| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Pickup Conversion
Non-Standard VIN: 6EL47FWD007784
500ci V-8, Full Power - Front Wheel Drive
Suspension is front torsion bar/rear coil spring
Repaintedwith GM whiteand a single pinstripe added.
Ablue marine canvas bed coverprotects contents in bed
Wonderfully restored, drives great!.
Mechanically in great shape, with the following repairs/upgrades:
Top-end refurishment, new lifters, gaskets, timing set, water pump
Distributor upgraded to period-correct HEI ignition
New front axles and upper/lower ball joints,
Full lengthcustom dual exhaust with MagnaFlow2in/2out performance muffler
New front shocks; New rear air shocks
New front calipers and brakes - New HD tires
New door window and door jamb rubbers
Dual electric high-velocity fans which replaced the mechanical fan
Previously a California/Nevada car, the body is in great shape
No rust, buta lot of Nevada dirt flushed from underneath
Bumper/body fillers were all deteriorated, replaced with modern ABS versions
Weathering inbedwas restored by master fiberglass(Boston Whaler) technician
Exceptionally clean, straight, and original
Interior has been partially refurbished:
Front seats rebuilt/recovered- Driver side 6way electric seat repaired
New headliner- Recovered dash boards - New front speakers
Door panels redone, lenses forlights are includedjust not shown.
Dial car-phone with control box (in rear) included but unknown if operational
Carpetinghas couple of rough spots on pass side.
Still a few things left undone that wouldmake it (more!) perfect including:
Electric (after-market) antennainstalled, but not hooked up. Still hoping to find an OEM version.
Rear jump seats good condition,and still in previous recovered fabric
A/C system compressor is new.New ductwork in dash.
Cruise control does not work.
Needs new wheel-well sealing flaps.
So there you have it.
Included is lots of original and progress pictures on CD, plus a LOT of spare parts
This has been a fun project of mine for agood while and gets TONS of looks at the car shows.
But with declining health, it's time to pass it on to a good home.
Over $18k invested...sorry to see it go...but go it must!
Call Jim with questions 386-576-7890, located near Daytona Beach, FL.
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