1949 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

Description for Cadillac FLEETWOOD 1949

This is a 1949 Cadillac Fleetwood Sedan California License Number 5ZAX680, current titled as non-operational, with current California Clean Title. VIN 496016970.

This was an older restoration and started by last owner to be converted to a late model Cadillac Engine with Turbo 400 Transmission and 3rd member. There are many parts in boxes that I have not looked thru that go to this project. There are many parts in boxes that I have not looked thru that go to this project. They also did the following:

· 3rd member was replaced, see photos. Do not know the gear ratio.

o Steering wheel excellent condition, no cracks apparent.

o Can be touch up painted, recommend a repaint.

o Will need a rubber kit, interior, wiring kit and power window kit.

· Strong points:

o $4000 invested in engine including purchasing core engine thru rebuild and new parts

o $3000 in turbo 400 transmission including mounts to chassis.

o $2750 in 3rd member including mounts and placement.

o $4500 in purchasing and installing fat man clip with power steering and coil over shocks.

o Glass in good condition.

o Stainless is excellent condition very complete stainless.

o Painting had started on garnish moldings and interior parts, see photos.

· 500 ci Cadillac engine was rebuild, by Adams Metalizing & Grinding, engine rebuilder in Lancaster, CA, 661-942-9538, invoices 119411, 119197, $2370.31. Have not ran engine. Major engine parts from CAD Company, Invoice 28632 $1567.57

o Keith Black Hyperutietic Pistons 10:1, 76 cc heads, .040

o Premium Molly rings for 68-76 500ci, standard width, .040

o Camshaft, OE spec replacement cam, Cadillac performance lifters.

o Timing set, Cloyes street roller set

o Oil pump, SC Gold

· Was told transmission is rebuilt Turbo 400 for 500ci Cadillac. Have not run transmission.

· 3rd member was replaced, see photos. Do not know the gear ratio.

· Independent A Arm Front suspension with a Fatman front frame clip for 49 Cadillac with custom coil over shocks for big block with sway bar. Power steering rack. See photos.

· See no sign of rust beyond minor surface on bottom, chassis, engine, trunk and interior. Some minor rust inner rockers, signs its been treated, buyer to inspect.

· Bumpers front and rear good condition, would be ok for a driver, minor pits.

· Glass front excellent.

· Glass rear excellent.

· Fuel tank in back seat.

· Have two new side windows in box inside car.

· In Interior:

o Seats inside car-condition of fabric, fair.

o Radio in car as well as many dash parts that I can see.

o Headliner removed, bows in car.

o Door panels, see many parts no exact inventory.

o Steering wheel excellent condition, no cracks apparent.

· Body: (see photos)

o Hood area, very good shape no apparent dents and signs of repairs.

o Truck area, very good shape no apparent dents and signs of repairs.

o Doors, very good shape no apparent dents and signs of repairs. Doors open and close ok.

o Stainless Steel, very good most all parts in place, see photos.

o Bumpers, very complete, see photos.

o Front and rear lights, very complete, see photos.

o Roof, no ball park franks or signs of dents and repairs.

o Gutters, no signs of rust.

o Paint is ok, could be touched up for a driver after repair to clip areas.

· Issues:

o When the front clip was removed for the fatman clip it was not fitted correctly and will need to be removed and refitted to chassis. I was told last owner had heath issues and stopped work and put it back on to sell vehicle.

o The riding height has not been established front and rear and needs to adjust coil over in front and arc rear springs to bring it down to level ride.

o Can be touch up painted, recommend a repaint.

o Will need a rubber kit, interior, wiring kit and power window kit.

· Strong points:

o $4000 invested in engine including purchasing core engine thru rebuild and new parts

o $3000 in turbo 400 transmission including mounts to chassis.

o $2750 in 3rd member including mounts and placement.

o $4500 in purchasing and installing fat man clip with power steering and coil over shocks.

o Glass in good condition.

o Stainless is excellent condition very complete stainless.

o Painting had started on garnish moldings and interior parts, see photos.

o o Bumpers are there and could be run as they are.

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