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Should be stanmped into frame somewhere near LH A-arm mounting... but Assumming ORIGINAL engine still in place.. Try looking on a machined boss just ahead of pass side cylinder head where it meets the block . on FRONT of block. You may have to move a/c compressor if so equipped Also it should appear on an often lost plastic tag on Lock Pillar of drivers door, along with a spot for writing last oil change mileage. Vin should start 61 J xxxxxx if 2dr Coupe Deville or 61 G xxxxxx if 2 dr Series 62 base model Another thing to check is the Body Tag / Dataplate located under hood on cowl about above the brake booster. Should give numbers for STYLE Paint Trim Accessories and Body number. Send me this info or post and I'll decode with my 61 Cad Master Parts Book These are great cars BTW with much lighter steering than 57-60's, le$$ chrome to replate, better visibility,bulletproof 390 engine, and 4 speed dual range hydromatic (WATCH OUT FOR SHIFT PATTERN !) Reverse is all the way down and it takes a little getting use to when backing. Most mechanical bits are available through regular parts houses, but sometimes it helps to have the OEM part numbers to interchange with their listings. I have used Broadway Title in Alabama in the past, but recently their leadtimes are a LOT LONGER than they used to be. Check with your LOCAL registry first I have a lot of parts, books and info, for these as I am working on a Style 61-6267 Deville Convert. Worst spots for rust are the lower part of front fender as all GM cars of the era, also peculiar to these models: the front edges near headlight and bumper corners and also front edge of hood. 1961 and 1962 Both use same front fenders( on all but limos and hearses etc. but they are tough to find rustfree except out west. (I think hoods are same also) front bumper ends can also be tough. hope you can post a picture when you get it check out CLC webpage @ www.cadillaclasalle.org and the Incredible Cadillac DataBase by Yann Saunders follow link of above page then click anywhere in the dark blue to open Welcome to the Standard of the World, (One Ride and you will wonder WHY you can buy these cheaper than CHEVYS !) Tailfin58 Western Mass

Dear Olds Fan, Thank You for Identifying this..... now I can find it a worthy home TEAMWORK its Great ! John B Western Mass <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Not sure if these are back up or parking lights, Glass lenses are marked GUIDE B2-53. Seems these are commonly seen at the swap meets, but I just got a pair with a bunch of misc stuff. From what I have been told the -53 would indicate the first year used but is there any Guide "Guide" to decipher the rest ? I find that some 50's Cadillac lenses will have an R-5 before the year, but I also have what I believe are Chevy truck lenses that have a F1A-55 marking ? Were guide lenses only OEM on GM products ? Thanks for your thoughts, Tailfin58 W estern mass

Would like to identify this Wiper Escutchion, so that I may find it a proper home. Group # is 10.160 Part # is 469 6477 I think it is a RH or Pass Side. I have not found it in my early to 60's Cadillac parts books Thank you for your assistance, Tailfin58

Preston, Go to the Cadillac LaSalle Club website www.cadillaclasalle.org and follow links on lower left to the INCREDIBLE Cadillac Datadase thousands of pages of info on all cads Be sure to look closley at rear bumper ends believe they are cast aluminum then chromed impossible to find expensive to make perfect

Try Dick Shappy im Warwick RI www.classiccars.ws

Go to ebay and do an advanced search by seller for identity flatheadcadv8 check his auctions if he does not have any up at the moment inquire He is in Boston Mass Area

Dick, Looks like your off to an excellent start ! These fascinating and distinctive cars are long over due for more attention. Even if they were not so Dramatically Styled, just the story behind their existance is interesting enough. A suggestion ....since these cars are so few in number, perhaps you could start a "Survivors List" to help other owners or would be restorers see just how many there are left. This might also new owners to trace the prior history of their own particular Hollywood or Skylark. I personally know of one 1940 Hollywood Graham (Metallic Green) in The Central Berkshire County area of Western Massachusetts. Perhaps I can get you more info and a picture if I see it at a show this summer. In the Cad Laslle Club we are BLESSED to have the New Cadillac Database website compiled and maintained by Yann Mr. Cadillac Saunders. With help from spotters and owners around the world they (so far!) have located and enrolled about half of the 704 produced 1957-1960 Cadillac Eldorado Broughams, and have just recently started another Survivors list of the 532 examples of the First Year 1953 Cadillac Eldorados. http://www.car-nection.com/yann/Dbas_txt/Brg13a1a.htm In any case ilook forward to visiting the site again as more information and photos become available. BTW Are you linked off the A-C-D page ? John Binder Pittsfield, Mass

Is the Bald Gentleman in the Tux Suspenders.... ....with his back to the camera.... .....Dean Kruse ? ....or Dan Kruse ?

