Another Project Finished By RPM

[HardcoreZ28]

We just completed a full paint job on this 41 Cadillac that came into the shop back in the fall. As you can see we started by sodablasting the entire car down to bare metal. There was no rust or rot on the car which was impressive, however there were lots of waves in the body and we had to do lots of shrinking work, skim coating, pulling, etc. The fit and finish of the car now is definitely spot on.

The car also has fender skirts on the back however the owner didn't bring the wheel covers with him so he'll be installing them at home after.

Here's some pics I wanted to share.

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/HardcoreZ28/41%20Cadillac%20LaSalle/CaddyBlasted.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/HardcoreZ28/41%20Cadillac%20LaSalle/CaddyBooth.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/HardcoreZ28/41%20Cadillac%20LaSalle/CaddyBooth2.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/HardcoreZ28/41%20Cadillac%20LaSalle/CaddyLeftSide.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/HardcoreZ28/41%20Cadillac%20LaSalle/CaddyHoodOrnament.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/HardcoreZ28/41%20Cadillac%20LaSalle/CaddyFrontView.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/HardcoreZ28/41%20Cadillac%20LaSalle/CaddyFrontCorner.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/HardcoreZ28/41%20Cadillac%20LaSalle/CaddyFinished2.jpg
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/HardcoreZ28/41%20Cadillac%20LaSalle/CaddyFinished1.jpg

[NastyEllEssWon]

aweseome, right down to the huge caddy badge and wide white walls. the biggest question i have. what color is that....its like red, its like brown, its like copper....i love it

[HardcoreZ28]

aweseome, right down to the huge caddy badge and wide white walls. the biggest question i have. what color is that....its like red, its like brown, its like copper....i love it

It's a GM Fleet Vehicle color.....kind of a metallic burgundy. It was the closest match we could find to the original color. The hint of metallic really makes it pop while keeping it close to period correct at the same time.

[NastyEllEssWon]

they need to bring back the cool colors like that. :nod:

[GrandmasterCow]

that's incredible !

[Rich189]

Looks great paul i talked to him last night and hes extremely happy. Hopfully im going to check it out tommarow.

[HardcoreZ28]

Let me know what you think in person Rich...your fine detailer's eye is definitely an opinion I value.

Also.....can you get me some good pics of the car once the fender skirts and wheel covers are back on it? I want some truly complete pics for the website.

[LS1Hawk]

Your work is great. I would love to see this car in person. Fantastic.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Looks like another amazing job, Paul!

[79CamaroDiva]

:drool: good job paul!!

[sweetbmxrider]

there is a caddy in that color that cruises the shows around here, its pretty pimp.

and thats truly a ****in cadillac!

[Knipps]

that is one hell of a job, great work man

[The Fixer]

That's some awesome work Paul, I'm amazed as always!!! The chrome looks phenomenal too - is it original, or did you have to send it to be re-done?

[HardcoreZ28]

That's some awesome work Paul, I'm amazed as always!!! The chrome looks phenomenal too - is it original, or did you have to send it to be re-done?

I only took one window frame to be rechromed.....not sure how long ago the rest of the stuff was done. We installed it how it was dropped off to us.

[bad64chevelle]

wow Paul, that looks amazing! Great finish work! Is that a Flathead caddy in there?

[WildBillyT]

The word I would use is "Magnificent."

Well done, Paul!

Off topic- is that an NMW red tow dolly in that one pic?

[HardcoreZ28]

Yup flathead Caddy motor.

Billy....the tow dollie is an old Uhaul unit that I picked up about 6 years ago. Not sure of the actual make. And by the way....did you get my PM last week?

[maroman88]

very nice!

[WildBillyT]

Yup flathead Caddy motor.

Billy....the tow dollie is an old Uhaul unit that I picked up about 6 years ago. Not sure of the actual make. And by the way....did you get my PM last week?

No... I was messing around with the board and my Blackberry and must have moved it. I'll take a look.

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looks good paul

[bad64chevelle]

Yup flathead Caddy motor.


Nice! My dad picked up a 40 LaSalle rather cheap over the summer that someone started the restoration on, those motors were supposed to be rather torquey for their day.

[chrisfrom nj]

the car looks great paul

[Blackbirdws6]

Looks like top notch work Paul. Well done!

[HardcoreZ28]

Thanks guys. No time to sit back and enjoy it though...on to the next one, or three or four....whatever the case may be right now.

[mc73nova]

Looks great. Nice work.

[T69SS]

Beautiful! Great work

[IROCZman15]

that looks really well done. looks very smooth in the pics. nice work