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Michael Paul Smith’s models
Posted by Lars Schenk in History on February 13th, 2010
Step back in time and enjoy this great work:
1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville for sale
Posted by Lars Schenk in Buy, Sell and Trade, Cadillac Owners on June 30th, 2009
I own this numbers matching 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville since 1991. I bought her as a straight, solid and rust free classic car. I’m first owner in Germany and have put many time, love, work and money into this beauty to bring her in even better condition. She will be “finished” this summer 2009. I put her up for sale now because I want to switch to a 1958 convertible.
I’ve created a 3 minute slideshow and put it on YouTube to draw some additional attention – hope you enjoy:
You can find photos at my flickr set and there are more than 400 detailed high resolution photos with descriptions and comments at the restoration set.
Cadillac Sabre wheels – will they fit on your model year?
Posted by Lars Schenk in Restoration, Parts, Sources & Dealers on April 20th, 2009
Sabre wheels were standard on Eldorados from 1955 to 1958 and optional on other models. These are not wheel covers, but actual wheels/rims. In my understanding sabre wheel are the successor for the spoke wheel rims that were used on eldos before 1955. Today they are highly desired amoung Cadillac collectors. They allow to add dignity to your classic cadillac (1955 to 1958) without to losing authenticity even if it’s not an eldo.
But watch out to buy the correct sabre wheels for your modell year. Read on for further information that lists the differences amount the production years. Read the rest of this entry »
CadiChat has opend
Posted by Lars Schenk in Classic-Cadillac.com News on September 24th, 2008
Some days ago. I upgraded the forum.classic-cadillac.com to a much better plattform. Today, I add a chat-room for you. It’s available to all registered forum users. So enjoy the CadiChat.
1956 Cadillac power trunk lid pull down
Posted by Lars Schenk in Restoration, Parts, Sources & Dealers on August 12th, 2008
I repaired the electronic power trunk lid pulldown. Before it was put back into the car, the final test should make clear that the switches are working good and that no power is on the motor, when in closed or released position.
This video shows how it operates – the upper switch (used with the finger to make the test) is sensing if the lid was snaped in. The lower switch (connected to the voltometer) is sensing the position of the lift. If the lift is up (lid open) the switch is pressed down. If the lift is down (lid closed), the switch is pulled up. Both switches together are the "brain" of this device… Great ! And remember – this was 1956!
Restoring a 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Posted by Lars Schenk in Cadillac Owners, Restoration, Parts, Sources & Dealers on July 11th, 2008
This 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe was found and restored by owner Ludwig Medel in Austria. You may contact him if you are interested in his 57 Cadillac (serious offers welcome) or the restoration work he has done shown in this photo set.
The photos were ordered by time. Newest photos first. Enjoy the photostream by clicking on this link or on the photo.
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