All advice given is excellent however before Either SMS or Jenkins can help you they will need to know the "TRIM NUMBER" as found on the dataplate under your hood. If you can find a 51 or newer Cadillac Master parts manual you can look up a description of whatever code you find. Perhaps a fellow Cadillac LaSalle Club member might even let you take a peak in his Ultra hard to find Paint and Upholstery Selector Showroom Book. If not both of the companies will probably send you small samples. be sure to visit the tech forum of www.cadillaclasalleclub.org

I believe Steele Rubber Co. the weatherstrip people will re vulcanize center Bearings although you may have to send them yours first (or your spare used one) as they do not keep cores in stock try their website at www.steelerubber.com

Dear Thom, Am just finishing parting out a '59 and have almost EVERYTHING off but the heater core. I have it exposed from firewall side, just need to remove heater box on inside. This should go quickly as i have removed entire dashboard assy as well. I am planning on leaving for Hershey On Tuesday (tomorrow)and don't know if you will see this in time. My Swapmeet space is [color:\\"red\\"] <span style="font-weight: bold">C2C-72</span> I am right on a corner under light pole #21. This is in the [color:\\"brown\\"] <span style="font-weight: bold">CHOCOLATE FIELD,</span> in back half down towards the footbridge to the new Giant Center. I will get this out Tomorrow Morning before I leave. if you are NOT attending Hershey send an e-mail to tailfinsforever@aol.com and I'll check in when I return on Columbus Day Monday TFF ! John Binder Western, Mass.

Dear KRK Sr., Are you sure you have the actual PART numbers.... or do you possibly have CASTING NUMBERS ?????? They are often NOT the same. According to a 1942 Cad Master Parts Book that goes back into the 1930's applications: The GROUP# for Crankshafts in this 1942 EDITION CAD PARTS manual is 8.0687 early PART Numbers (not Casting #'s)are at first by Model Series, later by year 345BC,355BC PART NO 1081302 350 PART NO. 1096967 355D PART NO. 3500221 370 (V-12) PART NO. 1096182 AND SAME ALSO USED ON 1936 SERIES 80,85 & 1937 SERIES 65 WITH ADAPTER #1401181 452 & 1936-37 SERIES 90 (V-16) PART NO. 1096183 1935-36 SERIES 50 (LaSalle) PART NO. 1413127 1936 SERIES 60,70,75 PART NO. 3501606 1937 SERIES 50,60,65,70,75 PART NO. 3502532 1938-1941 ALL SERIES, EXCEPT 38-40 SERIES 90 V-16 PART NO. 3507201 1938-40 SERIES 90 V-16 PART NO. 1423761 1942 ALL SERIES PART NO. 3507334 You might contact Cadillac Historical Services to see if they have a Casting # to Part # Conversion I believe it is linked off the CLC Webpage at www.cadillaclasalleclub.org Good Luck, John Binder Western Mass.

Congratulations on acquiring a GREAT car ! According to my Factory Cadillac Master Parts Manual not even ALL 1956 Cads use the same heads ! There is a production change after certain engine numbers if you can find your engine # I can tell you if you have an early or late one engine # will start with either 4X,4XK,5X,5XK,7X,7XK,9X

Brian, Hope you would consider donation to AACA Library if you don't get any bites, this would ensure access to largest number of Historians and Hobbyists for a long time, for your Historically Important Documents. Good Luck, John B Western Mass

