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1957 Cadillac project update

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by DRD57, Jul 10, 2005.

  1. DRD57
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
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    pages 43 - 49 are new
     
  2. Way cool, Don. Hurry up and finish that thing cause I'm about to start on mine.... following yours is saving me from making mistakes ;)
    Thanks for sharing :)
    mid-tenn mike
     
  3. MikeRose
    Joined: Oct 7, 2004
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    from Yuma, AZ

    Awesome project, I can't wait to see it done. That disc brake conversion is way cool.
     
  4. Man, you are going all out on this one. Looks damn good!
     
  5. Rocky
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
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    I wondered where you've been. It appears you've been busy. Very nice stuff but I'd expect nothing less from you..it's gonna look like a show car!
    See ya at the HAMB drags?????????
     
  6. coupeHEAD
    Joined: Dec 19, 2002
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    Nice work Don. I've always enjoyed your pages and the info on your builds. Thanks for posting.
     
  7. El Jefe
    Joined: Dec 12, 2002
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    Don now I have been re-inspired. It may be time for an engine rebuild for me. That thing is looking super sweet so far and you had a really long way to go from the start. Much further than me. Very impressive. When it come to the '57....no regrets man.
     
  8. Looks like you've been busy.
     
  9. Josh
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    from So. IL

    Looks awesome Don! I love the color.
     
  10. fatluckys
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    Thanks for the update, Don. Your build-up has been a major inspiration for me and my 56 Caddy project. The 500 looks great!
     
  11. aedan
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    just checked it out and man does that caddy engine look good
     
  12. Roothawg
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    Hey Don, do you have any up close and personal pics of the rotisserie? (SP)

    Really interested in the head where it all rotates. I need to build one.
     
  13. Hubnut
    Joined: May 7, 2002
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    Man, I just wanted to say that I think it is awesome that you give so many pics and details! Not only do I now know what will work, but also how it's gonna look. Thanks Don!
     
  14. One of our "Regulars" just bought a 57 Cadillac.

    This is like a DRD 57 manual on a custom 57.
    Beats the heck out of a Haynes manual.
    Kudos to you for such an awesome website.

    Love the color by the way.
     
  15. Thirdyfivepickup
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    The engine looks nicer than most of the stuff I build.
    :)
     

  16. FINALLY AFTER ALL THIS TIME YEAAAAAAAAAAA THIS IS GOING TO BE COOL.
     
  17. Hyfire
    Joined: Jun 18, 2004
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    That was posted months ago... Now that Don is married he will NEVER get it done..... ;)


    Any progress?



    Hyfire
     
  18. Sailor
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
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    Very nice, Don. Also cool to se the story on your 32 roadster. Must have missed how that went earlier.
     
  19. DRD57
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
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    Not true. The ch***is is a roller and the body is back on the ch***is.

    I'm in the process of moving from my shop to our new house with 6 cars of garage space so, progress on the car will be on the back burner while I get everything re-organized.

    The biggest things that keep from making progress on the Cadillac are the coupe and the roadster. Not that that's a problem or anything.
     
  20. Hyfire
    Joined: Jun 18, 2004
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    Very cool Don....

    I look forward to seeing updates... I just bought another 1957 Cadillac and always enjoy seeing what others are doing....

    Hyfire
     
  21. Tricknology
    Joined: Mar 9, 2006
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    from DETROIT

    What is the latested updates on your 57 caddy project??
     
  22. Tricknology
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    from DETROIT

    Any other 55 -58 Caddy pics and projects? please post your stuff.

    Hy fire?
     
  23. Rocket
    Joined: Mar 7, 2005
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    from Austin Tx

    that engine looks great, nice work can't wait to see more pics
     
  24. Hyfire
    Joined: Jun 18, 2004
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    Don't look at me... I am over my head on projects for the next few months before I get to my '57. Let's see if we can get a Caddy thread started.... At this point Don is our last great hope...

    Hyfire
     
  25. Man... that is coming out so nice. Great to see.

    BTW, have you seen the latest TRJ yet? ;)
     
  26. 57JoeFoMoPar
    Joined: Sep 14, 2004
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    When I was 16, I almost bought a 57 Fleetwood Mary Kay car, but bought a 57 Bel Air instead. I've had a thing for 57 Caddies ever since, and I love the updates on this one. This Caddy is gonna be a real work of art and the build quality is superb. Keep up the good work and thanks for keeping us posted
     

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