Westergard Cad hits the sun...ooohhh

I saw a lot of Harry's cars, well pictures of his cars, but never saw this Caddy. The best compliment I can give is wow. That car originally built in 1948 with Harry's ideas from 1948, would stand up to any custom these days. Just remember that Harry was the original. There are a lot of customs that are styled simular, but he was the original. Just ask legends like Frank De Rosa. Harry was an original.

 

The cloumn is a reworked 41 that has been shortened a little and all of it chromed, and a custom stainless cover/tube that covers the shift arm that runs down to the floor with the column. The wheel is a rare and restored(recast plastic to match interior) 41 Pontiac, the bottom neck of the wheel and the column didn't quite jive so I made a stainless cover that goes over the diameter of the column and is cut out for the steering wheels to fit down in, other wise you could see doun into the gut of the column, I used something real high tech an fancy for the stainless...I used a nice stainless kitchen cooking pan....should have seen the looks I got while I was in Target with part of the column measuring and holdng it up to all the pans...some people just don't understand us car guys..right??

 

kurt found the 41 cad years ago in the san fransico bay area. he tried to buy it for years but the old man wouldn't sell. he discovered that the old man was a big joe wilhelm fan. so, kurt bought this car from wilhelms widow and traded it for the cad. (i got the photo from riksters site)

 

hey rod whats up?i just saw the pics of the cad.all i can say is koooool!i met kurt and amy a while back.i used to belong to the kustom knights of nj.i used to see them at the spectacular in michigan and the one year they brought the dream truck to lead east,which is my stomping grounds.im also glad to see the 41 buick is getting coverage as well.i remember when Barry Mazza restored it.as a matter of fact i have a pic of the club coming back from wheels of time in macungie pa.we stopped for a rest and the 41 is behind my 51 chevy ht.which is done 50's style.as we got back on the road,it was barry and i going along the highway and we both got on the same highway exit ramp i was going south and barry was going north.i wish someone was in front of to take a video.that was a cool day.again i have to say you did a fantastic job bringing this ole sled back to life.talk to you soon,joe

 

Thanks for the update. I was wondering why it wasn't at the KKOA
Spectacular this year. Pictures look great and I'm looking forward to
checking it out in person.

Fantastic job on the resto!!!!!!!

Happy Trails,

Mick

 

WOW! That is absolutley stunning. You did an AWESOME job! Dave's been a pal of mine for quite awhile. He does some incrediable work as well. This one is no exception. Perfect!

 

Sweet-Jesus, could anything be cooler? Subtle rules! Things like the chrome dash, brake handle, piping on carpet, headliner bows, fab. real spotlights with awesome knobs, aircleaners, early cad fins, I could go on & on. Thanks for sharing pics w/ your sis's and bro's of the H.A.M.B. Knocked Out! Sololobo

 

Hey Tim, it looks incredible... I think I ran out of adjectives in that last email... great work again, as always!

 

That's just beautiful Man. Very elegant!

 

B E A U tiful...that car is gorgeous, amazing work

 

OMG....Im speechless.

Absolutely perfect....

Nice.

 

I'd love to see more pics if you take them...

Maybe a couple more 3/4 shots front and rear.

jay

 

Here is an old picture of the Caddy from last years SEMA Show.
I wish the frik'n hood was shut!! Still shows off some kool kleavage.
Hopefully more pictures will be posted soon!!

Happy Trails,

Mick

 

Hey Tim,
The Cad still looks incredible! I didn't realize it wasn't finished last year when I saw it. Anyway I'm not in Wyoming anymore. Good luck in the future. Email me some time, [email protected]


Brick

 

That is sweet, nice work.

 

Thanks guys, if someone wants to post more pics I can send you some, I am a car builder not a computer geek...it takes me like 30 min to one pic...better stick to cars, huh??

 

IMO....Westergard built the NICEST customs......(my favorites anyway)

GREAT job on the resto!!!!

 

Wow

 

Send them to me, I'd be honor'd to post them.

Happy Trails,

Mick

 

Absolutely beautiful car. I can't wait to see some more pics!
Thanks, LSM

 

I agree...SHUT THE HOOD!!!! I don't care if you have a diamond studded engine, customs should NEVER have the hood popped.

 

StrayKat...I sent ya a bunch of pics for you to post, in a Kodak email, post whatever you want, thanks for posting, and helping someone not to computer handy!!!
I also agree on Kustoms(with a K) should have the hoods closed on them....

 

Ryan...thanks for putting it on the main page, the pics colored like that looks wicked....thanks for the kind words also...

 

wow and wow..

 

Love the headliner

 

Thanks for posting the outdoor photo's of this gorgious original Harry Westergard custom. What a wonderfull custom, and what a great job you did restoring it.

Here are some photo's of it along the way...

 

More. Please.

 

Tim sent me a bunch of pics and here is some of them. Sorry it took so long
I fell out of my chair and hit my head. Kick Ass Cad!!!!!!!!

 

More pictures later this afternoon. thanks tim for sharing the pics......