Time for another build, 1947 cadillac

[Sam_Fear]

If you're not satisfied with that wheel, maybe you could try a leather cord or string wrap.

 

[Dirtyrat]

Great looking car for sure!

 

[drptop70ss]

Thanks, steering wheel will stay for now since it matches the car, but I may be changing the whole dash out to something different. If I do that the wheel will go at the same time. I am already gearing up for the next build so this one will be driven as is for now. Time to build a truck!

 

[sawzall]

Looks great, I love those old caddy's. Where you going on your road trip?

 

[drptop70ss]

First run will be to Big Als unfinished nationals on sunday in CT, about 40 miles each way. Good shakedown run, then get to go over every nut and bolt and retighten.

http://www.bigalstoybox.com/images/unfinished2013.pdf

 

[RoddingRon]

Big Al comes to our show every year in Macungie, PA. He always brings along a fresh motor or two for us to raffle off.

Have fun on the "Maiden Voyage". The car looks great!

 

[Bamamav]

I love how you did the gauges, I'm planning something similar for my Lincoln. What did you do to the clock to change it over to a AA battery? I was thinking of getting one of those clock motor kits from Wal mart or a hobby store to convert mine, but maybe you have a better way?

 

[drptop70ss]

I love how you did the gauges, I'm planning something similar for my Lincoln. What did you do to the clock to change it over to a AA battery? I was thinking of getting one of those clock motor kits from Wal mart or a hobby store to convert mine, but maybe you have a better way?

I did it so fast that I didnt get any pics other than this one. I took the works out of the small clock in the upper right and installed them inside the caddy clock, then extended the wires for the battery to a remote battery holder.



Then for future builds I bought some of these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221215476391?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[Bamamav]

Sounds as though I'm on the right track in my thinking! Thanks!