1950 Cadillac Hearse Resurrection continues. Making room for magic EP6
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- The 1950 Cadillac hearse project continues with the rear suspension and pulling out the old motor.
prepping for a new front frame clip and air ride
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This is the coolest damn car I have seen in a long long time... I am 80 yrs old and have seen a lot of cars in my life. We had a 51 Caddy .. I remember the brake pedal looked just like the one in this car. Details stuck in the folds of my brain . This hearse would make a fine nomad camper .
Agreed! This is the coolest Hearse in existence!
I love this project. Old Caddies were all cool but a hearse is the granddaddy of them all
Thank you for your true professionalism and for sharing your skills and knowledge with us. It is greatly appreciated.
Epic biuld,
I was also having issues with getting angled cuts also.
A few things that I found helped,
1. Put the plasma ground lead directly onto the material your cutting.
2. Slow the cutting speed.
3. Lower the air pressure / volume coming out of the nozzle.
and check tool offset if availible
Your channel is so enjoyable. You are so interesting to watch and so cool and do t swear every other word.
I hope this new year is super for you and your family. I'm looking forward to seeing whats happening in the garage this next year. Thanks for inviting me .
I've always wanted a classic Cadillac hearse. They just have a fantastic shape to them. I always thought, "Hey, wouldn't it be cool to get an old one and fix it up?" And here you are doing it. It's a lot of work, but it looks like you've definitely got the right tools and expertise for the job. Really looking forward to seeing how this one turns out.
It’s a big project. Hopefully I can get it together pretty soon
She’s a beast lol it’s gonna look so seeet when u get done with it great channel love watching the progress bro thank u for sharing this
More ideas than friends, I see nothing wrong with that. Great minds think alike, I can relate😂.
I must say you are really going all out on that hearse. That was made in 1950 just like me. I have been watching your videos on this project and am really impressed with your work. Thanks for the video
Wow, thanks
You’re definitely not scared to give anything a go you cut whatever off and remake it. You’re the man like your work and your videos and with that to hurst as well.
Thank you. Once you recognize that it’s just a piece of metal, you sort of lose your fear of cutting stuff. This project is a little slow going. But I’m still hoping to drive this thing to Michigan in September.
Coming along nicely Nice start on the Jig
Another great video. You make me snot bubble everytime I watch . I thought I was the only one who talked to him self. Hope the New year brings you and yours good health and happiness
Your hearse is going to be so cool when you're all done. Badass hearse and good work man! Oh awesome hearse by the way!
Thanks a ton!
Great work being done, with ya in spirit 😅
I know there is much to say about hard work but I know as I get a little older I try to work smarter than harder, with that said I think a nice little ATV winch with a remote control would suite you nicely for dragging cars in to your garages. Greg
I have one. Sorta. Someone borrowed it and now it’s gone. Definitely on my list to replace
Definitely a beautiful car love seeing the progress on it. Thanks for awesome videos man
You bet. Thank you
Wow, what an undertaking! I really enjoyed watching the series on this hearse. Anxious to see how it turns out. Bless your patience and determination. Thanks for video, you have some talent there. Nice to see an actual car restoration where you actually work on the car!
Thank you. Going to get back on this shortly. Finishing up some customer stuff
After watching this I figure you will tackle anything, great videos
No fear. Thanks
Glad to see the progress best of luck 2024
Love your channel just wish there was more content, keep up the great work
I will be following the 50 Cad. I have a 50 coupe deville
Nice.
That’s going to be cool don’t like 5.3 needs 454 or a big block with all that under hood room LoL
Very nice, very cool ❤😎👍👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Outside cuts on a plasma table should be cut clockwise so the scrap goes to the right side of the direction of the torch and your inside cuts should go counterclockwise that is why you're seeing the "bevel" on your cuts. I backed up and watched to verify that's what was happening.
I program these every day, so if you want to reach out to me it's cool
Interesting. I’m going to check that. I think I can flip the setting. Thanks. I’ll try that
@Theoldironworkshop
Yeah man, you'll always have kerf but if you do your outside cuts clockwise and inside cuts counterclockwise the good side of your cut will be on your piece.
