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Whew! Glad you weren't horrified into non-existance, Steve! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

OK...here goes : 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sport 1960 VW Beetle 1973 Toyota sedan 1977 Dodge 300 Tradesman 1976 VW Microbus 1962 Lincoln Continental <---- my dream car back in 1978 1982 Ford Fiesta <--- this was a fabulous car but too small with a baby 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham sedan <---- great car but a lousy V6 1984 Lincoln Towncar 1990 Nissan Maxima GXE <-------- Best car I ever owned 1994 Nissan Pathfinder <----- my one and only SUV 1974 VW Beetle 1992 Nissan 240SX 1991 Honda Prelude Si <--- this was a hot little car! 1996 Dodge 2500 Diesel extended cab 1996 Dodge 1500 4X4 1988 Toyota extended cab pickup <------ (piece of crap) 1981 Chevrolet C-10 Fleetside pickup <----- still own this one and LOVE it. 1947 Cadillac 6269 sedan <----- still own but selling 1969 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Biarritz <--- still own - a true survivor 1956 Cadillac 6219 sedan <---- newest acquisition : reason for selling the '47 That is all to date. The only one I call 'mine' that wasn't was the 1960 Beetle on which I learned to drive. That's it. Big deal...huh. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Amen to that...with two reported virus's out in the last 4 years to attack Apples, and not very well distributed at that (thank god), Macs are a very nice haven from all that nonsense. I've been using a Mac since 1998 <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Very happy here with my iBook. Thank you!

Yeah but your Swedish and probably find Volvos as beautiful cars!!! HAH! J/K. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I'll have the thick crust without pepperoni, substitute italien sausage, with onions, mushrooms and jolly-penos. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Yeah and I hope Steve doesn't see this right after dinner....YUCK! Its sad...very sad, to spoil a beautiful Airstream like that, not to mention a 1966 Oldsmobile Tororado! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> OK..it's no Bugatti but it is an Olds! Ah well....to each his own. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

thanks Jack! You are one of the few who have offered! Well...you and Pete Hartmann. Hey what can I say...I just love the old boats. But I can recognise a beautiful well built car when I see one, and I will say, for a mass production car, it was superior to the Cadillac. More like the Duesenberg or Pierce Arrow. Whatever you do with the wiring harness, you will not be sorry. I was told by the broker selling my '47 that the new harness is a HUGE plus! And it makes the car reliable which is a god send. Thanks again Jack.

Twitch, if you are interested, I have had excellent results from Rhode Island Electric in building a beautiful OEM wiring harness for my '47 Cadillac. All the color codes and materials were spot on. It is not cheap...about $1200 but well worth it. One note however, you have to solder the correct ends on since they do not know exactly what is to be installed. A new wiring harness makes a huge difference!

Everyone should have an anti-virus package, like Norton, that updates (or is updated) on a regular basis. No one should be without. These packages are not expensive. Download one or go to the store and buy one. There is no reason why such emails should be a danger. Do your homework...check out who has the best anti-virus engines and get one, maintain it and RUN it. That means having it on in the background as designed...in spite of the drag on your resources. This should be a non-issue today. All new computers come with complimentary anti-virus software, and if second or third hand, the word is still out there to not go unprotected. Ring ring...clue phone...its for you.

Well I cannot say that custom '55 is my cup of tea but 'zo geht es zum lesen, nicht whar?' It is impressive...and if a person is into radical looking designs that would fit. I wonder what Harley Earl would have thought of it? Probably would have liked it! I must concur with Brad, though...I sure wouldn't like to have to crawl into it. Pat's '67 Mustang is bad enough although worth every minute on the road. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Honestly, how would something like that drive? Driving IS part of the equation...how would it handle? I drove a '56 Cadillac and it amazed me for being such a hulking tank...it was nimble and quick. I am just curious.

Welcome to the AACA Forum! There are several places you can find easy information on the 1936 GMC pickup. First, and foremost, as Dave suggested...ask here! You can then scroll down to the General Motors section and post your questions in the Chevrolet Forum. If you already have a truck, and if so, lucky YOU! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Try this site : Classic GMC Pickups You can find documentation and parts here. Another source is to just to use your internet browser to search on '1936 GMC pickup" or just go to eBay and search on the same. Glad to have you onboard.

I just wanted you to know, the check will be out shortly as I have to wait for the SSD check to be posted. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> No ... really.... its in the mail.

