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1956 Sedan deVille

Started by Saturnin15, August 24, 2022, 05:45:05 PM

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Saturnin15

Here is some pictures of the slow process of bringing back on the road my 1956 Sedan deVille.  I bought it in 2011 and it was in a sad state but ok for a project. It was an home made restoration in my garage.  Got help from many of my friends along the way. I greatfully thank them for their help.  Upholstery was professionally done in original paterns but not original colors. Body work was also done professionally by a friend but I did sand a lot.  The floors and support repairs was done by me.  First time in welding.  I must say that I learned a lot along the way and I know my car! Not a valid attachment ID.692B76ED-4DD3-4DD6-B45E-D499D3E9B04C.jpegF1DAAD4A-261D-4B65-A7B3-E764AA2E9337.jpeg9A0AD380-4906-4E8B-8755-AC768B10873D.jpegF252EA67-E75A-439F-A22A-C174C1A22F5B.jpeg83146793-5A52-4199-9432-453E8047482D.jpegF21013CB-42D1-42F6-89C9-91320CB785CE.jpeg36AB9D68-F0DB-4E54-A415-E981DF4E8C0F.jpeg7DBBA8AC-6F0A-4B23-BAF8-D573ED6CCA0C.jpeg2B647334-C45C-4B7E-BF7A-539FD3D78164.jpeg
Sedan Deville 1956

Saturnin15

Sedan Deville 1956

Saturnin15

Sedan Deville 1956

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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

Lexi

Beautiful! Well done Eric. Thank you for sharing your restoration images with us. Makes me want to get back into work that my ride currently needs. Clay/Lexi

Big Fins

Enter that one into the CLC calendar. Gorgeous!
Current:
1976 Eldorado Convertible in Crystal Blue FireMist with white interior and top. (Misty Blue)
1969 Fleetwood Brougham in Chalice Gold FireMist with matching interior and top. (The Old Man) SOLD!

Past and much missed:
1977 Brougham de Elegance
1976 Eldorado Convertible
1972 Fleetwood Brougham
1971 Sedan de Ville
1970 de Ville Convertible
1969 Sedan de Ville
1959 Sedan deVille

dogbergs

Great job, thank you for sharing!

Greetings from Sweden.


/ Johan Lundgren
-51 62 convertible, project
-64 Dodge Polara
-70 Volvo 121
-63 Plymouth Max Wedge clone, project
-42 Harley WLA
-33 Ford Pick up, project

Cadillac1967inthenorth

Thats aa nice car! I love 4 dr hardtops :)

billyoung

Herculean effort, well done !
Age 68, Living in Gods waiting room ( Florida ) Owned over 40 Old Cadillac's from 1955's to 1990 Brougham's. Currently own a 1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible and a 1992 Cadillac 5.7 Brougham.

Saturnin15

Quote from: Big Fins on August 24, 2022, 07:31:37 PMEnter that one into the CLC calendar. Gorgeous!
Quote from: Big Fins on August 24, 2022, 07:31:37 PMEnter that one into the CLC calendar. Gorgeous!
Thank you!  I followed your advice.  It is in the 2024 CLC calendar!
Sedan Deville 1956

Saturnin15

Quote from: billyoung on March 02, 2023, 08:41:09 AMHerculean effort, well done !
Yes indeed.  But now I'm proud of it!
Sedan Deville 1956

James Landi

Eric, You are justifiably proud!  Wonderful work... James

Chicken Coupe

 Hello, Sorry if this is already posted. I posted a question day before forum updated.     

First of all, congratulations  on the hard work and determination. What a beautiful job.      I am rebuilding my 60 coupe.  My question is  I see you have the car on its side.  Are you using a rotisserie I just don't see? Or is it literally on its side. If so, Any issues on body crushing after that?    This method might help for replacing my inner rockers and floor braces.    Thank you for your time. 

Saturnin15

I put it on it's side directly on the floor.  The rocker were already replaced and the floor wasn't all rotten so the car was structurally solid.  So no brace were needed.  The steel on these car were amazingly solid so, no damage on the rear fender occurred.
Sedan Deville 1956

Chicken Coupe

I thank you for your response.  Again. Job well done.  Keep up the good work.