In high school during the 1970s van conversion craze, I almost talked my dad into letting me buy a 1938 Packard hearse. It was huge like your Caddy and I wished it had become a reality. Best wishes on your project.
Thank you. That would have been cool
There are two basic types of cut edge angularity with Plasma cutting that tell a story:
1. Relatively similar angularity on all four sides of a rectangle. This means that the torch and consumables are likely in good shape. You can minimize the angularity by adjusting your height control lower, however with an air plasma (even a good one) you will not completely eliminate angularity.
2. If the angularity varies with parallel angles on opposite sides, then you either have a torch that has some air flow concentricity issues, a poorly designed torch, or you have damaged consumables from piercing too close or with inadequate pierce delay time.
By rotating the torch 90 degrees you can check if it's the torch. Otherwise the issue lies with the airflow or consumables.
Hmm. That is some good info. Thanks
Monday ... Houston ... GO BLUE !!!
* Friends ... Never there when you need em always there when you don't . Computerized plasma cutter ... Fancy ! Anyway Good Update. Yea, Fat Boy makes good stuff. So does Morrison. Nice to see Mabel go inside. Envy your weather. It's 23° here in Michigan. Luv the cup. Thanks for all the work you put in just to entertain us for free ... "Sucker" 👊😎👍 The Ricky Richardo music had me smilin' . Happy New Year to You and The Family. Later Man !
I occasionally think of moving back to Michigan (from flint) but I don’t think I can ever do winter again
10:10ish- I was thinking how I do everything myself and I like that your showing 1 person can do it all... 👌😁
We’re all capable of doing everything. It’s just a matter of not being afraid to ruin things
Looking good it's tuff to wait on this got.a see more. Got a buddy with a 49 .with a little front damage.looking for a few parts
You are a super ingenious fellow. I'd love to see a run down of your work experience. Obviously, that's a long list. Thanks for this channel and I have no doubt that the Hearse is going to be awesome.
Thank you kindly!
“I have more ideas than friends”. I know the feeling.
Probably better off that way
Impressive amount of kit you have! Oh and that project, and of course your skill, not to mention your cojones 😂 👌
Either cojones or just not that smart, perhaps a combination of the two
Love the cup
It’s my wife’s. He he
I just subbed. I hope this turn into a ''halfass kustom'' channel. Furthermore, I used to watch it, but now he's all over the place. 5:22 Q-VO!!!
Oh, I’m definitely half ass.
Thanks for the update, Happy New Year 🎉
Progress is a good thing!
Same to you! And yes, little by little something comes together
Love that build thank you
Have you thought about using a Crown Victoria front cross member and suspension? Might just work. Disc brakes a rack and pinion.
I looked for one. But they are too wide.
Doing a fantastic job😊😊😊
I thought I heard some bones crackling when you moved the hearse? 😂
HAY MAN YOUR THE BEST , HAVE A GOOD TRIP ,AY,,
Thank you. Currently hungover
2:10 I was about to be impressed because I have yet to see anybody pull that off. LOL
It was worth a try.
i had a caddy hearse 1966 M+M. 1st motor i put in it was a 429. next motor was a chevy 350 with trans. choppd the back off up to the slider windows, built a flatbed on it license branch made me title it as a truck. i calld it a chevolaic
Looks like those brakes were a piece of cake. I’ve never seen anyone do that in 30 seconds. 😮
Diggin the music Daddyo.
If I would stop getting in trouble for copyright, it would be really helpful. But thank you.
Great project!!!
This is a badass kustom!
Thanks for sharing 😀👍
No problem 👍
Appreciate showing us the "screw-ups"; keeps it real. Good work.
Well, my whole life is trial and error. It’s easy to edit things so everything comes out Perfect, but that’s not reality.
Ask Allen the Wizard who works for Sparks Motors aka Diesel Brothers about your plasma table problem. He is a genius.
It’s hard to hate on that front end. My 1991 Ford transit is real simple to hate on, it’s a beam axel. (The very last year) but that one actually looks right :o) I’ve modded my burnt out 4x4 winch to work on a battery drill. I made a stumpy drive shaft. So if you see one for dollar it’s worth grabbing.
