Cadillac Project

Last month my parents bestowed a precious gift to us. They gave us my grandfather’s vehicle, untouched since 1974 when he died of a sudden massive heart attack. It is a black 1958 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and it is officially our new project.

Follow our journey at Mother Daughter 1958 Cadillac Project. We won't be able to complete this without support at Gofundme.

We do know: 

·         it has 33,000 miles on it.

·         it has not been driven, or even started, in 40 years.

·         while it has been indoors its entire life, it does have rust along the hood and doors.

·         it has a dint in the trunk lid and a crease in the passenger quarter panel.

·         the seat fabric is immaculate with only minor vinyl cracks where the driver sits. 

·         the carpets need to be replaced, as does the head liner, due to mice. 

·         the door interiors and dash are in good condition needing a good cleaning. 

·         the front windshield needs replacing as does one headlight cover, a reverse light cover and two marker light covers.

·         the wiring too should be replaced due to minor mouse damage (why do mice like wires?).

·         the engine oil was very clean when we drained it.

·         the carburetor needs to be rebuilt as the seals are gone.

·         the spark plugs looked like brand new with no corrosion and perfect gaps.

We do not know:

·          what condition the engine and drive train are.

We are so excited and have already started!!