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        Before the Mark II was finished, I was thinking that I need some rest and maybe stopping modeling completely.
        After a few months "without", I noticed that I'm missing something. But, what to do? A new 10-years project is out of question, I need something less complex.
        After a while, it was clear that I had to do something with Cadillac. But what? The answer came rather quickly: a 1930 to 1933 Cadillac V-16 engine and frame, as a rolling frame.
        I have some contacts with people restoring the second version: 1932/33 which differs framewise from the first version 1930/31.
        I will have to do new things, like wire wheels! I searched in this forum for a tutorial, but found nothing. However , I do remember that somebody did recently (1 to 2 years) wire wheels. Can somebody tell me where to search?


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    1. Roger Zimmermann
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      Who knows...The car above is an Hispano-Suiza. The badge is correct for this car. Regarding Cadillac: I have another picture from a 1932 car. Same badge, but a flying lady instead of the swan...Therefore, the badge is correct for 1932. 1933 had a different radiator surround and grille. The badge is again different!

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      Details and research. Always something to explore and learn. (My favorite part!)
      -craftsmanship is a lifelong project of
      self-construction and self determination
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      To attach the radiator on the frame, I had to do the support. It has two tasks: as I wrote, to attach the radiator on the frame and it's the support also for the radiator surround.
      I tried to replicate the attaching points for the surround; for the moment no holes are drilled because I have to find first suitable screws.
      I wrote in one of my ports that there is a cap over the thermostat, but it's not correct. Therefore, I have to make a simplified set-up, just to attach the rod actuating the shutter.

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      WOW!

      Your BEST radiator ever!!!!

      A masterpiece!

      "Opus Brass"!
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      03-26-23, 03:00 PM QUOTE QUOTE #1040
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      But also the most complex!


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      One of the last element added to the radiator is the thermostat system. Of course, there is just a movable lever and behind, nothing!
      As the base with the lever is soft soldered to the "nut", I exceptionally glued the assembly to the radiator with a two components glue.
      The last part to be added is the shroud.

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      Wow Roger Your best part ever made !!!!
      04-08-23, 08:07 PM QUOTE QUOTE #1043
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      O man ...
      Lucky I was sitting down. I got dizzy by looking at it.

      Respect!
      Best regards,
      Dominique.


      Feel free to browse through my photo albums
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      Great.
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      Thanks for the comments!
      After our Easter pause, I continued with the shroud. It's very narrow; I suppose it was efficient. Like the original, mine can be adjusted to keep the fan centered.

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      Absolutely inspiring!
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      04-18-23, 10:20 AM QUOTE QUOTE #1047
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      Thanks Don!


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      Last Picture from behind looks like the interior of the
      Peterbilt Truck in the Spielberg film DUELL
      https://www.google.de/search?q=das+d...id:5MtAMc4i8OA

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      The front brakes were long overdue. Even if the radiator is not 100% finished, I did the final installation of the cable and casing. I intended to silver solder the tiny tube arresting the cable at the wheel but I opted for soft soldering. I was wise: I had to adjust the position of that tube to get the proper cable length. For that, I had to remove the wheel shield (one side at the time); at first, I did not recall how it was attached to the axle!
      Finally, I have functioning brakes at all four wheel, a first to me, thanks the entirely mechanical actuating of the brakes.
      Oh, I will not leave four black markings on the "street", but each wheel has some braking by pushing the pedal even when the front wheels are steered.

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      I am so glad you did not retire after the Continental!
      -craftsmanship is a lifelong project of
      self-construction and self determination
      04-22-23, 11:45 AM QUOTE QUOTE #1051
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