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Oh ok...there are three rubber gaskets available, 11/64", 3/32", and something called permadry plus. Which is recommended? What is the difference?

Thank you, Glenn. I will try the rubber and see how it goes. This should be fun! Now maybe you can tell me what could possibly leak oil from the front of an engine?? It was supposedly all over the lower radiator hose. The shop was supposed to tell me what it was but never did. Any idea or could it just be oil from the valve covers being slung? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I have to do this and I am seeing cork and rubber gaskets available. Which is recommended on an Olds 455? And what sealant is recommended? Thank you.

You're right there, Shawn. I both have an electric inline pump, and I have tried to syphon gas...yecckk! I should look into replacing that pump so I will start looking online for a new one. The gas tank problem is weird. But its no big deal other than the cost. That hoits!! Anyway I have AAA so I was OK. At least I could be taken home after I had the car towed in. I can hardly wait to get it back. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Well possible answer but one that may prove easy to do. It was suggested that I check the vacuum line to the transmission. A poor vacuum will cause rough shifting. If it is not that, then more costly remedies may be implied. Comments? Suggestions? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Impressive website, Shawn! I can see why you are a forum moderator! Did I tell you the '47 Caddy had to go to the shop yesterday? I was driving it in to have the right rear spring un-popped (the Goodyear mechanic rotated my tires using a jack...ah me) and the silly thing stopped running. So I sat in the warm sun shine and enjoyed my car as I awaited the flatbed. I was pretty sure what the problem was. Since the rear end us up in the right side, and the car ran flawlessly for ten minutes or more, I figured it was something in the gas tank that would float to the intake pipe and pug it. Sure enough, the tank was removed and there it was...stuff floating in the gas. Apparently the tank had been sealed but for some reason there is a lot of junk in it floating free. So for the happy sum of $600.00 I am having the tank re-cleaned, the lines cleared and hopefully the car back in several weeks, because unlike so many I know, my income is in direct proportion to my car's needs. I already had to borrow to have the Old's radiator replaced two days ago! SURPRISE! I love old cars. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Wouldn't change it for a new Ford Focus on a bet.

Is it better to check the steering fluid while the engine is cold or hot? Running or off? "There are no stupid questions, just stupid people." Hermes Trismigistus...or was that Bob Wall?

Welcome back, Keith. You probably don't know me but I am new to the forum. My name is Randall. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance!

My son has just bought a 1972 Cadillac Eldorado convertable in good shape. All the toys work and it rides and drives like a dream. However, it feels like my '47 hydromatic when it shifts. I am not used to that whole frontwheel drive thing when it comes to large block engines...is it supposed to do that or is there a problem in the wings we need to be aware of right now? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Please enlighten this poor fool. What is a DaVinci, besides, of course, a Renaissance man and artist?

1947 Cadillac series 62 sedan, bright blue, dove grey interior with brown highlights; working radio, all new wiring harness front to back all lights work; 35000 original miles; some chrome pitting; $11.5K OBO or prefer trade for 1956 Cadillac Sedan or coupe, must be a driver with strong engine and drive train; decent interior; to be used as a driver and touring car. Photo of 47 available on www.aaca.com/photopost see Cadillac LaSalle Gallery. Complete details and honest appraisal on request. Erie, Colorado 80516-7205 (303) 828-2979 lykeios@lykeios.com

Jim: Yes they are hard, right along the fender line. I suspect bondo myself but rust is a very real possibility. I can check on that. I am now trying to get an analysis of the paint so I can have some touch up paint made. Then we will see. Thanks for your input. Randy <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

So true, Shawn! Actually I chose the fabric and interior. The paint was the POs. Anyway the car runs great. I was restoring the Cadillac to be a touring car and driver. I don't mind the current paint, as I said the color is fine. And who the hell can afford a paint job these days?? And Earl Scheib costs $500 and only guarentees it for 4 years. I suppose were I to do all the preparation that would work. But I did do all of this (the new wiring harness and comfortable interior with the restored radio) so I could drive the car. I just want it to be nice and I do worry about the rust on the chrome and the bubbles under the paint. I will take it in to have the paint identified and then I will be able to touch it up. How cool is that?

Thank you Albert. I appreciate the link. I will let you all know what I find out.

