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Purchased in Florida sight unseen by a Texas owner and shipped directly to us, we will endeavor to make this land yacht float along the highways again. While this is not a full blown restoration, we will be getting the vehicle roadworthy again
body
This is how the long dormant Cadillac looked when it first came to us. 
motor
 After some dismantling, we see there is some rust
primed
 After repairing the rust, body work was done and then put into primer
front

The engine was detailed, the body epoxy primed and the edged in color.
   The seats have received new foam and leather has been stitched together
   Rear view of the front seats
  We are adding air conditioning to the car as the hot Texas summers are unbearable in a convertible. We obtained a set of factory A/C compressor brackets and will modify them to work with the new Sanden compressor.
  Here is a mock up of how the new compressor will fit.
  Another view of the modified brackets
  We are doing some final fitments for the fender skirts to fit nicely against the quarter panel
  The monstrous Cadillac is being prepped for prime..
  After being primed, the monstrous Cadillac is being readied for painting.
  The Brenton Blue base coat is being applied.
  After being refinished in base and clear, the Cadillac is rolled out of the booth.
  Rear view of the freshly painted body.
  Right rear view of the large body.
  Trunk compartment is painted also. Some apartments have less room!
  Passenger compartment is equal to a 2 bedroom apartment!
  Right front view.
  Front sheetmetal assembly and alignment begins
  The car is getting longer!
  The massive amount of rear trim is getting installed
  Light check
  Lights are working!
  Dash gets painted
  Dash assembly begins
  Engine compartment is finished
  Convertible top installation begins with new pads
  Top is being fitted
  Top is installed
  Interior installation begins
  Rear seat installed
  Dash assembly continues
  Front view of windshield
  The massive front bumper assembly begins
  Front trim and lights are being installed
  Trunk is being finished out
  A/C charging and systems checkout begins. New radial tires and front suspension alignment have been completed
  We have found a few things that need attention and will address them. This is part of the process of making sure the job has been done right!
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