Correctly identify my 1975 model

[lastryde]

So I am having trouble finding out what body panels I will need and what model of standard Cadillac I could use to get parts from. I wanted to consult the collective consciousness of the forum to get a answer.

Thank you.









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[Abnorml]

The only body parts that are Cadillac are the front end parts, (front fenders, hood, and front bumper) . Everything past the dash is coach build. The windshield is a commercial chassis windshield. It's larger than a standard Cadillac windshield.

This is what your hearse looked like when it left the Cadillac factory.

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[lastryde]

I kinda figured that would be the case. The inner fenders are pretty badly rusted along with the fenders as you can see in the pictures.
I see the OPGI catalog in front of me and I see fender patch panels for some and excluding others. I would just like to replace the whole thing in one shot.

[60Crown]

*Please* put landau irons back on correct sides if you're going to start working on making improvements. You can't make a bigger one than that!

[Otto Baron]

1975 S&S Victoria. The "Victoria" is what the model name for those S&S coaches with landau Bars. Good starting point for a restoration. The Landau bars definitely need to be put back correctly.

[lastryde]

Well thanks to a seller on Ebay I found the original brochure for the hearse. It is a 1975 Cadillac S&S Prestige

[60Crown]

As Otto mentioned, it's an S&S Victoria - even your fender badge states as such. Prestige may have factored in as a trim level. Can you scan brochure?

[lastryde]

Here is the ebay auction

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321312702417?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

The Interior pictured is the same layout and style even down to the upholstery and plaques.

[60Crown]

Good looking brochure. Click on individual images until they're full size. Model names are displayed along with each.

Black over green coach is a Park Hill. Tan coach is a Park Row. Black coach is a Victoria.

S&S prided itself on being a cut above the rest for discriminating FDs that wanted the very best & highest quality available. Prestige was part of their advertising.

Have you flipped those landau irons yet..?

[lastryde]

Ok I get what you are saying. It is my baby and I am trying to get it back into driving shape.

[Psychoholic]

Landau irons in the correct orientation will help it drive better.

[lastryde]

Yeah I've heard that if I put new windshield wipers on it I can get a few more hp out of it.

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[60Crown]

Seeing past humor attempts I hope that your landau irons have been properly placed by now after numerous direct hints!

[lastryde]

I will takes care of the correct orientation of the bars once I take care of the severe rust that was under old dried out and spitting vinyl top.

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[Honey_Badger]

I will takes care of the correct orientation of the bars once I take care of the severe rust that was under old dried out and spitting vinyl top.

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Use a utility knife and cut along the edges of the top to get the old off. Once you do that, you can use a can of rubber coat spray to seal the metal after it has been cleared of rust. Simple, Cheap and looks ok until you can get a rag back on her.