The Cadillac Series 62 is a series of cars which was produced by Cadillac from 1940 through 1964. Originally designed to replace the entry level Series 65, it became the Cadillac Series 6200 in 1959, and remained that until it was renamed to Cadillac Calais for the 1965 model year. The Series 62 was also marketed as the Sixty-Two and the Series Sixty-Two.
For 1957, a tubular X-frame without side rails was adopted. This resulted in lower body without a loss of usable space. Front end styling was marked by rubber bumper guard tips and dual circular lams set into the lower bumper section. Side trim was revised and a dual taillight theme was used. Identifying the standard 62 models were bright metal moldings, just forward of the rear wheel openings, highlighted by seven horizontal wind slits. At the upper end this fender brake trim joined a horizontal molding that ran along a conical flare extending towards both taillamps. A crest medallion was seen on the forward angled rear fins.
The rear fender and deck contour was trimmed with broad, sculptured stainless steel beauty panels. Also seen were “shark” style fins pointing towards the back of the standard features. A new body style was added to the sub-series, a 4-door Eldorado Sedan Seville, but only four were actually sold, and it was cancelled the following year.
Before…
This Cadillac will be getting a new paint job and we will be pulling the engine to put a modern fuel injection Chevrolet engine. Along with replacing some other pieces of the car.
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During…
The old gas tank has been taken down.
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We got the rear axle removed.
Working on removing the old leaf springs.
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The old engine has been removed.
Everything has been removed and out of the way for the conversion.
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The new transmission has arrived.
The new Moser engineering 12 bolt rear end came in.
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We have removed the Chevrolet Performance L96 6.0L 360 HP engine from the crate to start the mock up process.
Working on mocking up the transmission and engine to ensure the proper fit.
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We have gotten the engine mounts fabricated and are ready to weld them in.
Mocking up the leaf springs and rear end, just need to weld in the brackets for the new parts.
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Completed engine bay metal fabrication.
The frame has been painted now that the fabrication has been completed.
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Here we have assembled the spindle, rotor, brake caliper and steering arm to be installed.
We have installed the proportioning valve, master cylinder and brake booster for the power brake conversion.
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The Chevrolet Performance L96 6.0L 360 HP engine has been installed.
We are about to assemble the suspension, upper and lower A arms.
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We have installed the core support.
The custom made gas tank is getting mocked up for installation.
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We have begun running new lines throughout the car.
We’ve got lights working on this Cadillac.
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We made custom air vents by fabricating in the old ashtrays.
Custom built cool air intake has been installed.
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The engine is almost complete.
We have removed the instrument cluster to access the wires.
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We have power going to the dash so we have lights working now.
The headlights are now working.
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The prndl switch has been installed.
We have begun preparations to install the rear windshield.
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We have repaired a section of trim to be able to attach it back to the exterior of the vehicle.
Preparing to install the transmission.
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