Cadillac Misfits

General Category => For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: Keeper on February 18, 2011, 02:04:38 AM

Title: Woosh!
Post by: Keeper on February 18, 2011, 02:04:38 AM
I been wanting one of these since I got my first 67 Eldo in 79.I would like
an 8-track too but it looks to be out of reach.Still has Days to go,I stopped at
$150.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-TISSUE-DISPENSER-BOX-60-61-62-63-64-65-66-CADILLAC-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZYearQ3a1967Q7cModelQ3aEldoradoQQhashZitem45f8bae3b5QQitemZ300525740981QQptZVintageQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1283wt_736
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: guidematic on February 18, 2011, 05:01:24 AM

Crazy what some folk will pay for things like that. I remember them, they were very common once upon a time. OEM and aftermarket.

My dad had one in his '62 Acadian. It was the only option the car had. But I can't remember if it was a dealer accessory or it was an aftermarket thing. But I always thought it was cool.

Mike
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: Russ on February 19, 2011, 12:08:01 AM
I got one for my 63 sedan. Paid a pretty penny for it too.
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: ST Dog on February 20, 2011, 01:38:33 AM
So, how does it install?
How do you access the tissues?


Quote from: guidematic on February 18, 2011, 05:01:24 AM
I remember them, they were very common once upon a time. OEM and aftermarket.

That's probably why they are so hard/expensive to find. Common items were just not considered something note worthy to save/take care of.

Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: guidematic on February 20, 2011, 12:56:05 PM
 Exactly. Funny those common and disposeable items have become so valueable today.

Mike
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: EXCRUISERGUY on February 20, 2011, 02:19:27 PM
Just like flashcubes.

GJ
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: Carfreak on February 20, 2011, 02:27:49 PM
And 8-tracks
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: Russ on February 20, 2011, 04:22:05 PM
Quote from: ST Dog on February 20, 2011, 01:38:33 AM
So, how does it install?
How do you access the tissues?




There is a hinge on the left side.  It swings out to reveal the tissue slot.
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: ST Dog on February 20, 2011, 04:25:51 PM
Quote from: pyro on February 20, 2011, 04:22:05 PM
There is a hinge on the left side.  It swings out to reveal the tissue slot.

Thanks, it wasn't clear form the pics on ebay, and I'm not sure I've ever seen one installed.

Not sure I like that it hangs form one side like that.
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: Tailfin Joe on February 21, 2011, 12:34:13 AM

There is a hinge on the left side.  It swings out to reveal the tissue slot.
[/quote] how about a picture ?
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: Carfreak on February 21, 2011, 02:52:02 AM
Pontiac in the mid 60s offered a plastic unit which attached under the dash.  

This metal tissue dispenser has the Kleenex brand name on it.

Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: ST Dog on February 21, 2011, 02:57:44 AM
Quote from: CarFreak on February 21, 2011, 02:52:02 AM
This metal tissue dispenser has the Kleenex brand name on it.

So does the one on ebay in the first post.

I do like the mechanical design of yours better.
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: Carfreak on February 21, 2011, 03:09:04 AM
Quote from: pyro on February 20, 2011, 04:22:05 PM

There is a hinge on the left side.  It swings out to reveal the tissue slot.


See the instructions.  

And pic of dispenser installed in my former 64 convert.  
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: Carfreak on February 21, 2011, 03:12:46 AM
Don't know if I've ever seen one of the plastic Cad dispensers.  

This pic from 1964 Accessories booklet.  
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: ST Dog on February 21, 2011, 12:52:19 PM
Quote from: CarFreak on February 21, 2011, 03:09:04 AM
See the instructions. 

I looked at the instructions in the auction and it wasn't clear, probably due to the image size/resolution.

The pic you posted is much better.


Now, I like the mounting even less, as it's held by 2 screws, close together, on one end.

The chrome face one you posted earlier looked much better, with a mounting screw on each end, and folding down.
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: Russ on February 21, 2011, 02:28:21 PM
I have both  :Muttley:
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: guidematic on February 21, 2011, 03:14:22 PM
 Starting in '71 Cadillac had a litter basket standard mounted to the right kick panel. That lasted through 1992 on the Broughams. It is pretty convenient.

Mike
Title: Re: Woosh!
Post by: DownUnderDeville on February 21, 2011, 07:26:22 PM
They sure are  :yes: