Projects Phat Caddy's 1940 "LOW SALLE" Build Thread Update

The last time the car has been out was Santa Maria last year. Since then it has spent most of the time back at Legendary Frank DeRosa and Son's Kustom Shop in Pittsburg, CA. Since I never really posted pictures of the great work they rushed out before that show, I will post some now.

-Taillight treadment
-Widened the rear fenders
-Molded the running boards
-Molded the rear skirts & rounded all corners
-Front light treadment & molded the grille
-Stripped the car down to bare metal
-Frenched the rear license plate

More to come

Brian

 

Looking good Brian

 

Looking nice....it was a pleasure to meet you at the GNRS

 

That looks good Brian....

Unchopped too....

Not bad for a Chevy

 

way cool , i dig the exhaust , car has a tough look ,

 

Well thank you. I have been debating on shaving the bumpers on my 40 Buick or keeping them stock. Your caddy made up my mind. They are coming off.

 

Wow, awesome car. Good work! Got anymore pics?

 

Here are a few more shots before Santa Maria 2010.


The pipes and the look I wanted for SM last year was a raw hot rod style. After that I was ready to transform it to my original kustom design.

More pics to come...

 

Frank did some of his best work on this car. Looks awesome Brian. I hope to see it in Santa Maria again this year.

James

 

More from DeRosa's

4" chop and finished smoothing everything......

 

sweet,what color you paintin it?

 

The last time I saw your car at the shop it was the little things that made a big statement. The peak above the headlights, the flow into the running boards, all the details of a show winning ride. So whats the color choice?

 

I really like the way you are doing this build. Alittle at a time, then drive it. Thats how it use to be back in the day. In between shows you worked on your cars, displaying your work and accomplishments at each show for the crowds to see, waiting to see whats been done next. Can't wait to see it this year in S.M.

 

Your going with pink flake right?

 

what no fadaways?? oh well looking good going to check it out in S/M neat car

 

The first time I saw the pics I said "Lose the header pipes and chop that sucker!"
But that was my opinion....
Great work!

 

Keep tuned this week to see.......

Exactly James! Details, details, details. All corners rounded. Fenders and side pieces welded. Molded grille. Headlights brought out 3/4". Freakin details.

I love driving them to break things now, not in final paint.. Also, thats how most of our budgets are.

Can I trust you with anything?

 

Sorry mate, thought it was common knowledge....

 

Here are some interior shots. I have pics somewhere of the frame made by Frank Jr.
I bought the T-Bird interior for this car. Frankie built the rear package tray by hand, splitting the rear seats and finishing with an ART DECO style center console. Killer work.

 

Keep em coming.

 

Some pics of the frame work of the interior by Frank Jr..........

 

Some more from a couple months ago.....

 

YES!!!!!

I have not followed your car progress much since you mentioned it would have more of a Hot Rod theme than a Custom Car theme.... I'm so happy you decided to go Custom after all..... Very nice!

The DeRosa team knows what they are doing!

 

Wow looks killer! Love the new look. I can't wait to see it in paint.

 

Tasty

 

Looking good Brian ....

Not sure about that lamp on the rear bumper

 

Simply Gorgeous!

 

I dig the rear light. Don't know what it's for but it's unique and adds character.

 

Beautiful !! Love the direction you decided to take keep it up!!

 

hey brian
saw pics of your new dagger at santa maria this year.
man, she definitely gets the blue ribbon.

Ted
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