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Blue Mistress (55 FW)

Started by Caddy Wizard, March 21, 2022, 01:43:58 PM

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Caddy Wizard

#20
September 20, 2023, 07:37:17 AM
For the last 3 months, the painter has been saying that he will paint the exterior all over "next week".  Mostly he ignores my texts asking for an update.

He has had the car in "paint shop jail" for 15 months now...
Art Gardner


1955 S60 Fleetwood sedan (now under resto -- has been in paint shop since June 2022!)
1955 S62 Coupe (future show car? 2/3 done)
1958 Eldo Seville (2/3 done)

jwwseville60

#21
September 26, 2023, 10:01:06 AM
Everyone set their Star Trek phasers on...STUNNING!
1960 Eldorado Seville, Copper, "IKE"
1961 CDV, gold, "Goldfinger"
1964 Eldorado, Turquoise, "Billy the Squid"
1963 De Ville Station Wagon Vista roof, silver blue, "Race Bannon"
1963 Fleetwood 60S, turquoise, "The Miami Special"
1959 Sedan Deville flat top, tan, "Jupiter-2"
1947 Caddy Sedanette 62, black, "Johnny Cash"
1970 ASC Fleetwood wagon, dark blue, "Iron Maiden"
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Caddy Wizard

#22
September 27, 2023, 04:33:12 PM
Once more, I am  told that the car will be painted "this week". 


I no longer get frustrated by the broken promises (or excited by the promises).  Eventually he will paint it or I will take it back unpainted and spray it myself.
Art Gardner


1955 S60 Fleetwood sedan (now under resto -- has been in paint shop since June 2022!)
1955 S62 Coupe (future show car? 2/3 done)
1958 Eldo Seville (2/3 done)

Mike Baillargeon #15848

#23
September 27, 2023, 06:57:12 PM
Quote from: Caddy Wizard on September 27, 2023, 04:33:12 PMOnce more, I am  told that the car will be painted "this week". 


I no longer get frustrated by the broken promises (or excited by the promises).  Eventually he will paint it or I will take it back unpainted and spray it myself.

I feel your pain Art....

There too many stories like this in our hobby....

I've known customers that give these crooks more money in the hopes of getting them to finish their car....Of course it never ends well...

Mike
Mike
Baillargeon
#15848

Caddy Wizard

#24
September 28, 2023, 07:35:24 AM
Quote from: Mike Baillargeon #15848 on September 27, 2023, 06:57:12 PMI feel your pain Art....

There too many stories like this in our hobby....

I've known customers that give these crooks more money in the hopes of getting them to finish their car....Of course it never ends well...

Mike


I have the advantage that my dad was a car painter and taught me the basics.  I can do a fine job if I have to.  So, one way or another, it will work out.
Art Gardner


1955 S60 Fleetwood sedan (now under resto -- has been in paint shop since June 2022!)
1955 S62 Coupe (future show car? 2/3 done)
1958 Eldo Seville (2/3 done)

Lexi

#25
September 28, 2023, 09:29:30 AM
I am inclined to think that I would assign a deadline for completion in the very near future. If not met, then take your car home. Sorry to learn of this Art. Clay/Lexi

James Landi

#26
September 28, 2023, 10:06:20 AM
"The road to HELL is paved with good intentions."  G.B. Shaw

Bob Hoffmann CLC#96

#27
September 28, 2023, 03:09:56 PM
Hi Art,
If you need a super solid RH rear bumper end, Please contact me directly at bobscads@comcast.net.
Thanks, Bob
1968 Eldorado slick top ,white/red interior
2015 Holden Ute HSV Maloo red/black interior.
             
Too much fun is more than you can have.

Caddy Wizard

#28
September 28, 2023, 03:37:37 PM
Quote from: Bob Hoffmann CLC#96 on September 28, 2023, 03:09:56 PMHi Art,
If you need a super solid RH rear bumper end, Please contact me directly at bobscads@comcast.net.
Thanks, Bob

I have two 55 cadillacs -- the Blue Mistress (FW) and Aunt Dot (coupe).  Both have completely redone chrome.  I even have one extra rear bumper end already rechromed (I forget which side).

