OK class, today we learn about Flatties.

02.17.25
 

Well, I sent the LaSalle up to my friend's shop for a once over.  I made a list of things to be checked, mostly why fuel wasn't leaving the tank.  Solved!  They also did the required NYS Inspection.  It's been there a month, probably could have been done quicker but every Friday morning I went to check on the progress and brought a dozen fresh bagels with me.  He poked at it, an hour here and there but now everything works (except the radio) and it's not hard to look at.

Then I did EXACTLY WHAT I TOLD MYSELF NOT TO.  I drove it over slushy, icy, salt covered roads at -1* f.   I made two videos, now have to find out how to use a drop box.  This weekend will be 32 - 35* so I'll get out the hose and spray down the undercarriage.

I wouldn't have been able to contain myself either :)

Man, such a pretty car. I'm so glad to hear that it's running and driving! I can't wait to see the videos

I wouldn't be able to wait either; it looks amazing! Great job, and I'm super excited for those videos.

Different style of 1940 LaSalle hubcaps-

Ebay linky

I'm not sure if you're still looking, but these are OEM.

My son just called:  "Hey, watching you double clutch downshift a 3-on-the-tree with one hand is entertaining as hell.

In reply to Recon1342 :

I got the same thing but with a Caddy logo, $200 vs $1000.  Won't be going to Pebble Beach anyway.

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The video is private

Thanks Buzz, I just went and reloaded it, waiting approval.

Outstanding!

First Walk Around - LaSalle

on behalf of 914Driver

That Cadillac flathead really does have a satisfying burble doesn't it?  Congratulations on getting this one back on the road, looking forward to some more updates when the weather warms up.