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tcb-1 · 10-03-2010, 11:21 PM

here's my dream car...... that I am fortunate enough now to own. a 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 door hardtop. it hasn't seen the light of day since 1973 when the original owner passed away. it was pulled out of the garage last year and is the closest thing to a time capsule I have ever owned. the body is solid and as straight as a laser. the chrome and stainless trim is near mint. there are some pitting on the front bumper though. the paint is tired, but original. the AUTO seek and scan AM still works and the power antenna still functions. the glass is perfect and each power window functions flawlessly. even the power seat still works! I think the only thing that doesn't work is the wipers, but I think a new motor would fix that. the original U.S. Royal wide white spare tire still holds air and is brand new. the trunk liners are all there and near perfect. the radiator and the a few fan blades had a fight, so I am debating on whether to get this one recored or buying an aluminum 4 core. the rear main seal leaks, but I've never owned an old car that didn't....

needless to say, I am one happy person right now! a little Mexican blanket action on the seats and a 3" static drop on all 4 corners is what I have planned for it in the near future. a complete air ride system will be as funds allow.

I only have a couple good outside shots today. I'll post more detailed pics as I get them posted to photobucket...

**lolife99** · 10-03-2010, 11:33 PM

NICE car.
Does that thing fit in your garage? Ha.
Beautiful piece of machinery!

bguild · 10-03-2010, 11:37 PM

WOOOOOW... I cant wait to see what you do with this one. Glad its sitting in your drive way. I will have to swing by and see this soon. Great find.

dieselarmy13 · 10-04-2010, 12:03 AM

G'damn Doug I like your style. I knew something better would be coming down the line. And about the only way to top a 67-72 (esp. yours) is an ol' Cad.

-Brady

BTW- If you want some magic performed on that old paint, I'm right down the road

884x4Sub · 10-04-2010, 01:04 AM

Pure Johnny Cash.........!

GRIMSS · 10-04-2010, 07:50 AM

Very nice Doug.

tcb-1 · 10-04-2010, 08:03 AM

Brian,
Come on over any time. btw, that's a he!! of blow off valve on the Caliber!!!

Keith,
yep, she barely fits in the garage and now I'm planning an "expansion". but it fits, and it's safe and sound. garage = 21' deep. Caddy = 18.9' deep

Brady,
My man. I knew you would dig it. I think the paint is freakin' lacquer and is damn near 1/32 thick!!! there are a few spots that looks like brake fluid (or something very corrosive) that have messed the paint up on the hood and roof. hummmm, I could take care of that with a white metal flake top?!

884x4sub,
yep, Johnny Cash meets Elvis. I could easily see this thing parked in front of the Grand Old Opry in 1961. matter of fact, my first roadtrip is Memphis.......

Jared,
maybe I could rent it out to your cousin's band. he!!, they could load the entire set in the trunk, including the bass!!!

Pop's C-10 · 10-04-2010, 10:23 AM

thay is sweet

**LEEVON** · 10-04-2010, 10:40 AM

Doug, I'm sorry to inform you that car was stolen from my Grandpa's garage in 1973 and I am the rightful heir. Go ahead and put the air bags, metal flake, rear main seal and radiator in and bring it down. I'll buy you lunch.

Thanks, see you then.

That is soooo badasss.

fun in dirt · 10-04-2010, 11:01 AM

That is sooooo cool!!!
It's fun seeing cars that are still original & discovering the neat junk about them.

kyull67 · 10-04-2010, 04:39 PM

she's a beaut! find anything interesting inside it yet?

72BlckButy · 10-04-2010, 06:10 PM

Looks good Doug, nice replacement for the stepper.

Can't wait to see some more pics.

tcb-1 · 10-04-2010, 07:53 PM

here's a few pics the previous owner took last week.

jeffspower · 10-04-2010, 09:09 PM

Very nice indeed. Makes me miss some of my old cars

72BlckButy · 10-04-2010, 10:33 PM

Great pics Doug (or previous owners pics)...

