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Chuck Lashley (aka sixguns) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ] Woodland, Washington  Enjoy the Ride

This 36 had some collision damage, had very little rust and most of the parts are here. I started the project in 2003, doing most of the work on weekends.the running gear is 500 CI Cad, Turbo 400 and 8.8 ford. Suspension upgrades are Mustang II type IFS and triangulated 4bar Rear. There are little to no parts available for the body, so all damaged panels are restored and new running boards fabricated.

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Posted by Streetrodder007  -  02/10/2007 02:01 PM I love these cars ! Cant wait to see it. Streetrodder007 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Port Huron, Michigan Charter Member since April 2006   Posted by sixguns  -  02/11/2007 08:56 PM After I had the body in epoxy, repairs were started, the tail pan and Lip above it needed work. This required new metal for the Lip. Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002   Posted by DavyJ  -  02/11/2007 11:08 AM nice looking work on that rear lip, frame looks solid, man thos are big upper control links, should be good for the size of the car. Nice to see a Caddy in a Caddy. Still driving the wife's car, cause I am slow. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Niagara Falls, Canada Charter Member since February 2005   Posted by sixguns  -  02/11/2007 11:10 AM The next step I took was to remove all the old lead from the body seams. Back in the day when this car was built, they did not take the time to fully clean the acid off from the process and over time, this can cause problems with rott and paint damage. Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002   Posted by rc57  -  02/11/2007 12:17 PM nice work sixguns never pet a burning dog! [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] colgate, Wisconsin Charter Member since February 2004   Posted by sixguns  -  02/11/2007 09:06 PM I found a picture of the rusted out lip above the tail pan, as you can see, it was badly rusted away. the new lip is made and ready to install. Here I also have the Rolling chassis completed, The frame was sandblasted, coated with RUST BULLET and then painted. Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002   Posted by Streetrodder007  -  02/14/2007 09:08 PM I can certainly see myself offering to buy this off you when its done ! Streetrodder007 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Port Huron, Michigan Charter Member since April 2006   Posted by sixguns  -  02/18/2007 12:08 AM Restoration can have many issues to resolve, One major Issue with the LaSalle is the right front fender, I ended up with [5] major patch panels on it alone. The fire wall got a typical make over and then painted before setting the body on the chassis. Fenders are just about fitted up so I can start the metal finish work. Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002   Posted by robymarks  -  02/18/2007 10:01 AM I do love this thing. Good Job Six Guns. Can't wait to see the finished product. robymarks [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Houston, Texas Charter Member since October 2005   Posted by sixguns  -  03/17/2007 11:04 PM some important details that dont get much notice, like battery boxs,insulation, and more fender patches. I made a simple box for the battery that will fit in the original location under the floor. Lizard skin is easy to apply and goes on smooth, of all the options out there for insulation I like this one the best. both rear fenders had some rust, so the bottoms were replaced on both sides. Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002   Posted by 36 pontiac coupe  -  04/18/2007 10:08 PM Could you tell me where you got the lip piece above tail pan that you welded in or did you make it.Have 36 pontiac 3 window coupe. thanks walt 36 pontiac coupe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] norwich, Connecticutt   Posted by sixguns  -  04/21/2007 12:46 AM Walt, I have a friend with a Pullmax machine, we stamped the bead into the sheetmetal and then used a shrinker /strecher to bend it into the shape of the body. Right now were working on the inner fender panels, these will have curved louvers stamped into them to exhaust the under the hood heat, I will post some pics when Im done. Where are you with your build process? would like to see what you got going. Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002   Posted by BigAlBre  -  04/21/2007 08:17 AM sixguns.... think you will have it ready for Springfield 2008.... everyone would love to see it... Big Al sittin back in paradise. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St Pete Beach, Florida Charter Member since June 1999   Posted by sixguns  -  07/04/2007 07:09 PM BigAl, This year once again, I had to suck it up and miss our local cruise and show. Next year in the summer of 08 I hope to roll out of the garage in Primer, in time for our local cruise and show. then, after the cruise take it home and blow it apart for paint and interior. Then I can take some serious road trips and let the good times roll. For now Im still working the sheetmetal. Here are some pics of the lead work thats in progress right now. Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002   Posted by sixguns  -  08/23/2007 11:30 AM {10} patch panels later, Another weeks vacation,all the metal work is completed. Im ready to turn the page on this project! Now I need to get these things cleaned up for Epoxy so I can begin the primer and block, primer and block , *&^% well you know the drill. Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002   Posted by brian41chevy  -  08/23/2007 12:12 PM Just keep thinking how sweet it's going to look when it' done. There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] New Lenox, Illinois Charter Member since November 2004   Posted by Eliot Ness  -  08/23/2007 03:22 PM That will be one very classy coupe when you get it finished! Very impressive metal work sixguns. John [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Lexington, Kentucky   Posted by 56chevytruck  -  12/12/2007 04:44 PM Sixguns any updates? Say What... [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Midlothian, Texas   Posted by sixguns  -  12/14/2007 09:19 PM The LaSalle is comming along well, My Son is helping with the block sanding, he has one rear fender done after 20 hours, the fronts will triple that easy in prep time for paint. Im working the loose ends, seems there are a lot of them, like my list grows rather than shrinks. I also decided to lower the headlamps 2 inches, this will really mess with the Cadillac/LaSalle guys, but I think this will be an improved look for this car and besides I dont plan on parking on the lawn at Pebble Beach anyways. I will post some pictures when I get the head lamps done. Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002   Posted by sixguns  -  12/16/2007 01:29 AM Thought I would share some other pictures . The original seat is modified and coverd in leather.I used the old tips off my Vette for the exhaust system and had it ceramic coated. 12 circuit fuse panel,Not a store bought harness.wiring was one of the most fun parts of this project.there is also a relay panel behind the dash,so no load goes thru any of the switches that are all original ones. my solution to the brake lamp switch is a Jacobs Brake Switch,This should not have the corrosion issue as many external mounted units have. The Dash is copmpleted.The fuse panel is mounted to the side of the alum glove box I fabricated and lined the inside with felt. Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002   Posted by BigAlBre  -  12/16/2007 01:30 AM Skeet..... glad to see you are back in the saddle amigo.... can't wait to see this baby done!!! Big Al sittin back in paradise. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St Pete Beach, Florida Charter Member since June 1999   Posted by 29woodie  -  03/13/2008 02:19 PM Nice looking Lasalle, here is a pic of my 37 Opera Coupe, LT1 Corvette drive train, vette IFS, 10 bolt rear, 2004 CTS seat, put 7500 miles on it since June 07. Would love to see yours when finished 29woodie [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] tampa, Florida   Posted by 29woodie  -  03/13/2008 02:20 PM Nice looking Lasalle, here is a pic of my 37 Opera Coupe, LT1 Corvette drive train, vette IFS, 10 bolt rear, 2004 CTS seat, put 7500 miles on it since June 07. Would love to see yours when finished 29woodie [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] tampa, Florida

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