TiredIornGRB's '55 Cadillac Build

[TiredIronGRB]

Went through the rear axle ('75 Chevy truck 12 bolt) and put all new seals, bearings and brakes. Welded in the airbag crossmember then mounted and plumbed the rearbags.

Here's a short video of the ride height and down to the bump stops.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

After installing the bags and bump-stops I think I have a some what safe scrub-line, when I'm flat on the bump-stops the frame is 2" off the ground. When I'm aired up to ride height I can deflate the tires and have about 1.5" of clearance, So as long as I don't lose air pressure on the bags and have a flat at the same time I should be ok.

I've started fabbing up a new trunk floor, will mount the compressor and airtank on the top shelf area.

 

[Gastrick]

Awesome stance....really low but not too low. Don't ever sell that without calling me first.

 

[CR55]

It's looking good TI, I think I can hear it crying for a LARGE Caddy motor! [cl472 or even better, a 500!........CR

 

[bob w]

Very nice craftsmanship and a great result!

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Thanks guys, I'll probably put another blown SBC in it.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

After fitting all the trunk panels I removed them again to make airtank and compressor mounts.

I used some plastic electric conduit and fittings to protect the airlines.

I fabbed some shock mounts and installed the front bags.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Here's some pics of the trunk panels after final fitting, I'll remove them one more time to paint them and put bedline on the rest of the trunk area.

 

[rainman]

Looks Great. Love the stance.

 

[Reverend D]

Pretty cool idea using the weatherproof conduit for the air lines. Like that idea a lot.

Regards,

Reverend D.

 

[Tripper]

Nice!

Very nice!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

BoB

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Got the engine and transmission mounts fabbed up. Headers fit like a glove.

Driveshaft looks like it will clear the floor but I may have to run a two piece with a mid-shaft bearing.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Painted the trunk floor pieces and installed the rest of the air system.

 

[hotrod preacher]

looking like you'recoming right along.....[

glad to see somebody's getting to work on their project[cl

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Got the engine in and made a new radiator mount and shifter linkage. Going to use a '61 Impala driveshaft (2 piece).

 

[Andrew]

Sweet man! I love '55's and '57's both. You car looks gorgeous!

Are you going to repaint the firewall?

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Probably not, I plan to drive it like it is for a while.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

I'm pretty much finished other than the exhaust system.

 

[Ratcrazy]

SWEET!!![cl

 

[Gregster]

Love the car , it's sharp sharp sharp !!!