1957 Cadillac Series 62
Year
1957
Make
Cadillac
Model
Series 62
Status
In Progress
Embark on a journey through the golden age of American luxury with Texoma Classics as we meticulously restore a 1957 Cadillac Series 62 in Sherman, Texas. This vintage Cadillac isn’t just a car; it’s an icon of opulence, style, and timeless elegance, and we’re dedicated to bringing it back to its former glory. Join us on a captivating visual journey through the restoration process, where the spirit of classic Cadillacs meets modern craftsmanship and innovation.
Restoration Progress
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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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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