Marty Roth

I have a similar setup in our '41 Caddy, and it was that way when I first got it from the gentleman , a Mr Shipman, who owned the four NAPA stores in Casper, Wyoming in 2007. Our 6-Volt cars use 000 or 0000 battery cable - maybe overdone, but it can't hurt

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Your guess was "Close, but No Cigar", off by 50%- He cut it not by $1,000, but by $1500 But you still guessed better than I could have ! I still say offer his wife $5,000 - she'll jump all over him to get rid of it NOW !

Yes, My 1970 Cadillac convertible was Triple-Black - even the convertible top! Of course the all-original A/C with R-12 helped, but the summertime (9 months of each year) was part of the reason we decided to let it go to a new home- and I had thought of changing it over to Triple-White

Enjoyed the alfalfa/Alfa pun - cute !

When the 1963 models had amber bulbs or lenses in front, I remember buying and applying a special amber paint to the inside of the parking light lenses of my 1956 Bel-air convertible. It wasn't the best application, but looked modern in my estimation. I didn't make the "upgrade" to my 1958 Impala convertible, but the '64 Valiant and later the brand new '69 Pontiac Custom"S" came that way.

If you still have the old one, why not coat it with shellac, or make a new one out of cork from a fishing supply place? I've done that and it works fine

I have a pair of Optima 6-Volt in parallel - so still 6 Volt, but increased amperage in our 1941 Cadillac- probably 10 - 12 years now, and doing just fine. My unit of choice was the Tender, but now use the little Schumacher 6/12 volt automatic for many of our cars while stored (bought a bunch of them on special), and agree with my friend, Mr. Smits.

While the above 2 comments seem spot on, I would also check for a vacuum leak at the base of the carb. If you have to choke it 3/4 of the way, maybe air is entering elsewhere besides the obvious?

Bump- Still hoping to find a decent and usable pair of brake drums

Thanks Larry, and yes, I recall the roller lifters even (per my questionable memory) on our former 1914 B-37, My thought for the Rotella was more in mind of seating the new piston rings within the fresh cylinder walls - kind of an extension to the Break-in oil- probably excess and overthinking, But then again, I would wear a belt and suspenders, figuring It Couldn't Hurt Hi Terry, Sorry I cannot make the East Moline show, and wish you every success. Dale and I had considered attending and judging there, supporting Fred and Mary Bartemeyer, but having to travel near there to Western Illinois University on August 1st (3rd time in 3 months) this time to help our grandson move back after being awarded his Masters Degree, is just too much travel, and also causes conflict with Dale's blood work and chemo schedule. I hadn't heard of not using synthetics with poured bearings, but a good quality mineral and moderate use has worked well for well over a hundred years. If you bring your Buick to Hershey in October for her Senior, I may be on the judging team for that era, but in any case will goout of my way to get to see you and the car. Again, congratulations !

4 inch whitewalls ??? Looks more like 2-1/2 or so, so, what else about the ad isn't quite accurate?

Offer the seller's wife $5,000 Then sit back and watch the fireworks

My school band leader (as well as private trumpet teacher) drove an Allstate version of the Henry-J from Kaiser-Frasier. Through my 1956-1960 high school years the vocal teacher, a dramatic-looking redhead, drove a red and white 1955 Cadillac Coupe deVille, and and parked on the elevated paved circular drive at the front entrance. Later 1965-1966 time frame, when I taught school, I drove a 1958 Renault Dauphine, and then a pair of 1959 Chevys, one a blue 3-on-the-tree 6-cylinder Del-Ray, and the other a black Biscayne 283, non-original 4-on-the-floor with Overdrive. Most other teachers drove nondescript older vehicles - teachers were, and still are underpaid - part of the reason I changed careers after my first couple of years, and got into Information Systems Development, Design, and Administration with the leader of the industry at the time - IBM

Check for proper fluid level when completely warmed up - That is symptom sometimes associated with being low on fluid.

Delighted for the great news, and wishing you only the best. I agree on the straight weight oil for break-in, but might have considered SAE 20W for the first few hundred miles, and then maybe Rotella 15W-40 for a thousand, before switching to AmSoil. That was my plan for our newly rebuilt 1015 Hudson SIX-40, but I'm open to any and all opinions.

Lots of potential there- was the trailered pic taken at a Buc-ee's ? (a great rest/fuel/food stop if travelling Texas or Alabama)

Ability to do a "Quick and Dirty" repair to "Git-er-Done" is an aquired, and much need blessing, but extensive preparation is still the the most important thing we can do. Genius is 10% Inspiration and 90% Perspiration. I travel a lot, and carry tools and spare parts, as well as two(2) spare tires- but then, I'm sometimes accused of wanting to wear a belt and suspenders. Folks who mock the amount of "stuff I bring along, change their tune when my "stuff" helps them out of a jamb.

Some retailers allow a 6 Volt battery to sit on a shelf far too long due to low volume sales. Check for the date of manufacture. I had a store try to sell me one which was already almost four (4) years old- and the guy said "But you still have the 1 year warranty". It would likely have become useless far sooner than a fresh one of recent manufacture.

Spent the day with family, enjoying great food, and then pulled up the Bloomberg Channel to watch the fireworks over the Charles and the long-awaited concert at Boston Common by the Boston Pops, conducted by Keith Lockhart with tributes to musical geniuses John Williams and Arthur Fiedler - and culminating with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s complete 1812 Overture - surely a high point for Musicians, music lovers, and any one who appreciates remembrance of “The Rockets’ Red Glare”. By the way, Arthur Fiedler was known on occasion, to abandon his conducting podium to chase after Fire Engines - a musician after my own heart!

I have used OPTIMA in several of our cars. On the other hand, your current Willard may may be able to be rejuvenated. A 2-Amp Slow Charge over an extended period - maybe even several days just could wake it up. There are also options for desulfating the plates in it, and fresh sulfuric acid isn't totally out of the question either. And a big Thank You to @Frank DuVal for catching my typo (or brain jumping a gear?)

Lares rebuilt the steering box as well as the pump for my 1954 Cadillac, and did an excellent job. I am very p[leased with their work, as well as their communication and costs.

My personal experience is that the paper tags inside the radial tires, squirmed against the radial tubes causing abrasion to the tube, resulting in three (3) flat tires within the first 100 miles of use. Just my own experience.

Dave and Gwynneth, Best wishes Miss Gwynneth and Congratulations Dave- Dale and I wish you the very best this world - and this hobby have to offer, and the years to enjoy together. @Avantey expressed it very well, and I will confirm, we don't all get a second chance, and I appreciate mine. Dave, it has been some time since you joined us for dinner at Waterloo/Geneva, but we still have fond memories of that all too brief time. Again, wishing you both health, happiness, and the time to enjoy

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