Johan ‘70 Cadillac ElDorado pro touring (low and aggressive)

[Mattilacken]

Looks very good mate! Details are awesome!

[NOBLNG]

Looking mighty fine Steve!? I love the whole thing, including all the little details like the water bottle.?

[David G.]

What a phenomenal and inspirational build!

Thank you for taking the time to document and share your adventure with us.

David G.

[Phildaupho]

Good to have you back at the bench. The Eldo is looking absolutely wicked !!

[Steve H]

On 11/19/2023 at 11:25 PM, Mattilacken said:

Looks very good mate! Details are awesome!

Thank you Anton! Last update coming right up …

 

On 11/20/2023 at 3:48 AM, NOBLNG said:

Looking mighty fine Steve!? I love the whole thing, including all the little details like the water bottle.?

Hi Gregg, thanks for the kind words.

On 11/20/2023 at 4:58 AM, David G. said:

What a phenomenal and inspirational build!

Thank you for taking the time to document and share your adventure with us.

David G.

Thanks for having a look David. Sorry for the very tardy reply. It has definitely been an adventure…

On 11/21/2023 at 8:42 AM, Phildaupho said:

Good to have you back at the bench. The Eldo is looking absolutely wicked !!

Hello Phil, just now coming into what is normally my most productive bench time. Thanks for the comment. 
 

Very sorry for the late reply here guys. I haven’t been on the board much, and somehow missed these. I really appreciate you taking the time to have a look and comment. Last update coming at ya!

[Steve H]

Hello fellow builders! At long last, this will be the final update before going under glass. I have a few touch ups to do, and I’m not happy with how the driver side exhaust is sitting, so I will adjust that. I must say, it has been a bit of a challenge. There were times this thing fought me hard even when doing the simplest of tasks. Several times I had to leave the bench before something “bad” happened… The build itself wasn’t overly difficult, but I swore sometimes that the car was possessed!! Anyhooo… enough whining!

I cobbled together an exhaust system with parts box mufflers, aluminium tubing, and exhaust tips are bootlace ferrules with the end squeezed to an oval shape. I have always used aluminum tubing for tips, and thinned the wall thickness, but the ferrules are perfect. The mufflers have been wrapped in matte aluminum BMF.

The engine compartment is now complete. Added some basic wiring, spark plug wires, coil and ignition box, electric fan wires, and battery cables. Other details include: heater hoses, fuel line and rails, rad expansion tank and overflow line, brake master cylinder, and a 3d printed battery from local modeller extraordinaire Martin Aveyard (Stoke here on the forum), thank you Martin!! The hood latch/rad support in front of the radiator is a modified piece from a 62 Impala. Not accurate, but it added some needed detail. Oh… I also added a couple of GM horns in front of the rad support, but you really have to look to see them!

That’s about it !!…. The bumpers have been installed, front splitter complete with carbon fibre decals, side view mirrors, back up camera added to the fuel door area, and license plates with photo etch frames.A couple of teaser photos before I get some “glamour” shots. I need some good weather, so that might be few days yet. Hope to have it under glass by end of weekend. Thank you to everyone who contributed, and took the time to comment, I promise you it is much appreciated. Sorry this one dragged on so long.

Overall, I am very pleased with the end result. I wanted an aggressive, pro touring Cadillac that honoured the lines of the original car, but give it some serious attitude. I think I accomplished that, but I will let you folks be the judge. Thanks again for looking.

Cheers, Steve

[bobthehobbyguy]

Impressive work. A new pro touring category. Pro luxury touring.  Would love to see a full size on built.

[NOBLNG]

26 minutes ago, Steve H said:

I wanted an aggressive, pro touring Cadillac that honoured the lines of the original car, but give it some serious attitude. I think I accomplished that, but I will let you folks be the judge. Thanks again for looking.

Cheers, Steve

Oh, it’s got attitude all right Steve! I really like the finished product…and I’m stealing your door latch idea!?

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi Steve!

Well, if the thing "fought you"... it is obvious you fought back with panache!

Bravo!

CT

[Keef]

I’ve been anxiously awaiting this one!!! And I am definitely NOT disappointed in the least bit!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! You have actually inspired me to do a similar project with a 65 Riviera. 

[Rattlecan Dan]

Very stylish looking ride.

[David G.]

It's beautiful! I can't wait to see it in the Under Glass section.

David G.

[Steve H]

On 12/13/2023 at 5:16 PM, bobthehobbyguy said:

Impressive work. A new pro touring category. Pro luxury touring.  Would love to see a full size on built.

Hi Bob! Thanks for following along. I agree that this would be cool in 1:1. 

 

On 12/13/2023 at 5:31 PM, NOBLNG said:

Oh, it’s got attitude all right Steve! I really like the finished product…and I’m stealing your door latch idea!?

Greg! Well mission accomplished then! As for the door latches, they certainly weren’t my idea, but I sure like how they look. All credit to the Dutch Boys. I look forward to seeing which build you use the door latch idea on… T-bird?… Thanks for your support, and for following along. I always enjoy your builds, and your tips and tricks. 

On 12/13/2023 at 5:31 PM, Claude Thibodeau said:

Hi Steve!

Well, if the thing "fought you"... it is obvious you fought back with panache!

Bravo!

CT

It was a probably a draw Claude. Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it. Always good to hear from you sir.