*Shane* · 10-05-2010, 08:07 AM

Hells Yes!

**LEEVON** · 10-05-2010, 02:35 PM

Yep, I can see it now...parked over in the front row at GG's...too cool for us truck guys.

Just don't go all Rockabilly on us, K?

**bigdon-70blazer** · 10-05-2010, 07:24 PM

Happy birthday...you creep. BTW, nice car. Older brother likey!

tcb-1 · 10-05-2010, 07:37 PM

my boy has already taken it over.....

Leevon,
did you ever notice this one over on the HAMB? I know you frequent over there too....

Shaner,
glad you like her!

**LEEVON** · 10-05-2010, 09:06 PM

No, I didn't and I cruise the classifieds all the time. What a find.

jwalk · 10-08-2010, 08:44 PM

I have to say that I'm a little jealous! Your Caddy is awesome! One of my favs for sure. Next time I'm in Lawrence I'd love to check this baby out!

nds1968 · 10-09-2010, 12:44 AM

Cool ride! My one uncle has a 60 convertable and my other uncle has a 61 four door. I hope you keep us posted on the progress. Thanks Nate

sourkraut · 10-20-2010, 08:28 PM

nice, cant wait to see what you got in mind!

rambler · 10-21-2010, 12:48 PM

wow, I missed this when you first posted it.. what a great find...

Jonboy · 10-21-2010, 02:36 PM

That is one of my favorites, too. The old timer that taught me how to do bodywork had one identical to that in the corner of his shop, that was his wife's car. When she passed away, he put a cover over it and it sat for 15 years. I pulled it out and cleaned it up for him, and he drove it in a few parades until he passed away. That left me with a soft spot for '60 Cadillacs. I have had a few late 50's and early 60's Cadillacs, but the '60 has always eluded me. What a great find.

10-03-2010, 11:21 PM	#1
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop here's my dream car...... that I am fortunate enough now to own. a 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 door hardtop. it hasn't seen the light of day since 1973 when the original owner passed away. it was pulled out of the garage last year and is the closest thing to a time capsule I have ever owned. the body is solid and as straight as a laser. the chrome and stainless trim is near mint. there are some pitting on the front bumper though. the paint is tired, but original. the AUTO seek and scan AM still works and the power antenna still functions. the glass is perfect and each power window functions flawlessly. even the power seat still works! I think the only thing that doesn't work is the wipers, but I think a new motor would fix that. the original U.S. Royal wide white spare tire still holds air and is brand new. the trunk liners are all there and near perfect. the radiator and the a few fan blades had a fight, so I am debating on whether to get this one recored or buying an aluminum 4 core. the rear main seal leaks, but I've never owned an old car that didn't.... needless to say, I am one happy person right now! a little Mexican blanket action on the seats and a 3" static drop on all 4 corners is what I have planned for it in the near future. a complete air ride system will be as funds allow. I only have a couple good outside shots today. I'll post more detailed pics as I get them posted to photobucket... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

10-03-2010, 11:33 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop NICE car. Does that thing fit in your garage? Ha. Beautiful piece of machinery! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-03-2010, 11:37 PM	#3
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop WOOOOOW... I cant wait to see what you do with this one. Glad its sitting in your drive way. I will have to swing by and see this soon. Great find. __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED

10-04-2010, 12:03 AM	#4
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop G'damn Doug I like your style. I knew something better would be coming down the line. And about the only way to top a 67-72 (esp. yours) is an ol' Cad. -Brady BTW- If you want some magic performed on that old paint, I'm right down the road __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL Last edited by dieselarmy13; 10-04-2010 at 12:07 AM.

