Steve H Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 (edited) Hello all, This was a “bucket list” build for me. It has been rattling around in my head for years, and was inspired by a Juha Aurio build from years ago. It’s a kit bash of the Johan 70 Caddy, and a modified AMT nascar chassis. I wanted to maintain the beautiful Cadillac lines while giving it a full tilt aggressive pro touring look. It’s built in a very similar style to the Dutch Boys Camaro I did last year. So…. the body got a “wide body” treatment, rear fenders are flared 2 3/4”, fronts 2”. Most of the trim was shaved, but I opted to keep most of the script. I added the Dutch Boys style door latches again. Front grill was opened from behind, new head lights added, and new turn signals. Front spoiler/splitter, rear spoiler, and nav antenna scratch built, and just for fun, there’s a backup camera in the fuel door. Under the hood got some details added, along with some basic wiring and plumbing. The engine is a 572 from Iceman Collections. I swapped out his valve covers for some Cadillac pieces, and added bootlace ferrule intake trumpets. The wheel centres are from the Foose 65 Impala, with resin hoops, and tires from Scale Productions. The interior has seats from a Ferrari, Lincoln door cards, modified kit dash with nav screen, scratch built centre console and speaker box, paddle shifters, embossing powder carpet, and carbon fibre accents. Many thanks to those of you that patiently followed along and contributed to the build thread. All the comments and input were much appreciated. Build thread : First photo is the build from Juha Aurio. Juha, if you happen to see this, thank you! And my version… Thanks for having a look. As always, all comments welcome. Edited December 22, 2023 by Steve H 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 A most impressive build, thanks for sharing 🎄👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 I absolutely LOVE this build!!! The color, wheels, and attention to detail are superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Beautiful looking build. Like the body modifications you have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian1973 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Your Caddy is an inspiration I love resto mod builds most of my stash of classic cars I want to do resto mod but this build is amazing love the color wheels all the fine details very impressive you executed it very good everytime I look at it I see more about it I like very good job thanks for sharing very cool car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Man, that is one killer Caddy. I could run out of superlatives when describing this build. But " wow" pretty much says it all. Gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Man, that is something else. Just awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 WOW - this turned out amazing. Excellent concept and build. If full scale it would be a SEMA stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 One of the best "Beasty" looking Caddys I've seen. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Hi Steve! Masterfull work, as usual I should add! Is-it me, or is this parking lot becoming more and more familiar to me? Have a happy new year, and keep at it. So much styrene, so little time! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 This is a nice one Steve. Love the color choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Spectacular restomod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Very cool idea, and killer execution. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Steve, that is truly outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Awesome mean looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 LOVE it! One of the meanest looking Cadillacs I‘ve ever seen! Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Super build! Should blow all the tuners away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Wow! 🤩 Great job, Steve. Appreciate the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Wonderful creation Steve. It had to be a considerable task in order to make it all come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 What a beast, well done Steve! You put a lot of thought and effort into this, it's really paid-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Very impressive build, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StokeModels Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 So great to see this one finished Steve! Looks absolutely fantastic, probably the toughest looking Cadillac I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 On 12/22/2023 at 11:41 AM, Kah puts said: A most impressive build, thanks for sharing 🎄👍 Thank you Glen. On 12/22/2023 at 1:26 PM, Keef said: I absolutely LOVE this build!!! The color, wheels, and attention to detail are superb! Hi Keith, thanks for the kind words. I appreciate all the input and support you added to the WIP thread. Hope you are enjoying the holidays. On 12/22/2023 at 1:34 PM, espo said: Beautiful looking build. Like the body modifications you have done. Thanks David. I think the body modifications still respected the cars lines, which was the goal. Always good to hear from you sir. On 12/22/2023 at 1:34 PM, Brian1973 said: Your Caddy is an inspiration I love resto mod builds most of my stash of classic cars I want to do resto mod but this build is amazing love the color wheels all the fine details very impressive you executed it very good everytime I look at it I see more about it I like very good job thanks for sharing very cool car.. Hello Brian, and welcome to the forum. I appreciate the kind words, it was a challenging build but I’m happy with the end result. The WIP thread will give you a bit more info if you are interested. On 12/22/2023 at 2:56 PM, karbuildr said: Man, that is one killer Caddy. I could run out of superlatives when describing this build. But " wow" pretty much says it all. Gorgeous. Thanks for the “wow”! I like that as a descriptor, and I agree these Caddies are gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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