1948 Cadillac First Start In 25 years!

This time on Car Stuff we get this 1948 Cadillac running after 25 years of sitting in a museum! This car had a fresh rebuild in the 1990s after it was purchased from a Cult. So how hard can it be?

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

you're such a excellent mechanic!!!

[@P.F.3.]

One of my favorites ❤️
My uncle was a used car salesman and he drove a 1958 and 1967 Cadillac!
Good stuff brohan 👍

[@josephconsoli4128]

Enjoyed the vid! You were really somebody if you were cruising in that car in 1948! It has that Harley Earl elegance. I like the 1948 model over the 1949 because of the cool "command center" instrument pod and the smaller, finer grille. The combination of cream/deep red/black is a really classy combo. I envy that you get to drive it. I love cars from the late '40's-early '50's.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Refreshing to see a young kid who is interested in cars, and REAL cars, not just Datsuns and Toyotas.

[@sethhuber25]

Really great job with the video, keep up the good work

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Some tips on dealing with 6 volts. First, you MUST use 1 gauge battery cables. You CAN'T use chain auto parts store 4 gauge cables. 6 volt starters draw twice the amps as 12 volt starters, hence, the need for thick battery cables. Second, you MUST use a Group 2 or larger battery for the typical American-made car. Trying to use skinny battery cables and an undersized battery will result in slow cranking and no-starts that many today think is normal with 6 volts. Exceptions are small-engined cars like the 4 cylinder Willys, Studebaker Champion, Nash 600, VW. 2 gauge battery cables and a Group 1 battery are adequate for those. Also, on these, and just about any car made before the 2000s, do not try to use 0W 20 or 5W 30 motor oil. You will have low oil pressure.

[@garyolafson8303]

I think those Packards in the service bay next to this Caddy are worth more than a 1948 Cadillac 62 convertible

[@rustystauffacher1927]

Sweet car

[@michaelbenardo5695]

I would be concerned about that low oil pressure. That is not normal.

[@RPGArcher144]

Oi Spencer, Cant wait to see the military truck in the background and will you be returning to the Jeeps or the Alfa?

[@carstuff8041]

Well, the military truck was actually one of the cars that was already running. But hopefully the Alfa will make another appearance in the near future.

[@bklynbry13]

is it for sale?

[@carstuff8041]

Yep! This car will be at an auction in Williams, IA September 17th and the 18th as well as many other rare and interesting vehicles. More information in this auction can be found here:
www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/213478_the-hemken-auto-museum-collection/
www.richpennauctions.com/auctions/