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Cadillac & LaSalle Club Forums => Restoration Corner => Topic started by: jyinger on February 03, 2013, 11:35:07 AM

Title: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: jyinger on February 03, 2013, 11:35:07 AM
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).
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: Mike Baillargeon #15848 on February 03, 2013, 01:09:39 PM
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
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: Andrew Armitage on February 03, 2013, 09:40:04 PM
Looks beautiful!
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: Chasmann on February 04, 2013, 11:31:49 AM
Looks beautiful.Who did the work on the dash(transfer)Charlie M.
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: harry s on February 04, 2013, 11:39:35 AM
Very Nice!!!    Harry
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Post by: Ralph Messina CLC 4937 on February 04, 2013, 12:21:02 PM
Jon,

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

Ralph
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: MB49Caddy on February 07, 2013, 10:57:53 PM
Fantastic - Looks great! From another '49 owner, I am jealous...in a good way of course.

MB
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: A. Amman #15293 on February 08, 2013, 03:22:51 PM
Gorgeous job!  I really like the blue finish you chose.

Anthony #15293
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: Louis Smith on February 08, 2013, 03:55:11 PM
Can anyone offer an explanation of why some people give their cars female names? 
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: Chasmann on February 14, 2013, 02:03:16 PM
Yes it keeps the wife happy and hopefully out of your hair.Charlie M.
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Post by: harry s on February 14, 2013, 08:56:20 PM
After seeing the Utube video it is sort of self explanatory. That car is a SWEETHEART!!!
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: Blade on February 18, 2013, 03:31:36 PM
The details of the dashboard just immaculate! Congratulations, fantastic work!
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: Davidinhartford on February 20, 2013, 10:34:41 AM
Quote from: Louis Smith on February 08, 2013, 03:55:11 PM
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).

Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: Davidinhartford on February 20, 2013, 10:35:31 AM
Jon,

   Lily is beautiful!    Congratulations!
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: R Sotardi #11719 on February 24, 2013, 01:28:43 PM
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
Title: Re: Lily, My 1949 Fleetwood, is done!!
Post by: jyinger on February 25, 2013, 01:00:44 PM
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.
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