February 25, 2010

1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Rewiring

Filed under: Car Service,Classic Car Service,classic car restoration — Tags: , , — admin @ 10:29 am

PB’s 1941 Cadillac is easy on the eyes, but she’s in need of new wiring. Judging by their eroded and aging appearance, the wires we’re replacing are those of the car’s original fixings! Replacing nearly 70 years of old wiring will notably help this vehicle’s reliability and safety.  Pictured below is the used and new wiring; notice the drastic contrast between the old/new metal and cables.

May 1, 2009

1941 Cadillac Convertible Series 62 Restoration

Filed under: Classic Car Service,classic car restoration — Tags: , , , , , — hesse @ 9:59 am
Here’s a great example of a rare 1941 Cadillac convertible.  It’s a solid car and a good driver, but won’t be bringing any trophies today.  Before it’s all said and done this car will have a new leather interior with period correct stitching, and will be taken down to the metal for all new paint and to get through any mistakes or short-cuts of the past.  Complete cosmetic restoration here we come!
Some light damage to the wheel covers.

Some light damage to the wheel covers.

Old touch-up paint over chips at the door seam.

Old touch-up paint over chips at the door seam.

Another angle of the door seam and years of touch-up.

Another angle of the door seam and years of touch-up.

Checking in the paint.

Checking in the paint.

Older recovered interior, good but not sexy.

Older recovered interior, good but not sexy.

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Some bubbles showing through here.

Some bubbles showing through here.

The begining. A good solid Cadillac, but starting to show the age of its last restoration.
The begining. A good solid Cadillac, but starting to show the age of its last restoration.