Has anyone subframed a 1950 cadillac ??

My son and I have a 1950 caddy, 61 series,2 dr coupe. We are going to build a custom. Chop the top, shave handles and emblems, and lower it as low as possible. I have done all this before except for subframing an old car. I have a 1980 Impala frame section from under the cowl forward that I would like to use. Has anyone out there done this conversion?? If so.. please let me know the steps you took. Thanks Don

 

Looks like your the first! Good luck and keep us posted with pics.

 

I did a '55...does that count...???

Go here to see the complete 5 1/2 year build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=329070&highlight=the+best+55+caddy+build

R-

 

I haven't, but was asked to look at doing one for a client a couple of years ago. In my measuring, the clip I came up with that would most likely fit the best was G.M. '78-'87 A or G body. In my opinion, the Impala clip is going to be a bit wide for that early car. it would probably be suited for a later '50s Caddilac, though. If memory serves correct, the Impala clip is right at 62" wide and I know the Monte, Malibu, Camino clip to be 58.5". The deal fell through because of the $$s like so many others, but I might get to do it soon after all... We'll see.

 

What's wrong with the current frame?

~Jason

 

my friend, with the help of 2 other friends converted his '49 fastback to Corvette C4 front suspension (on stock rails), Lincoln disc/4 link rearend with bags all around. Turned out sweet!

 

Do a Fatman frame stub they are the shizzle!!!!

 

A friend of mine did a 53 cadillac and used a 1965 chevy front clip. worked out great

 

I used an early Cad Seville frame (about '76 if I remember correctly) for my '48 Cad convert. The sub-frame, which is the same as a Malibu, proved to be too wide. I wound up narrowing the A-arms by about 1" per side to get the fender clearance I needed. A major pain in the ***! A Fatman stub is the way to go, IMHO...

 

Fatman under my 48. Brent and guys are top notch in my book !!

 

Don here is the '49 Sedanette I did= that we talked about= with that 78-80Caprice /Impala clip...It has 15by 8" steel wheels on it and a dual quad Big block so yes it fits.....
also used the Impala rear end.

 

33DB, there's a '50 Cad that might inspire you pictured under "history", I'm looking for information on it and any help would be greatly appreciated. good luck on your project.