New restoration project. 1957 Cadillac Coupe Deville.

[wishitwasasvt]

Noice! I've always liked teh 57'. Very sexy!

[JC316]

That car is gorgeous! The '55-57 Cads with the single headlights are my favorites. And don't let anyone tell you different, the '59s are tacky lol.

It sounds from your post it will be a driver quality resto and that will be a lot of fun. A full resto would be crazy expensive. A lot of those parts are chromed pot metal and there's only a few places that can rechrome them.

Is it factory pink? Still the original 365? My dad is fixing up his '64 Coupe DeVille and I may be able to help you locate some parts. I know a place off I-35 that has about ten of those, but the owner is a restorer and I think they are his personal parts stash. I'm excited for ya man - and jealous!

BTW, Steve Wertheimer (owner of the Continental Club in Austin) has a lavender one.

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Yeah, it's going to be a driver quality, not a full blown show car. My mom wants to take it to a few swap meets, or car shows. Maybe go get some groceries in it. I personally want to take it out to cars and coffee. Factory pink, original 365. And yes, I will probably need help finding some parts, especially some of the misc stuff like the antenna and some light covers inside. I might even be able to do some swapping, I have a crap ton of parts and chrome for a 51 cadillac Fleetwood.

[Lason]

sweet caddy! Im jealous!!

[mustangguy289]

Looks to be in very good shape considering a tree fell on it.

[bobs94formula]

Very cool!!

[46Tbird]

I think I've seen a couple of posts about this car going to a bodyshop for roof repair. Might be cheaper and easier to make an offer on this coupe instead and just swap the roof onto your good car.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3708650430.html

[46Tbird]

Here's another couple.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3716282879.html

[talisman]

Here's another couple.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3716282879.html

That's the weirdest cowl hood I've ever seen. lol

[JC316]

The roof isn't that bad anymore. Been crazy busy at work for the past couple of weeks and haven't had time to take it to anyone.

[SEB]

JC are you familiar with the IROC motor & suspension? My 88 has sloppy steering & needs to be timed & just gone over. Any chance I could talk you in to taking a look at it. It runs great, But dies when you let off the gas & the steering is sloppy on it. I think it needs all new suspension along with a new steering column

[UserX]

Nice!