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photos of 1968 cadillac coupe deville convertible

Dagmar



Meaning behind name: After 1950s TV personality

Owner: Alan Stroh

Make: Cadillac

Model: Deville

Year: 1968

MoreInfo

Why build?:

Originaly I wanted a big car so that my best friend Fred and I could go on the Power Tour.Unfortunately He passed away prior to me completing it.So i just soldiered forth and finished it in a way I thought he would like

How long did it take to build?:

7 years

How long have you been in the sport?:

40+ years

Club Affiliations:

Goodguys

What would you like to build next?:

1959 MGA Gasser

What's the history of the vehicle or any special notes?:

Years in a field prior to purchuse

Thanks to:

Marie Kennedy,Fred Bodinka,Cindy Green,Dave McManus,Spectre Performance,Maximum Torque Specialties,Coy Wheels

Previous Rides:

Too many to list

BODYDetails

Body Mods:

Shaved embelems other than Crest and V's

ChassisDetails

Chassis:

Stock

Inches of Lift or Drop:

6.5 front,4.5 rear

Who did the Mods to Your Frame?:

Self

Air Bag Info:

Bags are for groceries

DrivelineDetails

Clutch and Flywheel:

GM turbo 400

Transmission Builder / Shop:

Bradley Automotive

EngineDetails

Make:

Cadillac

Year:

1973

Cylinders:

8

Displacement:

541 cubic in

Engine Modifications:

Too many to list

Engine Builder / Shop:

Speed Services

InteriorDetails

Dashboard:

Custom

Gauges:

VDO

Steering Wheel:

NRG

Console:

Custom

Head Unit:

Custom Autosound

Describe the Upholstery Material / Color Scheme:

Maroon Leather

Upholstered By:

Dons Auto Trim

PaintDetails

Color:

Artic White/Platnum

Paint Type:

PPG

Describe Your Graphics, including paint and colors:

2 tone maroon and orange accent strip

Painted By:

Coopers Autobody

Graphics By:

Lit'l Bill

WheelsDetails

Front Wheel Type:

Coy C55

Rear Wheel Type:

Coy C55

Front Wheel Size:

17x8

Front Tire Size:

P225/40/17

Rear Tire Size:

P255/50/17

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