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1968 Cadillac Deville Custom

September 9, 2011 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1968 Cadillac Deville

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Issue
September 2011
Owner
Alan Stroh
Ride
Dagmar
(1973 Cadillac Deville)
Meaning Behind the Name
After 1950s TV personality

Ride Details

Original Cost
$5,400
Build Cost
$70,000+
What was the inspiration?
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 you to build?
7 years
How long have you been building?
40+ years
Club Affiliations
Goodguys
Your future plans?
1959 MGA Gasser
Vehicle history
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

Engine Details

Make
Cadillac 1973
Cylinders
8
Displacement
541 cubic in
Engine Mods
Too many to list

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
GM turbo 400
Builder Shop
Speed Services

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock
Frame Builder
Self
Drop or lift inches
6.5 front,4.5 rear
Airbag Info
Bags are for groceries

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Coy C55
Rear Wheel Type
Coy C55
Front Wheel Size
17x8
Rear Wheel Size
17x9.5
Front Tire Size
P225/40/17
Rear Tire Size
P255/50/17

Paint Details

Color
Artic White/Platnum
Paint Type
PPG
Graphics Description
2 tone maroon and orange accent strip
Painted By
Coopers Autobody
Graphics By
Lit'l Bill

Body Details

Body Mods
Shaved embelems other than Crest and V's

Interior Details

Dashboard
Custom
Gauges
VDO
Steering Wheel
NRG
Console
Custom
Head Unit
Custom Autosound
Upholstery Description
Maroon Leather
Upholstery By
Dons Auto Trim

1968 Cadillac Deville “Dagmar” owned by Alan Stroh

 

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Filed Under: Features, September 2011


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