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1957 to 1958...What Changed???

Started by Cadillac101, August 06, 2022, 03:48:32 PM

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Cadillac101

Hey There,

Still trying to learn about the 1958 Cadilac.

Some say it was a "one year" car and other places say it was a "Modified 1957".

So what really changed between the 57 and 58?

What parts were the same?

Any of the more experienced ones who have gone this road before PLEASE chime in.

THANKS!!!

Bill
Bill
Western Arizona
1958 DeVille 2 Door
1961 Series 6200 convertible

Dave Shepherd

2 things, on the Eldorados, 57 2 4's, 58, tri power. 58 all, dual headlites. Sure there are more things.

Mike Josephic CLC #3877

It would help us give you better information if you could
tell which model, body style, etc. Cadillac you are working
on.

Mike
1955 Cadillac Eldorado
1973 Cadillac Eldorado
1995 Cadillac Seville
2004 Escalade
1997 GMC Suburban 4X4, 454 engine, 3/4 ton
custom built by Santa Fe in Evansville, IN
2011 Buick Lucerne CX
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Barry M Wheeler #2189

First, get on line and simply type in 1957 Cadillac and then 1958 Cadillac. Read the print and check out the pictures. GM was in a two year cycle of body shells. That is the basic structure for each auto. The trick was to use as many non-noticeable parts as possible to save $$$ and use new dies to make the outside look as different as possible from the last year. Their designers were masters of this procedure, which basically started in 1936 using A, B, and C bodies for the various lines of cars they produced. Enjoy.
Barry M. Wheeler #2189


1981 Cadillac Seville
1991 Cadillac Seville

35-709

Seems I remember the '57 gas tank was one year only --- FWIW
1935 Cadillac Sedan resto-mod "Big Red"
1973 Cadillac Caribou - Sold - but still in the family
1950 Jaguar Mark V Saloon resto-mod - Sold
1942 Cadillac 6269 - Sold
1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - Sold
1950 Packard 2dr. Club Sedan
1935 Glenn Pray - Auburn Boattail Speedster, Gen. 2

jdemerson

Bill,
     Check out this link at the Heritage Center:
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits/Cadillac/1958_Cadillac_VVI.pdf

     There are 446 pages! Of course there is a similar item for 1957 models. You can download them at no cost -- PDF files.

Good luck!
John Emerson
1952 Cadillac Sedan 6219X
John Emerson
Middlebury, Vermont
CLC member #26790
1952 Series 6219X
http://bit.ly/21AGnvn

Cadillac101

I read the Heritage Center Vehicle Pack and it is super helpful.  The "New Features" section that tells the sales people the new mechanics and details is most valuable.

Often times someone who has been in the game a long time can do a very good summary.

Anyhoo...any books or other information you can share/ lead me to will be most helpful/
Bill
Western Arizona
1958 DeVille 2 Door
1961 Series 6200 convertible

fishnjim

Spend a few bucks and get a CLC authenticity manual for 57-58.


Jon S

1958 was a body face lift however there were major changes. Single to dual headlights. Rear leaf springs to coil springs and a host of other things. See attachments:
Jon

1958 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
1973 Lincoln Continental Coupe
1981 Corvette
2004 Mustang GT