What an amazing difference. I don't recall ever seeing a 51 Limo. I've seen a few 46-48's and a 50. I've always liked the late 40's -early 50's Chrysler products.
I'm so happy for you! She looks great! I would think wet sanding a little harsh? I'm no paint expert but if you use Siouix polisher go easy on the crease areas lest the polisher tear right through to the primer. I would suggest Mcguires cleaner wax which has mild abrasives to clean and do by hand. It's your buggy you do as you see fit. I'm just admiring the old girl. That's a handsome vehicle there Sir! Bet she rides nice with that long wheel base! We refinished my mom's 68 beetle with Karskin. It took all the Plumb tree sap and speckles and made it new again. Turtle wax color back may be just as good. I would not use a polisher it's too aggressive and will dig right through the paint. Please take your time with her she's really comming along. Cadillac used to have a product called blue corral, it might also be hpful but try in inconspicuous area first. I love your rig man that's periwinkle blue it's awesome! Classic car wax would be another good recommendation. Thanks for sharing a beautiful old classic.😅
Sometimes you have to wet sand when paint is as far gone as this was. Wax wouldn't get the deposits and oxidation out. I use wax after the final buff. Cheers!
Great job on the front chrome! My brother has a 50 Merc Custom with original paint, faded and dark blue, some of the paint problems were caused by too much rubbing compound prior to waxing. Love that rear clock, and you did a nice job bringing some shine back to the steering wheel; even the pearl looks shinier. Those early 50's cars, Lincoln, Merc, Packard, Hudson, Buick, were so stylish and solid compared to the crap boxes on the road today. These great old gas cars will probably be quite useful when the EV craze ends in a dismal mistake, thanks Joe Biden.
early cars were painted with a alkyd enamel or nitrocellulose lacquer, although lead oxide was used extensively as either a pigment or a flattening agent, in house paint i do not know it was added to automotive paint. it was phased out in 1978 and yes lead was added to fuel. worth looking into if you enjoy history.
Hi Pharaway, Very good advice, I don't have a spray painting background, but from 15yrs old worked in a plant nursery, the chap who sprayed the extremely toxic insecticides (systematic) never wore even protective clothing let alone a mask and smoked while spraying, needless to say he didn't last long. He was in his mid 20s.
Looks great. Have you gotten to the brakes yet? If I'm not mistaken, there are some details that might surprise viewers who are not familiar with Chryslers of that vintage.
The coolant lines warm the base of the carb to prevent icing and it's a steadier heat than manifold heat. The switches he refers to are for the fluid drive shifts.
Makebelieveballroom is right about the carb heat. There are 2 switches on the carb, one for full throttle and one for throttle completely closed. The full throttle is the kickdown, it causes the trans to shift from 4th to 3d gear when you floor the gas pedal at any speed below 50 MPH. The closed throttle one causes the trans to shift up if you lift off the gas at a speed over 14 MPH.
Why would somebody do a damn-fool thing like that? Keep in mind, the transmission is dependent on solenoids to shift 1-2 in the low range, 3-4 in high, plus the kick-downs. It isn't a GM chunk-and-clunk slushbox, but a sophisticated semi-automatic combination of sliding gear and planetary components with a fluid coupling to smooth out the shifts and allow stopping without using the clutch. They never work right after such modifications.
@@5610winston was I asking you ?? In regard to the transmission... if it fails I'm told it's a cost of 8k So my question still stands to the author of this channel !
It's not easy to match the original paint. The automotive paint store probably don't have the formula for the original color. I bought an original chip chart for an old Packard thinking that it would give me the paint code but the paint store didn't have the old formula for that code. They said it was probably lacquer that wasn't an option anymore. They had a spectrum analyzer that could match the color in acrylic enamel. I had to give them a part of the car like the gas door or cowl vent that they could put under the analyzer and it would give them the formula for an exact match. The car came out looking like new. If you don't want to paint the entire hood maybe you could touch up spots with an airbrush. Wet sand and buff it to blend.
Every automotive paint supplier has formulas going way back, some to the 1920s. Their dealers won't have all of them, they have to ask the company but can get the formula usually in an hour or 2.
@@mrdanforth3744 I tried Dupont and Martin Senour and they both said the old formulas were obsolete and not available.. Some older shops might have the formulas but the mixing colors in the original formulas are not available because they are now illegal.
The Ausco-Lambert discs werex standard only on the Crown Imperial starting in '49, carrying on to '54. They were a $400 option on all other Chrysler cars.
What an amazing difference. I don't recall ever seeing a 51 Limo. I've seen a few 46-48's and a 50. I've always liked the late 40's -early 50's Chrysler products.
Only 200 built! This is 1 of 3 still registered!
I'm a big fan of old Chryslers. Love that car! You got her lookin' good!
Very impressive. Your blue fingertips reminds me of chalking a pool stick, lol.
You do fine work! Beautiful car and glad to see its in good hands. Thanks for the update and breathing new life into this fine gem of a car.
I believe the vehicle's coat is enamel which is why it is a bit hard to match, otherwise great job.
Wow! That is impressive , night and day difference from the first video!
