Customs *** 1961 Cadillac CDV Kustom build ***

this is going to be sick Ian. No nut swinging, but I feel you're one of the most talented mother fuckers doing anything right now, and you're an inspiration for me

 

I hate you

 

I've always thought these Caddies (and their sister Buick Electra and Olds 98s) had one of the nicest rooflines GM ever produced. Just about perfect.

Of course the mark of a great custom is improving on the original design; sure looks like you've achieved that with your chop. Never woulda thought it'd be possible to refine perfection! You've done it; that roof just flows so gracefully.

Really looking forward to more.

 

Ian, this thing is Wicked Bitchen!!!!
Chuck

 

I really need to swing by soon and check this thing out in person. You're the man Ian

 

Beautiful work top notch!!!

 

Hey Ian great work as always. I saw you in Pamona at GNRS but didn't get a chance to Holla at you. I still want your autograph Brotha.

James

 

posts like this are why i love the HAMB so much,,,,,
Its hard to improve on the lines of a 61 Caddy,but you've managed to do it in a big way......Really glad you went ahead and started a thread here....GREAT WORK, Ian!

 

Looks great....I like how the chop itsn't over the top. Sometimes when these cars get chopped tooo much they look like crap, this is perfect.

 

And where can I get a 3xl I/B Kustoms t shirt?

 

Pretty awesome, Ian. I've been following the progress on Facebook, looks great. I'll definitely be following this build some more

 

Is this one a "keeper",Ian? Or are you extending your driveway,hahaha!

 

The Cadillac is in good hands, could easily develop into one of my favorite threads.

 

I am so happy with the positive feedback guys, thank you VERY much!!
it's one of those things where of course it's our cars and we can do whatever we want with them , but when " YOUR PEOPLE " get it, it's the ultimate!!! thank you!!

I am going radical kustom with this car , but it won't be over the top... a lot of subtle changes!!

Thanx Jeff for the guidance on where to cut!!!

 

HAHAH!!! You're crazy!!!

Huge compliment!!! Thank you!!

^^^^^^^ thanx man!!!

I had a bunch of xxl but they're gone!! I'll get some more!!!

Keeper!!! Carie's 60's cruiser she's always wanted!!!!

 

That chop is perfect. Cant wait to see more progress.

 

Hell yeah! Have been waiting for this build and so glad you didnt keep it on the down low, cant wait for the next installment.
Is this a "what the hell have I done" shot?!

 

I love the JJ app, thanx again for that Ryan! Havin a couple beers and very grateful for the kind words! Thanx!

 

YES!!! HAHAHA!!

It's the OMG, I have to put it back together now look!!!

 

Looks a beauty. Very nice work (as usual) and a good eye. The last shot looks fantastic.

 

Sweet!!!! Are you going to make the trunk lid shorter? That would be a cool touch. What are your plans for wheels?

 

Damn you Ian this is like the third time I've looked at this caddy between here and facebook today, u make it looke so easy , this build is making me think of choping my wagon now when I told everyone I wasn't going to , thanks lol

 

Very cool build, been watching the updates on FB. Glad some good came out of that slacker going out to the GNRS while the rest of us endured blizzards back here in KS

 

It's a pleasure to see an excitable stand up guy , Get to where he needs to be , To do the things he loves ... Thanks for taking us along for the ride Ian .
Your enthusiasm and vision are stellar ...

 

Very cool dude. I LOVE '61 Cads. And this one is shapin on mighty fine!

 

That's BAD ASS! Super clean.... Beautiful work man!

 

super sick!!! what's the paint scheme going to be?? love the chop!!

 

Given your other work, I've no doubt this will be a stunner. Good luck. Only thing I've never liked with the 61 is the spindley rear pillars. They way they taper in towards the bottom never looked right to me. I've often wondered how they'd look with a wider 62-ish pillar.

 

Bravo...I dig the "after" photo......

 

Looking slick Ian! I would LOVE to have a 60 sitting in my garage. you just have to love all that glass!