Escalade Powered Classic Cadillac
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2021
- This SLEEPER 1949 Cadillac convertible has a surprise under the hood - an 8.1 Liter Cadillac Escalade engine! Dennis spotted this sleek ride in Deadwood, SD. 3 years / 2400 hours went into the incredible restoration!
Recorded at Kool Deadwood Nites in Deadwood, South Dakota.
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Don't care it's a restomod...it's AWESOME!
Great combination of classic body and modern upgrades. Love it.
I've been watching my classic car since I was a little kid nobody else could do the show Dennis is so cool and still loves cars all these years later what a cool guy great work Denis!!!!!
Thanks!
I second that!
Third that!
Hey Dennis as an Aussie I love your stuff but it realy makes me sick looking he these cars I love them all
I usually cringe when I see a new fangled power plant in a classic car, but that engine looks right at home in that Caddy😎👍🇺🇸
I’m always impressed when someone puts a new engine in an old car. That’s a lot of work. More HP and dependability. Makes it easier to drive it more.
My dad had a 49 Caddy. He always said it was the best car he ever owned.
Very cool
Breathtaking build. Just the way I would want it too with originality, comfort, low stance, etc. It must be pure joy cruising in it.
Man he did a😀 outstanding job
That is great car to go with an even greater Video. Stunning build well done Sir. Big shout to Dennis!:))))
Thanks!
Cool Caddy!!!!
She looks fantastic.
Agreed
SHE'S BEAUTIFUL, WOW!!!
What a beautiful Cadillac!! 👍
Gorgeous car
Seats and all of it is beautiful and the upgrades r wonderful
Absolutely beautiful
i discover this on 2021, im so sorry.... beer cheers from Spain
Beautifully Awesome
I wish more people had your insight and style..
What an amazing car! great job Dennis and crew
Beautiful car. Great job on restoration.
That color, wow! Cranberry pearl
Outstanding restoration ❤
Amazing ! True work of art !
Stunning, and ultra Cool.
Amazing amount of talent to repair and restore this car your engineering geniuses I mean that sincerely
Love the color
Great Video.
Love those Black Hills....
Nice ride.
what a beautiful car
I'm not a big fan of resto mods ,but this CADILLAC is stunning! wish more people had insight, and style!
cheers 🍻
Flawless. High art. As good as it gets.
No words 😇😌😍😎
👍Like to saw some before and after pictures
You can tell he no's what he's doing. A car like that will never brake!
Stunning.
Thanks Mr. Dennis...I want 2 please!
1949 was the first year of the 331 ci ohv engine.
Excellent
There was a news story I remember where a car with that hidden gas filler was stolen but then abandoned at a gas station because the young thieves didn't know how to put gas in it 🤣
hahahahah
come on guys, the 49 cad had the ohv brand new v8, the 48 was the last production cad flathead, cad and olds in 49 and buick in 53, just ask an old guy if you aren't sure.
I can understand Dennis not knowing that but the builder should have!
I love how he spent all this time and money on the car, yet he couldn't be bothered to get a good looking radio. Especially when they make period correct looking radios with modern amenities
Agreed! I was in the car stereo business for 25 years I think I would have gone with period correct although it can take months to get one made for you it would have been worth the wait.
I’m with you guys on the radio too. I’d deduct points and for all the effort put into the dash…. It ruins it.
I agree... but as this was a custom build for a customer... maybe the customer wanted this specific radio.... regardless, you're right..
Very nice
I love the aftermarket radio in the 49 dash.
I know. He should have gone with one from Custom Autosound Manufacturing. It would look like the original!
Escalades never came with the 8.1 liter.
I was looking for this comment and the 8.1 liter definitely doesn’t get 24mpg!
@Sam I get 12mpg in my '12 6.2 lol
@Sam that’s 100% right, it was a rare engine indeed and a low mileage one would be a great find, but the Escalade never had this motor.
500 Cubic Inch Engines were in quite a few Cadillacs in the Middle 1970's . Sounds like an 8.1 litre is about the same thing .
