bobs1916 6 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) Hello If there are any owners of 1918 touring or phaetons on the forum I am in need of a pair of top socket rests for my Type 57. If no spares are out there could someone please provide me with the casting numbers and or pictures so I know what to look for. Very much appreciated . It is possible that the type 51 53 55 59 all might fit I am not sure. Thank you in advance Bob Edited January 8 by bobs1916 (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Michael J. Barnes 22 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Do you mean where the convertible top sits down on the top of the windshield? Sorry to say I cannot picture what a top socket rest is. But if you clarify for me, I may be able to help. The earlyv8cadillac forum is managed by me. Mike Link to post Share on other sites
bobs1916 6 Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 hello I mean the bracket on each side of the car, in the rear, which the top sits in when the top is lowered. It opens and clamps and then latches closed surrounding the metal sockets of the top. Here is one of but it is not necessarily for a Cadillac Link to post Share on other sites
Michael J. Barnes 22 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 This topic has come up before. I believe this part is pretty generic — perhaps not even of Cadillac manufacture. I will upload a pic from my 1924, but though they came from a Cadillac owner, they may work on lots of other cars, and mine may have been from another car. Link to post Share on other sites
Michael J. Barnes 22 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Feel free to join and inquire on my more detailed forum: https://groups.io/g/EarlyV8Cadillac Link to post Share on other sites
KLF 136 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Bob I collected a number of these when I needed them for my Premier. I might have what you need. I need to know how long on the inside you need and how wide on the inside in about the middle. Also the part that attaches to the body bracket can be in a number of positions. Does the photo show that location is where you need it?? It took me 4 or 5 tries to get ones that would work for me... Ken Link to post Share on other sites
bobs1916 6 Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 On 1/15/2021 at 12:33 AM, KLF said: Bob I collected a number of these when I needed them for my Premier. I might have what you need. I need to know how long on the inside you need and how wide on the inside in about the middle. Also the part that attaches to the body bracket can be in a number of positions. Does the photo show that location is where you need it?? It took me 4 or 5 tries to get ones that would work for me... Ken Ken I will get back to you with that information thank you Link to post Share on other sites
bobs1916 6 Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 On 1/13/2021 at 12:29 AM, Michael J. Barnes said: This topic has come up before. I believe this part is pretty generic — perhaps not even of Cadillac manufacture. I will upload a pic from my 1924, but though they came from a Cadillac owner, they may work on lots of other cars, and mine may have been from another car. Thanks yes I agree they may have been generic but with so many of them out there Where to begin?? That is why I was hoping for a casting number as most of these parts have such a number Link to post Share on other sites
72caddy 43 Posted Monday at 01:40 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:40 AM These are generally referred to as ‘top saddles’. I am sure someone can give you the casting numbers that work for your car. As mentioned the number of top sockets and mounting point and angle of these were specific to auto makers. Link to post Share on other sites
bobs1916 6 Posted Tuesday at 06:44 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 06:44 AM On 1/13/2021 at 12:30 AM, Michael J. Barnes said: Feel free to join and inquire on my more detailed forum: https://groups.io/g/EarlyV8Cadillac OK Michael I applied to join thanks Link to post Share on other sites
bobs1916 6 Posted Tuesday at 06:55 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 06:55 AM On 1/17/2021 at 8:40 PM, 72caddy said: These are generally referred to as ‘top saddles’. I am sure someone can give you the casting numbers that work for your car. As mentioned the number of top sockets and mounting point and angle of these were specific to auto makers. That is what I hope for. Some one must have one I would think Link to post Share on other sites
bobs1916 6 Posted Tuesday at 06:58 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 06:58 AM On 1/13/2021 at 12:29 AM, Michael J. Barnes said: This topic has come up before. I believe this part is pretty generic — perhaps not even of Cadillac manufacture. I will upload a pic from my 1924, but though they came from a Cadillac owner, they may work on lots of other cars, and mine may have been from another car. Michael can I see the one on your 24 please. Is there a number? Would love to hear from some one with a type 57 Link to post Share on other sites
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