1911 Cadillac Model 30 Demi Tonneau
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Chassis has been sandblasted and painted in French grey enamel. Newly fabricated running boards are complete, and hard-to-find Gray & Davis carbide generator is mounted. Rear end has been rebuilt, and braking system has been completed. (Status as of May 2003.)
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Rear view of newly restored chassis. (Status as of May 2003.)
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Engine completely rebuilt in the shop by Sean Brayton (near completion). (Status as of September 2003.)
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Side view of nearly completed engine. (Status as of September 2003.)
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Chassis with newly restored steering installed. (Status as of November 2003.)
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Body painted and already pin striped. Almost ready to be mounted onto chassis. (Status as of November 2003.
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Dick Shappy (right) inspecting the fine diamond tufting upholstery job being done by Loren Burch (left).
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Loren Burch spent five days at the Shappy restoration facility (before going back to the west coast from Hershey) putting the finishing touches on not one but two Cad demi's that are currently being restored.
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The body has been painted and striped, the upholstery and top are completed, and the wood base has been fabricated, we are ready to mount all onto the chassis. (Status as of May 2003.)
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Interior completed by Loren Burch.
Status as of November 2003.
Status as of November 2003.
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Sean, Jeff, and Brock fitting the engine into the chassis. (Status as of April 2005.)
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Chassis now ready for the body. (Status as of April 2005.)
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Status as of April 2005.
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Status as of April 2005.
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Status as of April 2005.
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