carbuilder1950 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) This was one of those cars I wanted to do a few things I hadn't done before, so on this IMEX Caddy Eldorado Biarritz kit, I cut the front fender chrome spears from the body, and also cut the large rear moldings/wheel opening chrome, from behind the rear tires, and removed the front wheel well trim from the body, and sent them to a chromer to be plated. While those parts were gone, I took the roof off a Revell Chezoom kit and fitted it on the caddy body, and beings that the Chezoom was a "Full builder kit" with interior, I also modified the interior to make it fit in the caddy body. The hood wasn't long enough for me, so I stretched it a bit, and hinged it, so the under hood would work for me. The front fenders and doors, from the headlights to the sweetheart dip, needed to be rounded like Cheezoom, so some body filler took care of that, along with stretching the doors to the dip , and reshaping the rear of the door line, rounding it a bit and angling it back, and the tail lights were moved from the body to the bumper. Next, I mixed up a custom urethane peach pearl, and after prepping the body with urethane primer, gave her some color and then several coats of clear, before rubbing her out, and then put her all together. Edited August 11, 2021 by carbuilder1950 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Geer Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 That is gorgeous! That Chezoom lid is perfection on the Caddy’s curvaceous body . . . and the color. Not enough superlatives to compliment everything. Just, wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerBob Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Beatiful! Extraordinary body mods and the ability/access to getting chrome plated parts really takes it over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Nice flow front to back, that color is outrageous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Steve Geer said: That is gorgeous! That Chezoom lid is perfection on the Caddy’s curvaceous body . . . and the color. Not enough superlatives to compliment everything. Just, wow! Thank you @Steve Geer. I much appreciate your comments. She was fun to build. I love this hobby.👍 15 hours ago, EngineerBob said: Beatiful! Extraordinary body mods and the ability/access to getting chrome plated parts really takes it over the top. @EngineerBob Thanks so much 👍 I do love using body fillers and doing some sculpting at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Amazing looking body work. Great paint color and finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 thats a pretty cool ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Beautiful Caddy, well done ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Beautifully planned and executed custom. The Chezoom roof is a natural extension of the GM factory design lines. Thanks for posting your inspired build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Way cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 a real beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B. Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 That is one sharp looking ride. The color just pops. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Well done - looks perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Sweet, clean, and SHINY 🙂🙂🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Hi David! Wow, great design, fabulous looks, and perfect execution. World class, really. Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi David! Wow, great design, fabulous looks, and perfect execution. World class, really. Bravo! CT @Claude Thibodeau Thank you my friend. I am amazed that we are so blessed to have such an amazing hobby to enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Gorgeous Cadillac, love the roof line and overall look 👀. Very clean build … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Really sharp looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Kool! Exactly what I would do with a ´58 Caddy! Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 hours ago, slusher said: Gorgeous Cadillac, love the roof line and overall look 👀. Very clean build … 3 hours ago, ewetwo said: Really sharp looking 3 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Kool! Exactly what I would do with a ´58 Caddy! Very Nice! Thanks all of you. This is a fabulous hobby, and I'm happy to be a part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Really cool looker David, pretty color👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 What an outstanding build! Flipping heck, that's one gorgeous looking custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Nicel done. Great color choice and execution of concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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