1959 Caddy Wagon - FINISHED!!

[badroadahead]

I’m building this one for the NNL East subtheme of station wagons.

I started with the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 ’59 Caddy. I cut out about 1 3/16” from the body and put it back together. Actually I first cut out too much and had to put some back. After doing all this I realized that there is no engine and the hood is molded into the body. I guess I will have to open the hood and drop in an engine and some stuff under the hood. The interior and chassis will need some equal surgery to make them fit.

I hope you like it so far.

Dave














Here it is glued and rough sanded. It is awaiting filler.

[ira]

Great Start Dave!

[Vintagercr]

It's going to look great!

[erwin]

Looks cool so far! Would love to maybe see some woodgrain on the sides...

[SgtDRecon]

It is a different take on the GB ambulance. It is a good start to the project. Hmmm I wonder what a Nomad Roof would look like on one of those?

[RatRod]

Excellent "Hack" job Dave!!!

[badroadahead]

I know I haven't posted in a while.

I finally finished this one.

I cut out the front hood and added a scratch built engine compartment. I installed a Caddy engine. I made the diamond pleat interior using styrofoam plates scored and painted.

I added the wheels and painter on the white walls.

Painted in Lime Ice.

I tried my hand on the roof using a paper doily pattern.

Thanks for looking and I hope you like it.

Dave

[ira]

Looks Great Dave!
Real Nice Body Work, Paint & Chrome...

[hobbybobby]

Exactly, Ira's absolutely right, Dave, you've done a beauty, congratulations my friend!