Glenn needs a new car! CadiCamino!

[masraum]

Come on, Glenn NEEDS this upgrade to the old Elky!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-cadillac-fleetwood-brougham-coupe-3/

This 1984 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was converted into a pickup, reportedly by Caribou Motor Corporation of San Francisco, California, using a fiberglass roof, cab, tailgate, and bed sides. It was also further modified with a 1990-style Fleetwood Brougham front fascia and bumpers, a 5.7-liter LT1 V8, a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission, and 17″ American Racing Torq Thrust wheels. The body is finished in red over black leather upholstery, and additional equipment includes a limited-slip differential, power-assisted disc brakes, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, and automatic climate control. This Coupe DeVille pickup is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a clean Texas title.

The page says the motor came from an Impala SS or Caprice, so likely 275hp, I think.

[herr_oberst]

I can't find a single line, plane or proportion on that car that pleases my eye.

edit. Maybe it just doesn't photograph well.

[unclebilly]

Not enough electronics and modern features.

Glen needs a car with lane departure, self driving, phone operated climate control, compatibility with his iTunes and Spotify accounts, at least 9 cameras, and adaptive cruise control.

He’s a big tech junkie you know…

[gregpark]

Needs bull horns on the hood

[Zeke]

Many years ago the local Cadillac dealer here built his wife a station wagon. It did not look like an ambulance or hearse. After just a few years he built her a later model. I guess they used a donor Olds or Buick. I'm pretty sure it was all Cadillac except the back portion rather than hanging Caddy sheet metal on something else.

I don't think much of that El Camadillac. The rear window looks hokey. There was no fiber glass used on the wagons.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

I can't find a single line, plane or proportion on that car that pleases my eye.

edit. Maybe it just doesn't photograph well.

I'm pretty sure that you were right the first time. But this isn't supposed to be pleasing to the eye unless you're this guy

Originally Posted by unclebilly

Not enough electronics and modern features.

Glen needs a car with lane departure, self driving, phone operated climate control, compatibility with his iTunes and Spotify accounts, at least 9 cameras, and adaptive cruise control.

He’s a big tech junkie you know…

You've got a point there!

[A930Rocket]

Looks long enough to need 2 zip codes…

[Crowbob]

I’d proudly drive one.

Waitaminit! The tailgate doesn’t open? Sheesh.

[JackDidley]

That looks odd/ hen I was a kid they had Cadillac flower cars in funeral processions that looked pretty cool.

[GH85Carrera]

Cadillac built those for funeral homes, as a "flower car" to haul the flowers to the grave site.
Of course they were black originally. Since it is all GM, it was not a big deal to make them with some El Camino parts. Built on the same line as the limos and the hearse, just a few changes to make a vehicle that could haul large flower arrangements.

Since the family and general public never rode in them, from what I heard they are not great vehicles, and rather spartan.





I get compliments on my El Camino at least twice per week. The 67 pulled in next to me at the convenience store. His dad bought it new. It now has a 454 up front not the original 427.

I recently did my 390,000 mile oil change. Almost broken in!

[LWJ]

The Holden Ute had the 5.7 / 302hp power option. You could get it with a 6 Spd manual. That would be squirrel-y fun if you got on the gas.

[HobieMarty]

My question is, why?

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[LEAKYSEALS951]

Cragar wheels need to go. Needs wire wheel hubcaps and luxurious vinyl b-pillar covered.
edit- c pillar? I dunno. Just needs white vinyl!-and respray in darker red such as below.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by HobieMarty

My question is, why?

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Murica! LOL! I think you've got to go back to my photo of Joe Dirt to answer that.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Looks long enough to need 2 zip codes…

Yep, those old Caddies were huge.

Originally Posted by Crowbob

I’d proudly drive one.

Waitaminit! The tailgate doesn’t open? Sheesh.

I hadn't looked at it that close. That's crap. If you're going to make/have an El Cadimino, then the bed needs to be fully functional.

Originally Posted by JackDidley

That looks odd/ hen I was a kid they had Cadillac flower cars in funeral processions that looked pretty cool.

I had never heard of or seen such a thing

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

Cadillac built those for funeral homes, as a "flower car" to haul the flowers to the grave site.
Of course they were black originally. Since it is all GM, it was not a big deal to make them with some El Camino parts. Built on the same line as the limos and the hearse, just a few changes to make a vehicle that could haul large flower arrangements. Since the family and general public never rode in them, from what I heard they are not great vehicles, and rather spartan.

That's super interesting.

I get compliments on my El Camino at least twice per week. The 67 pulled in next to me at the convenience store. His dad bought it new. It now has a 454 up front not the original 427.

I recently did my 390,000 mile oil change. Almost broken in!

Your Elky is very cool. Not as cool as a pre-'71, but still very cool. Shame about the 427. Hopefully, they've got that sitting in a crate or on an engine stand somewhere.

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

Cragar wheels need to go. Needs wire wheel hubcaps and luxurious vinyl b-pillar covered.
edit- c pillar? I dunno. Just needs white vinyl!-and respray in darker red such as below.

And even El Caminos came with vinyl tops as the '67 in Glenn's photo above shows, so that would have been fitting.

[JackDidley]

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Originally Posted by masraum

Yep, those old Caddies were huge.

I hadn't looked at it that close. That's crap. If you're going to make/have an El Cadimino, then the bed needs to be fully functional.

I had never heard of or seen such a thing

That's super interesting.


Your Elky is very cool. Not as cool as a pre-'71, but still very cool. Shame about the 427. Hopefully, they've got that sitting in a crate or on an engine stand somewhere.


And even El Caminos came with vinyl tops as the '67 in Glenn's photo above shows, so that would have been fitting.

[JackDidley]

[masraum]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

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THAT is seriously cool!

[wilnj]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

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This needs the Kindig touch.

https://fuelcurve.com/1952-pontiac-chieftain-convertible/

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by masraum

Too similar to a Cyber Truck for my taste. Someone needs to throw a ball bearing at the window.