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Old 11-04-2012, 11:24 PM   #1
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What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

The wife is pregnant with our second daughter and it's got me thinking about a family hauler... So, I want to build something cool. So, here's my thought process: either do a "Escalade" or "Denali"...
1965 suburban - 1960-61 grill - 63+ gmc hood but remove center V to smooth it out - 18-20" wire wheels with a thin whitewall.

Bag it, 5.3/4l60.
Interior - gut a 03+ Denali or escalade seating, two rows of buckets, front/rear air. Keep the stock dash though...

This is an exercise in what if at this point... But I wanted to see what you guys can add to it.
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Old 11-05-2012, 07:48 AM   #2
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

That sounds like a cool idea. the biggest thing for me would make sure that it is safe and reliable.dont see why it wouldnt be if you use late model prts and assemble it all corretly.go for it.I bet you could build it for less than a new escalade. in 4 years it wouldnt have depreciated as much either.
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Old 11-05-2012, 08:46 AM   #3
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Lol, true. 03 escalades in good shape r $8-10k. This wd b way cooler for ab the same money if it doesn't have to b perfect. And yes reliable, that's why the 5.3/4l60 is important. I want something the wife "can" drive if need b.

But, here's a better question, what would Cadillac have named a SUV in 1965?
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Old 11-05-2012, 09:45 AM   #4
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

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Lol, true. 03 escalades in good shape r $8-10k. This wd b way cooler for ab the same money if it doesn't have to b perfect. And yes reliable, that's why the 5.3/4l60 is important. I want something the wife "can" drive if need b.

But, here's a better question, what would Cadillac have named a SUV in 1965?
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Old 11-05-2012, 08:46 AM   #5
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

That would be most cool. I would love to build a burb myself.
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Old 11-05-2012, 09:04 AM   #6
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

I've also thought a '60-'62 Caddy grille would look good in one of these 'Burbs
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Old 11-05-2012, 12:18 PM   #7
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Fleetwood Estate?
Grand Brougham?
Now I really want this...
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Old 11-05-2012, 05:50 PM   #8
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

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Old 11-05-2012, 08:49 PM   #9
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

That sounds like my build!

Well, mine is more of a Cadillac V series rather than an Escalade.
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Old 11-06-2012, 07:48 PM   #10
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

how about like an avalanche???
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Old 11-06-2012, 11:23 PM   #11
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That's a cool look but I want 3 rows.
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Old 11-07-2012, 09:29 AM   #12
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

sounds like a cool build but I think you may want to check with your wife more than with us. I say that because women like things that make them look good to other women. contrary to popular belief only the dangerous girls want to look good to men besides their husbands. This is why women buy camaro and mustang convertibles with V6s, they dont care whats under the hood. The 65 escalade may cost less or as much to build and hold its value better than a 2005 escalade, but I know which one my wife would want to drive. Maybe you know your wife better.

also, it has three rows, true, but putting a kid in a car seat in a two door sucks, we did it for about 3 weeks with a two door car and bought a four door.

Just my cruddy opinion worth about what it cost.
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Old 11-07-2012, 10:00 AM   #13
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

I love this idea
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Old 11-27-2012, 05:37 PM   #14
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

caddys and trucks! who does that !
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Old 11-27-2012, 05:58 PM   #15
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oh yeah!!!!! THIS guy! jut got a chance to jump on the site and will update my " EL DEVILLE " build
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Old 11-27-2012, 07:47 PM   #16
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61 caddy dash n rear bumper
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61 caddy dash n rear bumper
60 caddy front bumper and grill
68 caddy 472 drive train
I would love to see some shots of the dash, and how it fits...

I had this pic saved...
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Old 11-28-2012, 09:07 PM   #18
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Congrats to you and your family on the addition (baby).
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Old 11-28-2012, 11:50 PM   #19
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

ill get some soon good ones this weekend !
made it a bbw and it rolls up and down also.you can see it part way in one of the photos of it
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Re: What if Cadillac built a SUV in 1965?

I own the orig Brad Leisure sketch and thats what started this build
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61 Caddy dash, took two of them. Truck is 6 inches wider than Caddy
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Old 12-02-2012, 12:25 AM   #22
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66 - that truck is sexy!! I have wanted to do the same bed treatment for years!!
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