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Title: 1937 Convertible restoration in England.
Post by: Steve Passmore on July 07, 2011, 03:48:23 PM
Hi to all my Cadillac friends who may have been watching my restoration progress here in England up until last year, my car is now finished and on the road.  Can only post a couple of picture here so if anyone would like to see more, email me.
Steve
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Post by: The Tassie Devil(le) on July 07, 2011, 10:39:57 PM
G'day Steve,

Congratulations in completing the vehicle, and it sure looks wonderful.   The previous pictures you posted sure showed us your talents.

Hope the weather stays good every time you take her out, and if it does rain, I know you will stay nice and dry inside.

Bruce. >:D
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Post by: Paul Tesone on July 07, 2011, 10:56:24 PM
Steve - absolutely spectacular ! I'm so pleased that you posted your end result . What's next ??? Paul Tesone CLC #6876
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Post by: Steve Passmore on July 08, 2011, 04:23:44 AM
Thanks for those kinds words, "Whats next" should really be my 36 Fleetwood 70 series coupe thats been sitting in my shop for 11 years unfinished, but having said that this old lady has joined my fleet in need of a total restoration.   37 Fleetwood 85 series V12 Imperial.
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Post by: Roger Zimmermann on July 08, 2011, 07:31:49 AM
Congratulation Steve! Your car is really looking good!

Roger
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Post by: Andrew Armitage on July 08, 2011, 10:19:20 AM
Stunning!  Nice work!
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Post by: Steve Passmore on July 08, 2011, 10:40:07 AM
In case anyone was wondering what the 37 looked like when I bought it, hers a picture of it arriving here in 2006.
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Post by: Coupedeville on July 11, 2011, 08:31:34 AM
Steve,

It,s absoloutely fantastic!.

I wish i had just an ounce of the skill required to acheive what you have with this car. Looking at the before picture really puts it all into perspective.

Hope to see you at a show with it sometime in the near future.
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Post by: Bill Hedge CLC 14424 on July 12, 2011, 10:25:36 PM
Steve: 

Incredible job!  The "before" picture really gives an extra perspective on all the hard work!  I hope you kept the tape that was holding on the headlights.  I suspect that this car draws a crowd of admirers wherever you go.  Well done.

Bill Hedge
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Post by: 57flw on July 13, 2011, 05:23:16 AM
Steve,

WOW.

You must be really pleased with the end result. What a fantastic effort.

Well done.

Ken Francis
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Post by: Peter Nieuwlandt on July 13, 2011, 01:58:49 PM
Hi Steve ,nice job!!! yet again !!!
Are You bringing the car to the Rally of the Giants ?Looking forward to admire the Caddy there !

Peter
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Post by: TONY PSAILA on July 27, 2012, 09:09:42 AM
Hi Steve

what a nice car you Have and your so lucky to have a convertible, i have a 1937 Cadillac here in South Africa it is a Right Hand Drive V8 and as far as i know there are only 2 in South Africa.
i have had mine in a panel  shop for 3 years and its nearly finished all i need is 4 Hub Caps, do you know any one that can help? i tried a Hub Cap place in the USA and they never reply to my emails.

look forward to hearing from you.

regards

Tony Psaila
Kwa Zulu Natal
South Africa
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Post by: harry s on July 27, 2012, 09:55:51 AM
Steve, That is one sweet ride. I can only imagine how great it feels to drive with the top down.  Keep us posted on your next project  Harry
Title: Re: 1937 Convertible restoration in England.
Post by: Steve Passmore on July 27, 2012, 10:05:55 AM
Quote from: TONY PSAILA on July 27, 2012, 09:09:42 AM
Hi Steve

what a nice car you Have and your so lucky to have a convertible, i have a 1937 Cadillac here in South Africa it is a Right Hand Drive V8 and as far as i know there are only 2 in South Africa.

regards

Tony Psaila


Good to hear from you Tony, by a strange coincidence it was a 37 convertible from your country that sparked my enthusiasm for this model about 13 years ago, a friend of mine had imported it here and offered it to me but I was so tied up with my 41 convertible restoration I had to pass on it, much to my regret ever since, it too was a right hand drive, bet you never knew that was in your country eh?  sadly its now gone to Spain.
McVays do the full size hubcaps for yours.
PS, Very nice car, Do you need the side mount covers? I have a pair.
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Post by: tozerco on July 30, 2012, 09:16:53 PM
Steve,

Looking forward to drooling over both on 20 September. Can you email me at home with a contact phone number?

Regards,
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Post by: Motorider on August 17, 2012, 04:06:15 AM
Hi,
Can you send me some infos form history of 37 Fleetwood 85 series V12 Imperial? You now it?
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Post by: Steve Passmore on August 17, 2012, 04:58:47 AM
Quote from: Motorider on August 17, 2012, 04:06:15 AM
Hi,
Can you send me some infos form history of 37 Fleetwood 85 series V12 Imperial? You now it?

Do you mean my car or these models in general?
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Post by: Motorider on August 17, 2012, 07:59:37 AM
Hi, I mean black one in top of this page.
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Post by: Steve Passmore on August 17, 2012, 11:41:18 AM
Are you the new owner of my car? I hear it went to Poland.