Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!

[jyinger]

The frame-off restoration of Lily, my 1949 Cadillac Fleetwood is done!  Every nut and bolt is either new or refurbished.  Even the clock works.

I'll attach a couple of photos here, but you can see the entire story at:   www.yingercars.shutterfly.com

I'd love to hear your comments.

Next project:  the frame-off restoration of my 1949 Coupe DeVille, Buttercup (guess what color she'll be).

[Mike Baillargeon #15848]

There's nothing like a real nice Fleetwood..........yours came out really nice Jon!

I'm going to guess that the Buttercup 1949 Coupe Deville ain't going to be purple metallic.

Good Luck with both.

Mike B in Ct

[Andrew Armitage]

Looks beautiful!

[Chasmann]

Looks beautiful.Who did the work on the dash(transfer)Charlie M.

[harry s]

Very Nice!!!    Harry

[Ralph Messina CLC 4937]

Jon,

Just beautiful. You certainly have the right to smile with pride.

Ralph

[MB49Caddy]

Fantastic - Looks great! From another '49 owner, I am jealous...in a good way of course.

MB

[A. Amman #15293]

Gorgeous job!  I really like the blue finish you chose.

Anthony #15293

[Louis Smith]

Can anyone offer an explanation of why some people give their cars female names? 

[Chasmann]

Yes it keeps the wife happy and hopefully out of your hair.Charlie M.

[harry s]

After seeing the Utube video it is sort of self explanatory. That car is a SWEETHEART!!!

[Blade]

The details of the dashboard just immaculate! Congratulations, fantastic work!

[Davidinhartford]

Can anyone offer an explanation of why some people give their cars female names?

Because your car occupies your time and money like a Mistress!    LOL.

I know many people who name their cars after the first owner (if a female).

[Davidinhartford]

Jon,

   Lily is beautiful!    Congratulations!

[R Sotardi #11719]

Jon, beautiful car. I can't help but notice the vent window defroster ducts( at each end of the dash) appear like new. Are they new? If so, where did you obtain them. I would like to replace them on my 50, which are different. Since they  were only on 49s & 50s Steele Rubber won't make  them. Not  large enough market. Ron

[jyinger]

I'm pretty sure the vent ducts were, in fact, from Steele.  But I'll check that, because we need all the rubber--again--for our new '49 project, this time, a Coupe DeVille.