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  1. Chuck, et al, I must beg your pardon. I have done a terrible thing through ignorance. When I had the '47 redone on the interior, I chose a non-original cotton batting (Poly blend) in dove grey with dark blue piping to match the dark blue exterior (which was to be painted later...the last owner painted the car in a bright blue rather than the original dark blue). I did this more because I was told it would wear better and feel better. It does look good but now I see I have spoiled the car. When I had the clock and radio redone, I had them reworked with digital workings. The radio still sports a single large speaker but will get AM/FM and takes a modern CD or MP3 player through a hidden jack underneath. Another faux pas. I have been reading the CCCA Judging sections and now wonder if the interior door handles, window cranks and the like should be chrome, stainless steel or nickel. Does anyone know for sure? Damn being a novice can sure be expensive and embarrassing. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
  2. I agree with Perfidious here...my '47 flat head V-8 does an easy 70 on the highways, so the owners of those modern plasticized SUVs (Sill Unwarrented Vehicles) spend more time gawking than honking!! Besides...I gots more iron in my left fender than they do in the whole demned thing! Not to mention, the old Dutchman is a heck of a lot prettier too.
  3. Slush Boxes??? Oh for shame!! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> That is the venerable Hydro-matic you are denegrating, Glenn! It was a marvel of engineering that would have made Reub Goldberg proud. For all I know it did! The first thing I learned with the Hydro-matic was when you want to go backwards, you must first put it into <span style="font-weight: bold">D</span> , wait for that slight pull to show the drive was engaged, and then SLOWLY put it into <span style="font-weight: bold">R</span> (at the far right). If you jam it into <span style="font-weight: bold">R</span> it will snap the drive leveler back up to <span style="font-weight: bold">D</span> ...god help you if your hand or face are in the way. <span style="font-weight: bold">OUCH</span>. When you park the car, put the selector in <span style="font-weight: bold">R</span> and turn it off. That is {b]Park. I don't like doing it that way so I put it into neutral, turn it off, and then put it into reverse. I hope that helps a little! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
  4. Thank you, PFH. I appreciate your well thoughtout, concise and polite replies. It is a great pleasure having a resource like you and the others at my finger tips. I would like to have the opportunity one day of sitting down to a cold beer and some good conversation about Packards, and other cars. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
  5. Today we had the local OCA Shine and Show at the Elk Lodge in Northglenn, Colorado. I wish to thank all of the volunteers from the RMOCA and especially those from the Elks. IT was a wonderful day of beautiful cars, spectacular modified cars and some of the nicest people I have ever met. My special thanks go to Glenn Mallory for his patience and help getting me to the show. I will try and post some pictures on the Photo Post of the show for you all. It was truly the highlight of June 2003 for me. And my 1969 98 Holiday Coupe took second place in its class!!! Woohoo! My first time to place at a car show! Thanks again, RMOCA! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
  6. Here is a topic that may have been bandied about before but I thought I would raise it again since I was not privy to the outcome of the previous discussion. How important is it to maintain originality in the materials one uses for the interior of a collector car? Is it a question of originality for show? Or a question of being a selling point should you want the top dollar for you car? At what point is the owners comfort and ability to afford a makeover no longer primary? Or does it really not matter? Please I hope to see some discussion on this! I have a reason for asking <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
  7. I agree with you, Todd. Harley Earl made it big business to bring esthetics to the table and present the American consumer with designs that are pleasing to the eye and fun to show off. I do think without that early consumer push we might not have the cars we have grown to love. Technically he was not the power at the drawing table. Bill Mitchell was. He was a brilliant conceptual designer. The finer mechanical points were left to the team to work out, and god help them if they weren't on time!!! As for the Buick ads...I think Harley would be spinning in his grave. As I said once before, the new Buick Ultra is only a 3 holer!!! And they dumped Oldsmobile over Buick. Sad sad sad.
