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05/10/2022 4:15 pm
Dipping back to over a century ago, Americom does a quite accurate replica of a 1918 Cadillac Type 57 coupe in fire chief livery. A review of my Cadillac book shows there are many possibilities for a modifier such as me to work with this inexpensive diecast/plastic model and produce different body styles. Currently on the work bench is a conversion to a four door sedan but the future could produce a roadster, open town car, or a phaeton.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
05/10/2022 5:30 pm
Awesome! Keep us posted. We love to see projects. 😎
05/10/2022 10:36 pm
John, I like your plans for this fire chief Cadillac. A while back I took an easier route and turned one into a civilian version. Taking it apart was just removing two screws, and I didn't attempt to change anything on the fenders level. This was a project that was fun!
06/10/2022 7:00 pm
Certainly a less expensive option to the VDM model.
Christopher Moroni and Ed Davis reacted
06/10/2022 9:43 pm
Harv, I found your article on the VDM Cadillac and just read it again. Well done! If anyone is interested, see:
https://www.maronline.org.uk/vdm-models-1918-cadillac/
Harv Goranson reacted
06/10/2022 11:44 pm
Do enjoy collecting horseless carriages .
1913 Cadillac model 30 Touring….
07/10/2022 12:53 am
I kept my copy red, but it departed the FD for civilian use...
and here is a copy of a Danbury Mint, before and after...
and I did get some "glass" in those windows after the photo.