1966 Cadillac Hearse - updated 9/24

[IceMan Collections]

Finally building a hearse. It's going to be my October entry over at our club. figured it was creepy enough. It's a resin copy of the Johan Hearse.

Here are some pics of what I started with and where I'm at so far. opened the hood, added tabs and painted it flat black to start.

Edited September 24, 2014 by iceman-555

[IceMan Collections]

Gloss black and engine work. Its the engine from the 59 Caddy kit

Unfortunately the rear of the body was in rough shape so I ended up gluing the rear door shut. I really wanted the casket sticking out. So to make up for it, I will be building a crypt for it.

[IceMan Collections]

Started with some packing material I had lying around.

Added pieces of styrene to replicate concrete blocks. Added filler in between.

Adding a statue

Thought about pillars but not sure if they go with the entrance.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

That looks awesome. Never seen a hearse with wood sides.

[slusher]

Cool project..

[Pim]

That looks awesome. Never seen a hearse with wood sides.

From my limited knowledge on hearses the wood effect is actually supposed to be vinyl

Great work mate by the way

[IceMan Collections]

I did get a little work in for this one. The interior is pretty much done. Added some silver/chrome to the trim. Laid some nice glossy paint on the casket and finished the crypt. Here are some pics.

[Dare1]

Very, Very cool. Love everything about this build.

[Jeremy Jon]

Far out build, looks great, so does the Dio, perfect for day-of-the-dead celebrations, looking forward to more!

[vintagedragcrazy]

here's my pro street hearse i built this several years ago and made the coffin to hold and display it.

vince

[IceMan Collections]

That's pretty cool. Pro street huh? I guess this is for folks that can't wait to move on after burying their significant other. Lol. Thanks for sharing it. Can't wait to finish mine.

[IceMan Collections]

Thanks for the comments Austin, Jeremy n Vince.

Got a bit of work on it tonight. Added windows and curtains. Gave the engine a dark wash as well. This ain't no show car so, there!

[slusher]

Real nice work and progress so far...

[Shardik]

I'm fascinated by hearses, and this one fully vindicates my obsession.

You said this was a resin copy of the Johan, but not who cast it. Do you know? I'd like to get my hands on one since the originals are hard to come by at a decent price.

By the way, the engine is looking very nice; "used but not abused".