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Yeah I honestly think I got lucky. He prepared me for the fact that it may not come out on the first go around. Fortunately for my wallet it did!
Not the direction I'm going with thus build, but I really like the color for now!
Thanks man. Still pluggin away. Just haven't been on top of the real time updates lately.
[IMG] Also shaved the hood ornament. Hated to see it go but just didn't like the profile with it on. Here is the latest pic at the Temecula Rod...
Finally got around to shooting the car with hot rod flatz cream yellow and had trim around hood and down the side of the car dipped while it was...
Another big completion was bring an idea to life which consisted of using all Cadillac (54-56) speedometer parts to build a better looking, period...
Didn't take any pics of the work but a lot of effort went into rebuilding the electrical portion of my bag system and getting a digital readout as...
No way!
I say modify what ever body style makes you happy. I cut up a 57 Eldorado Seville a while back. I figured the 20-30% additional value over Couple...
The trim just screws into the stock locations. The outside was cut in the same places as the shop, just leaving 1/8" extra for overlap. I will not...
Oscar cut the glass without fail first try! After install, he even stuck around to help cut and re-install the trim pieces and admire the finished...
Had to add about an inch to the center in order to get the pillars to line up after taking 2" out. Oscar from Oscar's Auto Glass came down to...
Finally got the money and time to tackle the Chop! Cut the old windshield frame and installed the one from the donor convertible. [IMG]
Glad you like it. Good luck on your build. It is a worth while project where the extra efforts pay off!
Rack is off late 80's - 92 Chevy Cavalier. Ron is located in Palm Desert CA. There ended up being a TON of modification needed and still working...
Thank you, I think they will be worth the hours and finite details when finished.
Didn't get to fully finish welding in the scoop or grinding the bullets for smooth removal, but got the bulk of it done. [ATTACH]
Headed out to the Pomona swap meet today but came home empty handed so I ran down to sneak in a couple hours on the Caddy before going home....
Any progress on your cadillac?
Thanks!
I will do final clean up of perfecting the edges later, but for now, here is the "finished" product after a total of about 6 hours. Now on to the...
Not sure what you measurement is, but you may be a able to use the piece that went on the 4 door rear trim extension. Not sure if 4 door parts =...
Finally able to weld the scoop in for good and grind smooth and shoot a little primer for protection. [ATTACH]
I attempted to remove the trim while in place and it was hung up pretty good. So I cut away the scoop to be, and removed the trim. Only 3 hours of...
Rich Evans designs in only a couple miles away so I called him up to see if he could lend a hand, advice, materials, or all of the above. He of...
Brought my car home for the first time in about 5 years! Thought it would give me a chance to just enjoy and drive it for week. I have been...
Thanks I always appreciate the acknowledgment of knowing the amount of work it is... especially for just a weekend warrior.
One final pic of the trim back on and finished with white primer coat. [ATTACH]
Here is a before and after of the rust repair to the passenger side. [ATTACH] I am working on some scoops and taped off my rough plan for a side...
1 set of 55 Cadillac fender quarter panels installed! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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