Glad it set in a garage for 25 years not under a tree made it alot better on the restoration it was in good condition for the age at the start . Looks great. Will you put more videos of this car up ?
I think you'll find that vanadium steel is about the same weight as regular steel and the parts were lighter because its greater strength meant less of it was necessary to produce the same strength.
GET A BIGGER GARAGE !! - All that work and you’re going to damage it pulling out of, or parking it again through, that narrow (points-off-the-driveway) garage entry!
Hi Ralph, I'm assuming you mean the chrome trim on the top of the fin, if so, They are bolted in. There are studs on the back of the molding and you need a very long extension to get up in the fin to remove the nuts from below. be careful!! they are fragile.
Steven Lachowetz so glad. I of course still have my 58 that's been in the family since 1960. I was 1. Still driving it regularly. Will never sell it. Part of family and family ties to departed loved ones, parents, brother, etc. Lifelong so cal car.you did a beautiful job on you car, CONGRATULATIONS.
Cleveland Maker yeah, these 50s caddys are some of the most expensive cars to restore, if you go whole hog. My caddy was the family car that my parents bought in 1960 from a DR friend of theirs. I was not yet 2 years old . I have spent about 18.000 in mechanical repairs alone to bring it back to life after sitting about 20 years. she's now on the road again. life long so cal car so no rust issues. I have been quoted as much as 15.000 dollars if I want to have all the CHROME redone, and at least ten grand for a nice paint job. fortunately the CHROME is decent as is, and I'll probably go with a 5 o 6 grand paint job. she could use a reupholstry job, and have been quoted around 5 grand consistently. Eventually I'll get these things done, been in family 58 years now! she's part of the family lol.
Mine is a 1955 Series 62 Sedan. When I got it, it was leaking oil and fuel out of the engine. It has taken $8000 to get it all working: New tires (They were $300/each for them. I've never paid so much for tires), new braking system, new fuel pump, new fuel line, rebuilt carburetor, new valve seals, new lights, new light sockets. Service was done to the transmission, rear differential and power steering. It has all new filters and fluids. It has had a tune-up. That's all that I remember right now. It needed grease, dirt and rust cleaned off of the underside and engine. The metal was then sealed and painted. It needs a new motor for the antenna to go up and down. Re-plating the rear bumper parts that go over the exhausts will be $1200-1500 (the price range is based on whether or not the bolts had rusted in place due to age, needing then to be cut off, and new ones welded on). Those parts go bad due to the constant heat and moisture. It needs the hood ornament re-plated as well. I was quoted $5000 to do the body work and paint it. One door scrapes when opened or closed. The wheel covers aren't straight. There is some rust in the rear quarter. The hood can be straightened a bit. The painting involves sanding it down, then priming and painting, followed by 3 or 4 coats of clear coat. It would cost me $5000+ for a new interior. I will have the existing interior repaired, though, as it is the original interior.
thanks, music was Good Golly Ms. Molly and Johhny B. Goode, both by Chuck Berry. @ giodazip, yes, she is gray. @ weightfeather, She was driven into the garage with a blown head gasket more than 25 years ago
Steven Lachowetz hey Steve, I followed you on this back when, do you still have the car? I have my 58 that my parents bought in 1960. I was tooling around town in it today.
Great looking car, first class restoration, absolutely awful sound track. Doesn't this car suggest Louie Prima and Vegas and not little richard and Chuck Berry?
Beautiful job. I so admire those of you who have the skills and dedication to do this kind of work.
The 58s are the best Caddies ever. Thank you for saving one.
Absolute gem....so pleased you repainted in the original color.
really terrible color now.......
Looking forward to getting started on mine!!!
Hey from Worcester County by the by
Fantastic restoration! Congratulations!!!!!
One of my faves, never thought grey would look good but it does.
this car looks incredible Great job!!!!
Nice car
BEAUTIFUL JOB- CONGRATS.
Glad it set in a garage for 25 years not under a tree made it alot better on the restoration it was in good condition for the age at the start . Looks great. Will you put more videos of this car up ?
Like '68 Polara MUCH MORE!
Best sound track ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (and a nice car, by the way)
My life , it's completely gorgeous xxx
Quiero uno!
My lovely 🙂🙂🙂🥰
Goood job!!!
all i can say is amazing work fantastic turned out great. what songs are used in this video????????????