I have not received this publication...since I am not a member. I am a very satisfied member of the CLC (yes I am a Cadillac lover) and I love Buicks too. I also regularly drive a 1947 Cadillac and a 1977 Eldorado, and while I am at it, I am restoring a 1956 Cadillac 62 sedan. I am keeping them 95 - 99% original. That is what I like. But I did have the Delco in the '47 rebuilt with an FM modulator chip and an RCA jack for my iPod. Big deal. It still runs on 6 volts, drum brakes etc.. Why? Because I wanted to drive a 1947 Cadillac. Or a 1977 Cadillac or a 1956 Cadillac, the operative word here is "want". Mine are not showers, although I have shown them. They are drivers and I love them. I respect a persons desire to drive a car that is customized and has the look of a period car. I do not want to participate in it. If the hobby is turning this way, and if the government is starting to see old vehicles as out dated, out moded and undesirable due to the number of new cars on the road, economics and ecological concerns, then we should enjoy them as we can. Change is imminant and inevitable. I understand and empathize with Pete (Tommy) and Dave (Moon), and I see Brad's point very clearly. I have also written articles of a local club and enjoyed the process. And no, as a person and a moderator, I do not like the tone of this thread. If you do not like a car, then don't look at it. IF you do not like the way things are going in your club, then get involved, volunteer or write articles...help where you can and be heard so your ideas are out front with the rank and file, as well as the directors. Dave at least tried to make an impact with his posts. Pete might have made more of an impact had he written to the editors and asked for equal time...perhaps an article on his favorite preservation project or an article on this very topic. I am 48 years old, disabled and admittedly less than social. I still hope for the best, and work where I can to help the hobby. I am facing the very real need to sell my '47 and that is OK. I have had a ball with it. I am hoping someone who loves old cars and wants a 1947 Cadillac will buy it rather than someone who wants a 2000 something machine that looks like a '47 but once it trades hands, it is no longer something I can control. I am working to restore my '56 to drivable condition so I can enjoy it before my health completely fails. Please...enjoy your cars, however you do it and support each other in the hobby. Accept new ideas and younger people with open arms, and then show them your perspective. I think you will find that many, if not all, will at least respect you for it, and many will work to restore a car as well as having custom jobs. I have had to learn this lesson many times and it is a hard one to accept, but I am convinced it works. Mutual respect and acceptance with guidance and shared ideas will takes us all a lot farther than vitriolic exchanges and rigidity. Older generations have a lot to share, as younger ones have in new ideas...it all works to our advantage. I hope that helps open the perspective a little.

Welcome to the CCCA forum, Stu. I hope you get the answers you need. Good luck.

OK...please put me down for $100.00 to start. Depending on how things go, I can do more. I hope and challenge everyone who reads this to duplicate this pledge so we can make this library a winning proposition for everyone! Thank you! Do you all take Paypal or Western Union? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

How much do you need, and if each of us chip in what would that come to? I would be happy to help as much as I can. It would not be much unfortunately but let us know. I am sure most of us could and would commit to that! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Congratulations, Snap!! Good luck in your tenure.

Happy Birthday, Snap! And many more to come. You are now eligable for the AARP discount travelers card and free towing!!! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I have two years to go. Seriously, may you have Many Happy Returns on the Day!

Actually, yes....it was an early advertising slogan used by Cadillac circa 1906...possibly earlier. Has a definite punch....a little less grand sounding than "Standard of the World" certainly. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Neil, I cannot answer your question, but you might post on the CCCA or AACA General Forums on this site. Or you can go to the Cadillac LaSalle Club's forum site at : Go to the CLC here Good luck!

I found this question on the CCCA General Forum. Could you help him? This sounds to be right up your alleys! Besides, I do not know anyone better to help than you folks! Thanks. Here it is!

Welcome Ronnie! Glad to have you on the forum! If you have not already done so, check out the Packard Forum. It is just down the list a bit. I know these folk well, and they can answer all of your questions concerning Packards. Good luck with your '55!!

Oh God ... for a moment it looked like you said "a 56 Chevy"!!! Seriously this is going to be a beautiful car. I really like how the interior is shaping up. Those are very complimentary colors. That is what I love about the 50's....the combinations of colors, materials and textures.

No, Mark, it is not difficult to rebuild a carb...just different and picky. I do not know any Canadian sources but have used Kanters and others in the States to rebuild my Carter WMD on the '47. It works well. On the other hand, having it rebuild with new needles and throttle cam returns a like or as new carb from the original. While 3 to 4 times as expensive, it is a good way to spend your money. I have done one on my own, bought a replacement for the '77 and am having the '56 Rochester rebuilt. I suspect the latter will prove the best solution. My rebuild was OK but imprecise. The replacement carb had to be modified which was a pain, although it works perfectly. So you makes your choice and pick your poison.

Quite honestly, I do not but I do know that SMS See here for details carries what you need to do it right. Have you thought of spending the $50.00 and have the GM / Cadillac Historical group send you the proper data on your car? I did that for my two Cadillacs and am very happy with it. But 1922 is different in that so much was custom. Go to the CLC website and check it out. Go here . Good luck!

Looking real good, Al! Love that red and black. Someday I hope to be able to take a ride in a 55' or 56....for comparison! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />