1974 Cadillac Eldorado Pickup ConversionNon-Standard VIN: 6EL47FWD007784500ci V-8, Full Power - Front Wheel DriveSuspension is front torsion bar/rear coil springRepainted with GM white and a single pinstripe added.A blue marine canvas bed cover protects contents in bedWonderfully restored, drives great!.Mechanically in great shape, with the following repairs/upgrades:Top-end refurishment, new lifters, gaskets, timing set, water pumpDistributor upgraded to period-correct HEI ignitionNew front axles and upper/lower ball joints, Full length custom dual exhaust with MagnaFlow 2in/2out performance mufflerNew front shocks; New rear air shocksNew front calipers and brakes - New HD tiresNew door window and door jamb rubbersDual electric high-velocity fans which replaced the mechanical fanPreviously a California/Nevada car, the body is in great shapeNo rust, but a lot of Nevada dirt flushed from underneathBumper/body fillers were all deteriorated, replaced with modern ABS versionsWeathering in bed was restored by master fiberglass (Boston Whaler) technicianExceptionally clean, straight, and originalInterior has been partially refurbished:Front seats rebuilt/recovered- Driver side 6way electric seat repairedNew headliner- Recovered dash boards - New front speakersDoor panels redone, lenses for lights are included just not shown.Dial car-phone with control box (in rear) included but unknown if operationalCarpeting has couple of rough spots on pass side.Still a few things left undone that would make it (more!) perfect including:Electric (after-market) antenna installed, but not hooked up. Still hoping to find an OEM version.Rear jump seats good condition, and still in previous recovered fabricA/C system compressor is new. New ductwork in dash.Cruise control does not work.Needs new wheel-well sealing flaps. So there you have it. Included is lots of original and progress pictures on CD, plus a LOT of spare partsThis has been a fun project of mine for a good while and gets TONS of looks at the car shows.But with declining health, it's time to pass it on to a good home.Over $18k invested...sorry to see it go...but go it must!Call Jim with questions 386-576-7890, located near Daytona Beach, FL. |