Customs *** 1961 Cadillac CDV Kustom build ***

that is one amazing caddy. Great work! from what it looks like your caddy is going to be a reflector collector

Thanks,
Skrach
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

Which piece---upper or lower?.....or do you mean some abstract centerpiece? Reason I ask, I've got some extra 62 bumpers....I believe the center sections interchange. Just tryin to h'ep a brotha out

 

Thanx man, upper center section of the front bumper. I dont know if they are the same?!?!?!?! ill find out!?!?!?

 

Havent checked up on this build in a few weeks...Ive missed alot! you do some damn fine work Ian, truly inspirational

 

They are the same. At least last time I checked. I have a couple... but being in Wyoming I'm far away. I'll be a last resort if you need one.

 

Ian... I hate you man, I have been looking at this fucking thread for the past 2 hours. My wife is pissed and I have to wake up early for the swap meet tomorrow!!! Why couldn't you just build a piece of crap? I'd have been in bed hours ago with a just a dis-satisfied wife. Instead I have a dis-satisfied and pissed wife!

This fucking thing is awesome dude, unbelievable! You make me feel bad about myself... Are you happy? Haha

It was great meeting with you again today. Tell your wife we were pleased to meet her as well. I should have introduced my wife Christen, but I'm an asshole as she likes to put it! I get caught up in the conversation and forget my manners.. See you again soon bro!

 

Watch out man, BoMonster might throw a hissy fit for you using a facsimile of his original artwork for your avatar. Been known to happen.

 

Ian, those floors are "A Work Of Art", as is your lead work!

 

man,...this picture is how all build threads should start.
A perfect "before" shot.

 

I will gladly change it, a friend sent me the little cartoon in an email. He found it online sonewhere. I had no idea where it came from or who the artist was that drew it. Thanks for letting me know. I changed it to a pic of my 1988 gmc boyd coddington built truck.
Thanks,
Skrach
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

Ian, is there a kit that you would suggest for a newbie for doing lead? does eastwood have one?

Thanks,
Skrach
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

im not a fan of chopping Caddys but great job on that Ian!

 

Just plain sick!

That is all.

 

Ian, your car is looking great!!! you are a true Craftsman.

Jake

 

Just went through the whole thread, car looks bitchin!

Have you thougth about trying to find a taillight lens (or making one) that would go top to bottom? I suggest this while I would rate myself a 1 on a 10 scale for fabrication.

 

Looks great Holmes keep up the amazing work.

 

Amazing! Those floors look fantastic!

 

First of all, THANX SO MUCH FOR ALL THE KIND WORDS!!!! Means a lot!!!

Thanx man, hope to find it local!!!!

HAHAHAHA!!! Funny shit man!!!! Great talking to you this weekend!!!! Im glad you like the Cadillac....... It'll be done for GNRS!! `Don't worry about the intros man, there's always next time!!!!!

Eastwood sells a kit, just make sure you don't get the lead free......it's terrible to file down......IMPOSSIBLE!!

 

It was in the plans but im doing something else , you'll see soon!!!

 

Tanks Ian, next time I will order some. What was the box of baking soda for? I think that it was baking soda. You said something like "you van never have too much" or sonething like that

Thanks,
Skrach
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

I must say that this a very tasty build. I am a fan of you work for sure.

 

After you lay your flux, you need to neutralize the acids in the flux.....Using Baking soda. If you dont do this step, your lead will be very rusty and you'll have paint issues!!!

 

Gotcha thank you very much Ian. You should think about hosting seminars on metal work. You do beautiful work.

 

Cool man, thank you for thinking that, but I got a WHOLE lot to Learn before I can do that! All my work is common sense with minimal tools and basic knowledge and patience. Thanx though!

Good luck with the lead!

 

Ian, I might have to report you. I'm not sure that it's legal for two kustoms as nice as your '51 and now this Caddy to belong to one family! And just to let you know, an Ian Berky Kustom (or at least a chop) is officially on my bucket list. Don't worry though, I don't even have a car picked out yet!

 

Floors look killer!

 

^^^^X2!! When you get done doing amazing work, dont forget to send me a pic of the trunk latch on the chevy. Please!

 

Christ this bitch is BAD ASS, I wish I could do that kind of magic!
Chuck

 

Ian, you get your bumper bar situation figured out? I've got 3 cores, all straight, all need plating...lemme know

 

how's it going?