Great job what a beautiful car
I'm so happy for you! She looks great! I would think wet sanding a little harsh? I'm no paint expert but if you use Siouix polisher go easy on the crease areas lest the polisher tear right through to the primer. I would suggest Mcguires cleaner wax which has mild abrasives to clean and do by hand. It's your buggy you do as you see fit. I'm just admiring the old girl. That's a handsome vehicle there Sir! Bet she rides nice with that long wheel base! We refinished my mom's 68 beetle with Karskin. It took all the Plumb tree sap and speckles and made it new again. Turtle wax color back may be just as good. I would not use a polisher it's too aggressive and will dig right through the paint. Please take your time with her she's really comming along. Cadillac used to have a product called blue corral, it might also be hpful but try in inconspicuous area first. I love your rig man that's periwinkle blue it's awesome! Classic car wax would be another good recommendation. Thanks for sharing a beautiful old classic.😅
Sometimes you have to wet sand when paint is as far gone as this was. Wax wouldn't get the deposits and oxidation out. I use wax after the final buff. Cheers!
Very nice.. I have a 2 door hard top 51 I'm having some minor issues with it.. hopefully it will be back on the road soon 🙏
I love any old style limo. Thanks
Thanks for the update
When new that car must have been stunning!!!! Not too bad now either!
Gorgeous!
Looking forward to the final result!
Great job on the front chrome! My brother has a 50 Merc Custom with original paint, faded and dark blue, some of the paint problems were caused by too much rubbing compound prior to waxing.
Love that rear clock, and you did a nice job bringing some shine back to the steering wheel; even the pearl looks shinier. Those early 50's cars, Lincoln, Merc, Packard, Hudson, Buick, were so stylish and solid compared to the crap boxes on the road today. These great old gas cars will probably be quite useful when the EV craze ends in a dismal mistake, thanks Joe Biden.
Simply Deluxe
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Can't wait to see it when you finish it
Soon!
early cars were painted with a alkyd enamel or nitrocellulose lacquer, although lead oxide was used extensively as either a pigment or a flattening agent, in house paint i do not know it was added to automotive paint. it was phased out in 1978 and yes lead was added to fuel. worth looking into if you enjoy history.
Hi Pharaway, Very good advice, I don't have a spray painting background, but from 15yrs old worked in a plant nursery, the chap who sprayed the extremely toxic insecticides (systematic) never wore even protective clothing let alone a mask and smoked while spraying, needless to say he didn't last long. He was in his mid 20s.
looking good
Amazing update, she is looking so good with what you've done this far!
Nice! Can't wait to see the progress...
Looks great.
Have you gotten to the brakes yet? If I'm not mistaken, there are some details that might surprise viewers who are not familiar with Chryslers of that vintage.
I like the dimensions on this better than the Cadillac’s bloated look.
Coolant crossover lines to the carburator? Is that to prevent vapor lock or is it just the way the lines are routed?
The coolant lines warm the base of the carb to prevent icing and it's a steadier heat than manifold heat. The switches he refers to are for the fluid drive shifts.
Makebelieveballroom is right about the carb heat.
There are 2 switches on the carb, one for full throttle and one for throttle completely closed. The full throttle is the kickdown, it causes the trans to shift from 4th to 3d gear when you floor the gas pedal at any speed below 50 MPH. The closed throttle one causes the trans to shift up if you lift off the gas at a speed over 14 MPH.
Beautiful car, but the technology of the Cadillac was crushing.
Looks awesome, great job, btw what is the name of the color ?
Gorgeous vehicle...
I presume its ab6voly system... is it hard to convert to 12volt on these 50s vehicles ans caddys?
Why would somebody do a damn-fool thing like that?
Keep in mind, the transmission is dependent on solenoids to shift 1-2 in the low range, 3-4 in high, plus the kick-downs.
It isn't a GM chunk-and-clunk slushbox, but a sophisticated semi-automatic combination of sliding gear and planetary components with a fluid coupling to smooth out the shifts and allow stopping without using the clutch.
They never work right after such modifications.
@@5610winston was I asking you ??
In regard to the transmission... if it fails I'm told it's a cost of 8k
So my question still stands to the author of this channel !
It's not easy to match the original paint. The automotive paint store probably don't have the formula for the original color. I bought an original chip chart for an old Packard thinking that it would give me the paint code but the paint store didn't have the old formula for that code. They said it was probably lacquer that wasn't an option anymore. They had a spectrum analyzer that could match the color in acrylic enamel. I had to give them a part of the car like the gas door or cowl vent that they could put under the analyzer and it would give them the formula for an exact match. The car came out looking like new. If you don't want to paint the entire hood maybe you could touch up spots with an airbrush. Wet sand and buff it to blend.
Every automotive paint supplier has formulas going way back, some to the 1920s. Their dealers won't have all of them, they have to ask the company but can get the formula usually in an hour or 2.
@@mrdanforth3744 I tried Dupont and Martin Senour and they both said the old formulas were obsolete and not available.. Some older shops might have the formulas but the mixing colors in the original formulas are not available because they are now illegal.
RU using clay bar?
are the wipers electric?
Did she come from Tor C, NM. ?
Northern California
Does this car have front disc brakes?
No, disc's weren't around for another 15 years
@@Cadillac_Coach_Works Have you looked? Crown Imperials of the early '50s are supposed to have the 1st disc brakes on a street car. Only on the Crown.
@@bobvicki Some of them, I think in 51 had Ausco Lambert disc brakes. Very hard to get parts for them.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ausco_Lambert_disc_brake
The Ausco-Lambert discs werex standard only on the Crown Imperial starting in '49, carrying on to '54. They were a $400 option on all other Chrysler cars.