COOL :)
и машинка и песенка класс
what color is she, grey? sure looks nice, i'm envious.
I think you'll find that vanadium steel is about the same weight as regular steel and the parts were lighter because its greater strength meant less of it was necessary to produce the same strength.
GET A BIGGER GARAGE !!
- All that work and you’re going to damage it pulling out of, or parking it again through, that narrow (points-off-the-driveway) garage entry!
how the wrong color can ruin a whole car
HOW DO YOU REMOVER THE FIN MOLDINGS ON THE REAR QTRS ???
Hi Ralph,
I'm assuming you mean the chrome trim on the top of the fin, if so,
They are bolted in. There are studs on the back of the molding and you need a very long extension to get up in the fin to remove the nuts from below. be careful!! they are fragile.
Thanks, I figured as much, I will make an extention out of some round stock . these car have a lot of chrome and stainless thanks once again.
Steve, have you kept this car?
Yes, still have it and enjoying it,
Steven Lachowetz so glad. I of course still have my 58 that's been in the family since 1960. I was 1. Still driving it regularly. Will never sell it. Part of family and family ties to departed loved ones, parents, brother, etc. Lifelong so cal car.you did a beautiful job on you car, CONGRATULATIONS.
How much did all that cost?........
I want a 59
Cleveland Maker best guess, And I Own a 58 caddy also, 40.000 minimum.
Steve Franklin kinda figured
Cleveland Maker yeah, these 50s caddys are some of the most expensive cars to restore, if you go whole hog. My caddy was the family car that my parents bought in 1960 from a DR friend of theirs. I was not yet 2 years old . I have spent about 18.000 in mechanical repairs alone to bring it back to life after sitting about 20 years. she's now on the road again. life long so cal car so no rust issues. I have been quoted as much as 15.000 dollars if I want to have all the CHROME redone, and at least ten grand for a nice paint job. fortunately the CHROME is decent as is, and I'll probably go with a 5 o 6 grand paint job. she could use a reupholstry job, and have been quoted around 5 grand consistently. Eventually I'll get these things done, been in family 58 years now! she's part of the family lol.
Steve Franklin I want a 1959 but I'm looking at finding a #3 and about 25,000 or saving up about 55,000 for one
Mine is a 1955 Series 62 Sedan. When I got it, it was leaking oil and fuel out of the engine. It has taken $8000 to get it all working: New tires (They were $300/each for them. I've never paid so much for tires), new braking system, new fuel pump, new fuel line, rebuilt carburetor, new valve seals, new lights, new light sockets. Service was done to the transmission, rear differential and power steering. It has all new filters and fluids. It has had a tune-up. That's all that I remember right now.
It needed grease, dirt and rust cleaned off of the underside and engine. The metal was then sealed and painted.
It needs a new motor for the antenna to go up and down. Re-plating the rear bumper parts that go over the exhausts will be $1200-1500 (the price range is based on whether or not the bolts had rusted in place due to age, needing then to be cut off, and new ones welded on). Those parts go bad due to the constant heat and moisture. It needs the hood ornament re-plated as well.
I was quoted $5000 to do the body work and paint it. One door scrapes when opened or closed. The wheel covers aren't straight. There is some rust in the rear quarter. The hood can be straightened a bit. The painting involves sanding it down, then priming and painting, followed by 3 or 4 coats of clear coat.
It would cost me $5000+ for a new interior. I will have the existing interior repaired, though, as it is the original interior.
Hope restoration turned out well! Had two '58s, one for parts, but FAR from my favorite cars!
prefer..the 57
thanks, music was Good Golly Ms. Molly and Johhny B. Goode, both by Chuck Berry.
@ giodazip, yes, she is gray.
@ weightfeather, She was driven into the garage with a blown head gasket more than 25 years ago
Steven Lachowetz how much did all that cost?
Steven Lachowetz hey Steve, I followed you on this back when, do you still have the car? I have my 58 that my parents bought in 1960. I was tooling around town in it today.
I have a 58 LIMO. Yea is a pain....
Great looking car, first class restoration, absolutely awful sound track. Doesn't this car suggest Louie Prima and Vegas and not little richard and Chuck Berry?
Le falta un retrovisor >:v
It has too many doors.
Nice car, I just got myself a 58 short deck caddy. Check it out on my channel! - Sam
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