Uh....Ok. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> sounds like a wiener to me.

Beautifully covered, Shawn. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I still maintain a non-natural hide could be the way to go. Besides do you have any idea how smelly those hides are?? God help you if they get wet!!!

This is a topic that is well covered but I have a slant that none of the books cover. I need to expose sites that may have rust under the paint on my '47. There are bubbles under the paint the size of quarters on one or two spots on the rear fender. The paint was done adequately but has some flaws. The color is wrong to start with and I suspect it was not prepared as well as it could have been. The problem is cost. How much of this can I do on my own without damaging the car? Is it better to just keep the color it is now? The previous owner painted the interior and exterior the same blue. It is a bright blue where it should be a deep midnight blue. As I understand it, I will have to take everything out of the interior to do it right. My restorer glued the carpet to the floor. God knows how he put in the headliner. I am at a loss. I can keep the current blue (It is very pretty) but I have NO IDEA which it is. If I do, can I, a lowly novice and disabled person, touch up the bad spots if I could find the right color (I do have a source for this)? I see a MAJOR undertaking in the offing. Uh....help??

I put this into an AACA thread but I thought it might do better here...anyway my '47 Cadillac windows grind as you raise them. It is an ugly sound and I dare say it is not doing the glass any good. Not to mention they leak like a seave. The restorer did not do anything about them when he did the interior. So the question is, how do I do this? What is the estimated cost? And where do I get the materials? Thanks!

Would any of this apply to the window channels and seals in a '47 Cadillac? Mine are in great need of restoration. You can hear the glass grind as you put up the window...its really awful! How would I go about remedying this??? Thanks! Oh and I want it to be as authentic as possible <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Isn't the real question, "Where can I find an honest, REASONABLY PRICED mechanic....?" I am having trouble finding mechanics that don't cost $450 for any job at all! Case in point, my '47 Cadillac's right leaf spring was accidentally jacked up by the local Goodyear mechanic who had no CLUE how to fix it. My very competant shop in Boulder said they could pop it back for me at a cost of $30!!! Just to lift it up, and apply a crow bar to it! OK, I have friends in the trade. It is hellish to run a shop, and damn near impossible to make a living if you don't charge for everything, but my god, its getting so I can't afford to maintain my car let alone restore it. This is on a fixed income. Whew. I just had to say it!! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Yesterday I was showing a new friend my 1947 Cadillac, and pointed out that only the driver side door had the dreaded door handle droop syndrome. He quite smartly replied "Oh that's easy to fix!!' To be sure I have asked him HOW but I thought I might ask on this forum. How do you fix it? I appreciate any and all suggestions!!

Tut, tut. I SEE you! Seriously, which would be the prefered method and how would Awini go about such a project? SLH

What a handsome car you have there, Sir. I would put my two Rupies in and suggest one of two options. First, research the original manufacturers specifications for the materials or better yet do an online search based on your car. I think there are people that do that, nez pas? Or secondly you could restore the car to the condition that the Rajput had envisioned. There is absolutely no reason why a Tiger has to die for it. There are man made materials, some of them museum grade that while expensive would give the look and feel of the Tiger pelt without the illegal destruction of so magnificent a beast. Yes boys and girls, I am not only a vile liberal bent on the total destruction of every value held by the good and true, but also an environmentalist! ACK. Satan's Little Helper. Anyway, Awini, I think your car is magnificent and I would love to see more pictures of it posted on the Photo forum. Can you tell us a little more about it? Yours sincerely in the Heart of the American Bush.....SLH

Tell me about it. IT looks as though the previous owner took a rouge wheel to several door handles and buffed them, uh, smooth. I don't think they are too damaged but I would have prefered had he done nothing instead. So chrome is the way to go. OK. I was reading in the CCCA and AACA forums getting more worried as I went. I hate to think I did more damage than good to this venerable old beauty. Probably would be best were I to sell it to someone who can afford and has the experience to restore it right. I am learning but I am not doing it very well. Thanks, PHF. You are, as usual, informative and a gentleman.

Can anyone tell me what kind of interior fabrics were used in the CDV? Also, was the 'Celebrity' option still offered at that time? If so, was it so labeled or was it only marked by the gold grill and gold turbine wheel covers? Bear with me please...I am a novice. Thank you!