Technical Resources
Technical & Authenticity Questions
William C. “Bill” Anderson, P.E.
Director of Technical Services
Tel: 443-994-5455
Email
Technical Resources
This section provides information for those wanting to repair or restore their Cadillac or LaSalle. It also enables you to acquire details about your Cadillac or LaSalle, if it was manufactured before 1970.
This section also provides information for those interested in having their car judged, particularly, in a Cadillac LaSalle Club Grand National, car shows that are held once each year. This information will also help you when you enter other car shows
Judging Manual
Click on the image to read the Manual online. To print a page or the whole document on your own computer, use either the ‘Print’ or ‘Download’ icon. Press ‘Esc’ or click the ‘Exit Fullscreen’ icon (two arrows) to return to this page
Alternatively, you can purchase a full color, spiral bound, print copy of this 80-page manual for $55 (excl. sales tax) each. It is listed with the Authenticity Manuals that you can purchase through GMPhotoGifts. If you prefer to pay by check or money order, please send to William C. Anderson, 2198 Johns Hopkins Road, Gambrills, MD 21054. Be sure to include your contact information with the order.
If you are thinking about getting your car judged at a CLC Grand National, this book is a MUST. It covers the standard against which your car will be judged, the entrant’s responsibilities, the Division and Class in which it is entered, the rules governing judging each Division, scoring and awards, authentic tires, sample judging forms, and more.
The current edition is the Fifth edition. The current edition always controls judging
“Anyone intending to enter a car for judging or display in a Grand National should get and read this Manual,” said Bill Anderson, prior CLC National Chief Judge.
Divisions and Classes
You can find the list of divisions and classes in chapter 7 of the current edition of the Official CLC Judging Manual (online viewing link above). It shows the many Divisions and Classes in which cars can be entered. If you have questions about which is best for you, please write or call:
Fred Butalla, III, Interim National Chief Judge – flbutalla@sbcglobal.net or 630-940-5282
OR
William C. “Bill” Anderson, Technical Activities Director and past National Chief Judge – Rivsrgr8@aol.com or (443) 994-5455.
Divisions and Classes
Vehicle Authentication
Build Sheets for Cadillacs and LaSalles manufactured between 1903 and 1970 can be obtained for a fee from the GM Heritage Center contractor. Click this link to obtain the necessary information to obtain a Build Sheet for your car.
Vehicle Authentication
Authenticity Manuals
Authenticity Manuals describe how Cadillacs and LaSalles were delivered to dealers and sold to the first owner. With some exceptions, these Manuals are available for years 1924 to 1976. The information in these Manuals describe details for Identification, Operations, Engine Compartment, Chassis, Convertible Tops, Exterior and Interior. The Standard for Judging at CLC Grand National car shows is “As New”. If the details described in these Manuals are not present, points are deducted.
All these Manuals can be ordered online, except the Manual for 1959-1960 Cadillacs ordered by persons located outside the United States and its territories. These foreign country orders are processed by William C. “Bill” Anderson who is to be contacted at Rivsrgr8@aol.com or (443) 994-5455.
Authenticity Manuals
CLC Technicians
CLC Technicians are CLC members who volunteer their time by discussing your repair and restoration questions according to their expertise and experience. BEFORE you contact one or more of them, please be sure to first examine the Cadillac produced Shop Manual, Body Manual, or Owner’s Manual for your car for answers to your question(s).
CLC Technicians are volunteers available at their convenience. If possible, it is best to contact them by email – providing your name, year and model of car, question(s), and phone number they can use to call you. Also consider time zone differences – no one likes their meals interrupted.
If there is no person that fits your situation, please contact:
William C. “Bill” Anderson, CLC Technical Activities Director and past CLC Chief Judge – Rivsrgr8@aol.com or (443) 994-5455.
Technicians
Miscellaneous Cadillac Data
- The Cadillac Color and Accessory Database is for only 1949 to 1970 Cadillacs. It enables one to understand the codes on the Fisher Body Data Plates riveted to the cowl or firewall. This information was compiled by Ralph Messina of the Raritan River Region of the CLC.
The Cadillac Color, Upholstery, and Accessory Database - The Cadillac Database is an extensive compilation of information about Cadillacs from 1903 to present and LaSalles from 1927 to 1940 that was originally compiled by Yann Saunders and is the property of the Cadillac LaSalle Museum & Research Center.
Cadillac Database
CADILLAC LASALLE CLUB MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER
The Museum’s Research Center has thousands of documents pertaining to Cadillac and LaSalle automobiles. It is regularly staffed one day each week by volunteers who will help you with your questions if it has applicable documents.
Contact the Museum Research Center here.