2019 Ridler winner

[bbowser]

OK, who's going to be the first to try this?  I have one I started a couple of years ago on the same idea.  Ghostbusters body with the front end of the Monogram El Dorado grafted on for the engine bay.  Roof from the Street Fighter drag car, narrowed to fit.  It's been long stalled but I may have to bring it back to the bench with this inspiration!  I was going for a Cadillac version of a Nomad.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Sounds like a cool project.

[The Junkman]

I'm looking at the 1-1 and I'm thinking "I hope they've got hydraulics on that thing because the only way to access the lug nuts to change a flat would be to take the fender off."  Cool job

[Richard Bartrop]

Looks like a lots of mods on top of just adding a Nomad roof.  Whatever they did, it works.

Edited March 6, 2019 by Richard Bartrop

[89AKurt]

45 minutes ago, The Junkman said:

I'm looking at the 1-1 and I'm thinking "I hope they've got hydraulics on that thing because the only way to access the lug nuts to change a flat would be to take the fender off."  Cool job

I was thinking that too, maybe they are solid tires?  

Looks like a cool subject, wish you well on completing!

[TarheelRick]

Did anyone else see the Ridler Award from the Detroit Show?   https://www.foxnews.com/auto/1959-cadillac-station-wagon-wins-ridler-award-for-best-hot-rod  It has possibilities in plastic, but that chassis could be a formidable challenge. 

Edited March 6, 2019 by TarheelRick

[Deathgoblin]

Wow!    That's gorgeous!

[Mr. Metallic]

mods, delete please

 

Edited March 6, 2019 by Mr. Metallic

[Exotics_Builder]

What garage would you be able to park that in? .

Interesting

[unclescott58]

On 3/6/2019 at 3:36 AM, TarheelRick said:

Did anyone else see the Ridler Award from the Detroit Show?   https://www.foxnews.com/auto/1959-cadillac-station-wagon-wins-ridler-award-for-best-hot-rod  It has possibilities in plastic, but that chassis could be a formidable challenge. 

Stunning! I love it. 

[Rodent]

I *hope* the donor cars were unrestorable. The Cadillac was a 1-of-99 Eldorado Brougham by Pininfarina, and I would hate to see a restorable Nomad lose its roof.

 

https://notoriousluxury.com/2013/11/23/1959-1960-cadillac-eldorado-brougham/

 

Edited March 8, 2019 by Rodent

[Phirewriter]

From what I've been able to find it looks like the car was in a collection, therefore possibly in nice condition. The roof was from a Pontiac Safari (rarer than a Nomad) supposedly took 12 years to build. I think they could have used a more common model as the basis for this custom since almost everything that made the Pininfarina body unique has been erased.

No difference than guys like John D' Agostino and Richard Zocchi who cut up some really nice low mileage collector cars. Some were nice however this Cadillac does nothing for me. Those body styles have a certain sleekness despite the fins and the roof just looks tall and clunky on it. I love customs but it still pains me to see nice restored/original or rare cars sliced up unless they're beyond hope.

Edited March 10, 2019 by Phirewriter

[OldNYJim]

That chassis is incredible, what a work of art

[gtx6970]

Although I can certainly appreciate the work it takes to achieve this level build.

IMO, the roof line doesn't work with the body lines of the car itself

[NYLIBUD]

On 3/9/2019 at 8:21 PM, gtx6970 said:

Although I can certainly appreciate the work it takes to achieve this level build.

IMO, the roof line doesn't work with the body lines of the car itself

I have to agree with you gtx.,I mean I know it's an incredible car.Its just not my thing.I have to agree with you on the roof lines.