Hmm that’s a good idea
I'd bet Frank on the wood and metal shop can tell you how to fix your plasma table
Ha ha, working on drum brakes sure makes you appreciate the simplicity of disc brakes.
Yes it does!
Great project love watching the fab work, you have a great home shop set up probably not all the tools you want but what you need. keep up the good work can't wait till it's done ( is it ever really done) 😂
Thanks 👍. If I could manage to make more space I would fill it with more tools
@@Theoldironworkshop always 😁
Love the car & your way of making vids. Keep it up.
PS Silver roof?
I always thought that a Cadillac Flower car made into a truck, would be cool. I saw one at a car show that was made into a motorcycle hauler. It had a matching old Harley.
That would be cool!
I just subscribed. But only because your shoes look comfortable. 👍👍👍
Well, that might be the weirdest reason. Are you referring to my vans? Or my Ugg slippers. Safety is always of the highest concern around here.
if your using cold rolled steel plate it's going to warp like a mfer. Get 1020 Hot rolled steel plate it should help. you can take your parts to a Blanchard Grinding shop to re-flatten them. If your already using Hot Rolled steel plate that's been normalized .look up blanchard grinding videos on you tube so you can see the process . hope this helps . if your code is a straight line, your plasma cutter is cutting in a straight line the steel is distorting from heat build up as it's cutting. I have seen 2" thick steel plate distort from being burned out to a shape just like your doing . Usually you order thicker steel than you need to allow for the material removal from the blanchard grinding processto bring the piece to finish thickness. Hearse is awesome.
The problem is when steel tripled 3 years ago my metal yard stopped carrying a lot of things. I’m stuck with what I can get
6:10 Total Satisfaction!!!
Keep up the good work. The car will be awesome when you get it done.
That's the plan!
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Morning from north east ! Very cool video !😎👍😎👍
Keep the cool videos coming.
Ill add to your cutter, could be the nozzel may have to be changed for a new one!
LOL, love the cup, man
Ha. That’s the wife’s
bonjour , je viens de découvrir ton site et je suis bien satisfait du coup je me suis abonné j'aime beaucoup te voir travailler sur ce vieux corbillard c'est vrai qu'à partir de ce genre de véhicule il peu y avoir de grosses disponibilités de plus je te trouve un air sympa dommage que tu travaille seul il doit exister des moments difficiles , j'ai beaucoup apprécié le travail du découpeur plasma précision efficacité c'est appareil est parfait je regarde ton matériel tu est parfaitement bien équipé continue tu est fort en mécanique . merci ..
Thank you.
Fascinating series of videos. Why was there a chain welded to the motor mount? Was this not the original engine?
No, motor was replaced at least once. the chain was probably there because the Motor mount was brazed not welded I guess
Great video. Really enjoyed it 👍
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you
lol... love the coffee cup!
Yeah that’s my wife. She’s got a pretty good collection of them.
Now I realize that there is amazingly little rust on the body of this beautiful and scary monster. I guess that is the advantage of a southern car that lived far from the coast.
When I lived in the north. Rust free meant 60% of the metal was still there.
@@Theoldironworkshop Well salt takes a huge toll on our cars here in Switzerland.And the air is humid.
And our Goverment idiots force us to have full inspections on cars that are over six years old every two years. They always find something or invent faults. A rust hole the size of a dime is a reason to fail. As I own a handfull of cars that are about sixty years old I am always fighting to keep them alive. At least when by miracle they regard a classic cars worthy, which is very hard to archieve, you have to inspect them only once in six years. But then you are only aloud to drive them 2000 miles per year.
I bough one car out of Arizona, it was nearly rust free, I bought one in Florida that had a New york title, that one was rough!
Just to say thank you, there's none to many channels around these days that keep it real and don't sell out to promoting mens ball bag shavers to some green drink shit, well not at the moment anyway. Im from England where they call a rust stain a restoration project, not only that we have nothing to compare with you guys when it comes to cars. That cemetery taxi is the reason i found you, it awesome as you guys would say. Laters cupcake. Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you. People hit me up to sell stuff for them occasionally. If it’s something I can use and work it into a video without being obnoxious I’m ok with it. Someone sent me a welder to try. So that’s not a bad thing. A company was wanting me to rep some Fine Italian furniture the other day. I thought it would be fun to turn a $2000 recliner into a go cart and race through the streets. But ended up passing on it. Wife didn’t want me dead
check your air pressure and make sure theirs no water in your air,check for scale an the down side of your steel😮
I have the same problem. Everyone wants my help but when I need help......crickets.
