up on my typical pizza box vest. We really hit it off, and we went to a very good restaurant he and Marlis knew. The 3 of us had a great time, and I remember quite a bit of laughter. I seem to remember that the conversation contained some unusual and very original wit. Perhaps the late Ed might fill the bill of a treasured character. Oh you lucky, lucky long time "Hersheyites". I feel lucky to have been there twice, and would love to make one more. - Carl

Judging from the spoke gaps I see in the close-up of the one wheel, it looks like your wheels will have to be rebuilt. Where are you located ? - Carl

Kevin, you being from Oregon, did you know Jim Kanne, (pronounced Connie), a very fine old wheelwright South of Portland ? You might remember him set up at good ol' "always in April". Chances are pretty good he would have had what you guys need. I have never seen so many wheels and rims as he had at his place. I have not been getting out and about for a few years, and it has been that long since I have seen Jim. He was getting on, and then I heard he was not doing too well. Please inquire among your network. Jim was well-known, and it is hard to imagine such a precious inventory as he has/had being treated irresponsibly. - Carl

I would like to buy the books, and will send email for payment and mailing details. Thank you, - Carl