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1966 Cadillac Coupe Deville

June 9, 2012 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1966 Cadillac Coupe Deville owned by Mike Krause

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Issue
July 2012
Owner
Mike Krause/Kreative Bodywerks
Ride
Detroit What?
(1966 Caddy Coupe Deville)
Photographer
Double D

Ride Details

Original Cost
$3,000
Build Cost
Too much
What was the inspiration?
I wanted a Caddy
How long did it take you to build?
1 year
How long have you been building?
1 year
Your future plans?
VW Beetle
Thanks to
Kreative Bodywerks,and my Fiance Candice for supporting me through the build

Engine Details

Make
Caddy 1966
Cylinders
8
Displacement
429
Engine Add Ons
Headers,Ignition
Chrome or polish
all painted

Driveline Details

Builder Shop
Myself

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Notched spring perch for control arms
Frame Builder
Kreative Bodywerks-Scott
Drop or lift inches
12" lift,12" drop
Rear Shocks
Monroe
Spindles
Stock
Compressor Info
Stock a/c Compressor
Valve Info

8-1/2" valves

Airbag Info
Front

Slam Specialties RE-6

,Rear

Slam Specialties RE-7

Other Mods
New carpet,all trim repainted 2-tone
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Frame painted

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Stock
Rear Wheel Type
Stock
Front Wheel Size
15
Rear Wheel Size
15
Front Tire Size
215/70/70
Rear Tire Size
215/70/15

Paint Details

Color
Custom Gunmetal
Paint Type
Dupont
Painted By
Kreative Bodyweks-Scott
Graphics By

Body Details

Grille
Painted
Bumpers
Re-chromed
Body Mods
Shaved antenna,shaved all body seams
Body Mods by
Scott @ Kreative Bodywerks

Interior Details

Dashboard
Leather wrapped 2-tone
Gauges
Stock
Steering Wheel
Stock repainted
Head Unit
Ipod jack(no radio)
Amps
2 Kenwoods
Speakers
Rockford Fosgate
Stereo Installed by
Myself
Seats
redone 2-tone
Tint Percent
5
Trunk or Bed
Refinished
Upholstery Description
Black seude/White leather
Upholstery Description
New carpet,all trim repainted 2-tone
Upholstery By
Myself and Kreative Bodywerks

1966 Cadillac Coupe Deville owned by Mike Krause

1966 Cadillac Coupe Deville “Detroit What?” owned by Mike Krause

 

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