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Hi All, I have a 1976 Eldorado convertible that has air shocks (load leveler suspension?) in the rear. Does anyone know of a good retro-fitting set of...
Tom
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Apr 6, 2006
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I assume you mean that the shocks or original compressor are bad and the shocks no longer adjust? You can replace then with aftermarket air shocks like Monroe...
Joe Foerster
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Apr 6, 2006
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Hi again, Has anyone ever replaced the front or rear body filler sections on the bumpers of a 197* Eldorado? Do you have an opinion on what the best material...
Tom
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Apr 6, 2006
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ABS, from Steele Rubber. -- Joe Foerster North Hollywood, CA http://bobnjoe.com/cad/...
Joe Foerster
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Hi Joe, Thanks for your response. Can the Monroe MaxAir shocks be inflated manually with an air hose? I would prefer to not have to mess with getting the...
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Tom, I bought a set of the plastic fillers from USA parts (www.usapartssupply.com <http://www.usapartssupply.com/> ) but have not yet put them on my car. They...
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Hi Tom, I saw your post from Big_Eldorado about 1976 Eldorado Body Fillers and thought I would drop you a line. I sell the absolute toughest ABS Plastic body...
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Yes, but do they fit without a lot of trimming and custom work? Brian...
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Hi Brian, The fit depends a lot on the vehicle itself. Taking into consideration that the car is 30 years old there are a lot of variables. One would be: Has...
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Thanks Tom, Yes, the MaxAir filler hoses can just be routed to a convenient spot to place the filler valve. Cassie currently has regular shocks but will ...
Joe Foerster
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Apr 6, 2006
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After putting up with a small C-clamp to hold top on I finally broke down and ordered new latches. For lack of the ever elusive top manual and/or service...
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Apr 17, 2006
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Hi James, I a "mechanically challenged" person, I didn't think that I could accomplish the installation of new latches without having the whole top implode...
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Apr 17, 2006
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The top manual is a small separate book and can usually be found on ebay or a lit place like Walter Miller's AutoLit. (Google on the name.) Even if you have a...
Joe Foerster
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The driver's door of my '74 convertible is sagging. I have replacement hinge pins and bushings. My Cadillac shop Manual and Hayes do not cover R&R procedure....
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Apr 18, 2006
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That would be covered under the Fisher Body Manual for your year. -- Joe Foerster North Hollywood, CA http://bobnjoe.com/cad/...
Joe Foerster
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Apr 18, 2006
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There is a very cool website that is dedicated to the 1976 Eldorado Convertible Bicentennial Edition, and their goal is to find and register as many of the...
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Apr 23, 2006
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Hi All!! I have a 1978 Eldorado Custom Biarritz Classic with only about 2000 miles. I have a mechanical problem which I was hoping someone can advise me...
buck rogers
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Hi Again everyone? I am curious to find out what folks have done about the chrome beading which covers the edges of the plastic rear taillight bumper...
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Apr 23, 2006
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Check the rubber lines back at the gas tank to see if you may be sucking air. Brian...
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Apr 23, 2006
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Chrome door edge trim is good. You need to "notch" the inside edge of it to thurn the sharpest of corners, others it will just form around. Your local Pep...
Joe Foerster
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Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Big_Eldorado group. File : /eldo.wmv ...
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HOW ABOUT CHECKING FUEL FILTERS buck rogers <kemukta@...> wrote: Hi All!! I have a 1978 Eldorado Custom Biarritz Classic with only about 2000 miles. I...
JAMES NESTLER
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Apr 24, 2006
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Hello, My name is Harland Allen. I own a small used car lot in Wheatland, Wyoming. A local gentleman has consigned his 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible...
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May 9, 2006
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Opps, in my last posting I forgot to mention what color the Eldorado Convertible is. It has a red exterior with a white convertible top. The interior is also...
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May 9, 2006
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Hi, I own a 1973 Eldorado Coupe. Saint Tropez Blue Firemist with a white Custom Cabriolet roof. White leather interior. Blue carpet and dash, pretty snappy...
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May 9, 2006
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a caddy machanic told me that the firestone tires i haven my 75 eldo were a poor choice. he suggested a michelin tire which could support the weight better...
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May 22, 2006
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Coker Dimension IV. -- Joe Foerster North Hollywood, CA http://bobnjoe.com/cad/...
Joe Foerster
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I have a 76 Eldo with a set of Firestone 721's, which were put on just before I bought the car. It rides and handles VERY well on these. Brian...
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May 23, 2006
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Just curious about what you guys/gals think about the "appraisal value" given .... and such with these cadillacs... I am not trying to be "ignorant" with...
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Jun 1, 2006
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I would agree that $16+K is quite generous, considering your description. Sounds more like a $7~8K car to me. Even that could be too high if there are ...
Joe Foerster
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