CADILLAC ELDO TOWN WAGON: a unique concept car based on a 1970 Johan classic

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/26/2024 at 11:08 AM, Phildaupho said:

Beautiful Eldo Concept and extremely well built.

Thanks Phil! It took a while, but was worth it!

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[John B.]

Very imaginative and very cool!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/26/2024 at 8:12 PM, Bills72sj said:

Pretty cool. It is kind of like a 2 door limo.

Thanks Bill!

I think the sheer lenght of the thing tricks our eyes. Cadillac style, I guess...

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/27/2024 at 4:33 AM, Stef said:

Thank you, @Claude Thibodeau; the more angles we see this from, the more there is to love.

Agreed; sometimes going curbside or full slammer is the only way to keep a major body restyling project from getting out of hand. 

While a similar roofline treatment could be applied to virtually any car, there seems to be none better-suited I can think of than the 70 Eldo.

The vertical slope of the rear window profile, matched with the trunk and taillights, is very pleasing to the eye.

Looks quite natural; like it should've come from the factory this way.

In fact, comparing your design to a factory Eldo, your greenhouse has a really nice balance over the rear wheel arches.

While the original's roofline is quite sporty, yours is the sportiest!

Model built by @RandyB. 

 

 

Hi Stef!

The color fits a Caddy very well. Bravo!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/27/2024 at 5:06 AM, ChrisR said:

Very nice!

Thanks Chris!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/27/2024 at 2:14 PM, oldscool said:

I love it. Sometimes the beauty is in the simplicity.

 

 

 

Thanks Gerald. Agreed!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/27/2024 at 8:12 PM, Steve H said:

 Very nice custom Caddy Claude! Your creations are always a treat for the eyes sir. The colour really shows the lines of the car well. Another masterpiece from the house of Claude, bravo ? 

Cheers, Steve

Hi Steve!

Thanks. But my styling exercise packs no technology, compared to your latest Eldo. Just getting the body realigned was a handfull. LOL

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/28/2024 at 12:03 AM, ea0863 said:

Spectacular build Claude!

Thank you EMRE!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/28/2024 at 3:17 PM, Koellefornia Kid said:

I dig it! great conversion work on one of my all time favourite kits! Like everything about this build but my favourite feature is the hatch you created! Very well done!

Hi Oliver!

Thank you for stopping by.

I experimented with just a shortened trunk lid, but in proportion to the inner platform, it made more sense to simulate a hatch, that would permit large objects to be loaded. As you can see, there's a wooden crate in the cargo space.

Gotta deliver...

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/29/2024 at 7:59 AM, slusher said:

Stunning custom and excellent craftsmanship!

Thanks Carl! Always good to hear from you!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/29/2024 at 10:57 AM, ewetwo said:

That is beautiful.

Thanks David!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/29/2024 at 6:46 PM, Dragonhawk1066 said:

That is super cool!

Thanks Craig. Happy you like it!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/29/2024 at 7:04 PM, rv1963 said:

Great custom work, very well done.

Thanks Robert!

CY

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/31/2024 at 12:06 AM, Rattlecan Dan said:

Very nice styling and imagination put to work on this smooth creation. Great job!

Thanks Donato!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 7/31/2024 at 5:30 AM, XYHARRY said:

Oh Claude, you've done it again! Well done. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

Thank you David! I get older by the day, but I try harder!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/2/2024 at 9:49 AM, crazyjim said:

I really like it although the front looks too long.  Fantastic color.

Thanks Jim!

Well, it was the way of Caddy back then: LONGER, LOWER & WIDER. I couldn't change that...

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/2/2024 at 10:36 PM, John B. said:

Very imaginative and very cool!

Thanks John!

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