Question about Revell's 59 Cadillac Coupe.

[440 Magnum]

Hello.

I'm purchasing a  Revell's 59 Caddy and planning to build it as a mild kustom.

Chrome Reverse wheels, Whitewalls, some trims shaved, etc.

The question is...

How big job it is to lower that thing...?

Does that thing have vinyl roof or not?

What is closest Humbrol blue to match the original engine color? 

 

 

[Dave Van]

CURRENT issue has a slick top....older issues vinyl top. 

Never lowered one.....but can't be much different than any other kit. 

[72 Charger]

Ive never lowered one as its very low stock . I would say when you do build it watch out for the front screen when you remove it from the tree . At the point where the tree meets the screen ive had screens break in half when cutting it free . Im not to sure what the Humbrol blue I used on mine but it was a dark navy blue

[Ace-Garageguy]

Very easy to lower as much as is practical.

I took the kit out and had a look, just to make SURE I'm telling you correctly.

FRONT: Simply cut the stub axles off of the front A-arms and move them UP as much as you want the car to go DOWN. Glue them back in place, allow to dry thoroughly, and BE SURE TO GET BOTH SIDES EVEN AND SQUARE,

REAR: Remove a little material from the airbags. This will allow the rear axle to travel UP into the chassis, bringing the car DOWN. You MAY have to tweek the control arms just a tad.

MEASURE CAREFULLY. Before you start to lower it, set it up on its stock suspension. Measure the front and rear ground clearance. Then take the suspension back out. set it up with spacers under it, and the wheels / tires you want to use. When you have exactly the look you want, measure the ground clearance again.

The difference between the first measurements and the second ones is EXACTLY how much you need to move the stub-axles or shave the rear airbags.