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My settup is all bendix. No delco mixed in. Thanks.
I might have answered your question without knowing what "free play" really is. I can press the pedal about 1/4" before coming in contact with...
Yes it is the original settup.
Also, I just did another bleed and adjusted the front drums a little tighter than I would think is needed. Same results.
No free play in the pedal. Before installing the drums and shoes I set the shoes inside the drum...I should be getting full contact. I also first...
Here is the story... New master cylinder (bendix) bench bled new wheel cylinders new lines new hardware new shoes drums turned I have...
Yup. My 59 was the same way... I will soon be installing a dual resivoir as well. I just had this stupid thing in my head that anything I did on...
Good time ideed! Thanks for having us!
Damn...I wanna go up in the C47. ...don't know if I'm gonna get there early enough. Either way, I can't wait!!!
It is....was....will be a good time! PERIOD! Been lookin foward to this! My ol lady will be there this time and I run the risk of gettin in...
I'll be there. In fact, I'm playin guitar for Brian Dunning that evening. I wanna fly in any war bird you guys might have out there!!!! Proud...
As you said, there was no mic done before or after the turning. When the parts house looks at it they look for that bevelled edge on the drum. If...
Thanks, Mike. I just had them turned at a Oriely's chain. Hopefully they didn't mess something up. I have little faith in those places sometimes....
Hmmm I don't have a method for measurement short of just breaking out the tape measure. I initially pulled both drums back off and with just...
So I'm adjusting the brakes on my 59 cadillac today. I put the drums on the front and the driver side went on tight and the passenger went on...
Does anyone have a picture of a dash cap installed? I might buy one myself if I could see what it looks like beforehand.
It breaks down to smaller pieces. I would think it would come within the limits of size to most companies. thanks
So I found an entire front bumper assembly and rear center bumper for my 59 cadillac. The fella said he will ship them to me but I have to figure...
This is great news! Was the Cadillac recovered?
I think the presence of cell phones and social networking played a huge part in the fall of cruising. Back when I was 16 part of cruising or...
No news from the weekend? ...damn
This is truely sad....I've read too many threads about stolen cars here lately but this one hits close to home.... I've got my eye open. I look...
It's like choppin' tits off a woman. It's just something no one cares to see. ...in fact, a 60 and up is like a tit reduction. I'll stick to my...
Welcome, from one Cadillac man to another! Currently working on my 59 coupe deville as well.
Holy shit...that scares the hell oughta me. Got someone coming to pick up my 50 tomorrow with cash... On my recent buy I found an old cool...
If you use a come along, get a decent one. I had one break but lack of sleep over a 48 hr period had me and my buddies minds not working right....
As stock, the lines actually do not run on the frame. They run at the passenger side of the body just after the sheet metal turns underneath and...
I'm also going to need to know the stock tire size, if it had factory a/c, power steering, and the original owner's wife's maiden name for your...
hmmm so I could buy a roll of metal line? Just straighten it out and then cut, flare and bend as needed? From a google search I found nothing....
Thanks, Rat. The problem is that the length is 12ft before jumping from the frame at both sides. I've only seen stalks of line for sale at local...
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