1959 Cadillac interesting modifications from Hawaii?

[Chuck Patton]

This is innovative on a 6339B with only 12,308 produced.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303299426384

[wrench]

A pink ‘59 Caddy with push button flame throwers.

[rwchatham CLC 21892]

Innovative and interesting are not the words that popped in my mind when I saw this 4 window model.

[Jeff Wilk]

Did they extend the fins bu adding 1958 Cadillac fins to the top??

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

I guess someone felt the original '59 fin wasn't big enough...

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

Or they were getting ready to install a spoiler, as in the Dodge Daytona?

Or they wanted it to stand out in the parking lot?

Bruce.

[35-709]

Instead of poking you in the chest, here you would have to worry about them poking you in the eye!

[Bob Hoffmann CLC#96]

Maybe Pele will punish that car!!! LOL!

[Dr.61Caddy]

Thank you for all your wonderful comments.

[Alan Harris CLC#1513]

Elvis plate not included? Well, forget it then!

[Jeff Wilk]

Thank you for all your wonderful comments.

R Fusco I for one love the artistry and craftsmanship. Would love to know the story behind the car too. Especially one on Hawaii where it must really standiut and be a challenge on many of the roads. Nice job.....

[rwchatham CLC 21892]

Artistry and craftsmanship, you guys are killing me  😂

[Jeff Wilk]

Artistry and craftsmanship, you guys are killing me  😂

Im serious. Anybody can take something apart and paint it and out back together. Whether or not you or I would do this to our cars is not the point. I admire and respect what it takes to create some of these custom jobs.

[rwchatham CLC 21892]

Im serious. Anybody can take something apart and paint it and out back together. Whether or not you or I would do this to our cars is not the point. I admire and respect what it takes to create some of these custom jobs.

I would disagree that anyone can take something apart and put it back together again.
Sometimes restorations are harder to duplicate than having free reign to do whatever you like , interiors are a perfect example . Another example would be nuts and bolts it’s easy on a custom build to order all new bolts , try doing the research on a restoration of all the correct markings on original bolt heads exact washer sizes and thickness let alone the correct plating .  Taking a car apart and painting it isn’t a restoration it’s painting a car . I’ve been involved in builds that were  exact restorations and also custom builds  so I also can appreciate artistic talent and what it takes to design a custom car that is well done , with that being said this car is not artistic in the least bit it borders more on gaudiness in my opinion .  Flame throwers out the side , extended fins , come on you can’t be serious . And to be recommended by a  self proclaimed expert , seriously ? Post some nice 59s that are available underground and not eBay and Craig’s list adds that anybody can look up and then I’ll give someone some credit .

[59-in-pieces]

Jeff,
First thing I thought too - 58 on top of 59 fins.
Well maybe not the first thing - that was NUGGLY.

Have fun,
Steve B.

[Glen]

I was not impressed with it.  I noticed the safety sticker in one video, that sticker has not been used since 2012.  Didn’t notice that when I saw the car, but if it still has that sticker on it, it is not currently registered. 

[Jeff Wilk]

I would disagree that anyone can take something apart and put it back together again.
Sometimes restorations are harder to duplicate than having free reign to do whatever you like , interiors are a perfect example . Another example would be nuts and bolts it’s easy on a custom build to order all new bolts , try doing the research on a restoration of all the correct markings on original bolt heads exact washer sizes and thickness let alone the correct plating .  Taking a car apart and painting it isn’t a restoration it’s painting a car . I’ve been involved in builds that were  exact restorations and also custom builds  so I also can appreciate artistic talent and what it takes to design a custom car that is well done , with that being said this car is not artistic in the least bit it borders more on gaudiness in my opinion .  Flame throwers out the side , extended fins , come on you can’t be serious . And to be recommended by a  self proclaimed expert , seriously ? Post some nice 59s that are available underground and not eBay and Craig’s list adds that anybody can look up and then I’ll give someone some credit .

OK OK I definitely should NOT have said that ANBODY can take apart and put back together a car in a restoration. I know better than that firsthand being a purest and having done that with my Children including self electroplating nuts and bolts per original finishes. See below).

My point is that customizers cant go to a shop manual or a car club or car show to see how something goes together. They need to envision it then build it. I don't like all artwork either.... Contemporary? Cubism?  Impressionist? Pop?.......but I respect all artists for their vision and guts to create it and put it out there for others to love OR hate it. Our art just happens to be on four wheels.

Stepping off the soapbox now.....so I can get ready to dig through tons and tons and acres and acres of rusty, greasy, and NOS parts at Hershey for my current purest restoration project!!!!

[rwchatham CLC 21892]

Jeff I’m with you all the way on appreciating vision , I preach that all the time but when a dog poops on the floor it’s not artwork it’s just a mess  , lol
Have fun at Hershey !

[Makandriaco]

I don't have anything to comment on this particular car. I have been away from the forum for a couple of years and now I am back because I am looking to sell my "not fully original" restored '59 4 window series 62 (4 door). But I am really surprised on how negative most of the replies are.
I would thought that if you don't like the car you can say it, but a lot of these comments are really sarcastic and negative. Is it really necessary? I expected members of the forum to support other members more than this.