10-04-2010, 01:04 AM	#5
884x4Sub p p pullin' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: oshawa ontario Posts: 373	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Pure Johnny Cash.........! __________________ doug

10-04-2010, 07:50 AM	#6
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Very nice Doug. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

10-04-2010, 08:03 AM	#7
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Brian, Come on over any time. btw, that's a he!! of blow off valve on the Caliber!!! Keith, yep, she barely fits in the garage and now I'm planning an "expansion". but it fits, and it's safe and sound. garage = 21' deep. Caddy = 18.9' deep Brady, My man. I knew you would dig it. I think the paint is freakin' lacquer and is damn near 1/32 thick!!! there are a few spots that looks like brake fluid (or something very corrosive) that have messed the paint up on the hood and roof. hummmm, I could take care of that with a white metal flake top?! 884x4sub, yep, Johnny Cash meets Elvis. I could easily see this thing parked in front of the Grand Old Opry in 1961. matter of fact, my first roadtrip is Memphis....... Jared, maybe I could rent it out to your cousin's band. he!!, they could load the entire set in the trunk, including the bass!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 10-04-2010 at 08:04 AM.

10-04-2010, 10:23 AM	#8
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop thay is sweet

10-04-2010, 10:40 AM	#9
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Doug, I'm sorry to inform you that car was stolen from my Grandpa's garage in 1973 and I am the rightful heir. Go ahead and put the air bags, metal flake, rear main seal and radiator in and bring it down. I'll buy you lunch. Thanks, see you then. That is soooo badasss. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 10-04-2010 at 10:41 AM.

10-04-2010, 11:01 AM	#10
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,119	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop That is sooooo cool!!! It's fun seeing cars that are still original & discovering the neat junk about them. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

10-04-2010, 04:39 PM	#11
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop she's a beaut! find anything interesting inside it yet? __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

10-04-2010, 06:10 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Looks good Doug, nice replacement for the stepper. Can't wait to see some more pics. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-04-2010, 07:53 PM	#13
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop here's a few pics the previous owner took last week. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

10-04-2010, 09:09 PM	#14
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Very nice indeed. Makes me miss some of my old cars __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

10-04-2010, 10:33 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Great pics Doug (or previous owners pics)... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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10-05-2010, 08:07 AM	#16
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Hells Yes!

10-05-2010, 02:35 PM	#17
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Yep, I can see it now...parked over in the front row at GG's...too cool for us truck guys. Just don't go all Rockabilly on us, K? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 10-05-2010 at 02:35 PM.

10-05-2010, 07:24 PM	#18
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,501	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Happy birthday...you creep. BTW, nice car. Older brother likey!

10-05-2010, 07:37 PM	#19
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop my boy has already taken it over..... Leevon, did you ever notice this one over on the HAMB? I know you frequent over there too.... Shaner, glad you like her! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 10-05-2010 at 07:45 PM.

10-05-2010, 09:06 PM	#20
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop No, I didn't and I cruise the classifieds all the time. What a find. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-08-2010, 08:44 PM	#21
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop I have to say that I'm a little jealous! Your Caddy is awesome! One of my favs for sure. Next time I'm in Lawrence I'd love to check this baby out! __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949

10-09-2010, 12:44 AM	#22
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop Cool ride! My one uncle has a 60 convertable and my other uncle has a 61 four door. I hope you keep us posted on the progress. Thanks Nate __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

10-20-2010, 08:28 PM	#23
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop nice, cant wait to see what you got in mind! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

10-21-2010, 12:48 PM	#24
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop wow, I missed this when you first posted it.. what a great find... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

10-21-2010, 02:36 PM	#25
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 1960 Cadillac, Series 62, 2 Door Hardtop That is one of my favorites, too. The old timer that taught me how to do bodywork had one identical to that in the corner of his shop, that was his wife's car. When she passed away, he put a cover over it and it sat for 15 years. I pulled it out and cleaned it up for him, and he drove it in a few parades until he passed away. That left me with a soft spot for '60 Cadillacs. I have had a few late 50's and early 60's Cadillacs, but the '60 has always eluded me. What a great find. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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