Thanks anyway...
Art Gardner


1955 S60 Fleetwood sedan (now under resto -- has been in paint shop since June 2022!)
1955 S62 Coupe (future show car? 2/3 done)
1958 Eldo Seville (2/3 done)

Bob Hoffmann CLC#96

#29
September 28, 2023, 05:02:51 PM
Quote from: Caddy Wizard on September 28, 2023, 03:37:37 PMI have two 55 cadillacs -- the Blue Mistress (FW) and Aunt Dot (coupe).  Both have completely redone chrome.  I even have one extra rear bumper end already rechromed (I forget which side).

Thanks anyway...
Please check what side you have.
Thanks, Bob
1968 Eldorado slick top ,white/red interior
2015 Holden Ute HSV Maloo red/black interior.
             
Too much fun is more than you can have.

Caddy Wizard

#30
October 02, 2023, 01:25:35 PM
I have given the painter until Oct 21 to finish.  Otherwise I am taking the car back as is and painting it myself.  Enough is enough.

Shortly after I sent him this latest message (ultimatum), he sent me some new progress pictures...
Art Gardner


1955 S60 Fleetwood sedan (now under resto -- has been in paint shop since June 2022!)
1955 S62 Coupe (future show car? 2/3 done)
1958 Eldo Seville (2/3 done)

Caddy Wizard

#31
October 12, 2023, 02:31:58 PM
Painter says he has finished the painting!  Says that all that is left is to polish it.  Fingers crossed!  I'll post some photos when he sends me new ones.


16 months in the paint shop.  It needed virtually no body work...
Art Gardner


1955 S60 Fleetwood sedan (now under resto -- has been in paint shop since June 2022!)
1955 S62 Coupe (future show car? 2/3 done)
1958 Eldo Seville (2/3 done)

Cadillac Jack 82

#32
October 12, 2023, 03:15:42 PM
Congrats!  Hopefully its done!  I'm surprised it took so long.  I understand that shops can fall behind but 16 months?  Incredible.
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"
1964 Cadillac SDV "Rosalie"
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado "Sienna"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Cpe
1940 Chevrolet Cpe
1941 Ford 11Y
1954 Buick 48D
1955 Cadillac CDV
1955 Packard Clipper
1957 Cadillac Series 62
1962 VW Bug
1962 Dodge 880
1966 Mercury Montclair
1967 Buick Wildcat Convertible
1968 Chevy Chevelle SS
1968 Plymouth Barracuda
1977 Lincoln MKV

Bob Kielar

#33
October 14, 2023, 08:32:10 AM
Congratulations Art long time coming. Hope the paint work is up to your standards.Looking forward seeing those pictures.

Regards,
Bob Kielar
Keep Cruzin
1955 Cadillac Fleetwood

Lexi

#34
October 14, 2023, 09:33:06 AM
Great news. Pics please! Clay/Lexi

Caddy Wizard

#35
October 18, 2023, 11:01:46 AM
It looks like I can retrieve the car in the coming days.  They have painted it and are doing the buffing.  I hope to get it back in the next week or so.
Art Gardner


1955 S60 Fleetwood sedan (now under resto -- has been in paint shop since June 2022!)
1955 S62 Coupe (future show car? 2/3 done)
1958 Eldo Seville (2/3 done)

Cadillac Jack 82

#36
October 18, 2023, 11:04:40 AM
Now THAT is a job well done from what I can tell.  She's going to look amazing once she's finished!
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"
1964 Cadillac SDV "Rosalie"
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado "Sienna"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Cpe
1940 Chevrolet Cpe
1941 Ford 11Y
1954 Buick 48D
1955 Cadillac CDV
1955 Packard Clipper
1957 Cadillac Series 62
1962 VW Bug
1962 Dodge 880
1966 Mercury Montclair
1967 Buick Wildcat Convertible
1968 Chevy Chevelle SS
1968 Plymouth Barracuda
1977 Lincoln MKV

Lexi

#37
October 18, 2023, 04:07:04 PM
She looks gorgeous. Clay/Lexi

Caddy Wizard

#38
October 23, 2023, 12:29:19 PM
The Blue Mistress is really home, after 16 months in "paint shop jail".  Now to the task of reassembling a very complex car...
Art Gardner


1955 S60 Fleetwood sedan (now under resto -- has been in paint shop since June 2022!)
1955 S62 Coupe (future show car? 2/3 done)
1958 Eldo Seville (2/3 done)

Bob Kielar

#39
October 24, 2023, 08:14:52 AM
That's awesome Art good to see her home. Now the fun begins. Are you pleased with the results?

Regards,
Bob Kielar
Keep Cruzin
1955 Cadillac Fleetwood
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