  8. Safety...safety, safety. I am so sick of people wanting to be wrapped and protected from everything. we have given the government cart blanch to tell us when to do this and when to do that. I don't mean to rant but good lord. I think I will pay Ralph Nader a visit and put silly string in his air bags! I believe we must act responsibly and do what is right to keep our cars safe generally. It is only the right thing to do. I do not need Uncle Samual telling me what to do for my own good. Nuts to that! Seat belt laws...fah! So there you are. It is a pitty they did that to you. In Colorado they recognise that a 'collector' car is not the same as a modern plastic puff on wheels so it can not be evaluated by the same criteria. My '47 Caddy was looked over, literally, and passed for registration. My '69 98 was put on the emission control machine and did better than the 2001 Chevy that proceeded it by about 200 points! Why? Because I take care of it. So the engine runs correctly and does not spew crud into the environment, at least no worse than any other vehicle. I am sorry you had to go through that. I wish you the best on your restoration project. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
  9. Thanks a lot, Scott. I am sure they will spare NO expense! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> But hey, at least they may have them. I'll give them a call tomorrow and see what they say...after I take a tranquilizer, or at least a decent Scotch first.
  10. Hello Friends! I have front disc brakes on my Holiday coupe. Last year, after I purchased the car, I took it to a national brake and muffler shop for service. I had a leak in the rear drum so they were to fix that and pack the right front bearing. When done, they had so badly screwed up the front bearing that the brake seized up and destroyed the hub. After a month and a lot of effort we were able to repair the frontend, and put on two used rotors and a hub. The entire job cost me over $2K. OK, long story made short, the rotors have worked but they are worn. I need to find a new set. The question is whether there are any available, or failing that, would a rotor from a 1970 98 fit? The difference is that the 1969 has a two piece rotor, and I understand the 1970 has a one piece rotor. Thank you in advance for any help You all might pass along to me.
  11. Now that is what I call 'SPEED', Bill! Impressive ingenuity and engineering to be sure. I love the '50 Estate Wagon you use for your logo. My uncle, now passed, had a '50 Roadmaster sedan in black which was the influence on my young and oh so impressionable mind in the late fifties. I fell in love with the large 50s cars and the Roadmaster was on top of the list. But my father remembers the car as a rolling oven in the summer. So I guess it is all in prespective. Still I wish I could have driven her once. Uncle Ayers ran out of gas on a small road outside of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in 1967. The car was in imaculate condition when he went in search of gas and a ride. When he came back the next morning, some punk had set her on fire leaving only a hulk. It was a very sad day in our lives. Especially when you consider he had to use his father's '62 pink Dodge sedan (ugh). Talk about insult to an injury! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Great cars! Keep those Buicks rolling!
  12. Brian, That is a gorgious car! I remember the '59 Buick from my very early life in Columbia, Missouri back in 1962; there was one down the street from us and another a couple of blocks away. I also remember the Oldsmobiles of that period as well as all of the mid-50's cars. We had a blue '56 Plymouth Savoy 4 door at that time. Anyway I really appreciate your sharing your wonderful cars with us. Thanks!
  13. Centurion! Salve Amici!! I would have been over in a heart beat. I LOVE the '59 Buicks. They, like the 60 Cadillac, appear so fluid and graceful as though they are floating above the ground. What a marvelous car!! Do you have pictures of it out on the Photo Post section? I would love to see some of the interior. My Olds has a 455 with a Turbo 400 transmission. Isn't it nice to have all that grace and elegance, with power to boot?? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
  14. I am a member of the CCCA. If I were to sell my classic '47, would this change my status? Would I no longer be able to be a member or be active in the club were I to buy a non-classic car?
  15. I have a leak in my '69 Olds A/C unit. I cannot tell if it is on a hose or at the compressor but I can see the spray marks inside the engine compartment on the passenger side. I have be reading, to my dismay, the threads about conversion to the new non-freon based refrigerant and I am worried that I am in for a high price tag no matter which way I go. I live in Colorado so the heat of summer is not a major concern until August but due to my health I cannot overheat. A/C is a necessity for me. Can anyone help me to debug this problem and offer lower cost suggestions? I realise that R12 is selling for $48 + per can (or something like that) making cost, as well as environmental issues, a major concern. (pardon my ignorance, I am just now trying to learn about HVAC so my jargon is limited.) <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
  16. Yes, it has come down to that. I have to sell my beautiful 1947 Cadillac. Today it has become clear that I have to part with my car so I want to ask you, my fellow car lovers, what I should ask for this wonderful car. You can see it on the picture site for this forum. It has about 35000 original miles. I would like to know what you all think. This is an emotional moment for me but the times and situation are such that I have no options. Maybe this will change in time, then I can get another car. Only time will tell. Thank you all in advance for your attention and opinions. You can view it at the Photo Gallery for the Cadillac-LaSalle on this forum site. The car is blue, and labeled '1947 ...'
