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I can appreciate where you are coming from and of course as the owner of the car you have every right to do with it as you see fit. We are all individuals...
Todd Overton
cadcruiser77
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Sep 1, 2007
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Apache, After watching Boyd Coddington, Chip Foose, Jessie James, and others, "improving" cars on TV, I say anything goes. I am a fan of low mileage, original...
76 Eldorado
big_eldos
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Sep 1, 2007
6:12 pm
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thanks brian. after all the negativity, i was about to quit this club, but the last couple comments ive got have been posative and mostly supportive. i respect...
apachewelder
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Sep 1, 2007
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Wow What a hot topic i have a 75eldo convertible that i have had for 8 years now keeping it all original but i was thinking about doing some mods and custom...
mrjb9475
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Sep 2, 2007
1:28 am
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I can understand the allure of driving down the "freeway of love in a pink cadillac". It's not like you're chopping the fins off a '59. You'd have a...
Bill
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Sep 2, 2007
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hahaha right on!...
apachewelder
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Sep 2, 2007
2:42 am
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There are enough Caddy's around to keep everyone happy. From the Keep it original freaks to Far out customizers. Can't we all just get along! I have a folder...
hondariceburner02
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Sep 2, 2007
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i tell ya what man. i HATED the wood grain in my 71 eldo convertible... so i painted it pink.... hahaha no really tho. my wood was faded and flaking off and...
apachewelder
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Sep 2, 2007
3:07 am
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We *are* just gettign along, dude. We are discussing. I haven't called anyone any names, just expressed my thoughts on the subject. ;-) It's what a groups like...
Joe Foerster
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Sep 2, 2007
3:30 am
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... I bought a NOS carb recently for 80 bucks! One of the best deals I ever found on EBAY. I've seen some fairly decent dash wood, but I'm not crazy about the...
Bill
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Sep 2, 2007
6:46 am
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Hello, Does anyone know were to purchase a rebuilt seat release solenoid for a 76 Eldo? Thanks, Ben...
bbouxse
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Sep 3, 2007
3:56 am
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I'm thinking you'd need to get one from a wrecking yard and rebuild it yourself if it needed rebuilding. Chances are, it's not very complicated. I have rebuilt...
Joe Foerster
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Sep 3, 2007
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... it ... complicated. I ... easy. Maybe ... for ... BB you could try caddy partz. I know he is breaking a couple of eldos, He may have what you`re looking...
TOM GORE
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Sep 3, 2007
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They're similar, but even simpler. I, too, would recommend a used one - While I know anything can fail, there's very little to go wrong with the seatback...
Joe Rakes
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Sep 3, 2007
3:21 pm
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Ben, I just replaced one for my Eldo '76 conv. on my passenger seat. I got a nice used one from Arizona Vintage Parts. They are parting over 300 caddys of all...
argylejaguar
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Sep 7, 2007
5:47 pm
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I have my excellent working ones disconnected because I hate the clicking and the power drain when my door is opened. I have reason to move the seat back...
Joe Foerster
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Sep 7, 2007
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Joe, Smart move . The battery drain is significant. I rarely use feature. I guess just another example of 70's excess to add new features to Cadillacs. You...
argylejaguar
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Sep 7, 2007
6:32 pm
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Hehhehheh... I love 'em. My '76 Toronado had them, as well (optional on those cars.) There's something about "automatic everything" that I sort of revel in -...
Joe Rakes
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Sep 9, 2007
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So, I thought an update was in order... I received the top and materials in fine condition in July. Actually, it took ~1 week longer than planned - The...
Joe Rakes
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Sep 9, 2007
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Well, Tuesday before work, I went out to the shop to check on Miss M's progress. There she was - The hussy was topless! :-) Actually, I kept thinking she...
Joe Rakes
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Sep 12, 2007
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... I ... happy ... He ... the ... of ... trimstick ... and ... dame... ... or ... clean ... Today's update: WOW!!! - Almost there! Went back by the shop...
Joe Rakes
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Sep 12, 2007
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Joe, I am very happy for you. I know how exciting it must be to see it all come together so well. I can't wait to see the pics of the completed job. I...
Todd Overton
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Sep 12, 2007
8:23 pm
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Joe, It looks nice. It should not have any wrinkles in it when he is done. Make sure you see it go up and down a few times while still at the shop. Good Luck,...
76 Eldorado
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Sep 12, 2007
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Todd, You can't seriously tell me that a snide comment or two from a brainless woman actually affected you for even half a second! Firstly, they were women,...
Joe Foerster
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Sep 12, 2007
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It seems that men are always assumed to be callous, insensitive and tactless. Women being "softer, tender and weaker" are portrayed as emotional victims of ...
David Jolliff
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Sep 12, 2007
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You are soooooooooooooooo right, Dr Dave. ... -- Joe Foerster North Hollywood, CA http://bobnjoe.com/car/ CLC 20580...
Joe Foerster
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Sep 12, 2007
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548
... you inspired me to ordr a new top.what website did you order yours from? thank you...
mrjb9475
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Sep 12, 2007
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All I can tell you is if you showed up on a date in '74 driving a new Eldo convertible, you had it made... Next time a woman makes a snide comment about your...
Brian Rachlin
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Sep 13, 2007
12:43 am
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Thanks, Todd! Yes, as a couple of little "blue-haired" ladies at church said soon after I got her: "I just LOVE it! It's just so... So, AUDACIOUS!" I...
Joe Rakes
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Sep 13, 2007
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Heeheehee... Those types would really love me in my hard hat, with my disco music playing! :-D Those that don't appreciate these cars wouldn't understand if...
Joe Rakes
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