You really do some nice work, plus a good sense of humor helps a lot, er for those less than stellar moments.
Thank you. I just try to be honest. Mistakes are part of the process
Hi man,
The Cadillac Hearse is getting a complete change by you but she will be a wonderful drag racing car when you’re finished with this project.
Look forward to your next vlog and send you love from the Netherlands
Dig that ky brbn shirt bro!! Central ky here!!!
Absolutely love Kentucky. I’ve been there twice.
Love it. Although I wouldn't go with the 318. Way too small to haul that tank. It probably weighs twice what a suburban does. Get a 454. THAT should move it along nicely! :)
Thanks for the entertainment yes I wish I could come a help you out I might lean a lot ! First item HAPPY NEW YEAR ! being in the UK buy the time I go there you would have completed the job anyway ! therefore how did you gain your Hot-rodding -knowledge so
That is because your way works better ! Looking forward to 2024 I may be able to learn a lot at 84 cheers BRIAN
Like the custome work
But I gotta say i like the coffee cup
I have one that's says I hate people
Oh yes I get lots of dates lol
I can't spell
My bad
You could always use that (40 bucks in the garbage) for a hood ornament. 😮
I've actually been pretty excited about this project. Mable is so huge I'd bet she's dwarfs Edna if they were parked side by side. Even with as much as you've lowered her
Probably 4ft longer I bet
@Theoldironworkshop you're probably right. Edna's front end, ends at the frame, not two feet past it lol
Heat up the bolts, and take out
And you should clean up that car frame
And everything else,, with the. Sand blaster. Rust cleaner
Hi there mate the old girl is getting there I can't blame you for getting rid off the old front end bro it's yes I would pass it off to its will be one very shithot ride bro ,it I live there would love to help you out mate so be safe guys
Another good name for it would be Midnight Death: Carbon Edition.
Ha ha
Are you going to keep the original powertrain or go full modern?
Modern 5.3 All of the original stuff was long gone before I got it
3going good
👍
slow but sure keep it low looks good on the ground
Could have saved some work and fitted a Jag Xj front crossmember and suspension to the original frame. Cheap, with big disc brakes, from a good handling full sized sports sedan. Also flat, so easy to fit.
23:30 I am almost certain torch height is your issue. Make sure your tip is correct for your material. Make sure your amperage is 90-95% of the tip rating. Then adjust your standoff. Too high removes more material from the top. To low removes more material from the bottom.
My guess is you are cutting at the same height you pierce with, blowing out the back side of the cut. That's also what caused your first failed cut. Failed pierce caused blow back fowling the tip. I'm assuming that machine has the ability to set both a pierce and a cut height? I see THC on your cut program, but that doesn't mean your machine has the functionality.
Hmmm Those seem like some good ideas. Thanks
Would a 2nd pass square off the edges when using the plasma table?
Top DEUS abençoe
🙏🏻
Embalming fluid?
All these skills and a plasma cutter, too.......very cool. Thanks for sharing and hope your tetanus shots are up to date. Press on.
Fingers crossed!
Is a chop top in it's future?
Laura says hell no.
More friends means more which equals less work and most likely lower quality. My shop was called lone wolf,ask me how I know this bit of wisdom
That was more Beer.
I used a front suspension from 73 to 87 gm pu,,
Back in the 1980s, my freshman college roommate and I joked about starting a business whereby we would get an old hearse and rent out, on an hourly basis, the back to horny college co-eds looking for some privacy as we would drive them around Boston. This is the hearse that I imagined.... the planned license plate: "Stiff 1".
Ha. Funny
Pretty sure this car sat behind a gas station here on Long Island for many years. I looked at it and dreamed of restoring it, but watching this video makes me realize that that would have been a terrible idea.
Yes that would have been.
I dont know what it was called now but theres a pizza place at the end of the building and you go in and theres pictures all over the top of the walls and if they still playing it theres story about what was texas and who came thought