tjones87 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I started this last year, with hopes of it being a quick build...but turned out to a bit more than i could handle at the time. I finally got the chance to get it back out and finish it up. Installed the performance intake/carb setup on top of the factory 390, with a mild rebuild. There is a link to the WIP thread below....also there are a few pics of the car posted below...you can also check all of them out in my photo bucket album. Now there are a few little pieces that are missing...somehow they walked away while the car was in storage...but nothing that really takes away from the overall appearance...As always, comments and opinions are appreciated...thanks again photobucket -- http://s903.photobucket.com/albums/ac235/buysaletrade87/model%20misc/1959%20Cadillac%20Custom/ WIP thread -- http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50641 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Nice black caddy, looks very good with black on black. l have never had a quick build,something always goes wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjones87 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thnx...that's how I've always wanted a caddy...if I ever have the money to restore one, it will be just like this. Except maybe with a bit of chrome along the side and different wheels...and don't think there is such a thing as a quick build lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 very nice but the sides of the headlights besels should be body colour If you look at the box lid it should show you where to paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I like it and it's SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 In black, it looks a lot like a Batmobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Looks good Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Long, low, and black....what's not to love?! Slick build, Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjones87 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 very nice but the sides of the headlights besels should be body colour If you look at the box lid it should show you where to paint Yeah I seen that while building...there were 2 reasons it was left chrome. 1 i ran out of the black paint and 2 I kind of like the chrome look...lol...it wouldn't be anything to go back and paint around the headlights later on though. Thanks everyone for the comments....the 59 Caddy is probably my favorite car...especially dressed in all black....I had license plates made up that said "Psycho Billy" but have misplaced them since I started the build...If i find them I will add them. Kind of a build themed from Johnny Cash - The Man In Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Yeah I seen that while building...there were 2 reasons it was left chrome. 1 i ran out of the black paint and 2 I kind of like the chrome look...lol...it wouldn't be anything to go back and paint around the headlights later on though. Thanks everyone for the comments....the 59 Caddy is probably my favorite car...especially dressed in all black....I had license plates made up that said "Psycho Billy" but have misplaced them since I started the build...If i find them I will add them. Kind of a build themed from Johnny Cash - The Man In Black I hope you didnt take offence to my comment about the headlight trim I think your caddy looks kool all the best dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjones87 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 No offence taken dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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