  17. Hmmm that is possible. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> Most of my friends like the '47 but it never places. Poor paint (applied by the previous owner and the wrong shade...I priced paint. OMG. ), old chrome with problems, but other than that it is nice. Wish I could say it was all original, at least then it would have an excuse. Truth to tell, I simply ran out of funds after the wiring harnesses. Still it is a marvelous car and a whole lot of fun so I guess I cannot complain there. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
  18. OK, I asked this more specifically in the Cadillac-LaSalle forum, but I thought I would add it here. What impact does a modification make to the value of a Classic? Case in point, my '47 was restored inside using a more durable (and comfortable) cotton/poly blend in a dove grey rather than the blue/grey originally used. I did this because I wanted the durability and the comfort. I had intended to use this car as a driver and touring car. Do such modifications disqualify it as a Classic? Also the restorer painted the wood trim rather than use Dynoc ( I know where to get it but it would cost the same as the whole restoration project to date!). The car looks great. Comments?
  19. How much did I retard the value of my 1947 Cadillac 6269 when I chose a durable cotton/poly blend (dove grey) over the original broadcloth? The color is also wrong...it was originally a blue/grey. Personally I hate broadcloth and I wanted to use the car on tours etc. Did I goof? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
  20. I must agree here with PB. The CCCA is a club based on the idea of preserving historically accurate vehicles and judges them accordingly against a standard that has been rigorously, and scholarly defined. Each club has its definition of how a car is to be judged. Now, local clubs have shows and at those shows cars tend to be judged more loosely. Bias and popularity play a part but then again these are shows for fun and entertainment. Most of us go simply to show off our baby and have a nice time in the sun. Of course there are provisions for modified cars as well as the standard stock versions. Hell, my '47 would not fair well at a CCCA event simply because it is not all original or OEM. I have modified it slightly but that is enough to lose points. So geht es zum lesen, nicht wahr?
  21. I guess the question is why the 1947 is considered classic, is it the related body style to the '42 ? We all know that they kept that style on the 75's. Also what was the last classic year of Packard? I could look this up but given the last posting I figured it would make for good discussion. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
  22. Good points, Frank. I would be devistated if someone ran into my '47 with a suburban. On the other hand, since I am retired, I like to drive my cars and just pray no one does. I would have to agree that a pre-war Caddy would be a little too special to send out on the greasy jungle paths. The '47 doesn't have anything terribly special about it other than vacuum antenna, dynoc wood graining and broadcloth (mine is a more durable cotton/poly blend) and some chrome. It is a pretty basic car but very durable and solid. I just wish it had the 3 speed rather than the hydromatic but so far I haven't had any problems. As a daily driver? Well not yet...it still needs a little work here and there to be what I call reliable. I leave the dailies to my '69 Olds 98 coupe! Now my Dad had Chryslers (1947 Windsor and a 1948 Windsor Highlander) and swears by them. As you say, its up to what you want, what you like and what is worth spending money on in the future because that is exactly what you will do. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
  23. A marvelous thread and discussion, guys! Super! I have one question....what about Cadillac? OK, we are talking affordable and I guess that leaves it out, except you recommended Packard. Hmmmm. I am ostensibly a Cadillac man, with Olds as a best second, tied with Buick and then Chryslter (Love those Imperials!) because I love large luxury touring barges. I would like to know, given the above expertise, where Cadillac lies in all of this from 1930 through 1950. I have a 1947 and LOVE it. That old flathead just goes and goes and goes. So lay it on me! I really want to know! Thanks!
  24. Glenn: Thank you! That was a wonderful synopsis of the Oldsmobile line. It makes me want to go out and find a Toronado! I have always liked the 1966-1969 line, but there are only so many frog backs and garage space...maybe I will sell/trade the 98 for one? An interesting idea. Anyway, I do appreciate your thoroughness. By the way, Happy Father's Day to you and everyone!
  25. OK, I found out what the car is worth basically....between $6000 and $12000 but my question was more on the esthetic level. I want to know what an Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe is worth as a marque. Are they low end models? Are they at all rare or important in the production of the marque? Their monetary value is of minor importance really. I may sell the car out of necessity one day but until that time I will keep this car as best I can.
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