I'm close to purchasing my first big Eldo. I noticed the HP rating for a '75 is only 190. Are these cars real slow? Can the emission controls be easily removed...
Sometime in the early to mid '70's the automakers changed the horsepower ratings from gross to net ratings. The mid 1970's cars are smog equipped and a 1975...
You can also check out back issues of Hot Rod or Popular Hot Rodding within the last 2 years. One of them had a 500 Caddy buildup that yielded over 500 HP. ...
Hello, All, Just found this group and thought I'd join with Miss Margarita, my '74 Eldo Convertible. Although my web site has been down for a while, I do have...
Dear Joe, Welcome to the group, and congratulations on being our 50th member. I started this group last summer when I purchased my 76 Eldo convertible. It's...
Thanks for the welcome! Do I win a prize for being the 50th member? hehhehheh... Just kidding! Here's hoping this group will be successful and a good source of...
It's true that as the years passed into the '70's, power ratings generally declined, besides the change in the way the ratings are determined (SAE net vs...
Hey, Gang! Question: Does anybody have a good source for OE style outer CV joint boots for my '74 Eldo Conv? I think I have a tear developing in one, so I need...
WOW, you sure do know your CV joints. I just replaced the pass. side on my 72 Eldo with a split boot. Cleaned out the joint with brake cleaner and greased it...
For a weekend cruiser, you will probably get lots of miles out of the split-type boot replacement. When we were running these for everyday cars back in the...
Maybe the split / universal designs and materials have improved significantly in recent years. My quest continues, for now, though. Even if I don't need to...
I was never a big NAPA customer until a couple of years ago. They may have the split boot kits, or can order them. There was a local auto salvage yard near me...
I've used NAPA for a few things over the years, but generally have used Advance Auto and AutoZone. No Pep Boys here. Occasionally I also use an independent...
Just bought a '74 Eldo Convertible. I've had an easy time finding most parts, but i'm having trouble finding rear coil springs for the convertible. Coupe...
Per the Owner's Manual, there's only a 59 lb difference in weight between the Coupe and Convertible (convertible is heavier.) Assuming all of that difference...
Thanks for the info. You just saved me a chunk of $. Love the color combo on your car. Can't say I have ever remember seeing it-Nice! Thanks Again, Steve...
Hehhehheh... Thanks! Code 96 - Persian Lime Firemist. I think it was a '74 only color. I've seen a couple other convertibles in this combo in the past 10...
BTW: Are the springs on your '74 actually shot? It's certainly possible, but the vehicles w/ auto leveling had slightly softer springs as originally installed....
Hi Joe, I don't think there shot (the car does not sag). Car needed front shocks so I thought I'd do the rear shocks and the springs look to be original and...
I'm not sure there were isolators for the springs themselves on those cars, being an isolated body on the frame. I honestly don't remember for sure and haven't...
Thanks for the info. You are correct, the system has been removed and there are insulators only on the top of the springs. The other thing I noticed is that...
Good morning! I thought someone also removed the level control compressor on my 72 eldo until I took a good look for it. These cars are so big that you can...
Sounds like somebody has replaced the air shocks with the "helper" type. I'd suspect the auto leveling either wasn't working and was replaced by those, which...
Hi, My name is Rod and I own this car. I bought it in 1993 and have restored it. It was in very good shape when I got it. It is completely stock. Silver...
Rod, There are several sources for the rubber bumper fillers. I replaced the ones on the back of my '76 Eldo. I had to replaced the 3 pieces that are...
