Our Most Fun Project
View these photos and watch the transformation before your eyes. We started out with a 1956 4-door sedan Cadillac, and are ending up with a 1956 2-door Cadillac convertible. Jim started by chopping the complete roof off ... |
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The famous BEFORE picture
This is what we started out with. A regular stock 1956 Cadillac, original 8 cyl. engine. Yes, it runs. It took only a few minor repairs to get this thing purring like a kitten!
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Interior ??
Yes, original interior, too. As you can see, it was also home to a few different rodents. Of course we will install a complete custom interior. But first, all body work and modifications must be done. |
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Topless
After chopping off the roof and unbolting the rear doors, we got a good look of what we actually had. The decision was made to shorten the length of the car by 17" and exclude the rear doors. |
Stubby
Some of the bracing is visible in this photo. We braced the frame before cutting, and tacked guides to the frame-rails to insure a square fit. |
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Windshield??
Top Secret! No, the hard stuff is left up to me. So after arguing with Jim for a while, he finally listened to me and ... |
Told You It Would Fit ! ! !
Yep, right again. I love winning ... The Caddy is now part 1964 Chevy. The windshield, cowl and posts were surgically removed from a dead patient in our backyard. |
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Hippies !?!
This is for all of you who survived the 60's and 70's. Jim's Mom gave him this steering wheel when he was a teenager. So of course it is put to great use again! |
G E T L O W !!! |
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3.5 inch Drop
Ain't no cruiser if it ain't low ... |
Check out this fin !!
The gas tank filler is hidden under the hinged taillight, complete with gas cap and all. |
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Fitting the Convertible Top Frame
The 65 Buick Skylark is the donor of this top frame. Man, what a pain! We made it fit and it works great! Soon we will be finishing up the final touches on this frame. |
Yeah, It Is Different
Yes, we did install different front and rear seats (see Jim's plans A-E ...). Chrysler front power bucket seats and Buick rear seat. |
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Just use your imagination ...
This profile will look good once the installation of the convertible top and frame is completed ... |
Saturday Night Cruisin'
There is nothing better than cruisin' on a Saturday night!!! Here is the Cadi at the "Fun in the Son Cruise In" held every last Saturday of the month at Sonic in Robertsdale, Alabama. Our favorite Cruise In!!! |
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