|
|
In January of 2005 we purchased this classic Cadillac funeral coach from Mr. R. W. Harrison, retired funeral director of Tama, Iowa. Mr. Harrison and his late father, purchased the car in the early 60's, and used it up until the early 70's when it was put into storage. This hearse is all original and complete, including it's side-loading casket table.
Midwest Paint and Body of Hull, and Randy's Iron Works of Orange City, have completed a total restoration of this unique car. We plan to participate in area car shows, as well as meets of the Cadillac-LaSalle Club and the Professional Car Society. The hearse will also be available, on request, for use at funerals. Visitors are always welcome to stop by and take a look.
|
|
|
|
It is finally done!
|
|
|
|
What a beauty.
|
|
|
|
As we found it in the Harrison's warehouse, downtown Tama.
|
|
|
|
Completely original, and a very unique color combination. Even the interior lights still work!
|
|
|
|
The car was trailered to Orange City by Randy Oolman; we got many second looks on the way.
|
|
|
|
The car is being completely stripped down to bare metal. The engine is also being rebuilt.
|
|
|
|
The dash has been repainted, waiting for the dashpad. The hood is also finished, what a shine!
|
|
|
|
Repairing the rear quarters. The fenders are ready for trim.
|
|
|
|
Getting close to painting the body. This rear door looks like brand new.
|
|
|
|
The front seat is being covered. The interior panels are all ready to go.
|
|
|
|
The rear end has been rebuilt and is back in place. I hope they know where all these pieces go.
|
|
|
|
The guys at Randy's Iron Works have the engine disassembled.
|
|
|
|
Carol is working on new drapes to replace the dirty, faded originals, they look great, and clean!
|
|
|
|
The rear end has been completely rebuilt and is back in place. The rims look like new again.
|
|
|
|
The Superior emblems were rechromed. The firewall and front frame have been repainted.
|
|
|
|
The body getting masked off for primer. One drape done, this may be the hardest part!
|
|
|
|
The front suspension is back together, as is the engine, just waiting for paint.
|
|
|
|
The stainless steel wheel covers have been polished. Wet sanding the body.
|
|
|
|
The body has been buffed, and the seat re-upholstered. Both look awsome!
|
|
|
|
The engine is painted and the 3-way table and floor panels are being cleaned and polished.
|
|
|
|
The firewall is being reassembled, and the doors and chrome are slowing going back on.
|
|
|
|
The hidden fuel filler has been redone, and the big blue engine is in!
|
|
|
|
The redone interior panels are going in, and the engine is ready to be fired!
|
|
|
|
Before & After
|
|
|
|
The new drapes look great, and the three way table glides in and out perfectly.
|
|
|
|
The grill is asembled and ready to be hung, and the new dash pad is in place.
|
|
|
|
Before & After
|
|
|
|
The refurbished door panel and casket table look like brand new, and the new drapes look great.
|
|
|
|
The front fenders are on, and the rechromed "Superior" emblems look sharp.
|
|
|
|
The new crest and V are beautiful, and the passenger door panel is almost finished.
|
|
|
|
The rechromed bumper and polished grill are on the car, we are getting close to the end.
|
|
|
|
Carpet, seat, seat belts and new door sills are in.
|
|
|
|
New gold Cadillac letters for the tail fins, and new Oolman nameplates for the side windows.
|
|
|
|
Completed engine compartment, and the body is getting one final buffing.
|
|
|
|
Up on the rack being aligned, the rear bumper is on and boy does it shine!
|
