1959 Cadillac "Helldorado"

CarModDave · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 3:25 pm Post subject: 1959 Cadillac "Helldorado"

Well, I FINALLY got 'er done. And just in time, too. The Tampa show is next weekend (Oct. 11-12).

Most of the "particulars" can be found in the OTB thread:

http://www.sharksrealm.com/sd/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1415

Thanks for following along as it took shape, so now I'll just get to the pics! Very Happy

Lots more "Helldorado" pics are on Photobucket:
http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l25/CarModDave/59%20Cadillac%20HellDorado/
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skidsolo · Senior Member Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 1886

Dave my friend, that's a stunning model buddie. Stunning.

Like I said before, if I'm going down, that's what I want to arrive in!! In STYLE!!

Hat's of to you dave.

TECHMAN · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject:

That definately looks the part of a WINNER to me!!!!! thumbup

BEST OF LUCK AT THE SHOW!!!

TECHMAN
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Maximus · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:32 pm Post subject:

I dont even have the words....Just that is so cool it sure looks like a winner to me! Awesome work as always Dave !

The skull hanging from the rear view is a great touch.
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Geezerman · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject:

Great work, dave.
Engine is beautiful, as is the rest.
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Zbuckster · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:35 pm Post subject:

Dave I love it. The Davefire flames and all that chrome. Stunning.
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MidWestKustomz · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:08 pm Post subject:

The hellderado looks awesome Dave.
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Ryan · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:53 am Post subject:

Love it Dave!
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Ron · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:34 am Post subject:

That thing is sick!!! Off the charts....I think you have a winner! Great job.
Ron

CarModDave · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject:

Well guys, the Tampa show ended today and the "Helldorado" walked away with the "Fins & Flames" theme award! Laughing

This was a "Popular Vote" class and it seems folks really liked the Caddy as it garnered nearly 90% of the 500 ballots handed out! I was shocked it was so popular. I'll take a pic of the award and add it here sometime tomorrow.

This was by far the best show held at the NSRA Southeast Nationals in Tampa. And most of the "named" builders from around Florida - the ones who are regularly featured in SA and MCM - were here for this weekend's show. Guys like David Thibodeau, Dirk Joseph amd Wayne Stevens, Jr. were all in attendance. Great guys, one and all.

UNFORTUNATELY, I neglected to bring my camera. Embarassed

But I know some of the guys have plenty of pics. I'll post links to show photo albums if they post them.

And Clay, I was hoping you'd be able to make it but maybe we'll get a chance to meet at a future show!
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Maximus · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject:

Great job Dave !!! I knew she would be a winner!
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TECHMAN · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject:

CONGRATULATIONS DAVE !!!!!

With the QUALITY of that build, you DESERVED the win!!!!! (Proud for you!!! thumbup

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TECHMAN
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Geezerman · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject:

ConGratz, Dave.

Would have liked to given the show a shot, but CaCa happens. Maybe another time.
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Zbuckster · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:25 am Post subject:

Congrats Dave. I knew it was a winner.
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CarModDave · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:01 am Post subject:

Ok guys, here's the awards for the "Helldorado":

The first one is a handmade award, made by MAGS member Earl Bruce, whom everyone has nicknamed "Old Skool Earl" because of his affection for the "classic" hot rods - even though he's only in his mid-20's! He and his wife Jessica did a few awards and this is the one for the theme:

The 2nd one is from the MAGS group. What's cool about their theme and master awards is that they take a pic of the car and print it out right there to affix to the awards. Really cool:

And here's a few links to pics from the show, courtesy of Wayne Stevens,Jr. and Miguel Barbosa. Some of Wayne's pics are a bit blurry but that's due to the horrible lighting conditions in the building! :

http://public.fotki.com/1320wayne/model_shows/2008-southeast-stre/

Miguel's:

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o295/mb4985/mags1.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o295/mb4985/mags2.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o295/mb4985/mags3.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o295/mb4985/mags4.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o295/mb4985/mags5.jpg

And no problem, Clay. I fully understand! But there's ALWAYS next year. And the them for '09 is "Woody's & Wagons"!
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Goodness Gracious me."Kevin Gilbert, "Goodness Gracious" from the THUD album

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