On 12/13/2023 at 5:56 PM, Keef said:

I’ve been anxiously awaiting this one!!! And I am definitely NOT disappointed in the least bit!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! You have actually inspired me to do a similar project with a 65 Riviera. 

Keith!! I really appreciate your support and the kind words. Sorry this thing took so long, sheesh… As for the 65 Riv., YES SIR!!! Love the initial mock up there. Looks like you have that “sloshed” right down….perfect. I’ll be watching that one progress for sure! Tamiya gold and smoke on the wheels? Those are Fujimi if I’m not mistaken. I used hose on my 66 Nova.

 

23 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said:

Very stylish looking ride.

Thank you Donato. Stylish and aggressive? 

14 hours ago, David G. said:

It's beautiful! I can't wait to see it in the Under Glass section.

David G.

Hi David, sounds like the weather might cooperate so I can get some decent photos. Thanks for having a look, and taking the time to comment.

 

I appreciate all of you taking time to respond. Despite the challenges, it was enjoyable, and the end result is close to what I wanted.

Cheers, Steve

[Keef]

1 minute ago, Steve H said:

 

Keith!! I really appreciate your support and the kind words. Sorry this thing took so long, sheesh… As for the 65 Riv., YES SIR!!! Love the initial mock up there. Looks like you have that “sloshed” right down….perfect. I’ll be watching that one progress for sure! Tamiya gold and smoke on the wheels? Those are Fujimi if I’m not mistaken. I used hose on my 66 Nova.

Cheers, Steve

Actually it’s Testors Extreme Bronze lacquer.

The wheels came from this kit from Fujimi.

I haven’t decided on a color scheme yet though, although I do have an idea for one.

[Steve H]

11 minutes ago, Keef said:

Actually it’s Testors Extreme Bronze lacquer.

The wheels came from this kit from Fujimi.

I haven’t decided on a color scheme yet though, although I do have an idea for one.

Ohhhh… I like the inspiration. I think I need some bronze lacquer! Looks great.  Just sent you a PM

[dino246gt]

Man that Caddy turned out fantastic and I can't wait to see what you do with a Riv!

Awesome!

 

[SpikeSchumacher]

On 12/13/2023 at 4:59 PM, Steve H said:

Hello fellow builders! At long last, this will be the final update before going under glass. I have a few touch ups to do, and I’m not happy with how the driver side exhaust is sitting, so I will adjust that. I must say, it has been a bit of a challenge. There were times this thing fought me hard even when doing the simplest of tasks. Several times I had to leave the bench before something “bad” happened… The build itself wasn’t overly difficult, but I swore sometimes that the car was possessed!! Anyhooo… enough whining!

I cobbled together an exhaust system with parts box mufflers, aluminium tubing, and exhaust tips are bootlace ferrules with the end squeezed to an oval shape. I have always used aluminum tubing for tips, and thinned the wall thickness, but the ferrules are perfect. The mufflers have been wrapped in matte aluminum BMF.

The engine compartment is now complete. Added some basic wiring, spark plug wires, coil and ignition box, electric fan wires, and battery cables. Other details include: heater hoses, fuel line and rails, rad expansion tank and overflow line, brake master cylinder, and a 3d printed battery from local modeller extraordinaire Martin Aveyard (Stoke here on the forum), thank you Martin!! The hood latch/rad support in front of the radiator is a modified piece from a 62 Impala. Not accurate, but it added some needed detail. Oh… I also added a couple of GM horns in front of the rad support, but you really have to look to see them!

That’s about it !!…. The bumpers have been installed, front splitter complete with carbon fibre decals, side view mirrors, back up camera added to the fuel door area, and license plates with photo etch frames.A couple of teaser photos before I get some “glamour” shots. I need some good weather, so that might be few days yet. Hope to have it under glass by end of weekend. Thank you to everyone who contributed, and took the time to comment, I promise you it is much appreciated. Sorry this one dragged on so long.

Overall, I am very pleased with the end result. I wanted an aggressive, pro touring Cadillac that honoured the lines of the original car, but give it some serious attitude. I think I accomplished that, but I will let you folks be the judge. Thanks again for looking.

Cheers, Steve

Cool and outstanding as usual Steve! 

[Steve H]

8 hours ago, dino246gt said:

Man that Caddy turned out fantastic and I can't wait to see what you do with a Riv!

Awesome!

 

Hi Dennis, glad you stopped in to have a look. It was a long haul, but I am pleased with how it turned out. Actually looking at it today, I appreciated it a bit more. So thank you. 
As for the Riv, we will have to watch what Keith does with it, as it’s his build. I have no doubt that he will do an amazing job on it, and I definitely plan on following his build once he gets going. In the meantime, I’m going to keep an eye on his Nova wagon which seems to off to a good start.

 

5 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said:

Cool and outstanding as usual Steve! 

Thanks Spike!! I hope you are ok with me using your avatar name, it just sounds cool and I like it.

[Steve H]

I got a couple of decent photos this evening and couldn’t resist sharing my favourite one. (So far)

You can see I have added the nav antenna. This photo (for me) captures exactly the look I was going for. It also shows the subtle fender flares, especially the rear. 
 

Thanks for lookin!

[KWT]

Looking great

[Steve H]

On 12/16/2023 at 6:35 AM, KWT said:

Looking great

Thanks Jeremy. Finally done…. Still waiting for some sunshine to get some photos. We were fogged in all day yesterday.