
Issue
January 2023
Owner
Josh Carpenter
Ride
Gold Digger
(1966 Cadilliac Sedan Deville)
(1966 Cadilliac Sedan Deville)
Meaning Behind the Name
Because she takes all my money
Photographer
Chris Gosda
Ride Details
Original Cost
5k
Build Cost
30k
What was the inspiration?
I just wanted a old Cadilliac to be on the ground sitting on a set of spokes and vogues, something I can drive any day of the week and get looks!!!
How long did it take you to build?
Bought this car in March of 2022
How long have you been building?
Started out building Lowrider bicycles, lived out my dream sound that making into all the big names magazines and wining all up and down the east coast being named Best in the state of Nc and Sc
Club Affiliations
Cadilliac Kings
Your future plans?
I have a 5.3 Ls with a 4l60 trans waiting to drop in, going to get a fresh paint job and going to go custom Stereo.
Vehicle history
When I bought this car, it was all stock not running, hole in the gas tank and radiator, no reverse, I didn’t ever have a plan or vision but I love how it has turned out
Thanks to
Cadilliac kings world wide, Cadilliac kings Queen City, Pinups and pumps, Joey Griffin, Ben Helms, Daniel Ellis, matt carpenter, and my number 1 supporter Josie Carpenter
Previous Rides
Custom Lowrider bike
98 dodge neon retired show car/ turned into drag car
76 Cadilliac hearse
68 Cadilliac sedan deville
74 Cadilliac hearse
68 Cadilliac hearse
06 Dodge Ram
02 Harley Davison flht
03 Harley Davison road glide
16 Harley Davison road glide
Engine Details
Make
Gm Cadilliac 1966
Cylinders
8
Displacement
429
Engine Mods
All stock
Chassis Details
Chassis
Stock
Mods to Frame
Modified for the air ride system
Compressor Info
2- viair 444
Valve Info
Slam Specialties
Airbag Info
Slam Specialties
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Tank
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
150 spokes
Rear Wheel Type
150 spokes
Front Wheel Size
20x8
Rear Wheel Size
20x8
Front Tire Size
245/45/20
Rear Tire Size
245/45/20
Paint Details
Color
Gold
Graphics Description
Hand pinstripes and lettering
Painted By
ThomE
Graphics By
ThomE
Interior Details
Head Unit
Retro sound
Speakers
JL audio
Stereo Installed by
Carolina Audio
Seats
Opg
Upholstery Description
Hardwoods and trunk done by Matt Carpenter
“Gold Digger”
Owned by: Josh Carpenter
Photos by: Chris Gosda