Making a 2D out of a 4D

I have seen some builds on here where they make a two door from a four door.
It’s has got my interest but can’t find the threads even with the thread search
They also chop the top and slope it down into trunk line
. Has any body done a Cadillac this way?
If any body can link me to the threads I would appreciate it.
Thanks Russk

 

Hi Russell...I dont have a thread ..but I am doing a custom 49 Caddy Fleetwood from a 4 door to 2 door.... have chopped the top sloping the trunk...As we dont have access to Caddy Coupe doors here in Australia ... I have stretched the door using the rear door and use the rest for the quarter panel..moved the B pillar back about 10"...I have a lots of photos in my albums and they are in different stages of the construction...its a big job ..but it might be easyer for you if you can find doors and quarter panels....Have a look at my albums......Doug

 

Here's a couple of my conversion threads

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78120

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=608094

Both ForwardLook Mopars, along with this '55 Chevy one that I really liked

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350312

This Kaiser build is looking promising, but not yet finished

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=645034

And this shoebox Ford which has beautiful workmanship and is probably the closest thread to what you're asking for

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=645383

There's lots more, I can dig up some more if you're interested.

The key is to use a 4 door body style that had a corresponding 2 door sedan using the same roofline, makes the conversion much easier. What year/model of Cadillac are you building?

The chop should come only after all the 2 door conversion is completed. You want to keep the roofline intact for door and quarter alignment, trying to do both at the same time is a recipe for disaster.

 

This one too if if you're willing to swap a bigger portion of the donor body over

http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=466490

There was another good one from Australia I think involving a red early 50's Chevy but I can't find that one. Hopefully someone else here will post it.

 

OH MY .....good luck & be safe . Take your time too.
B.B.

 

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