1934 Cadillac
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zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
Thanks CORPO ! It was a lot more work than I expected, before I welded all the bracing in the door top, I had to re-do the chop
, discovered it was about 1/8" too low, the top body line didn't line up and the gap was too big against the roof. So much welding and tweaking going on since I chopped them, things moved around a bit I guess [S (or just got sloppy...). Ran out of patience to chop the garnish mouldings yet, with all the door and quarter panel mods, they will need cutting into a zillion pieces...
Snake Farm
Ol school snake charmer!
Very nice work as usual [cl When it comes to door handles it really doesn't get any better than the '34 Ford's does it [dr
My old crap
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You do very nice work!
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
I'm digging this build, nice work on the roof and doors for sure.
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
For sure, I don't mind using Ford handles, the original Caddy ones were thrashed and generic reproductions are over a hundred each...
Took a spray bomb to the door welds to spiff it up a little.
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zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
Finally got the doors finished and latched, seemed to take forever! Today got the front window garnish moulding chopped and stripped the dash out, tacked the upper dash trim to he main dash piece and tacked in brackets to mount the dash. All of this stuff was mounted to wood before so there's lots of pieces to add in behind to mount it all . Here's a before pic too - good thing for lots of before pics so I can go back and see how things went together - the ol' memory is faulty sometimes....[S
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Greasy Gearhead
Man that thing is a work of art bro!!! [dr [dr [dr [cl [cl
deerchooper
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looking great zz.
i was wondering if you had the emergency brake level from that? if its kinda long like mine in the olds was.i dont know if you have it or was going to use it.
i was wondering if you had the emergency brake level from that? if its kinda long like mine in the olds was.i dont know if you have it or was going to use it.
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
Sorry 'Chopper, I'm re-using it, it's such a neat piece, still has the nickel plating on it. The original cast aluminum gas pedal is going back in too...
deerchooper
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i dont blame you zz. i cant wait to see how they look.
DJ3100
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Very nice!! [cl[cl[cl
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
Got the seats mounted today, made simple little legs, welded 1/4" plate bungs into the floor to bolt them to. Now I can get the placement of the steering column, fittingly from a 76 Caddy , tilt and telescope type. Bummer about these columns is the $110.00 adapter (the black thing on top of the tire) needed for the grant wheel. The stainless banjo is the cheapest one available, I'll put a leather wrap on it when the interior gets done.
, tilt and telescope type. Bummer about these columns is the $110.00 adapter (the black thing on top of the tire) needed for the grant wheel. The stainless banjo is the cheapest one available, I'll put a leather wrap on it when the interior gets done.Attachments
DJ3100
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Those seats look like they'll work out well. I like the legs!
maverickmk
Rebel Rodder
What are those seats from? I love them, they look really good in there.
zzrodder
It ain't grey hair, it's chrome!
The original is really kool looking but way too big, half of the spokes are broken plus it would be a bear to adapt to the 'new' column
it's destined to be wall art.Got 'em from pick and pull for $20.00 on 50% off weekend. I hate to say what they are out of but it rhymes with 'Ronda Afford'
. Seriously tho' I find that the import car seats are better made, have better side bolsters and generally a bit narrower than US compact cars so they fit better in old cars.. Ones from sportier cars or Euro stuff are usually too pricey or wierd. Once the plastic parts are painted and they get reupholstered no one will know the difference....I used seats from Nissan Sentras from the 80's a few times but they are scarce here now.
maverickmk
Rebel Rodder
Nice snag for $20.00. They look good.
