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Like everyone else I have a concern about parts availability. That's why I have begun a project that MAY build your confidence. I have made an agreement with a significant institution to bypass Cadillac patents. Not illegally mind you. We are researching one-off solutions. If it all goes as...

MERRY CHRISTMAS Everybody Twas the week before Christmas When all through our land, Not a Christian was praying Nor taking a stand. Why the PC Police had taken away The reason for Christmas - no one could say. The children were told by their schools not to sing About Shepherds and...

For all who bought your XLRs because of their remarkable design aesthetically, may I offer a design consideration you probably have never considered. Thanksgiving afternoon I was on my way back home from our Turkey Day event at the lake. The temp was 73 with no wind so I dropped the top and...

After enjoying my 2005 Base for almost three years now I am continually astonished by the effusive comments made by newer buyers of the ultimate Cadillac halo car. It seems we all have the same fascination with these remarkable vehicles. That phenomenon got me to thinking. What is it about...

I have never had a problem with my car until today and it's serious I'm afraid. Got home last night from a great weekend. Parked the car as usual and went inside. This morning I went out to move it into the garage. It started perfectly. But when i went to shift it in gear it didn't go. I...

Velocity replayed the 2004 'Rides' episode involving the redo of the XLR by Chip Foose for the SEMA show today. I assume the show is on Netflix or the Rides website but I haven't checked. I had no interest in an XLR at the time and I don't believe 'Rides' was in full distribution 10 years...

A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away." The distressed...

Dear Abby, A couple of women moved in next door. One is a middle-aged gym teacher and the other is a social worker in her mid-twenties. The two women go everywhere together, and I've never seen a man go into or leave their apartment. Do you think both could be Lebanese ? Dear Abby...

Got 'er done today with new tires for my unit. Shopped til I dropped and settled on a set of Bridgestone Dura Guards. Read all of the reviews on every run flat brand out there and settled on the Stones for both price and comfort. Paid $190 per tire with lifetime rotation and alignment in the...

Time has few advantages given enough of it. But it can help you put things in perspective. Nine things to ponder Number 9 - Death is the number 1 killer in the world. Number 8 - Life is sexually transmitted. Number 7- Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at...

Last weekend as I approached the Tn river bridge into Alabama something wicked my way came. Convinced that my XLR could outrun even the fastest raindrop I forged on. Three miles later I was sure glad the top only took 29 seconds to raise.

What a top down day in America's most beautiful state...Tennessee! (It was 83 with 38% humidity and crystal clear bluebird skies.) One of only two operating ferries in the state is less than 20 miles from our lake house so I dropped the top and went for a cruise. The first pic is staging at...

I have been thinking long and hard about why Cadillac quit building a car I love so much. Here's a quick analysis... Buy, beg, borrow or steal a copy of John Mccormick's book XLR and see why these cars will become very important in the future. Here is the real deal: 1. The XLR was designed...

This post may be redundant since I posted it on another thread earlier. The rather esoteric subject of that thread may not have caught your attention so I am resubmitting this warning to all owners. It could happen to you! Be aware that we now live in the 21st century where very little is as...

The FBI had an opening for an assassin. After all the background checks, interviews and testing were done, there were 3 finalists: Two men and a woman. For the final test, the FBI agents took one of the men to a large metal door and handed him a gun. "We must know that you will follow your...

Today's New York Times (3/23/14) has an excellent story on the Corvette Museum cave-in. Updated with 17 photos. Check it out for a real sense of what this whole disaster is about.

It was fun being a baby boomer... until now. Some of the artists of the 60's are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate aging baby boomers. They include: Herman's Hermits--- Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Walker. Ringo Starr--- I Get By With a Little Help From Depends...

My Northstar diagnostic yesterday showed a 'service soon' message for the emissions/fuel system. I went to them while driving tonight and they said I a P220 problem if I remember correctly. The DIC has never shown any problem. The Northstar person recommended service in 7 days. She said I...

I hit the switch to open my fuel door this afternoon. After filling when I pushed it shut, the door would not stay closed. I went to the manual and decided it could be fuse #52 in the inside fuse box. When i opened the fuse panel I could not find that fuse. I think it is behind an enclosure...

I had never clayed a car before last Saturday. Now I plan to clay them all. Unbelievable and very easy. Click for a larger view.