RestoModGuy Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Just finished this 1964 Caddy - "Da Cad" If you've ever built one of these old Johan kits, you know of the few pit-fall items to correct, one being the tiny taillights that do not fit correctly and missing the top cap. Did a lot of detailing to the grill/bumper, drilled out the molded-in headlights and installed some very nice resin replicas from Germany. I did update the look of the stock Caddy with pro-tour seats and three round aluminum gauges. Updated 20" wire-style wheels and lower stance give it a look I like. The paint is Testors RootBeer with pearl-clear accenting and lots of polished Wet Look Clear coats, it's one of my favorite paint jobs. The BMF gave me fits on this and isn't as perfect as I would like, but frustration gave way and it is what it is. Drilled out the molded in head lights, replaced with some very nice resin pieces from Germany. Printed a Cadillac emblem and used it on the hood and truck Added some details like handmade accelerator and brake peds. Door pulls and updated the guage pack using aluminum tubing Edited May 2, 2017 by RestoModGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 That is absolutely beautiful !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 That is absolutely beautiful !!!x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Great build, Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Jim, I think that may be the finest scale classic Caddy I have ever seen! Everything on it is just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 A real beauty you've built! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Awesome build. Great idea with the gauges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Awesome Caddy...!! The extra work sure shows.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Wow... absolutely amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRed Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Paint is immaculate and a great color. BMF is more than adequate ( I get down on myself with BMF too). Dashboard is seriously clean and neat. If I had to pick one thing out it's that the front bumper tilts slightly upward on the left side. But that would be pickin' fly doo-doo out of pepper. Dynamite job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Well you don't see many of these all gussied up, This looks so cool, awesome job it is beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 What a great looking Caddy. Beautiful super smooth paint and all the little details , like the headlights, really set it apart. The wheels are what really gives it the "presents" or look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Nice!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Beautifull Caddy! Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 That Caddy looks great JIm as I'll be painting mine any day now when the temps get a little higher outside and it doesn't rain. It's in primer now. The top caps for the tail lights seem to be broken off your car. One of mine was broken and I had it fixed. I guess I'll have to shave the tail lights a bit so they fall right in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 That is just gorgeous!!! The paint and the details are excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Absolutely Gorgeous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Thanks everyone for the nice comments on my Caddy, appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Great looking Caddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Everything about this caddy is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 That is beautiful, congratulations. Love the paint and wheels. I'm usually not a big fan of large diameter wheels on older cars but this just looks right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 That's sharp Jim! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Sweet Caddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Sharp, clean and shiny. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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