Projects Well I did it.....56 Coupe DeVille

Guys,

Yesterday I bought my dream car - a 1956 cadillac coupe deville. Should be arriving on trailer here later this afternoon.

Im excited and also have the "what am I getting myself into" thoughts. I didnt sleep a wink lastnight. Wife isnt THRILLED, but I think shes so sick of me searching around for one that shes happy thats over haha.

Doesnt have the original engine but another supposedly good running 56 cad engine in it. Apparently just needs the usual - tires, brakes, carb rebuild and radiator to be back on the road. Minor floorpan rust but rockers and body mounts are good.

Some friends say I should get rid of my 1950 series 61 sedan to fund this - but after getting married in that Im kind of attached. I figure WORSE case scenario I can get my money back selling the coupe since theyre in more demand.

So whatcha guys think!?!

 

.... too cool ..... I like the bigguns' hangin' on the front for sure !

 

You think your wife's pissed at you buying this?? Wait 'til she see's the chromer's bill!!

 

X2, this is a really cool car, it'll be fun, one piece at a time!

 

Keep the '50 so you can chase parts for the '56.
Just about everything on a '56 is one year only ...

 

Cool Im glad you guys dig it. I'll post some more pics this evening.

 

They're right about the Chrome co$t and everything else you need to buy . Cadillac parts are big money . I am slowly redoing a 53 Coupe DeVille and I bet your Lady will be grinning when your caddy is finished

 

Cool - another easy project that "just" needs

 

Haha yes "just" needs. But its not far away from drivin around town some. It'll be a milestone in my life to be able to have done it!

 

Good looking Cad, get it road worthy, drive and enjoy it as is...for awhile...then?

 

It looks pretty solid and complete. Your ahead of the game in that regard.

 

One of us, one of us. Also chrome is cheap I there is like 80lb's of paint on my car.

 

I like the swimming pool behind it.

 

Those '56 DeVilles looked great when they were new, and they still do!

 

A few pics of her current home

 

smoking Caddy bro, love that beauty, congrats

 

F'n A! Fender1325...sometimes dreams can come true!!!

 

Awesome Caddy! Sweet you finally got the dream 56. I agree that 56s are the best of any caddy hands down, but I'm biased. Lets get some pics in the day light!

 

Man Ive been thinking of you and meaning to reach out since I got this. Seen your vids on youtube. Will keep in touch when I have some questions - although Ive luckily learned a good bit with the 50.

 

Very Kool !

 

One lucky dude you are.
I like that a lot !
Enjoy..