George Course an AACA member in NEXT DOOR Vero Beach Fla. used to own one of these and several other neat old cars. The local Indian River Chapter gave a show at the Saturn Dealership there in 1995 or 1996. I actually also lived in Sebastian at that time and wish I was back there now instead of freezing up here in Western Mass. If George is still around (?) I'm sure he could give you an Idea. He was quite a nice guy and ran a golfcart repair business, as well as owning the real estate under the local Vero Beach Ford Dealer. My favorite memory is of him letting our Sales Manager DRIVE !!! (let alone give a ride to)his 192O's Detroit Electric at a very brisk pace around our perimeter driveway..... talk about being generous ! He gave rides to at least a couple dozen kids that day too... A Great Ambassador for our Hobby ! (Are you perhaps considering his ?) I don't have ANY IDEA of current value, but one of his buddies at the time alluded to a mid 6 figure price even way back then. John Binder Freezing in Western Mass.

I can't say these are my picks for ALL Car movies but here goes.. WORST RACING MOVIE.... definately DAYS OF THUNDER w/ Tom Cruise very roughly based on the Tim Richmond AIDS Story this sorry flick was an embarrasssment even to the NASACAR Drivers that appeared in it.... BEST RACING MOVIE GREASED LIGHTNING With Richard Pryor inan early role as ELMO SCOTT the only sucessful Black driver thus far in NASCAR RACING this one sticks closer to the real story and doesen't try to be too PC FAVORITE CAR MOVIE (A must see for any one thinking of a career in commision retail sales ) TIN MEN with Danny DeVito and Richard Dreyfus as competeing aluminum siding salesmen in 1964 Baltimore. Devito's charactor runs His '61 Caddy into Dreyfuses'brand new '64 as he is backing it out of the showroom....and it takes off from there.. If you love Tailfin Cadillacs of the 50's and 60's BUY THIS FILM! you will keep hitting the pause and rewind buttons to spot them all ! Its even a great movie about the scams and heartbreaks of selling anything to make a living. I sold cars for a short time years ago and could relate to the "Highs and Lows" of this profession through the movie. BTW I also liked Christine too, best scene is when Christine is caught in the garage explosion and fire surely a goner , but then comes backing out through the inferno and races away trailing flames.... awesome ! Tailfin58 Western Mass

Gee and I thought my bosses '37 GMC pick-up was rare ! It goes without saying of course your first step is to obtain a 1936 GMC Shop Manual and if you can find one an original Parts Manual can also be great help. Reproduction Shop manuals are available... but treat them gently as they typicaly have poor bindings. I feel its worth it to find an original if you can, E-bay is the best spot to look. Do a search on "gmc +36" to narrow down the choices. If you can't find an exact GMC manual a "MOTORS" garage manual for Multiple Makes of TRUCKS covering the years around your truck would give you the basics. These can often be found in the $10 to $25 range if you are patient and keep looking, be sure to find one specifically for TRUCKS. Also a Copy of Hemmings Motor News... "The Bible of The Old Car Hobby" @ www.hemmings.com will give you a good list of parts suppliers. You may also find help at the American Truck Historical Society www.aths.org who maintain a message forum similar to ours. Good Luck with your New Truck, John Binder Western Mass.

Dear Constellation, Not sure how far Fairhaven Mass is from NY State... But just west of where I am in the Berkshires is Bob Adler's Antique Autos in Stephentown NY. He is a few miles west of RT 22 and RT 43 Intersection (on Rt 43) on left...trust me you will not miss the large field FULL of mostly 30's to 60's Chevy and GMC trucks. A former cancer research scientist at Dana-Farber Institute, he now deals mostly with cancer of the automotive type, as such Bob is ALWAYS busy, restoring primarily the "ADVANCE DESIGN" Chevy amd G.M.C. trucks, of the Late 1940's to Early 1950's era. A phone call is DEFINATELY advised before showing up. Check out his website.... www.adlersantiqueautos.com Be sure to read his articles "From The Corrosion Lab" and his pix of an Original '38 Chevy Suburban He found. Hope he has your part !

According to my PPG book YES ! but ONLY if they are both hardtops without center door roof pillar. The NAGS # is W358 If you can post the STYLE No.s of each cars as found on the Dataplate under the hood riveted to the cowl. Then I can confirm this for you. The 4dr post sedans have an approx 2" taller windsheild than the hardtops. The same windsheild was also used on particular models of Buicks as well. Also be sure the tint (or lack of) matches your other windows.