I started the restoration from an ugly duckling found in a farmer’s field in October of 2016. Located just outside of Calgary Alberta, Canada the car had sat for years and much of the body was covered with a patina of rust and flaking paint. After bringing it home, new lifters, ignition, carb and fluids soon had it purring like a kitten.
I wanted to build my new Caddy with a real custom flavor, and have installed air suspension, shaved the outside door handles, and installed disk brakes. I only have a couple of hours most evenings to work on it, but I am pleased with my progress so far. I still have work to do, but most recently squirted it down with several layers of Nukezilla Chameleon paint, that I am not sure if I like yet, but perhaps it will grow on me.
David Smith
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1962 cadilac stuck-in reverse solid no way to move Fred help las vegas Nv
This is my favorite Caddy! Work on it looks great plz post pictures of finished project when you get there!
Awesome 😎
Look at steel cities grey. Larger metal flake in a stock GM. color
I had a 1961 series 62 4 doors I would like more tips to put my car like new I love Cadillac cars I have 3 Cadillac 74 deville and 85 deville
My dad had a 63 coupe, it was a great car he sold it before he passed without asking me first. I would have loved to own it. Enjoy yours. Bill
I had a 4 do 62 a few years ago. What a highway cruiser! Hard to keep within 70 mph speed limits on open highway. Vacuum system is a problem area when hoses are old and leaking makes door locks hard to operate. Great car and weighs three tons too!
Looks great.i have a 64..6200 series..I love it.they don't make them like that anymore..
I agree that the 1961-62 Cadillacs are some of the prettiest Cadillacs out there! I have been looking for one myself. But there are not many out there worth purchasing. Good luck as you complete your labor of love. Dan
Looks great David. I redid the seats. Thanks Dave......Bill Accent Upholstery