@@timothyantoine5321 please show us your 1970s escalade, that sounds legendary
I love the car. But I really want that drivetrain for my 96 Buick Roadmaster sedan
Vortec 8100 is an industrial big block. With its tall deck weight like a boat anchor. It'll hammer down your Buick's front and the whole car will be chasing it. Sharp turns, banking wouldn't give you a great deal. You'd be better of with LS 6.0 or all aluminum 6.2 from them 2007-2014 Escalade. These LSs is almost everywhere. 8100 is harder to find and keep in mind the weight of it. LS is a small block and also packing more power that 8100.
That Road Toaster is a instant classic
Your Content Are Awesome i Mean I like It
Thanks!
Righteous
This car is GORGEOUS . The visible metal snaps should not be seen the should be hidden inside the fabric.
Yes that was the first thing that I noticed.
BIG MISTAKE FROM THE BUILDER AND CLASSIC CARS. IN 1949 THE CADILLAC DIV ALONG WITH OLDSMOBILE INTRODUCED THE OVH V8 AND THE FLATHEAD WAS GONE.THE NEW ENGINE WAS A JOHN KETTERING DESIGN. IT HAD 331.CU IN DISPLACEMENT AND 160 HP. THIS IS WHEN THE OHV V8 RACE BEGAN BY ALL THE CORP. TO COMPETE . CHRYSLER IN 1951 WITH ITS ELEGANT HEMI AND LINCOLN IN 1952.
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I want one too Dennis
It's beautiful and I love that he treats it as a car and not a fragile sculpture. That's the way I build a car. If it ain't everyday driveable and useable then it ain't in my driveway. Why have a piece of sculpture you spend a fortune on and not be able to use it? That's just plain stupid! This car is what I want to see. Cars that are built well and pretty but totally useable.
Great video & beautiful car…..
Not to be a bummer here but the 8.1L 496 c.i. Was never installed in a Caddy….
I had a brand new 2500 Avalanche with the 8.1L in 2004. One of the best trucks I ever had.
GM - RPOL18 Vortec 8100 Applications: 2001-2008
* Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD & 3500 (option)
* Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL (option)
* Chevrolet Express 3/4 or 1 ton
* Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 (option)
He said 2400 total build hours=Maybe $240,000.00 in just Labor.Parts?
Lots!
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Thanks for the show Dennis. Do you have any idea what that cost to build? It's beautifully done for sure.
Based on the work I’ve had done over the last 2+ years on my ‘69 DeVille convertible (not even close to this level) I would expect the owner paid close to 300k.
That 8.1 v8 might have come out of 1974 caddy coup, cause I had one in my 1974..I think gm stopped putting them in stock in 1975,only upgrade/ special order only??
that radio belongs hidden.
49 Caddy did not have the flathead v-8, it was 1st overhead
49 caddy had a 331cubic inch ohv engine, not a flathead . The 48 and earlier caddy had the flathead .
Escalade drivetrain? Meaning, AWD?
A Cool million easy
Id so much rather have an escalade
I sure wouldn't!
@@MyClassicCarTV Great answer, me neither!
@@MyClassicCarTV Hi Dennis, the Escalade never came with and 8.1 liter like he said.
Gregory …. You just don’t get it, so go ahead and get yourself a big plastic Escalade tank
@@billwilson6096 have you seen the new escalade
NOPE.... 1948 was the last year for the flathead V8.
A beautiful car….but I absolutely hate convertibles. The only ride that I find to be acceptable with a canvas top is a Jeep. Still that aside a impressive build.
I'll never understand why classic car owners spend a great deal of time and money to keep a car original but insist on a modern digital stereo (or shiny wheels). There are surely better ways to do this, no?
No.
You did ask questions on this beautiful 49 Cadillac but as usual you spend too much time gushing over the cars you feature. I would really like to hear as much about the car as possible from the owner if need be prompted by concise questions from you. That cant happen if you spend so much time sucking up.
I don't think you understand how difficult it is to get regular people comfortable with having a TV camera pointed at them. And these shows have to appeal to the general population, not just the hard core car enthusiast. That's how it's managed to survived for 25 years as a top rated show on national TV. But what do I know? 🙄
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